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Below are the requirements and recommendations for entrance into our academic programs. For more information, click on the program name.

Programsort iconApplication CodeDegreeRequirements & Recommendations
Accounting0630Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Required: Math A (algebra)

Agricultural Business0511Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Recommended: Math A (algebra)
Agricultural Technology0510Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Recommended: Math A (algebra), Biology

Agriculture-Agricultural Science0514Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Required: Math A (algebra), Biology, Chemistry
  • Recommended: Math B (geometry and trigonometry)
Agriculture-Animal Science0519Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Recommended: Math A (algebra), Biology
Air Conditioning and Heating Technology0464Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
  • Recommended: Math A (algebra)
Architectural Engineering Technology0443Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry)
  • Recommended: Physics
Architectural Technology1452Bachelor of Science (BS)

Required
Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21. Please note that a portfolio review, a minimum GPA of 2.5 in program courses, and a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required of all continuing and transfer students before entering the junior level studio course at Alfred State.

Autobody Repair0453Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
  • Recommended: Math A (algebra)
Automotive Parts Technology1929Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Recommended: Math A (algebra)

Technical Standards
Applicants in the automotive parts technology program must meet the following physical requirements.

  1. Must be able to perform safely in the shop.
  2. Must be able to lift 50 pounds up to eye level.
  3. Must be able to communicate orally with a person 6-10 feet away.
  4. Must have a valid motor vehicle license
  5. Must be able to visually read from a computer monitor or laptop. 6. Must have good hand/eye coordination to operate the above.
Automotive Service Technician0451Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
  • Recommended: Math A (algebra)
Biological Science1554Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), Biology, Chemistry.
Building Trades-Building Construction0420Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)

Recommended: Math A (algebra)

Business Administration (Transfer)0671Associate in Science (AS)
  • Math A (algebra) required
  • Math B (geometry and trigonometry) recommended
Business Management (Career)0632Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Required: Math A (algebra)

CAD/CAM Technology0593Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Required: Math A (algebra)
  • Recommended: Math B (geometry and trigonometry), Physics
Coding & Reimbursement Specialist1671Certificate (Cert)
  • Biology required
  • Recommended: Keyboarding
Computer and Network Technician0497Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
  • Recommended: Math A (algebra)
Computer Engineering Technology (AAS)1602Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry)
  • Recommended: Physics
Computer Engineering Technology (BS)0899Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), SAT and/or ACT scores with recommended SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
  • Recommended: Physics
Computer Information Systems0581Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Required: Math A (algebra)*
  • Recommended: Math B (geometry and trigonometry)

* Students who place into intermediate algebra will be required to take one additional mathematics course.

Computer Science0532Associate in Science (AS)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry)
  • Recommended: Pre-calculus, Physics
Construction Engineering Technology0577Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry)
  • Recommended: Physics
Construction Management Engineering Technology1603Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
  • Recommended: Physics
Construction Management Technology1194Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
  • Recommended: Physics
Court and Realtime Reporting0647Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Required: Math A (algebra)
Culinary Arts0578Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)

Recommended: In-depth knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing skills.

Culinary Arts-Baking, Production & Management0423Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)

Recommended: In-depth knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing skills.

The department requires that all students obtain an approved job in the baking industry for a minimum of 320 hours of employment during the summer between the first and second year of the program. This is to enhance skill development and improve career advancement after graduation.

Digital Media and Animation (AAS)1212Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Required: Math A (algebra), Art Portfolio

Digital Media and Animation (BS)2018Bachelor of Science (BS)

Required: Math A (algebra), Art Portfolio, SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.  

Drafting/CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting)0450Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)

Recommended: Math A (algebra)

Technical Standards for all Drafting/CAD Programs:

  • Must be able to visually read computer monitor or laptop
  • Must be capable to use digitizing equipment
  • Must have good hand/eye coordination to operate the above
Drafting/CAD-Model Building & Process Piping Drawing0419Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
  • Math A (algebra) recommended
  • Computer skills and drafting beneficial
Technical Standards:
  • Must be able to visually read computer monitor
  • Must be capable to use digitizing equipment
Drafting/CAD-Technical Illustration0418Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
  • Math A (algebra) recommended
  • Computer skills and drafting beneficial

Technical Standards:

  • Must be able to visually read computer monitor
  • Must be capable to use digitizing equipment
Electrical Construction and Maintenance Electrician0498Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)

Recommended: Math A (algebra); good writing and reading comprehension skills

Electrical Engineering Technology (AAS)0699Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry)
  • Recommended: Physics
Electrical Engineering Technology (BS)0216Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), SAT and/or ACT
  • scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
  • Recommended: Physics
Electromechanical Engineering Technology (AAS)0557Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
  • Recommended: Physics
Electromechanical Engineering Technology (BS)0236Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), SAT and/or ACT
  • scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
  • Recommended: Physics
Engineering Science0530Associate in Science (AS)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), Pre-Calc; Physics or Chemistry
  • Recommended: Both Physics and Chemistry
Entrepreneurship (AAS)1362Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Required: Math A (algebra)
Entrepreneurship (CERT)1192Certificate (Cert)
  • Math A (algebra) required
Financial Planning1623Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry and trigonometry), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.

