All applicants who are not US citizens or US permanent residents at the time of application are considered international applicants. If you become a US citizen or permanent resident after you’ve applied to Alfred University, you may submit documentation of this change (a copy of your Certificate of Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization, or Permanent Resident Card) to the Office of Admissions to update your citizenship status. US citizens and permanent residents, no matter where in the world they live or go to school, are not considered international applicants but will be reviewed for admission within the context of their school cohort.
International students should submit the following items when applying for admission:
- Application for Admission via the Common Application or Alfred University Application
- Official or certified secondary and post- secondary transcripts or records of grades to- date and showing proof of graduation. These must be prepared and authorized by the student’s home institution and be accompanied by a certified English translation.
International student records may be evaluated by either the World Evaluation Services organization (WES) or Education Evaluators International (EEI). - Essay
- At least one letter of recommendation from a school counselor or academic instructor.
- Optional submission of results from ACT or SAT tests or official English proficiency scores. We accept the following examinations:
- TOEFL- 80
- IELTS- 6.5-7 overall
- Duolingo- 100
- OAK- Grade Pre- 1
- CERF OF B2
- On a case-by-case basis we also consider completion of an ELS program at authorized partner ELS schools. Consult our counselors for details
- Certified Bank Statement
- Financial Certification Form
- Copy of Passport
- School of Art & Design and Performing Arts Division BFA applicants please refer to the Portfolio Requirements section
- Additional materials or an interview may be required
International students planning to take AP or CLEP exams should plan on completing exams prior to enrolling.
International Application Deadlines
Fall Semester
March 15- First Year Students
May 1- Transfer students currently in the US
Spring Semester
October 15- First- Year Students
November 15- Transfer Students currently in the US
On a case- by- case basis, these deadlines may be extended depending on guidance from the State Department. All other enrollment tasks and deadlines must be met.
After the enrollment deposit is received, Alfred University will prepare an I-20 to be sent to your mailing address listed on the application or digitally if permitted by federal mandate. An I-20 is required to apply for a student visa at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country. Once the I-20 is received the student is expected to pay the SEVIS fee and proceed with their embassy/consulate F1 visa application.
School of Art & Design Portfolio Requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Science in Art History and Theory (BS), School of Art & Design applicants are required to submit an art portfolio as part of the admissions requirements. Applicants should submit the required portfolio electronically through the SlideRoom portal. The portfolio should include 15 to 20 samples of your best work, four works must be drawings from direct observation. These may include sketches or quick observational studies. Each slide should showcase ONE image, please do not include multiple shots on the same side. All media submitted must include: medium, dimensions, date created, and title. Images of work should be of high quality and formatted for SlideRoom viewing. All work should demonstrate your command of elements of visual language, including composition, line, form, and color. Your portfolio should also demonstrate your conceptual skills, your willingness to experiment, and your respect for craftsmanship, as well as your commitment to visual expression and communication. Your portfolio may include "work in progress." Sketches can provide valuable information about how you see, how you work, and how you think. Please refer to the Undergraduate School of Art & Design Portfolio webpage for additional details.
There is a nominal non-refundable fee for this service and an email address is required to register. SlideRoom’s online portal offers additional instructions for submitting your work. If you need technical assistance, please email.
Performing Arts Division Portfolio Requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interdisciplinary Performing Arts with focus areas in Dance, Music-Performance, Music-Sound Studies, Performance Design & Technology, and Theatre Applicants are required to submit a portfolio as part of the admissions requirements. No portfolio is required for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees. Applicants should submit the required portfolio electronically through the SlideRoom portal. Please refer to the Undergraduate Performing Arts Portfolio webpage for detailed requirements by discipline. There is a nominal non-refundable fee for this service and an email address is required to register. SlideRoom’s online portal offers additional instructions for submitting your work. If you need technical assistance, please email.