Required Application Materials

Graduate Admissions Requirements

Evaluation Policy

At the State University of New York College at Cortland, we seek a diverse and academically strong student body. Our admission policy and practice will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or marital status.

Required Materials

Completed online Graduate School Application 

Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended to be forwarded directly to SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Office.

Two recommendation letters: one personal and one professional. 

A statement of purpose

     GRE scores are not required.

Admissions Criteria

Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate grade point average of 3.0 and above and a satisfactory rating of the supporting documents as determined by the department.

Deadlines:

Fall semester applications: July 1

Spring semester applications: Dec. 1

Summer semester applications: April 1

Applications submitted after the deadline may be considered on a space availability basis.