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Graduate Studies You Can Afford at SUNY Fredonia
Graduate Studies You Can Afford at SUNY Fredonia
Graduate Admissions
Challenge yourself to earn an advanced degree.
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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
You Can Afford Fredonia
Tuition 10%+ below the national average.
Graduate Funding
Grants, fellowships, & assistantships
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.
Accounting
Who is eligible to apply
Required
: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting
OR
business, from a regionally accredited college/university (or international equivalent).
Required
: All candidates must have completed a minimum of 12 credits in undergraduate accounting coursework,
AND
21 credits in undergraduate business coursework.
Business coursework may be in any of the following areas:
Business statistics
Business strategy
Computer science
Economics
Finance
Information technology and system
Management
Marketing
Operations management
Organizational behavior
Quantitative methods
Preferred
: A cumulative 3.0 GPA or better, AND letter grade of C- (or better) in required coursework noted above. Please note: Candidates not meeting the preferred grade/GPA are encouraged to contact us and speak with an admissions advisor before applying.
What you will need to apply
Transcripts from all college/universities attended (undergraduate and graduate)
Two letters of recommendation. Letters should be from undergraduate faculty (preferably from faculty who taught in accounting), and/or professional sources like supervisors.
A self-authored essay responding to the following questions. Please keep your response to under 500 words total.
Why are you choosing to pursue an MBA in accounting at this time in your career?
What are you hoping to accomplish by doing so?
What excites you about being part of the SUNY Fredonia MBA-Accounting program?
CV or Resume (Optional)
Proof of CPA (Optional)
Biology
Biology M.S. Program
Must obtain approval from a
thesis advisor
(thesis track).
Child Advocacy Studies
Advanced Certificate Program
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:
Your perception of potential success in forming effective and culturally relevant interpersonal relationships in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.
Your perception of your aptitude and ability to reach the level of demands placed upon you in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.
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.
Education (For graduate programs leading to New York State Certification)
Adolescent Education M.A. Program
New York State Teaching Certification
: Must submit within first semester.
DASA training: Must submit within first semester.
Educational Leadership
Educational Leadership Advanced Certificate (Online Program)
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
Music Composition M.M. Program
Music Education M.M. Program
Music Performance M.M. Program
Music Therapy M.M. Program
Audition
Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology M.S. Program
Apply to Speech-Language Pathology
Detailed information about the application process
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL-Online)
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 28, 2025
Regular Decision Option:
Deadline is March 1, 2026
Graduate Degree FAQs for 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
Luca Vukelic
Class of 2024
Music Performance (M.M.)
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Accounting (Online MBA)
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Master of Business Administration
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Certificate
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Advanced Certificate
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Masters
Biology M.S.
Biology
Master of Science
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Major
Masters
Biology Multi-Award
Biology
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
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Certificate
Child Advocacy Studies (Online)
College of Education
Advanced Certificate
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Masters
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Education Department
Master of Science
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Masters
Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Education
Education
Master of Science in Education
Details
Certificate
Educational Leadership (Online)
Education
Advanced Certificate
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Major
Masters
English Adolescence Education Multi-Award
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts
Details
Masters
Literacy Education All Grades (Online)
Education
Master of Science in Education
Details
Masters
Math Education
Mathematical Sciences
Master of Science in Education
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Masters
Music Composition (M.M.)
School of Music
Master of Music
Details
Masters
Music Education (M.M.)
School of Music
Master of Music
Details
Major
Masters
Music Education Multi-Award
School of Music
Bachelor of Music
Master of Music
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Masters
Music Performance (M.M.)
School of Music
Master of Music
Details
Masters
Music Therapy (M.M.)
School of Music
Master of Music
Details
Masters
Speech-Language Pathology
Communication Disorders and Sciences
Master of Science
Details
Certificate
Masters
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL - Online)
College of Education
Advanced Certificate
Master of Science in Education
Details
Office of Admissions
Maytum Hall, 6th Floor
280 Central Ave.
State University of New York at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY 14063
Contact
716-673-3251
admissions@fredonia.edu
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