Admissions Requirements
- Applicants must possess a recognized high school diploma or its equivalent (please note that distance learning degrees/diplomas do not satisfy this requirement for New York State residents). Verification must be supplied to the Admissions Office. Home-schooled applicants should refer to the Home-Schooled Students page. Applicants with a CDOS credential or IEP certificate/diploma will not be accepted. These students are advised to take the GED or TASC exam. A score of 660 or better on the GED exam (if taken after January 2022) is recommended for consideration.
- Applications are evaluated individually using a "holistic review" to make the best decision for both the applicant and the college. A variety of factors are considered (e.g., , standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, strength of academic program, and extracurricular activities).
- To be considered for admission into programs taught on the Alfred campus, the recommended overall high school average is a 75. For programs taught in the School of Applied Technology (Wellsville campus) or at the Northland Workforce Training Center, the recommended overall average is a 72. Applicants for programs taught on the Alfred campus who do not meet specified program requirements but who show potential for success may be considered for admission through the ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï Opportunity Program (ASOP) or the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP).
- In addition to meeting individual program requirements, it is recommended that transfer applicants have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average as well as a grade of "C" or better in each course taken during the most recent semester of attendance.
- Financial need is not considered as part of the admissions process.
Note: ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï is test optional. Therefore, it is not necessary to take the SAT or ACT exam to be considered for admission to all majors as well as for merit-based scholarships.