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First Time in College Admissions
The D'Youville First-Years Experience (DFX) is a program designed to help you successfully adjust to college life.
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.
First Year Experience (FYE)
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.
Submitting Your Admissions Materials
- Forward one official copy of your high school transcript.
- Letters of recommendation and essays are optional.
Submit all hard copy documents electronically or via mail:
Undergraduate Admissions Office
D'Youville University
320 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14201
Accepting Your Admissions Offer
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.
OPTIONAL ESSAY TOPIC DETAILS
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:
- Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. (or)
- The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you and what did you learn from the experience? (or)
- Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again? (or)
- Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma — anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution. (or)
- Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
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.
When will you hear from us?
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).
Residential Requirements
For many of our undergraduate programs, including nursing, marketing, psychology, and pharmacy, students entering D'Youville must meet minimum residential requirements.
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.
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First time in college students and transfer first-years must live on campus for at least the first year of study.
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Incoming students in the Physician Assistant and Occupational Therapy programs are required to live on campus for the first two years of study.
International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement Policies
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.
IB Students
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.
AP Students
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.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) POLICY EQUIVALENTS
| AP Exam | Score | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art | 3, 4, 5 | FA999 | 3 |
| Art Drawing | 3, 4, 5 | FA205, FA999 | 6 |
| Art History |
3 4, 5 |
FA999, FA999, FA999 |
3 6 |
| Art 2D Design |
3 4, 5 |
FA999 FA999, FA999 |
3 6 |
| Art 3D Design |
3 4, 5 |
FA999 FA999, FA999 |
3 6 |
| Biology | 3, 4, 5 | BIO999, BIO999L | 7 |
| Calculus AB |
3 4, 5 |
MAT999 MAT125 |
3 4 |
| Calculus BC |
3 4, 5 |
MAT999 MAT126 |
3 4 |
| AB subscore on Calculus BC AB subscore on Calculus BC |
3 4, 5 |
MAT999 MAT125 |
3 4 |
| Chemistry |
3 4 5 |
CHE101/L CHE101/L + FE (OR) CHE111 + FE* CHE101/L + CHE102/L (OR) CHE111 + CHE111* |
4 7 or 6 8 6 |
| Chinese |
3 4, 5 |
CHI101 CHI101, CHI102 |
3 6 |
| Comp. Gov’t & Politics | 3, 4, 5 | PSC999 | 3 |
| Computer Science A | 3, 4, 5 | CSC999 | 3 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3, 4, 5 | CSC999 | 3 |
| English Language | 3, 4, 5 | ENG111 or FE999 | 3 |
| English Literature | 3, 4, 5 | ENG111 or FE999 | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 3, 4, 5 | SCI999 | 3 |
| European History | 3 | HIS999 | 3 |
| European History | 4, 5 | HIS999 | 6 |
| French | 3 | FRE201 | 3 |
| French | 4, 5 | FRE201, FRE202 | 6 |
| German | 3 | GRM101 | 3 |
| German | 4, 5 | GRM101, LAN999 | 6 |
| Human Geography | 3, 4, 5 | SOC999 | 3 |
| Italian |
3 4, 5 |
ITA201 ITA 201, ITA202 |
3 6 |
| Latin |
3 4, 5 |
LAT201 LAT201, LAT202 |
3 6 |
| Macroeconomics |
3 4, 5 |
ECO999 ECO201 |
3 3 |
| Microeconomics |
3 4, 5 |
ECO999 ECO202 |
3 3 |
| Music Theory |
3 4, 5 |
FA999 FA999, FA999 |
3 6 |
| Physics I | 3, 4, 5 | PHY111/L | 4 |
| Physics II | 3, 4, 5 | PHY112/L | 4 |
| Physics C: Elec & Magnet |
3 4, 5 |
FE999 PHY102/L |
3 4 |
| Physics C Mechanics | 3, 4, 5 | FE999 | 3 |
| Physics C Magnetism | 4, 5 | PHY101/L | 4 |
| Psychology | 3, 4, 5 | PSY101 | 3 |
| Spanish |
3 4, 5 |
SPA201 SPA201, SPA202 |
3 6 |
| Statistics |
3 4, 5 |
MAT120 MAT123 |
3 4 |
| US Gov’t & Politics |
3 4, 5 |
PSC999 PSC201 |
3 3 |
| US History |
3 4, 5 |
HIS999 HIS203, HIS204 |
3 6 |
| World History |
3 4, 5 |
HIS999 HIS999, HIS999 |
3 6 |
Applications must be submitted by November 1.
Be sure to review the admission criteria for the Physician Assistant combined degree program before applying.
- Create an account and submit your application in our application portal or submit your application through The Common Application.
- Forward one official copy of your high school transcript.
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.
ESSAY
You can answer each of the following questions (below). Essays should not exceed 750 words. Please answer all of these questions in your essay:
- Why have you chosen the physician assistant profession over other healthcare professions?
- Describe what makes you distinctly qualified to pursue the physician assistant professional degree at D'Youville.
- Identify the methods you used to research the physician assistant profession.
- Provide examples of how you found the physician assistant profession to be different from other healthcare professions.