Alfred University Graduate Programs

Alfred University

Alfred University is a private institution that was founded in 1836. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,594 and 300 graduate students (fall 2020). Its setting is rural, and the campus size is 600 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. The institution has five schools and colleges, including the New York State College of Ceramics, which includes The Inamori School of Engineering and the School of Art and Design.

alfred university degree requirements

In order to satisfy the requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree a student must:

• Complete all course requirements, including those required for the major, general education, and the minimum number of credits for the degree sought as set forth by the faculty of the college or school in which the student is enrolled, and as described under “major requirements” in this catalog.
  
  Note: A three semester hour transfer course may be used to satisfy a four semester hour AU requirement in a major or in general education. However, the minimum number of total semester credit hours for the degree must still be earned to complete degree requirements.
• Earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00
• Satisfy the Common Ground Requirement
  This requirement is satisfied by completing with a passing grade the 1-credit course UNIV 101-Common Ground
• Satisfy the Global Perspective Requirement. This requirement may be satisfied by:
  1. Taking an approved “GP” course
  2. Participating in an international co-op program or internship
  3. Studying abroad
  4. Going on a course-based faculty-led international study trip
  5. Completing one semester of secondary or postsecondary education outside the United States
• Satisfy the Lifetime Health and Wellness requirement
  The physical activity portion of the requirement can be satisfied by one of the following:
  1. One PFIT course or one of the specific Dance and Equestrian courses that have the “Physical Activity” (PFIT) attribute
  2. Participation in one varsity sport for an entire season (as certified by the Athletic Department)
  3. A lifetime sports proficiency Challenge Exam (requires both written and physical tests; current fee: $225)
  4. Current active military service (including National Guard, Reserves, or the ROTC program’s MILS 101 or MILS 102)

The wellness portion of the requirement can be satisfied by taking one WELL course or another course that has been approved for this purpose and that has the “WELL” degree attribute.

• Request legal conferral of degree (apply to graduate) and satisfy financial obligations to the University. Written application for graduation must be made to the Registrar at least 60 days before the expected degree conferral date.
• Earn at least 45 semester credit hours at Alfred University
• Be in residence at Alfred University at least during the final 30 credit hours earned toward the degree (see policy on Transfer Credit)

Alfred University Graduate Programs

Since 1947, Alfred University has provided a vibrant intellectual community for select students to continue their studies at the master’s and doctoral level. Alfred is internationally recognized for the quality of its advanced degree programs. The University campus is ideal for serious research, creativity, and study, with small classes to allow direct access to faculty and to state-of-the-art facilities.

Alfred University offers a diverse selection of graduate programs to students who hold four year baccalaureate degrees from accredited colleges or universities, or their international equivalent, and demonstrate the ability to perform credibly at the graduate level. We recommend you review information on specific programs as well.

General Admission Eligibility

All applicants to the graduate school must hold a baccalaureate degree which must be appropriate to the particular course of study and be considered legitimate preparation for the field of study to which you are being admitted. You may be accepted with the condition that undergraduate coursework be completed. A 3.0/4.0 GPA or better is recommended.

Applicant qualifications are judged by the faculty of the department or program to which they apply.

Degrees

Alfred University grants graduate degrees at the master’s and doctoral levels. Two post-master’s certificates of advanced study are offered.

Non-degree

The Graduate School recognizes the desire of college graduates to enroll in a limited number of graduate courses without any wish to attain an advanced degree. A maximum of twelve credit hours is permitted on this basis. If you wish to take courses on a non-degree degree seeking basis, you will not need to apply for admission, but should contact the Student Service Center in Seidlin Hall for information about registration.

Credit hours earned “non-degree” before admission to an Alfred University graduate degree program may or may not be applicable toward the degree sought. If denied admission, you may not register for further non-degree graduate work.

Alfred University Graduate Tuitions

*Full-time tuition (12-18 credits per semester) is for the 2021-22 academic year.

**Students living off-campus are provided with the above estimate of living off-campus.