Alfred University

Alfred University requires at least 120-133 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Alfred University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Alfred University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Alfred University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 60% of students who start college at Alfred University graduate within six years.

Alfred University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Alfred University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Alfred University?

Alfred University does not have a core curriculum. Since there are no specific-classes required in order to graduate, students have a lot of flexibiity about what classes they choose to take.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	false
Science	false
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Alfred University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Alfred University

When choosing a major, Alfred University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Alfred University.

Student Designed Majors

Alfred University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Alfred University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Alfred University

Alfred University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alfred University

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Does Alfred University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Alfred University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Alfred University Offer Online Classes?

❌ Alfred University does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Alfred University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Alfred University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Alfred University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Alfred University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Alfred University.

Does Alfred University Require Internships?

🟨 Alfred University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Alfred University

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Alfred University Library

The main library on campus is the Herrick Memorial Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Alfred University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Alfred University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Alfred University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Alfred University has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Alfred University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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