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Admission into one of Alfred State’s academic programs is based on the academic qualifications of the applicant without regard to age, sex, marital or military status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. Admission will be offered to qualified applicants whose academic preparation has prepared them for success in their chosen field.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants must complete an application that may be submitted online at:

www.alfredstate.edu www.suny.edu www.commonapp.org

High school graduates who have not attended a postsecondary institution are encouraged to submit an essay directly to the Alfred State College Admissions Office.

A high school transcript must be supplied to the Admissions Office. Students attending high school in one of the five boroughs of New York City may submit their transcript by entering their NYC DOE OSIS number on the SUNY application. This is a nine-digit number issued to all students who attend a New York City public school and can be found on the student ID card or transcript.

Applicants with previous college experience must submit an official college transcript from all institutions attended.

Additional information to explain special or extenuating circumstances is encouraged.

Applications for the next calendar year are available beginning Aug. 1. Fall semester application decisions are mailed starting mid-October and continue on a rolling basis according to space availability. Spring and summer semester applications for those programs open for admission (contact the Alfred State College Admissions Office) are also considered on a rolling basis according to availability of space.

Students with disabilities should contact the Admissions Office to inquire about special accommodations to assist them with the application process and paperwork.

Consistent with college policy, any deliberate falsification or omission of data on any admissions document may result in denial of admission, revocation of acceptance decision, or administrative dismissal from the college.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Applicants must possess a recognized high school diploma or its equivalent (please note that distance learning degrees/diplomas do not satisfy this requirement for New York State residents). Verification must be supplied to the Admissions Office. Applicants with a CDOS commencement credential or IEP certificate/diploma will not be accepted. These students are advised to take the GED exam. A score of 660 or better on the GED exam (if taken after January 2022) is recommended for consideration.

  2. Applications are evaluated individually using a "holistic review" to make the best decision for both the applicant and the college. A variety of factors are considered (e.g., individual program requirements, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, strength of academic program, and extracurricular activities).

  3. To be considered for admission into programs taught on the Alfred campus, the recommended minimum overall high school average is a 75. For programs taught in the School of Applied Technology (Wellsville campus) or at the Northland Workforce Training Center, the recommended minimum overall average is a 72. Applicants for programs taught on the Alfred campus who do not meet specified program requirements but who show potential for success may be considered for admission through the Alfred State Edge Program (ASEP) or the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP).

  4. In addition to meeting individual program requirements, it is recommended that transfer applicants have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average as well as a grade of "C" or better in each course taken during the most recent semester of attendance.

  5. Financial need is not considered as part of the admission process.

Note: Alfred State is test optional.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Applications are filed for admission into one of the following programs rather than a general freshman-year program. Enrollment in other than registered or otherwise approved programs may jeopardize a student's eligibility for student aid awards. In addition to course entrance requirements listed, it is recommended that students have a minimum overall high school average of 75 for Alfred campus programs and a 72 for Wellsville campus or Northland Workforce Training Center programs to be considered for admission. It is recommended that transfer students have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average as well as a grade of "C" or better in each course taken during the most recent semester of attendance.

Students graduating from any two-year associate degree program (AAS, AA, AS, and AOS) may enter directly into the corresponding baccalaureate degree program(s) or the technology management Bachelor of Business Administration degree program.

Notes for the Programs of Study Chart:
* Portfolio is required to enter junior-year studio courses.
 ** It is recommended that students have knowledge of basic math skills.
***Interview with academic department is required.