The State University of New York (SUNY) Albany operates on a rolling admissions basis for most programs, but priority deadlines ensure timely consideration. For fall semester intake, the preferred application deadline is March 1 for freshmen and April 1 for transfers. Spring semester deadlines are November 1 for freshmen and December 1 for transfers.
Graduate programs have varying deadlines, typically falling between January and April for fall enrollment. Some departments enforce earlier cutoffs, so verifying program-specific dates is essential. SUNY Albany accepts both the Common App and SUNY application, with decisions typically released within 4-6 weeks after submission.
