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.
Early Action Admission
A non-binding first-year application decision notification. The deadline for priority consideration is November 15, and completed applicants are guaranteed an admissions decision by the end of December. Enrollment decision can be made by May 1.
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:
High School Transcript(s)
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)
Official SAT or ACT scores (optional)
Official SAT or ACT scores OPTIONAL" Standardized test scores, while helpful, are optional. 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
Teacher/Counselor Recommendation (optional)
Teacher/Counselor Recommendation (optional)
Complete the essay component of at least 250 words on the Common Application or SUNY Application.
Application Fee (Free Through November 3, 2025)
Application Fee (Free Through November 3, 2025)
SUNY Free App Weeks - October 20-November 3:
Using Common App: again, you need to apply campus by campus. On each SUNY campus page, a question reads, “It is free application week with The State University of New York through November 3. Would you like SUNY to pay your application fee?” When you select “Yes,” your fee will be waived. Using the SUNY App: on the payment page, ensure UAlbany is in the top five applications. Only the first five campus application fees will be waived (SUNY will pay them).
Note: EOP applicants are not required to pay the application fee.
Have you previously attended UAlbany? Apply for readmission today.
