Transfer Students

Transfer Student Programs

As a transfer student, you can select a program that will help guide you towards your academic goals and make connections among the campus community.

While these are not mandatory for transfer students, those who participate in at least one transfer program are more likely to have a higher GPA and be more engaged than students who are not in any kind of support program on campus.

Please consider selecting a program, so you set yourself up for success during your first year.

 

You can select one of these...

Transfer Communities

A year-long, enriched academic experience open to incoming transfer students each Fall Semester

 

Why join a transfer community?

  • Be a part of a small community with other transfer students who share your interests and major 
  • Living on campus is optional; transfer communities are open to commuter students and transfer students who choose to live anywhere on campus
  • Connect with key faculty members
  • Meet future study partners 
  • Engage in professional development and social events catered to your interests

 

What types of transfer communities are available?

 

The Massry School of Business Transfer Community

For transfer students who are planning to major in either business or accounting. This community is open to students who have been conditionally accepted into the Massry School of Business or are intended. The only requirement is a 3.0 incoming GPA from your prior institution.

You will take a one-credit transfer seminar on business and accounting with your community and are introduced to the academic and social expectations of a career in business through co-curricular activities.

Faculty Mentor: Jason Cotugno

Fall 2023 Course: UNI 350 (1 credit)

 

The World of Transfer Engagement

For transfer students who have an interest in getting involved and/or gaining leadership experience their first semester.

Participate in a one-credit seminar and attend a variety of events with your community, engage in fun activities, and get exposed to campus resources that will help you make your first year at UAlbany a successful one.

Faculty Mentor: Sabrina Eames

Fall 2023 Course: UNI 350 (1 credit)

 

How to Apply

The application for transfer communities is available when you apply for a Connection Day on your portal beginning on April 7, 2023. If you have already filled out the Connection/Orientation form or would like more information about joining one of our Transfer Communities, please email us at [email protected].

Please see the following steps below: 

  • Step 1: Select the transfer community you want to join from the dropdown list

  • Step 2: Tell us why you want to be a member of the community you have chosen and how you could contribute to the community.  

  • Step 3: Students selected to join a transfer community will be notified through their UAlbany email address within two weeks

UUNI 99 Engagement Course

The zero-credit engagement course is designed to help you engage with faculty and staff, campus resources and support offices, opportunities to apply what you are learning and new ways to think about your field of study.

 

Learning Outcomes

You can set yourself up to succeed in your first semester at UAlbany by taking this transitional support course to meet a group of new students just like you, engage in an interactive classroom and be eligible to win fun raffles and prizes.

 

Select Your Course

To register for a UUNI 99 with Transfer Engagement, you will need to have spoken to your advisor, so you have access to register for a course.

Some majors require you to take a UUNI 99. Please contact your academic advisor about which UUNI 99 engagement course is right for you.

Transfer Clubs

Our transfer clubs provide ways for you to get involved and stay engaged throughout your entire time at UAlbany.

The Non-Traditional Student Club is for students who are 24 years of age or older, who are balancing school, work and family life.

The Transfer Club is for any transfer student interested in getting involved and learning about leadership opportunities.

The Driving Force is for any commuter student who wants to be involved on campus and make UAlbany more commuter friendly.

 

A student holds a notebook to study with classmate outside on campus

 

Once you're here...
Transfer Student Events

Please check MyInvolvement for upcoming transfer student events. Also, make a habit of checking your UAlbany email. That is the number one-way UAlbany faculty, staff and students will communicate with you.

Your Transfer Transition Leader (TTL) and Transfer Engagement staff will send regular emails about what events are occurring on campus.

Transfer Transition Leaders (TTLs)

TTLs are students who want to help you adjust to life at UAlbany. They plan and implement programs for all transfer and commuter students across campus throughout the semester.

 

What is a Transfer Transition Leader?

TTLs are students that focus on making your life a little bit easier. Every leader has chosen this role to try and make your transfer experience as smooth and straightforward as possible. We come from different backgrounds and prior institutions and represent a mix of majors across campus.

We’re here to answer any questions you might have about involvement on campus, how to get situated or handle any issue you might have. We can also point you in the right direction for just about any service or club you are looking for and tell you about our personal experiences as transfers to UAlbany. 

Some leaders work with specific Living-Learning Communities while others focus on the transfer population at large. There are several transfer student events on MyInvolvement throughout the year that are organized with transfers in mind.

 

How do I contact my Transfer Transition Leader? 

If you are a new transfer student, your TTL will email you. If you are a current student and would like to connect with a TTL, please email us at [email protected].

Tau Sigma

Tau Sigma is the national honor society specifically for transfer students. This is a great leadership opportunity and academic goal to help transition into your first semester at UAlbany. 

UAlbany was approved to open a chapter of Tau Sigma National Honors Society in the Fall of 2007 and the first induction took place in March 2008. Since then, the community has grown to include over 1000 members in our UAlbany chapter and over 200,000 nation-wide. Learn more about Tau Sigma National Honor Society.

 

How to Apply

To be eligible for Tau Sigma membership, transfer students must take at least 12 credits at UAlbany and earn a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Eligible students will be contacted at the end of the semester and invited to join the organization.

Transfer Student Program

 

Questions?

Contact us at [email protected].