Academic Programs

  • Art & Design
  • Communication
  • Education
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Performing Arts
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Applying as a Freshman is done online. We require official high school transcripts, with SAT or ACT scores optional. A personal essay and letter of recommendation are also encouraged, but not required. All BFA programs in our Theatre & Dance Department and Visual Arts & New Media Department, require an audition/portfolio. All programs within our School of Music are audition based as well.
If Applying for Fall 2026, for BFA Acting or BFA Musical Theatre, both have a pre-screen audition deadline of 2/18/26. If applying after that date, you may not be able to audition and will require a change of major.

Transfer

Applying as a Transfer is done online. We require official college transcripts from every post high school institution you've attended. Most programs require a 2.0 GPA for acceptance. Education programs and our Communication Disorders & Sciences program require a 3.0 GPA. All BFA programs in our Theatre & Dance Department and Visual Arts & New Media Department, require an audition/portfolio. All programs within our School of Music are audition based as well.
If Applying for Fall 2026, for BFA Acting or BFA Musical Theatre, both have a pre-screen audition deadline of 2/18/26. If applying after that date, you may not be able to audition and will require a change of major.

Additional Information

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Admissions office

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Address

606 Maytum Hall, 280 Central Ave
Fredonia, NY 14063, United States of America

Phone number

(716) 673-3251

Region

Mid-Atlantic