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Apply as a Transfer Student

 Apply to the University at Albany today.

Contact Us

To discuss your transfer options and speak with an admissions representative, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 518-442-5435 or [email protected].

 

Information for College of Saint Rose students.

There are two options for applying to UAlbany, choose one
 

Apply with the Common Application

The Common Application allows you apply to over 500 participating colleges with one application.

Apply with the SUNY Application

The SUNY Application allows you apply to multiple SUNY colleges with one application.


Rolling Admission

Decision notification is rolling for complete transfer applicants. Late applicants will be considered on a space-available basis.


Admission Criteria

2.5 GPA for most programs, except:

  • Accounting: 3.0 GPA
  • Business Administration: 3.0 GPA
  • Criminal Justice: 3.2 GPA
  • Digital Forensics: 3.0 GPA
  • Financial Market Regulation: 3.2 GPA
  • Human Development: 3.0 GPA
  • Social Welfare: 3.0 GPA


Required Documents

Whichever application you choose, you’ll need to submit the following documents: 

Official transcript(s) of all college-level work

Official transcripts for all work taken at any college or university must be submitted, regardless of whether you expect to receive transfer credit. Transcript(s) can be sent directly to: 

Office of Undergraduate Admissions 
University at Albany 
1400 Washington Avenue 
Albany, New York 12222 

UAlbany also participates in e-transcripts. If you’ve completed college-level work at a participating e-transcript institution, you may request to have your official transcript sent electronically from your institution directly to UAlbany.  

Note: If you've completed fewer than 24 transferable college credits, you'll also need to submit an official high school transcript. All enrolled transfer students will need to supply an official final high school transcript with graduation date or the equivalent before the start of classes. 

Application Fee

The non-refundable application fee is $50. Submit your fee with your application or request a fee waiver through SUNY

Note: EOP applicants are not required to pay the application fee. 

Have you previously attended UAlbany? Apply for readmission today. 

Earn up to 19 Credits this Summer

Take classes online or in person. Our eight sessions — spanning four, six or twelve weeks — provide the flexibility you need to study, work and relax this summer. 

Summer Sessions 2024 is scheduled for May 20 to August 9, 2024 Visit the Academic Calendar for exact dates and deadlines.  

Explore our wide range of class offerings on the Schedule of Classes

Summer financial aid is available for current UAlbany students, and summer housing is available to both UAlbany students and visiting students.

UAlbany Undergraduate Students

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If you’re enrolled in a UAlbany undergraduate degree program, you’ll register through Academic Advising.

Register as an Undergraduate

UAlbany Graduate Students

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Degree seeking or non-degree graduate students, register through their academic department.


Register as a Graduate Student

Visiting Students

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All other students, including college and high school students from other institutions, apply and register through the Office of General Studies.

Register as a Visiting Student

Additional Information
Cost & Billing

Review per-credit tuition and fees. You will be financially liable for any courses for which you register.  

Note: Visiting students are not eligible for online tuition rates and will be charged at the standard rate based on residency status, regardless of course modality.  For current information on billing and payments, please visit E-Pay.

Financial aid is not available for non-degree students. If you are a visiting student from another college or university, please contact your home institution regarding financial aid.

Financial aid is available for degree-seeking UAlbany students.

Learn more about billing at UAlbany.

Academic Expectations & Rules

For academic regulations and course prerequisites, please refer to the Undergraduate Bulletin and/or Graduate Bulletin.  

Visit the Registrar's Office for Grading Information and Transcripts.

Note: Once admitted, non-degree undergraduate students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA). If you don’t maintain a 2.0 GPA and/or fail to complete your courses, you may be subject to dismissal. 

Auditing Classes 

Visit the Course Auditing page for detailed information on formal and informal auditing at UAlbany.

Note: Non-degree undergraduate students should email [email protected] to start the process for auditing.

Contact Us
Office of General Studies
Social Science Building, Room 110

1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
United States

Phone
Fax
518-442-5149
Office Hours

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

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