High School Seniors 

Students applying to the University at Albany for fall admission may receive an invitation to apply to the Honors College. Students may also choose to apply to the Honors College.

Honors College seminars are small, discussion-based classes where everyone contributes to the conversation. They are based on the belief that best learning happens when people share their unique perspectives and sincerely listen to one another’s voices. 

Strong candidates for the Honors College are curious and motivated students who are interested in collaborating with their professors and peers to better understand complex problems. 

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Current UAlbany First-year Students (Freshmen)

First-year students who are serious about their academic work and who excel in their classes and beyond during their first semester or year at UAlbany are encouraged to apply to the Honors College. 

Invitations to apply are sent out shortly after semester grades are posted.

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Transfer Students 

Transfer students who will enter UAlbany as second-semester first-year students (freshmen) or first-semester sophomores with outstanding academic performance from their previous institutions are encouraged to apply to the Honors College.

If you are planning on transferring to UAlbany and would like information about the Honors College, please email us at [email protected]. 

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