Financial Services0641Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Required: Math A (algebra)
Forensic Science Technology (BS)2023Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), Biology, Chemistry, SAT and/or ACT
  • scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
  • Physics strongly recommended.
Health Information Technology1117Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Required: Biology
  • Recommended: Keyboarding
Heavy Equipment Operations0924 (AOS)Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)

Recommended: Math A (algebra)

Heavy Equipment, Truck and Diesel Technician0452Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)

Recommended: Math A (algebra)

Human Services1175Associate in Science (AS)

Required: Math A (algebra)

Individual Studies0688Associate in Science (AS)
  • Required: Math A (algebra)
  • Recommended: Math B (geometry and trigonometry), Biology
Information Technology - Applications Software Development1502Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), SAT and/or ACT
  • scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
Information Technology - Network Administration1505Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), SAT and/or ACT
  • scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
Information Technology - Web Development1506Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), SAT and/or ACT
  • scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
Interior Design0656Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Required: Math A (algebra)

Landscape Design & Construction0611Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • During the summer of the freshman year students are required to take a cooperative work training course.
  • Recommended: Math A (algebra)
Liberal Arts & Sciences - Humanities0201Associate in Arts (AA)
  • Required: Math A (algebra)
  • Recommended: Math B (geometry and trigonometry), Biology
Liberal Arts & Sciences - Math & Science0645Associate in Arts (AA)

Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), Biology; Chemistry or Physics

Liberal Arts & Sciences - Social Science0212Associate in Arts (AA)
  • Required: Math A (algebra)
  • Recommended: Math B (geometry and trigonometry), Biology
Machine Tool1314Certificate (Cert)
  • Required: (Machine Tool II only) Completion of Machine Tool certificate program or proficiency exam
  • Recommended: Math A (algebra)

TechnicalStandards:

  • Must be able to raise/lift 35 lbs. to eye level
  • Must be able to stand for prolonged periods
  • Must be able to visually read display monitor on machine tool
Machine Tool II1323Certificate (Cert)
  • Required: (Machine Tool II only) Completion of Machine Tool certificate program or proficiency exam
  • Recommended: Math A (algebra)

TechnicalStandards:

  • Must be able to raise/lift 35 lbs. to eye level
  • Must be able to stand for prolonged periods
  • Must be able to visually read display monitor on machine tool
Machine Tool Technology0551 Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
  • Required: (Machine Tool II only) Completion of Machine Tool certificate program or proficiency exam
  • Recommended: Math A (algebra)

TechnicalStandards:

  • Must be able to raise/lift 35 lbs. to eye level
  • Must be able to stand for prolonged periods
  • Must be able to visually read display monitor on machine tool
Manufacturing Technology1842Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
  • Recommended: Physics
Marketing0633Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Required: Math A (algebra)

Masonry0401Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)

Recommended: Math A (algebra)

Mechanical Design Engineering Technology1336Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry) required
  • Physics recommended
  • Computer skills, drafting, CAD, blueprint reading, and hands-on experience working with machinery beneficial
Mechanical Engineering Technology (AAS)0493Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry) required
  • Physics recommended
  • Drafting beneficial
Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)0235Bachelor of Science (BS)

Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.

Recommended: Physics

Motorsports Technology (AOS)1619Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
  • Recommended: Math A (algebra).
Nursing0622Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

It is essential that students are able to fully participate in clinical, caring for clients as assigned. Established entrance requirements for nursing students include being able to:

Pre-Environmental Science and Forestry0202Associate in Arts (AA)
  • Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), biology, and chemistry or physics required
Robotic and Computerized Control Technician0499Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
  • Math A (algebra) recommended
Sports Management1396Associate in Science (AS)
  • Math A (algebra) required
  • Math B (geometry and trigonometry) recommended
Surveying Engineering Technology (AAS)1039Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry) required
  • Physics recommended
Surveying Engineering Technology (BS)1046Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry); SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
  • Physics recommended
Technology Management1318Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Required: Successful completion of an AA, AS, or AAS degree
  • Students must either possess an AA, AS, or AAS degree or have amassed at least 60 credit hours toward a degree, including courses that fulfill five different general education fields.
  • Students entering the program should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  • A laptop computer will be required of all technology management majors.
Undeclared Major0000None
  • Math A (algebra) required
  • Biology recommended
Veterinary Technology0521Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), Biology, Chemistry
  • Recommended: Physics
Welding0712Certificate (Cert)
  • In-depth knowledge of basic math skills is recommended
  • BOCES welding program, computer skills, metal working, and drafting are beneficial

Technical Standards

  • Student must have the dexterity and mobility to weld in all the welding positions to meet all requirements.
  • Must be able to raise 50 pounds to eye level.
Welding Expert1366Certificate (Cert)
  • Required: Completion of welding certificate program or proficiency exam
  • Recommended: In-depth knowledge of basic math skills

Technical Standards

  • Student must have the dexterity and mobility to weld in all the welding positions to meet all requirements.
  • Must be able to raise 50 pounds to eye level.
Welding Technology0666Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
  • Recommended: In-depth knowledge of basic math skills
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