Prepare your transcripts, personality statement, and letters of recommendation for your application. SAT and ACT scores are optional.
Take note of our deadlines to ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application.
Fall Early Decision: November 1 (Binding)
Early Decision is a binding agreement, so it's designed for students who are confident Alfred is the right fit. You are required to submit your enrollment deposit by December 15.
Fall Early Action: December 1 (Non-Binding)
Fall Early Action let's you show your interest in Alfred and receive your decision early while keeping your college options open until May 1.
Fall Regular Decision: February 1 (Preferred)
Fall Regular Decision is preferred to strengthen your academic record before applying, allow more time to complete your application and keep all of your options open until the national decision deadline of May 1.
Spring Regular Decision: December 1
Spring Regular Decision is similar to Fall Regular Decision if you need to enroll in the middle of the academic year.
More Details for First-Year Students
Accepted Early Decision students will receive priority housing selection, early access to your career coach and advisor, exclusive early decision community, VIP campus experience, priority orientation registration and a one-time $1,000 Early Decision/Early Action grant.
Priority Housing Selection
Priority access to residence hall selection, roommate matching, and learning community placement where applicable.
Early Access to Career Coach & Advisor
Early access and a 1:1 meeting with your career coach and advisor in the Center for Career Development and Academic Advising, to discuss course registration, class schedules, career objectives, and more.
Exclusive Early Decision Community
Private online community, virtual meet-and-greets, student ambassador connections, and family networking opportunities.
VIP Enhanced Personalized Campus Experience
Exclusive campus visit event featuring university leadership, faculty, student panels, and early merchandise pickup.
Priority Orientation Registration
First selection of Orientation dates, move-in information, and preferred scheduling where available.
Early Decision/Early Action Grant
A one-time $1,000 grant awarded to accepted Early Decision and Early Action students.
Follow the transfer application process at Alfred University if you have:
- Completed/attempted credit hours at an accredited college or university as a matriculated student after completing your high school degree or equivalent.
- Achieved a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and
- Demonstrated good social standing at your previous institution.
More Details on Transferring
Alfred University offers graduate programs to students who hold four-year baccalaureate degrees from accredited colleges or universities, or their international equivalent. In addition to the resources below, we recommend you review information on specific programs.
More Details for Graduate Students
International students will need to supply records indicating they have earned at least 16 academic units. The language of instruction at Alfred University is English. All undergraduate international applicants are required to submit official scores from either the SAT, the ACT, TOEFL, or IELTS examinations.
More Details for International Students
We forge strategic partnerships with some of the nation's most respected professional and graduate programs. These partnerships offer you additional opportunities to achieve your goals, including the ability to pursue an accelerated course of study. Follow the link below for more details and a list of Alfred’s strategic partners.
Learn More About Academic Partnerships
You should follow the readmission express application if you attended Alfred University in the past, have completed/attempted credit hours at another accredited college or university, and now want to return.
