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General Information
Students who have completed work for a bachelor's degree from a
college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional
accreditation association may apply for admission to a Masters Degree
Program.
Admission to a Masters degree program at Oswego is limited to those
students whose formal applications and credentials receive a favorable
recommendation for admission from the appropriate departmental
admission committee and are approved by the dean of graduate studies.
Applicants will receive notification on their application from the
Graduate Office. Admission procedures for graduate degree applicants
vary by program and are outlined below. PLEASE read all materials carefully and contact us with any questions.
- Each Masters program utilizes a separate graduate application packet that is program-specific and self-managed by the applicant.
- The applicant is responsible for submitting the completed
application and all required components, including official
transcripts, recommendations, and test scores to the Graduate Office by
the appropriate departmental deadline.
- Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the department for review.
- Please note: A nonrefundable $50 application fee is required.
To apply for admission to a Masters degree program, students must
submit their completed application with the Graduate Office at:
Graduate Office
SUNY Oswego
606 Culkin Hall
Oswego, NY 13126
315.312.3152
Use the quick links below to access all Application information.
US Citizen Application| Transcripts | References | Standardized Test | TOEFL | NYS Teacher Certification Exam | Additional Requirements | Application Deadlines | Non-Degree | International Student Application
US Citizens Application for Admission
Following are the forms necessary for Applying to a Graduate Degree program if you are a US Citizen:
The following Part II forms are specific to the programs listed. They must be completed and submitted with your application.
- MBA Part II-Business - Master of Business Administration. Required for all MBA applicants (MS Word 23K)
- MSEd. Part II-Education - Master of Science in Education. Required for all MSEd. applicants. (MS Word 23K)
- MAT Art Part II- Master of Arts in Teaching, Art Education. Required for all MAT Art applicants. (MS Word 21K)
- Vocational Teacher Preparation Part II- Master of Science, Vocation Technical Education. Required for all VTP applicants. (MS Word 20K)
- Official Transcripts (see Transcript section for specific instructions).
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International Application
You must request that the institution send the transcript directly to SUNY Oswego at the address on the application form.
The following Part II forms are specific to the programs listed. They must be completed and submitted with your application.
- MBA Part II-Business - Master of Business Administration. Required for all MBA applicants (MS Word 23K)
- MSEd. Part II-Education - Master of Science in Education. Required for all MSEd. applicants. (MS Word 23K)
- MAT Art Part II- Master of Arts in Teaching, Art Education. Required for all MAT Art applicants. (MS Word 21K)
- Vocational Teacher Preparation Part II- Master of Science, Vocation Technical Education. Required for all VTP applicants. (MS Word 20K)
- Official Transcripts - All International Transcripts MUST be sent directly to SUNY Oswego from the granting College or University.
Transcripts
Applicants must request one official transcript from each college or
university attended. You must request that the institution send the
transcript directly to you. Upon receipt of all transcripts, submit the
envelopes, unopened,
with your application materials. Graduates of SUNY Oswego are exempt
from the requirement of requesting an Oswego transcript. However, if
the date of graduation is more than 5 years, transcripts of any
transfer credit to Oswego must be submitted.
NOTE: Failure to report all previous college attendance on
your application is considered academic dishonesty. Discovery of such
dishonesty will result in no transfer of credit and can result in
suspension from SUNY Oswego.
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Application Deadlines
October 1st for admission for Spring Semester of following year and March 1st for admission to Fall Semester for the following programs
- MAT Art
- MAT Chemistry
- MAT Math
- MSEd Curriculum and Instruction
- MSEd Adolescence Education
- MSEd Literacy
- MSEd Childhood Special Education
February 1st for Fall Semester admission for the following programs:
- MS Counseling Services
- MS School Psychology
- MS Mental Health Counseling
- Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy
Rolling Admission for the following programs (We highly recommend that you submit your completed application for Fall admittance by April 1 and Spring admittance by Nov. 1 for timely processing)
- Educational Leadership, CAS
- MSEd Technology Education
- MS Chemistry
- MA Art
- MA English
- MA Human Computer Interaction - HCI
- Master of Business Administration - MBA
- Vocational Teacher Preparation - VTP
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References
For most programs, two recommendation letters from persons acquainted with the applicant must be submitted with your application to the Graduate Office. Some programs require three recommendation letters.
Please consult the table in the Admissions section of the catalog and check your application packet for instructions for the number of letters you must submit.
The forms and instructions provided in the admission packet for submital of letters of recommendation are for the applicant's convenient use. However, for particular programs, letters of support from persons other than instructors may be more pertinent for the applicant's application. In such instances, letters of recommendation when submitted on the official business letterhead of the author are acceptable.
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Standardized Test Scores
All applicants for graduate degree programs should consult the table in the Admissions section of the catalog to determine the standardized test scores required. Only official scores sent from the Educational Testing Services will be accepted.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) scores older than five years will not be accepted for admission review purposes for any program.
Oswego is a national test center for the GRE subject tests only. Please refer to the exam booklets for specific dates or visit the website for more information.
Application for the exams must be submitted one month in advance of the exam date. GRE and GMAT information is available from the Graduate Office (315/312-3152 or the Office of Career Services (315/312-2255).
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 560 paper-based or 220 computer-based is needed. Information on this test is available from the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08540.
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New York State Teacher Certification Examination (NYSTCE)
For persons seeking teacher certification, a score satisfactory to the Commissioner of Education must be attained on the NYSTCE in order to qualify for certification in the state of New York.
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Additional Requirements
In certain instances, applicants may be required to submit additional material for consideration. Some departments require a personal interview. Applicants will be notified of requirements by the specific department.
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Contact Graduate Studies: email us at gradoff@oswego.edu; call us at 315.312.3152 stop by 606 Culkin Hall on the SUNY Oswego Campus.
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