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D'Youville has a rolling admissions policy. The earlier you apply, the earlier you will be notified of a decision. D’Youville University offers an Early Action deadline of December 1st for all programs except Physician Assistant (November 1st).
Submit all hard copy documents electronically or via mail:
Undergraduate Admissions Office
D'Youville University
320 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14201
If you're accepted to D'Youville University, you'll receive an email and an acceptance packet in the mail, including a guide for Accepted Students.
To secure your place at D'Youville, make sure to submit the enrollment deposit online, by mail, or in person. Your payment must be postmarked by May 1 (fall applicants) or January 1 (spring applicants). This deposit confirms your place for the next term and is non-refundable.
Completion of an essay is optional but can be used to achieve a higher level of understanding of what makes you a unique applicant. Essays should not exceed 650 words. Please choose one of the following topics:
Note: All essays and requests for letters of recommendation can be completed through The Common Application or through the D’Youville application portal once you submit your application.
D'Youville has a rolling admissions policy. The earlier you apply, the earlier you will be notified of a decision. D’Youville University offers an Early Action deadline of December 1st for all programs except Physician Assistant (November 1st).
First time in college students and transfer first-years must live on campus for at least the first year of study.
Incoming students in the Physician Assistant and Occupational Therapy programs are required to live on campus for the first two years of study.
National statistics show that students who live in residence halls tend to perform better academically, are more engaged on campus.
Students who share a living space and develop their own community receive integral psychological development and valuable life skills. These skills include conflict resolution, adaptability, respect, compromise, and accepting the ideas and worth of those from diverse backgrounds.
Studies also show that students who live in residence halls also acclimate more rapidly to the collegiate environment and are more satisfied with their overall experience.
Students who have completed Advanced Placement (AP) classes or who are enrolled in an International Baccalaureate (IB) program are eligible to receive D'Youville credit.
To receive credit, students must provide official IB examination scores to:
Undergraduate Admissions Office
D'Youville University
320 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14201
IB course equivalents are evaluated on an individual basis by the Registrar's Office and each academic department. For information on the IB policies please contact the Registrar's Office at 716-829-8347.
Official AP scores must be sent from the College Board directly to the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Students will receive credit for a minimum score of 3 on each AP examination. In some specific cases a minimum score of 4 may be required by the individual academic department. Any additional considerations for individual AP course equivalents will be determined by each academic department. These policies are subject to change at any time.
See the full list of accepted AP courses, test score requirements, and D'Youville course equivalents in the table below.
AP Exam |
Score |
Course |
Credit Hrs |
Art-General |
3 4, 5 |
IMA-106 IMA-106+IMA-108 |
3 |
Art Drawing |
3 4, 5 |
IMA-106 IMA-106+IMA-108 |
3 6 |
Art History |
3 4, 5 |
IMA-102 IMA-102+IMA-103 |
3 6 |
Art 2D Design |
3 4, 5 |
IMA-110 IMA-103+IMA-110 |
3 6 |
Art 3D Design |
3 4, 5 |
FA-999 FA-999+FA-999 |
3 6 |
Biology |
3 4, 5 |
BIO-101/L BIO-101/L+BIO-102/L |
4 8 |
Calculus AB |
3 4, 5 |
MAT-122 MAT-125 |
3 4 |
Calculus BC |
3 4, 5 |
MAT-125 MAT-125+MAT-126 |
4 8 |
AB subscore on Calculus BC |
3 4, 5 |
MAT-122 MAT-125 |
3 4 |
Chemistry |
3 4, 5 |
CHE-101/L or CHE-111/L CHE-101/L or CHE-111/L+ CHE-102/L or CHE-112/L |
4 8 |
Chinese |
3 4, 5 |
CHI-101 CHI-101+CHI-102 |
3 6 |
Comp. Gov’t & Politics |
3 4, 5 |
PSC-999 PSC-201+ PSC-999 |
3 6 |
Computer Science A |
3 4, 5 |
CSC-151 CSC-151+CSC-152 |
3 6 |
Computer Science Principles |
3 4, 5 |
CSC-110 CSC-110+CSC-151 |
3 6 |
English Language |
3 4, 5 |
ENG-111 ENG-111+ENG-112 |
3 6 |
English Literature |
3 4, 5 |
ENG-111 ENG-111+ENG-237 |
3 6 |
Environmental Science |
3 4, 5 |
BIO-230/L BIO-230/L+ SCI-999 |
3 7 |
European History |
3 4, 5 |
HIS-111 HIS-111+ HIS-999 |
3 6 |
French |
3 4, 5 |
FRE-201 FRE-201 + FRE-202 |
3 6 |
German |
3 4, 5 |
GRM-101 GRM-101 + LAN-999 |
3 6 |
Human Geography |
3 4, 5 |
SOC-999 SOC-999+ SOC-999 |
3 6 |
Italian |
3 4, 5 |
ITA-201 ITA-201+ITA-202 |
3 6 |
Latin |
3 4, 5 |
LAT-201 LAT-201+LAT-202 |
3 6 |
Macroeconomics |
3 4, 5 |
ECO-201 ECO-201+ ECO-999 |
3 6 |
Microeconomics |
3 4, 5 |
ECO-202 ECO-202+ ECO-999 |
3 6 |
Music Theory |
3 4, 5 |
IMA-100 IMA-100+FA-999 |
3 6 |
Physics I |
3 4, 5 |
PHY-111/L PHY-111/L+ FE-999 |
4 7 |
Physics II |
3 4, 5 |
PHY-112/L PHY-112/L+ FE-999 |
4 7 |
Physics C: Elec & Magnet |
3 4, 5 |
PHY-102/L or PHY-112/L PHY-102/L or PHY-112/L+ FE-999 |
4 7 |
Physics C Mechanics |
3 4, 5 |
PHY-101/L or PHY-111/L PHY-101/L or PHY-111/L+ FE-999 |
4 7 |
Psychology |
3 4, 5 |
PSY-101 PSY-101+PSY-999 |
3 6 |
Spanish |
3 4, 5 |
SPA-201 SPA-201+SPA-202 |
3 6 |
Statistics |
3 4, 5 |
MAT-120, MAT-123, orECO-207 MAT-123 or MAT-201+ FE-999 |
3 or 4 6 or 7 |
US Gov’t & Politics |
3 4, 5 |
PSC-999 PSC-201+ PSC-999 |
3 6 |
US History |
3 4, 5 |
HIS-203 HIS-203+HIS-204 |
3 6 |
World History |
3 4, 5 |
HIS-103 HIS-103+HIS-999 |
3 6 |
Be sure to review the admission criteria for the Physician Assistant combined degree program before applying.
Note: All essays and requests for letters of recommendation can be completed through The Common Application, or through the D’Youville application portal once you submit your application. For students using The Common Application, the physician assistant essay can be found under writing supplements.
You can answer each of the following questions (below). Essays should not exceed 750 words. Please answer all of these questions in your essay:
Transitioning from high school to college can be challenging and stressful. D'Youville's First-Year Experience (DFX) gives first-year students the individualized attention they need to adjust to college life and be successful.
All freshman students are enrolled in FYE 100 during their first semester on campus. These small, interactive classes help students learn more about their transition to college and become connected to the D'Youville community.