Graduate Studies You Can Afford at SUNY Fredonia

Energize Your Future!

An advanced degree from SUNY Fredonia equips you to achieve your highest potential. Our distinguished faculty mentors, state-of-the-art facilities, and diverse, collaborative community foster an environment that encourages innovation and growth. Whether you aim to deepen your expertise, transition to a new field, or engage in groundbreaking research, our wide range of graduate programs offers the academic rigor and practical experiences essential for success.

Graduate Admissions provides the in-depth information you need to make the right decision.

Graduate Admissions

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Graduate Student Support

Fredoni students in a classroom working closely with a professor. Students enjoy a low student to faculty ratio, meaning your professor usually knows your name.

You Can Afford Fredonia

Tuition 10%+ below the national average.

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Graduate Funding

Grants, fellowships, & assistantships

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Career Services

Support throughout your career.

Requirements for Graduate Admissions

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Cumulative GPA: 3.0 (May be offered conditional admission for lower GPA)
Online application
$75 application fee
Resume
Statement of Intent
- Minimum: 1 page (no maximum)
- Topic: Educational & professional strengths & goals
- Address to: Admissions committee
Transcripts
- Official transcripts with degree conferral are required after you have completed your degree from your previous institution. Official transcripts need to be sent to Fredonia directly from the institution(s) you attended.
- Applicants who have attended or are attending SUNY Fredonia for their undergraduate degrees are not required to submit official transcripts, unless they are applying for the Speech-Language Pathology degree program.
Two recommendation letters
- Online (preferred):see application for details
- Offline: both letter and form are required

Degree Requirements by Program

Some programs require additional processes for entry. Find the program you are interested in to read over the additional steps.

Biology

Must obtain approval from a thesis advisor (thesis track).

Child Advocacy Studies

Three references (instead of two letters of recommendation).

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Program Requirements:

Statement of Intent/Professional Statement should focus on the following:
1. Your perception of potential success in forming effective and culturally relevant interpersonal relationships in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.
2. Your perception of your aptitude and ability to reach the level of demands placed upon you in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.
3. Your perception of the relevance of the Clinical Mental Health Program in meeting your career goals.
An individual interview with program faculty may be scheduled with applicants.

Cybersecurity

Three references (instead of two letters of recommendation).
Completion of a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field at an accredited four-year institution.
A demonstrated ability to program in at least one high-level programming language such as C, Java, Python, Ruby, or PHP. Client-side JavaScript is not sufficient. Students may submit transcripts with a B- or higher in programming courses as evidence or a GitHub repository containing a portfolio of their work.

Education (For graduate programs leading to New York State Certification)

New York State Teaching Certification: Must submit within first semester.
DASA training: Must submit within first semester.

Educational Leadership

Valid New York State Education Department (NYSED) teaching certification or equivalent in a core area.
Master’s Degree in education or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
3 years of satisfactory teaching or professional experience in a PreK-12 school or its equivalent.
Evidence of completion of DASA training for New York State (Applicants may be conditionally accepted pending completion of DASA).
Two written recommendations, one each from the applicant’s district superintendent and building principal.
GRE is not required for Educational Leadership.

Music Performance, Music Composition, Music Ed. Recital Track

Audition

Speech-Language Pathology

TESOL and Language and Learning

Detailed information about the application process

Graduate Program Requirements for International Students

International application requirements

Graduate Program Deadlines

Application Deadline

All graduate programs offer rolling admission, except for Speech-Language Pathology.

Speech-Language Pathology application deadlines

Early Decision Option:
- Deadline is November 29, 2024
Regular Decision Option:
- Deadline is March 1, 2025

Learn more at: www.fredonia.edu/academics/graduate-studies/speech-language-pathology

If you cannot make it in person for a campus visit, our virtual tour lets you see the beauty of Fredonia’s campus, academic buildings, and residence halls.

Go to Virtual Tour

To schedule a personal tour to find out about Fredonia's graduate opportunities, just email graduate.studies@fredonia.edu.

Our admissions offices are located on the 6th floor of Maytum Hall, near the Central Ave entrance to campus. Daily Admissions Information Sessions and Tours take place in the Williams Center. Follow the Campus Tour signs along Ring Road for parking.

Campus Map

GPS address: College Parkway, Fredonia, NY 14063

Opening Doors

Fredonia has opened doors for me in unexpected ways. I entered in 2018 with a love for music and teaching, but doubted my ability to be a performer as well. Now, as a graduate clarinet performance major, I have put on 4 successful recitals and am auditioning for professional orchestras while working towards my teaching certification. This incredible journey is all thanks to Fredonia's amazing teachers and uplifting community that believed in me. Their support has allowed me to pursue both my passions of performing and teaching.

— Luca Vukelic