How to Apply as a Transfer Student

The application deadline for admission to UAlbany for fall 2023 is February 1 and the application fee is $50.

Although application fees can add up, some universities offer free applications, and students who are struggling to pay them may be eligible for fee waivers.

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Why join a transfer community?

Join a small group of transfer students who share your interests and your major.
Living on campus is optional; commuter students and transfer students who choose to live anywhere on campus can live in transfer communities.
Connect with key faculty members
Meet future study partners
Take part in social and professional activities that are geared toward your interests.

What types of transfer communities are available?

For transfer students who want to study business or accounting as a major Students who have received conditional acceptance into the School of Business or who are intended to attend are welcome to join this community. The only requirement is a 3. 0 incoming GPA from your prior institution.

Through co-curricular activities, you will learn about the academic and social expectations of a career in business and take a one-credit transfer seminar on business and accounting with your community.

The World of Data and Disasters Transfer Community

For transfer students with a love or interest in cybersecurity, informatics, homeland security, or emergency preparedness

CEHC 340: Contemporary Issues in Security and Preparedness, Fall 2022

The Transfer Professional Community of Justice, Politics & Policies

For transfer students with a passion for politics, government, and criminal justice

Take part in academic and extracurricular activities that will help you get ready for graduate school, law school, and careers in related fields.

CRJ 202: Introduction to Law and Criminal Justice, Fall 2022

The World of Transfer Excellence

For transfer students who performed exceptionally well in the classroom at their previous institution (open to anyone with an incoming GPA of 3 0 or higher and a desire to develop their leadership skills in their first year)

Take a one-credit seminar, participate in events with your community, have fun, and learn about the campus resources that can help you have a successful first year at UAlbany.

Faculty Mentor: Darlene Poirier

Fall 2022 Course: RSSW 291: Community Service Course

Starting on May 1st, when you apply for Orientation Day on your portal, you can also submit an application for transfer communities. Please get in touch with the Assistant Director for Transfer Engagement at [email protected] if you have already completed the Orientation form but have changed your mind about joining a community.

Please see the following steps below:

Step 1: From the dropdown list, choose the transfer community you want to join.
Step 2: Explain why you want to join the community you’ve selected and how you plan to contribute to it.
Step 3: Within two weeks, students who have been chosen to join a transfer community will receive notification via email from UAlbany.

Take a three-credit transfer-only course your first semester to enhance your academic experience and satisfy a general education requirement.

Note: There are dozens of courses that fulfill this requirement. Taking a course for their major that counts toward this general education requirement may be required of transfer students. Please consult your advisor to determine the most appropriate course for you.

The instructors of the course are cognizant of your needs as a transfer student. The first eight weeks’ Transfer Transition Leaders will meet you in our Transfer Lounge after class for fun events, guest speakers, and other activities.

You will gain knowledge of opportunities for professional growth, establish contacts with university faculty and staff, and make new friends with whom to form study groups.

You will receive a list of the available courses for the semester via email. Contact Darlene Poirier if you have inquiries about enrolling in this course.

Spring 2023 General Education Sections

Comparative Politics Introduction by Professor Brian Greenhill m. & Friday 10:35 – 11:30 a. m.

POS 102: This course serves as an introduction to the main actors, structures, issues, and theories of comparative and international politics. We will look at a number of broad questions that scholars of international relations and comparative politics attempt to answer throughout the course, including: 1) Why do wars occur? 2) How do wars come to an end? 3) What determines the outcome of wars? 4) What relationship exists between international economics and world politics? 5) Why are some states able to become wealthy while some states continue to be poor? 6) How do democratic states develop? 7) What are t

The World in the 20th Century with Professor Michitake Aso HIS 158 (3 credits) Fridays 8:25–9:20 a m. (In-person, rest is asynchronous).

HIS 158: This course examines the enormous social, political, cultural, and economic changes that occurred during the 20th century and had a major impact on the world. The emphasis of the course material will be on the forces that have shaped people’s lives all over the world and the growing interdependence between societies and regions. The course also looks at how the problems of the twenty-first century are a result of the nineteenth. A HIS 158 may only be taken once for credit.

Professor Eugene Pae American Experiences A ENG 240 (3 Credits)

ENG 240: This small seminar explores life in 21st-century America and looks at issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, disability, and citizenship through the study of American literature, media, and culture as well as through the students’ own writing assignments.

