Application Deadlines

Standardized Tests

Letters of Recommendation

Personal Statement/Grad Essay

Official Transcripts

Interview

Art Portfolio (MFA Applicants Only)

Application

International Students

Center for Teacher Integrated Teacher Education (CITE)

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General Admission Eligibility

The University admits to programs of graduate study those students who hold four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or its foreign equivalent, and demonstrate the ability to perform credibly at the graduate level.

The baccalaureate degree must be appropriate to the particular course of study and be considered legitimate preparation for the field of study to which the student is being admitted. Some students may be accepted with the condition that undergraduate coursework be completed. A 3.0/4.0 GPA or better is recommended.

Applicant qualifications are judged by the faculty of the department of program to which they apply, and by the Director of Graduate Studies.

Degrees

Alfred University grants graduate degrees at the master's and doctoral levels. Two post-master's certificates of advanced study are offered. The degrees offered and the programs of study are found here.

Certification

We also offer a Post baccalaureate Teacher Classes for Early Childhood/Childhood or Middle/Adolescence Education.

Non-Degree

The Graduate School recognizes the desire or need of college graduates to enroll for a limited number of graduate courses without any wish to attain an advanced degree. A maximum of nine credit hours is permitted on this basis. Students who wish to take courses as "non-degree" need not apply for Admission, but should contact the Student Service Center in Seidlin Hall for information about registration.

Credit hours earned "non-degree" before admission to an Alfred University graduate degree program may or may not be applicable toward the degree sought. If denied admission, the applicant may not register for further non-degree graduate work.

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Application Deadlines

Business Administration (MBA)

• Reviewed on a rolling basis
• For premium consideration
  May 1 (Fall)
  November 15 (Spring)
• International Students
  February 1 (Fall)
  November 1 (Spring)

Counseling (MS Ed/CAS)

• Reviewed on a rolling basis
• For premium consideration March 1
  CITE: May 15
• International Students February 1
• Fall application only

Literacy Education (MS Ed)

• Reviewed on a rolling basis
• For premium consideration
  May 1 (Fall)
  November 15 (Spring)
• International Students
  February 1 (Fall)
  November 1 (Spring)

Engineering (MS and Ph D)

• Reviewed on a rolling basis
• For premium consideration
  May 1 (Fall)
  November 15 (Spring)
• International Students
  February 1 (Fall)
  November 1 (Spring)

Fine Arts (MFA)

• February 1
• Fall Application only

School Psychology (Psy D)

• January 15
• Fall Application only

School Psychology (MA/CAS)

• February 15
• Fall Application only

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Standardized Tests

Please read carefully. Depending on which program you are applying the testing requirements vary. The Alfred University Institution Code for the GRE, GMAT and TOEFL exam is: 2005.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

Required to submit official scores of the general section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for Applicants to the following degree programs:

• Doctor of Psychology (Psy D)
• Master of Art /Certificate of Advanced Study School Psychology (MA/CAS)
• Master of Science in Education / Certificate of Advanced Study Counseling (MA/CAS)

Encouraged for Applicants of the following degree programs to submit official scores of the general section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE):

• Master of Science in:
  Biomedical Materials Engineering Science
  Ceramic Engineering
  Electrical Engineering
  Glass Science
  Materials Science and Engineering
  Mechanical Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in
  Ceramics
  Glass Science
  Materials Science and Engineering

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)

Required to submit official scores of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) for the following degree program:

• Master of Business Administration

NYS Teacher Certification Examinations

NYS Provisional Certification is necessary for admission to the Literacy Program. Applicants must pass the first two sections of the NYS Teacher Certification Examinations (LAST and ATS-W). An admission decision cannot be made until we have received the examination scores. If you are interested in receiving permanent certification in the field of your provisional (initial) certification, a CST score must also be submitted.

Test of English as a Foreign Language

The language of instruction at Alfred University is English. All international applicants who have not received a baccalaureate or master's degree from a US institution must take one of the following examinations:

• TOEFL
  Written Exam: A score of 590 or better (550 for the MFA program)
  Computer Based Exam: A score of 243 (213 for the MFA program)
  Internet Based Test: A score of 90 or better (80 for the MFA program)
  The Test of Written English (TWE) is optional.
  
• IELTS
  A score of 6.5 (6.0 for the MFA program) is required.

We exempt only English-speaking citizens of Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, Jamaica, Trinidad, and the West Indies.

Test of Spoken English

It is recommended that all international applicants submit scores for the Test of Spoken English.

Send Official Test Scores

Graduate Admissions Office
Alumni Hall
Alfred University
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, New York, 14802

Ph: 607.871.2115
Ph: 800.541.9229
Email

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Letters of Recommendation

Number of Letters Required

• School of Psychology must submit three
• All other degree programs require two

How

• The names, titles and contact information for each recommender must be listed on the application form.
• The online Reference Report is available for your recommender to print, fill out and mail to us.
• Your faculty may also use their official letterhead.

