ALBANY, NY — The University at Albany is welcoming students back to campus for the start of the Fall 2025 semester, including some 5,482 new Great Danes.
More than 2,801 first-year students, from 35,664 applicants, are joining UAlbany’s Class of 2029, with 358 students selected to be part of the University’s Honors College, and 250 students enrolled as Presidential Scholars.
In addition, more than 1,258 transfer students and 1,423 new graduate students are joining the campus community this fall.
The Class of 2029 is among the most diverse in University history, with 56.6 percent coming from historically underrepresented groups. Students also hail from 30 different states and 39 countries. The class boasts an overall high school average of 90.2 percent.
The University at Albany proudly welcomes the following new students:
Avery Brabant of Ogdensburg (13669) majoring in Accounting (Intended)
Ryan Terrillion of Croghan (13327) majoring in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hayla Thompson of Adams (13605) majoring in Biology
Avairee McConnell of Watertown (13601) majoring in Biology (MS)
Audrey Gaines of Gouverneur (13642) majoring in Business Administration (Intended)
Maura Onyper of Canton (13617) majoring in Criminal Justice
Katie Huestis of Carthage (13619) majoring in Curriculum Development & Instructional Technology (MS)
Konnor Hunt of Watertown (13601) majoring in Digital Forensics
Maria Williams of Watertown (13601) majoring in Early Childhood Education (Intended)
Dino Hukovic of Ogdensburg (13669) majoring in Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Ethan Bouchard of Ogdensburg (13669) majoring in Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Nathaniel LaRowe of North Lawrence (12967) majoring in Emergency Management & Homeland Security (MS)
Rachel Graham of Wanakena (13695) majoring in Geography (Nondegree)
Matthew Nasworthy of Watertown (13601) majoring in History
Brooke Perry of Adams (13605) majoring in Human Biology
Kayden Skelly of Ogdensburg (13669) majoring in Human Biology
Sydney Miner of Winthrop (13697) majoring in Human Biology
Jackson Gaffney of Clayton (13624) majoring in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MA)
Marissa McIntosh of Norwood (13668) majoring in Information Science (MS)
Jay Plastino of Potsdam (13676) majoring in Information Science (MS)
Ella Smith of Watertown (13601) majoring in Interdisciplinary-Legal Studies
Zane Metzler of Lowville (13367) majoring in Political Science
Christiana Gramano of Waddington (13694) majoring in Population Health Nursing (MS)
Evelyn Davis of Ogdensburg (13669) majoring in Psychology
Max Green of Ogdensburg (13669) majoring in Psychology
Dana Van Hoesen of Dexter (13634) majoring in Public Administration (MPA)
Dan Mariano of Massena (13662) majoring in Public Administration (MPA)
Jenesse Watson of Lisbon (13658) majoring in Public Health – Online (MPH)
Morgan Wheat of Edwards (13635) majoring in Public Health (MPH)
Kim Gould of Croghan (13327) majoring in Reading (MS)
Dan Regan III of Ogdensburg (13669) majoring in Taxation (MS)
About the University at Albany
The University at Albany is one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation and a national leader in educational equity and social mobility. As a Carnegie-classified R1 institution, UAlbany faculty and students are advancing our understanding of the world in fields like artificial intelligence, atmospheric and environmental sciences, business, education, public health, social sciences, criminal justice, humanities, emergency preparedness, engineering, public administration, and social welfare. Our courses are taught by an accomplished roster of faculty experts with student success at the center of everything we do. Through our parallel commitments to academic excellence, scientific discovery, and service to community, UAlbany molds bright, curious, and engaged leaders and launches great careers.