We’d like to invite you to be part of the WNY Wildcats @ Daemen University!
WNY Wildcats is a program designed for students who previously applied as a first year student, did not enroll, and now wish to transfer to Daemen University.
You have been invited to reconsider Daemen as an option because you already met the admissions criteria at Daemen – there is no need to reapply! Simply fill out the quick interest form below and we will re-activate your prior application and issue you a new acceptance and financial aid packet. Your personal admissions counselor will call you to discuss the program and explain the benefits. If you enroll in January 2024 we will honor your previous scholarship AND you will receive an additional $5,000 scholarship!
We know you will find a home at Daemen where you will be welcomed, inspired and challenged. Join the WNY Wildcats Program and start classes on our beautiful Amherst Campus!
Yes! I want to be part of the WNY Wildcats @ Daemen University!
Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the WNY Wildcats program:
Daemen University is a private, selective institution and we offer admission to highly qualified students that we believe will succeed at Daemen. We are offering this opportunity to previously admitted students, who did not enroll, and now wish to transfer to Daemen.
No. If you choose to opt into the WNY Wildcats program you do not need to reapply. We will reactivate your previous application.
Yes. You will need to provide transcripts from the most recent institution that you attended. In addition, you may need to send us your final official high school transcripts showing successful completion of high school, if you have not already done so.
Your college transcripts will be reviewed for transfer of credit. Your new acceptance packet will include a list of all the credits that will transfer. Daemen accepts up to 90 transfer credits, and we will work with you to create a personalized enrollment plan.
We also highly recommend that you complete your FAFSA and add Daemen so we may provide you with an updated financial aid award as well.
Daemen FAFSA Code – 002808
Please note: If you have not completed any college credits at another institution, contact our office and we can assist you. You can still be a WNY Wildcat!
Yes! If you enroll in January 2024 we will honor your previous scholarship AND you will receive an additional $5,000 scholarship! Daemen is committed to offering you the best scholarship opportunities that we can as part of the WNY Wildcats program. We will review your previous financial aid award along with your updated transcripts to allow for the highest award amount.
Daemen offers suite style and apartment style housing, with single bedrooms, for students enrolled in the WNY Wildcats program.
For our commuter students, we are conveniently located on Main Street in Amherst, just off the 90/290 interchange. So, you can enjoy your time on campus and be home in your own bed each night!
Yes! Daemen welcomes visitors to our campus. You can make an appointment to come to campus for a tour and to meet with an admissions counselor by calling us at 716-839-8225, texting 716-271-0454 or emailing admissions@daemen.edu.
If you would like to check us out online go to daemen.edu/virtualtour or to get a real feel of what Daemen is like follow us on Instagram @daemenadmissions or @daemenlife.
We will notify you of your admission status within two weeks of receiving all of the necessary documentation for your admission review.
We think Daemen is the best kept secret in WNY! Our beautiful campus is located right on Main Street in Amherst. Our students are engaged in research, service and participate in over 65 clubs and organizations. They study diverse majors from business to psychology, healthcare, animation and education. Our faculty and staff really care about your success. We don’t just talk about small class sizes and faculty to student ratios – at Daemen we are one family and we’d love to give you a big WNY Wildcat Welcome and have you join us!