How to get an application…
Students may obtain application forms either electronically or in hard copy.

  •Degree Student Application for Education programs
  •Degree Student Application for Biology, Dietetics, Earth Science, Lake Management and Math
  •Degree Application for MA in History Museum Studies
  •Non-Degree Student Application
  •Personal Recommendation -Biology, Earth Science, Lake Management and Math
  • Report of Academic and Professional Abilities - Counselor Education

If you would like a paper application mailed to you, please email the Graduate Studies Office at gradstudies@oneonta.edu or call 607-436-2523.

Requirements for admission…
Official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test are required only for applicants to the History Museum Studies and Earth Science programs, all other graduate programs are optional.  

Additional requirements have been established by the departments that offer graduate programs. These may include submission of additional test scores, completion of specific prerequisite courses, interviews, letters of recommendation, or portfolios.

Submitting your application...
All documents required for departmental admission should be submitted to the Graduate office with your application form. Departments review only complete applications.

Completed applications, including a certified check for the $50 non-refundable application processing fee may be returned to the Graduate Office, 135 Netzer Administration Building anytime from 8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday.

Applications can be mailed to:
Graduate Office
135 Netzer Administration Building
SUNY College at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY 13820

Application Deadlines
Some programs have specific application deadlines. Please read the application materials for your intended program carefully.  The cover sheet lists all of the programs and the application deadlines for that program.

Admissions Decisions
A committee of the department’s graduate faculty reviews the application submitted by each candidate. Admission is competitive and not all students who meet the minimum admissions criteria will be admitted.

Official notification of the Admission Committee’s decision will be sent by the Director of Graduate Education.

If you are accepted to a graduate degree program but do not plan to attend, kindly notify the Graduate Office as soon as possible so that other students may have an opportunity for admission.