Accepted Students

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Join Us for an Accepted Student Event

Visit campus on March 22 or April 12 to meet faculty, tour campus, and ask your questions. Virtual sessions will also be hosted in March and April. 

Learn more and register

 

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Accept your offer of admission

Confirm Your Place in the Class of 2029

Admission TypeDeposit Due Date
Early Decision IJanuary 15
Early Decision IIFebruary 15
Early ActionMay 1
Physician-Scientist (B.S./M.D.) ProgramMay 1 (or as indicated by Albany Medical College)
Regular DecisionMay 1
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What's Next

As a new student you'll be receiving detailed enrollment requirements from the Office of First Year Experience (via email), but here is a preview of key information that will be covered in detail later, giving you an idea of what to expect and when important deadlines are approaching.  Great for Parents and Families, too!

Let's Go...

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Important Dates

EventDeadline
Submit Official Test ScoresDue June 1 (if applicable)
Housing ApplicationDue early June
Laptop Order (options posted in early April)Due early June
Complete Health Center RequirementsJune 16
Navigating Rensselaer & Beyond (NRB) Sign-UpJune 30
Submit Final High School TranscriptJuly 31
Move-InStarting around August 20
OrientationAugust 24
Classes BeginAugust 28
Family Weekend 2025October 24-26, 2025
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