Applications for Admission to Graduate Study

Applications to graduate programs at SUNY Plattsburgh are processed by the Graduate Admissions Office, located on the first floor of the Kehoe Administration Building. There are three different applications: one for Teacher Education Graduate Programs, one for Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Programs, and a general application for all other graduate programs.

• Download the General Application for Admission to Graduate Study (PDF file size 382KB). Use this application for Expeditionary Studies, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Student Affairs Counseling, School Counselor, Leadership, Natural Science/Professional Science Master's in Environmental Science, and School Psychology graduate programs.
• Download the Teacher Education Application for Admission to Graduate Study (PDF file size 382KB).  Use this application for all Teacher Education Unit graduate programs:  M.S.Ed. and M.S.T., as well as the C.A.S.in Educational Leadership. 
• Download the Speech-Language Pathology Application for Admission to Graduate Study (PDF file size 382KB).  Use this application for all graduate programs in Communication Disorders and Sciences/Speech-Language Pathology.
• Download the Certificate Application (PDF file size 124KB).  Use this application for the following certificate programs:  Communication Disorders and Sciences Certificate, Leadership Advanced Certificate, Early Childhood Education Advanced Certificate, and the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Advanced Certificate.

Preparatory Worksheets for the Master of Science for Teachers (MST) in Childhood Education

The worksheet must be completed and approved prior to application into the MST Childhood Education program. The worksheet will determine if you have coursework that must be taken before you apply to the MST program. If you have questions, contact Bethanne DelGaudio, Director of Certification and Graduate Advising, at (518) 564-2124 or delgaubg@plattsburgh.edu.

• Art 1-6 * (PDF file size 29KB)
• Biology 1-6 * (PDF file size29KB)
• Chemistry 1-6 * (PDF file size 30KB)
• Earth Science 1-6 * (PDF file size 29KB)
• English 1-6 * (PDF file size 30KB)
• French 1-6 * (PDF file size 29KB)
• Mathematics 1-6 * (PDF file size 32KB)
• Music 1-6 * (PDF file size 34KB)
• Social Studies 1-6 * (PDF file size 35KB)
• Spanish 1-6 * (PDF file size 30KB)

* Subject to change due to SUNY and SED mandates. Please consult with Bethanne DelGaudio, Director of Certification and Graduate Advising, prior to application.

Directions for Applying to the MST Childhood Education Program

• Download the Direction Sheet for the MST Education Programs.

Preparatory Worksheets for the Master of Science for Teachers (MST) in Adolescence Education

The worksheet must be completed and approved prior to application into the MST Adolescence Education program. The worksheet will determine if you have coursework that must be taken before you apply to the MST program. If you have questions, contact Bethanne DelGaudio, Director of Certification and Graduate Advising, at (518) 564-2124 or delgaubg@plattsburgh.edu.

• Biology 7-12 * (PDF file size 30KB)
• Chemistry 7-12 * (PDF file size 29KB)
• Earth Science 7-12 Non-Majors * (PDF file size 29KB)
• Earth Science 7-12 Geology Majors * (PDF file size 29 KB)
• English 7-12 * (PDF file size 29KB)
• French 7-12 * (PDF file size 27KB)
• Mathematics 7-12 * (PDF file size 26KB)
• Physics 7-12 * (PDF file size 29KB)
• Social Studies 7-12 Majors * (PDF file size 30KB)
• Social Studies 7-12 Non-Majors * (PDF file size 30KB)
• Spanish 7-12 * (PDF file size 26KB)

* Subject to change due to SUNY and SED mandates. If you have specific questions relative to your discipline, contact the current Chair of the appropriate Arts and Sciences Department. For general questions, contact Bethanne DelGaudio, Director of Certification and Graduate Advising.

Directions for Applying to the MST Adolescence Education Program

• Download the Direction Sheet for the MST Education Programs.

Graduate Studies College Withdrawal Form

Withdrawal from SUNY Plattsburgh either during a semester or for two or more semesters is permissible within the guidelines specified in the General Information section of the Undergraduate and Graduate College Catalog. You will not need to pay any fees to be reinstated as a matriculated student. However, your time limitations for completion of your degree program and application of transfer credits or credits acquired in non-matriculated status does not change. Financial aid recipients should consult with a financial aid adviser to determine the impact upon their financial aid before processing a withdrawal form.

• Download the Graduate Studies College Withdrawal Form (PDF file size 33KB)

Intent to Return to Graduate Study at SUNY Plattsburgh

When you plan to return to your graduate studies after officially withdrawing for a period of time, you will need to complete this form. You will not need to pay any fees to be reinstated as a matriculated student.

• Download the Intent to Return to Graduate Study at SUNY Plattsburgh Form (PDF file size 23KB)

Application for Graduate Assistantship or Graduate Diversity Fellowship

This form is required for students interested in seeking Graduate Assistantships.

• Download Application for Graduate Assistantship (PDF file size 299KB)

This form is required for students interested in applying for the Graduate Diversity Fellowship.

• Download Application for Graduate Diversity Fellowship (PDF file size 129KB)

Financial Aid Forms

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