Personal Statement/Grad Essay

Please provide information about yourself, your aims and plans for the future, reasons for graduate study in your chosen field, special interests in that field, and experience (other than academic) in the field.

Applicants to the Ph.D. or Psy D programs must include a statement of research interests in addition to the personal statement.

How

• Online
• email
• Mail to:
  Graduate Admissions Office
  Alumni Hall
  Alfred University
  1 Saxon Drive
  Alfred, New York, 14802

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Transcripts

Official Transcripts Required

Applicants must provide official transcripts (in English) of all previous work at the college level, including proof that he/she holds the baccalaureate degree.

Official transcripts/mark sheets from each college or university you have attended must be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions as part of a complete application. These must be sent from the college or university with appropriate certifications. Photocopies or facsimiles will not be accepted.

If you are currently enrolled, submit a transcript (official academic record) of the courses you have completed to date with your application. Then, as soon as possible after you complete the courses/degree in progress, submit your final transcript and degree certificate. The records should show a complete list of courses taken, grades received and any diplomas or certificates earned.

International Students

For more information on submitting non-U.S. transcripts/mark sheets see the International Student Requirements web page.

Transfer Graduate Credits

• Consideration will be given to graduate work done at other accredited institutions. Such credit must be in courses which were clearly at the graduate level with a grade of B or better, and appropriate to the student's Alfred University program of study.
• Transfer credits must fit within the six consecutive calendar years of a student's academic program.
• The student's advisor and program department chairperson or program director must approve each transfer credit.
• Normally the maximum number of credits which may be transferred is six credits for MA/CAS, MS, or MS Ed degrees, and twenty credits in doctoral programs. No transfer of credit is permitted for the MFA degree.

Transcripts should be sent to

Graduate Admissions Office
Alumni Hall
Alfred University
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, New York, 14802

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Interview

Each applicant to the Counseling and School Psychology programs is expected to have a campus interview.

Interviews are also required of students applying to MS in Ed. Degree programs which provide permanent teaching certification if the applicant does not hold or expect to receive New York State provisional teaching certification at the time of initial matriculation.

Interviews are recommended for applicants to the MFA program.

Portfolio

How to submit

Applicants to the Electronic Integrated Arts program may submit slides, CD-ROMS, DVDs or cued videotapes.

Applicants to the Ceramic Art and Sculpture/ Dimensional Studies program may submit slides, CD-ROMs or DVDs.

• All work should be clearly labeled.
• Slides (20) should be placed in 9” x 11” clear plastic sheets for safe handling and easy return.
• Each slide must indicate name of artist, date of work, top of slide, medium and dimensions in inches.
• Submit digital photos as jpeg files, no presentations such as PowerPoint.
• A self-addressed, postage paid envelope must be included with the application.
• All portfolio materials will be handled with great care, but neither the School of Art & Design nor the Graduate Admissions Office takes responsibility for loss or damage.

Deadline

The deadline for completed application and portfolio is February 1st (postmark).

Send portfolio to:

Graduate Admissions Office
Alumni Hall
Alfred University
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, New York, 14802

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Application

Submit a completed application accompanied by a $50 application fee. Your check or money order should be made payable to Alfred University.

Apply online

Print out a paper application

Request an application and catalog:

Office of Graduate Admissions
Alumni Hall
Alfred University
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802

Ph: 607.871.2141
Ph: 800.541.9229
Fx: 607.871.2198
Email

CITE

.CITE students should contact Tim Werner: ph. 516.221.4082 for notification of "intent to apply".

Matriculation Dates
Literacy students may matriculate twice a year, January and June.
Counseling students may matriculate once a year, June.

Residency Requirement
Students are required to attend courses on Alfred University's campus for one week (Monday through Friday) during the summer semester. Students will receive specific information about Alfred University on-campus courses after matriculation. All arrangements for on-campus reservations are made through the Office of Summer Programs, ph. 607.871.2612.

Transfer Credits
Alfred University may accept six graduate credits for transfer into the literacy or counseling programs. Students who are interested in transferring credits into the program should submit a request, along with the official transcript and course descriptions at the time of application. The request will be reviewed by the Graduate Admission Committee and the Graduate Program Director. Course credentials and relivence apply.

Other

International Students may have additional admissions requirements

We also offer a Post baccalaureate Teacher Certification classes for Early Childhood/Childhood or Middle/Adolescence Education. This is program is for for non-education bachelor degree holders who wish to obtain teaching certification. Those wishing to apply to this program should first contact their local BOCES certification officer to determine the required coursework. After an initial consultation with a BOCES officer, a faculty member from Alfred will work with individuals to insure that the requirements have been met for receiving provisional (initial) certification through BOCES.

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