Forensic Science Investigation A BIO 175 (3 Credits) with Professor Ryan Thurman

Introduction to forensic science, including the various approaches and tools employed in modern multidisciplinary crime laboratories, in BIO 175 A brief history of forensic science, an introduction to the disciplines and quality control of crime labs, processing of crime scenes, and analysis of physical evidence by the crime lab [firearms and tool marks, chemistry (toxicology, controlled substances), trace evidence, biology, patterned evidence, questioned documents, etc.] are among the topics that will be covered. ] and presentation of test results in legal procedures. does not count toward the interdisciplinary BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or the BS/BA in biology. This course is primarily intended for undergraduate students with little to no prior knowledge of science.

The zero-credit engagement course will introduce you to campus resources, support services, faculty and staff, as well as opportunities to apply what you are learning and new perspectives on your field of study.

By enrolling in this transitional support course, you can prepare yourself for success in your first semester at UAlbany by getting to know other new students who are just like you, participating in an interactive classroom, and being eligible to win fun raffles and prizes.

You must have spoken with your advisor before registering for a UUNI 99 with Transfer Engagement to ensure that you have access to register for a course.

Spring 2023 UUNI 99 Sections

# 6997 (Wednesdays: 8 week 1, 1:40 – 2:35 p.m.)
# 6996 (Fridays: 8 week 1, 1:10 – 2:55 p.m.)

Some majors require you to take a UUNI 99. In order to determine which UUNI 99 engagement course is best for you, please speak with your academic advisor.

Our transfer clubs offer opportunities for you to participate and remain active throughout your time at UAlbany.

For students who are 24 years of age or older and who are juggling school, work, and family life, there is a group called the Non-Traditional Student Club.

Any transfer student interested in getting involved and learning about leadership opportunities should join the Transfer Club.

Any commuter student who wants to get involved on campus and make UAlbany more commuter-friendly should join The Driving Force.

A mentoring program called Transfer Connections matches transfer students with on-campus peer mentors. To make the transition to UAlbany easier, sign up to work with a mentor during your first semester there.

Our mentors are trained faculty, staff members, and transfer students who provide the best support and direction to other transfer students on campus. They collaborate with their mentees on a range of academic and non-academic issues.

Fill out our mentor request form if you want to work with a mentor as a new or returning transfer student.
Transfer students interested in mentoring should complete our form to do so.

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.

Regular emails about events on campus will be sent by your Transfer Transition Leader (TTL) and the Assistant Director for Transfer Engagement.

Current transfer students who are TTLs want to assist you in settling into life at UAlbany. Throughout the semester, they create and carry out programs for all commuter and transfer students on campus.

What is a Transfer Transition Leader?

TTLs are students who concentrate on easing your burdens. Every leader at UAlbany has served in this capacity because they wanted to make your transfer experience as easy and straightforward as possible. We represent a variety of majors on campus, come from various backgrounds, and went to various schools before.

If you have any questions about getting involved on campus, getting settled, or dealing with any problems you might encounter, we’re here to help. We can also direct you to almost any service or club you’re looking for and share our own experiences as transfers to UAlbany with you.

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?

Your TTL will email you. Please contact Darlene Poirier at [email protected] if you haven’t heard from a TTL or would like one as a current student.

The national honor society for transfer students is called Tau Sigma. This is a fantastic academic and leadership objective to help you settle 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.

Transfer students must enroll in at least 12 credits at UAlbany and obtain a 3 to qualify for membership in Tau Sigma. 5 GPA or higher.

At the end of the semester, the organization will get in touch with the qualified students and extend an invitation. Transfer Student Program Questions?.

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FAQ

What GPA do you need to transfer to SUNY Albany?

Admission Criteria: 2. 5 GPA for most programs, except: Accounting: 3. 25 GPA. Business Administration: 3. 25 GPA.

Is it hard to get into SUNY Albany?

Acceptance Rate for SUNY Albany in 2022 Admission to UAlbany is extremely competitive The acceptance rate at UAlbany is 68%. In 2022, admission was granted to 14,458 students out of the 21,265 applicants.

Is it easier or harder to get in as a transfer?

The first thing you should be aware of is that acceptance rates for college transfers are lower than those for freshmen. According to NACAC%27s 2019 State of College Admission report, the average admit rate for transfer students was 61% compared to 66% for freshmen

How many credits do you need to transfer to SUNY Albany?

Official transcripts from any college or university attended are required of transfer applicants. Additionally, if you have less than 24 credits, you must submit an official high school transcript. SAT Scores: UAlbany requires you to submit your SAT or ACT scores if you have less than 24 transferable credits.