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Navigating the Road to UAlbany with Confidence

Whether you're a high school senior or a transfer student, preparing for college can feel overwhelming. At UAlbany, you're not alone. We're here for you.

Our calendar will guide you through the year leading up to your first day on campus — helping you unleash greatness, one month at a time!

Upcoming Tasks

Explore a suggested timeline for undergraduate students applying to attend UAlbany in Fall 2026. See previous tasks.

December 2025

Apply for UAlbany Foundation Scholarships.
- Use your UAlbany Net ID and password (which you’ll receive shortly after being admitted) to access the application.
Early Action Decisions: First-year students (freshmen) who applied Early Action will receive a decision in December.

January 2026

Start monitoring MyUAlbany for uncompleted tasks.
- Use your UAlbany Net ID and password (which you’ll receive shortly after being admitted) to access the MyUAlbany portal.
- Monitor tasks as a first-year student (freshman).
- Monitor tasks as a transfer student.

February 2026

Register for an Accepted Student Open House.
Award Letters Sent: New students who have been accepted, completed the FAFSA and resolved any uncompleted tasks will receive a Financial Aid Award letter.
- Monitor tasks as a first-year student (freshman).
- Monitor tasks as a transfer student.

March 2026

Compare college costs. Use our Financial Aid Comparison Worksheet to compare the aid package you received from UAlbany with other colleges’ offers.

April 2026

Apply for on-campus housing.
Attend an Accepted Student Open House.
Register for a Connection Day.
- This one-day, in-person program is part of UAlbany’s new student orientation. Choose from various days throughout the summer.
- Only students who have submitted an enrollment deposit and met all immunization and health requirements may register.
- Review guidance for completing the Connection Day Registration Form.

May 2026

Enrollment Deposit Deadline
Apply for an Excelsior Scholarship. You must be a New York State resident or otherwise qualify under the New York State Dream Act to apply.
Set up an E-Refund account.
- Use your UAlbany Net ID and password (which you’ll receive shortly after being admitted) to access E-Pay.
Set up an authorized user to allow your parent/guardian or another trusted person to view and pay your student account balance and download tax documents.
- Use your UAlbany Net ID and password (which you’ll receive shortly after being admitted) to complete this step.
Submit the FERPA Form to allow your parent/guardian or another trusted person to access your academic records, if desired.
- Use your UAlbany student ID (which you received in your acceptance letter) and your UAlbany email address (which you received shortly after submitting your enrollment deposit) to complete the form.

June 2026

Explore additional financial resources. If the aid you’ve been awarded doesn’t cover your entire bill, consider these options:
- Enroll in a payment plan.
- Use funds from a 529 Plan.
- Apply for a Direct PLUS Loan or a private student loan.
- Seek on- or off-campus employment.
- Apply for additional scholarships.
Attend a Connection Day.

July 2026

Invoices Sent: Students who have registered for classes will receive their first bill for Fall 2026.
Submit an official, final transcript to Admissions.
Attend a Connection Day.

August 2026

Pay your bill online or use other payments methods.
- Use your UAlbany Net ID and password (which you’ll receive shortly after being admitted) to access E-Pay.
Attend Welcome Week. This multi-day program is part of UAlbany’s new student orientation.

Previous Tasks

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September 2025

Apply for admission to UAlbany:
Create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. You and your parent should each create accounts.

October 2025

Submit the FAFSA.
- FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- UAlbany’s school code for the FAFSA is 002835.
Submit the TAP application.
- TAP stands for New York State's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
- You must be a New York State resident or otherwise qualify under the New York State Dream Act to apply.
- New users will need to create a HESC account.
- UAlbany’s school code for TAP is 0895.
Register for the Spotlight Series. Learn more about academic and student life at UAlbany during our annual webinar series.

November 2025

Early Action Deadline: Apply as a first-year student (freshman).
Register for the Spotlight Series. Learn more about academic and student life at UAlbany during our annual webinar series.