How to Apply as a First-Year Student
There are two options for applying as a first-year student 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.
Regular Admission
Traditional option for rolling first-year applicant decision notification. The deadline for priority consideration is February 1, and completed applicants are guaranteed an admissions decision by the end of March. Late applicants will be considered on a space-available basis.
Required Documents
Whichever application you choose, you’ll need to submit the following documents:
Official high school transcript(s)
Transcript(s) should be sent directly from your high school, either electronically or by mail to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222
Note: all enrolled first-year students will need to supply an official final high school transcript with graduation date or the equivalent before the start of classes.
Official SAT or ACT scores (optional* for 2024)
Standardized test scores, while helpful, are optional for most first-year students applying for admission in Spring 2024 and Fall 2024. Applicants for the Guaranteed Entrance Program to Upstate Medical and home-schooled applicants must submit test scores. Read more about our test-optional policy here.
Test scores can be submitted on your official high school transcript or from the appropriate testing agency.
UAlbany's SAT Code: 2532
UAlbany's ACT Code: 2926
Personal essay
Complete the essay component of at least 250 words on the Common Application or SUNY Application.
Teacher/Counselor recommendation
Submit one recommendation from a teacher or counselor through the Common Application or the SUNY Application.
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.