Apply to Fisher: First-Year Students

If you are ready to apply to Fisher, congratulations! Let's walk through the steps in the application process.

Types of First-Year Student Admissions

Early Decision

Early Decision Application Deadline: December 1

Is Fisher your first choice? If so, apply under our Early Decision Plan! If accepted under Early Decision, you'll have until March 1 to submit a non-refundable enrollment deposit. We also expect that you will withdraw your applications from other colleges once accepted to Fisher under this option.

Regular Decision/Rolling Admissions

Regular admissions to Fisher occur on a "rolling" basis. The Admissions Committee begins reviewing applications in the fall. While there is no application deadline, most applications are received before February 15.

In addition, Fisher subscribes to the Candidates Reply Date Agreement, which means you'll have until May 1 to submit a non-refundable enrollment deposit.*

First-Year Application Deadlines

  • Continuous: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
  • December 1: Early decision application deadline
  • January 15:
    • Merit-based scholarship consideration
    • Priority application submission to the nursing program
    • Submission of your FAFSA (School Code: 002821)
  • March: Financial aid awards mailed
  • May 1: Universal Candidate Reply Date

First-Year Student Application Process

General First-Year Student Application Requirements

An application is complete once the following have been received:

  • Completed Common Application (free to apply online)
  • Official high school transcript (including a list of senior year courses and grades available)
  • Official SAT or ACT scores
    (Note: Fisher is test-optional. Test scores are considered official if sent from the testing agency or directly from the high school.)
  • Counselor/Teacher Recommendation
  • Common Application essay or graded paper
  • Additional letters of recommendation (optional)
  • Additional information such as an activities résumé (optional)

International Student Application Requirements

If you are an applicant from outside the United States, please refer to our information on first-year student admissions for international students.

AP, IB, and CLEP Scores

Credit by Examination

Fisher recognizes AP, IB, and CLEP scores. For more information, refer to the AP, IB, and CLEP Scores (Credit by Examination) page.

Higher Education Opportunity Program

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) helps academically and economically disadvantaged New York residents gain access to the state's private colleges and universities. To apply for the HEOP program, check the box on your Fisher application. Learn more about HEOP at Fisher.

Title IX Notice

Fisher is committed to maintaining a community in which learning and working can be carried out in an environment of respect, open-mindedness, and integrity. Fisher stands opposed to all forms of discrimination, harassment, and violence and will work to prevent such behavior within the community.

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and New York’s Enough is Enough Law, non-discrimination in the education program or activity extends to admission. The Title IX coordinator is the designated official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws.

The Title IX coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585) 385-8232, email (titleix@sjf.edu), in-person in Campus Center 206, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585) 385-8111.