Welcome Transfer Students!
Transfer Welcome Week Orientation is on Friday, August 21, 2026 from Noon - 4PM. During Transfer Welcome Week Orientation, you will have the opportunity to connect with peers, explore campus resources, and choose session topics based on your interest.
Registration for Transfer Orientation is available through your Application Portal. Please note that Orientation registration is available to all deposited students that have met the immunization and health requirements.
Transfer Orientation is required for new transfer students. Please note that we cannot accommodate Family members and Supporters at Transfer Orientation. Finally, please see below for a listing of Welcome Week events open to Transfer Students.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Class of 2030 T-Shirt Pick Up From 10AM - 3PM by the Campus Center Fountain
- Late Night at The Fountain at 8PM in the University at Albany Main Fountain
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Class of 2030 T-Shirt Pick Up From 10AM - 3PM by the Campus Center Fountain
- Class Photo at 7:30PM In Collins Circle
- Convocation by Candlelight at 8PM On Entry Plaza
- Movie Under The Stars Immediately Following Convocation By Candlelight
Thursday, August 20, 2026
- President's Welcome Picnic From 11:30AM - 1:30PM
- Choose Your Own Activity Night From 8:30PM - 10:30PM
1. Zen Zone
2. ThinkFast Trivia Game Show
3. Roller Skating
4. Live Music
5. And More!
Friday, August 21, 2026
- Community Service: 17 Rooms Of Service In The Morning From 10AM - NOON
- Transfer Orientation From Noon - 4PM
- Silent Disco From 9PM - Midnight
Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Great DANEtopia From 3:45PM - 7PM
- Late Night Carnival From 9PM - Midnight
Classes begin on Monday, August 24, 2026!
Registering for Classes
Beginning in May, if you have paid your enrollment deposit and met immunization requirements, an academic advisor will contact you to schedule an advising appointment and assist you in registering for classes. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
New Student Fee
The New Student Fee supports UAlbany undergraduate students throughout their undergraduate careers. Programs supported by this fee include:
- Orientation programs for all incoming students
- Class programming for first and second year students
- Class programming for third and fourth year students
- Student Success based programming
The New Student Fee is mandatory for all students, excluding students enrolled in online degree programs, IELP, certificate programs, continuing education and EOP.
The 2026-2027 New Student Fee for Transfer Students is $125.