All records from non-English speaking countries must be officially translated into English and submitted with certified copies of the original documents.
Alfred University will consider applications only when all documents have been received.
International students must submit official or officially certified copies of all secondary and post-secondary records (such as external examinations). Certified copies of diplomas or certificates should also be submitted. All records from non-English speaking countries must be officially translated into English and submitted with certified copies of the original documents.

Freshman applicants are required to submit one letter of recommendation from their secondary school counsellor. Alfred University will also accept additional letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, work supervisors, and organization or club advisors.

There is space for a letter of recommendation on the application form, however, letters of recommendation may also be submitted on stationary or letterheads.

The mid-year report form on the application should be submitted by your counselor when senior year grades are available.

Alfred University requires all students to submit scores from standardized tests. International applicants can submit scores from a number of different kinds of exams, based on their experience with the English language. These options include:

Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Advanced Placement International English Language (APIEL) exam if English is not the student's primary language. Students who successfully gain admission to the University generally receive TOEFL scores in the range of 243 on the computer-based exam, or 590 on the paper-based exam and a score of 3 or higher on the APIEL exam. It exempts only English-speaking citizens of Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, Jamaica, Trinidad and the West Indies.
Official results of the SAT I exam if English is the student's first language.
General Certificate of Education (GCE). "O" or "A" level results in English and mathematics may be submitted in lieu of the SAT I or TOEFL
The entrance essay, which is required for all freshman applicants, gives the Admissions Office the opportunity to learn more about who you really are and your personal and academic goals. Your response to one of five questions will help the Admissions Committee understand your joys, challenges, and passions. If there are other circumstances surrounding your application or educational experience that you feel would be helpful information for the Committee, please include an additional personal statement. Please attach your essay to your application and make sure to include your name on all additional pages. Or, use the online essay form.

Within the application, freshman applicants have the opportunity to list primary co-curricular and community activities they have taken part in. Specific events and / or major accomplishments within the areas of music, athletics, volunteer services, any club or organization, leadership positions, honors, awards, and prizes received may all be included.

If the space available on the application form is not adequate, a student may submit a resume of their extracurricular activities.