Graduate Admissions Forms
You will find the appropriate online forms for all graduate admissions programs below. If you have any questions about how to complete any of these forms, please contact the Graduate Admissions Office.
Supplemental Forms for Application Process
Graduate Application Forms
- Statement of Purpose — To be used for uploading a statement of purpose. This document is required for most graduate programs.
- Graduate Resume Document — To be used for uploading a resume. This is required for all graduate programs.
Data Analytics Forms
Speech-Language Pathology Application Forms
Teacher Education Application
Preparatory Worksheets
- Master of Science for Teachers (M.S.T.) in Childhood Education
- Master of Science for Teachers (M.S.T.) in Adolescence Education
Note: For assistance with the completion of a preparatory worksheet for M.S.T. programs, please email the M.S.T. Program Coordinator, Dr. Maureen Squires, at [email protected]
Educational Leadership
- Educational Leadership Essay
- SBL Performance Task
- SBL Nine Characteristics Rubric (To be completed by your school principal)
- SDL Nine Characteristics Rubric (To be completed by your superintendent)
Continuation of Graduate Study
Educational Leadership
Continuation of Graduate Study (Teacher Leader to SBL, or SBL to SDL)
Please use the following forms if you wish to be considered for admission directly
into an additional certificate program after the completion of your current program.
Your previously submitted application items including transcripts and letters of recommendation
should still be on file from your original application. If you wish to use new letters
of recommendation, please contact the graduate admissions office to let them know.
You will not need to pay any additional application fees.
Current teacher leader certificate students, who would like to be considered for the school building leader program, please complete the following:
- Continuation of Graduate Study Form
- Educational Leadership Essay
- SBL Performance Task
- SBL Nine Characteristics Rubric (To be completed by your school principal)
- Permanent or Professional NYS Teaching Certification
Current school building leader students, who would like to be considered for the school district leader program, please complete the following:
- Continuation of Graduate Study Form
- SDL Nine Characteristics Rubric (to be completed by your superintendent)
Other Continuations
Other continuation options include:
- Student affairs and higher education students who wish to continue on for a C.A.S. in clinical mental health counseling. Please submit a Continuation of Graduate Study Form.
Forms for Matriculated or Returning Graduate Students
Graduate Deferral Application
For graduate students who are looking to defer their application or acceptance to another semester. Acceptances can be deferred for up to 1 year.
Graduate Assistantship Reduced Course Load Request Form
For graduate assistants who are seeking permission to take fewer than 12 credit hours (but a minimum of 9).
Graduate Studies College Withdrawal Form
Withdrawal from SUNY Plattsburgh either during a semester or for two or more semesters is permissible within the guidelines specified in the general information section of the college catalog. You will not need to pay any fees to be reinstated as a matriculated student. However, your time limitations do not change for completion of your degree program and application of transfer credits or credits acquired in non-matriculated status. Financial aid recipients should consult with a financial aid advisor to determine the impact upon their financial aid before processing a withdrawal form.
Intent to Return to Graduate Study at SUNY Plattsburgh
When you plan to return to your graduate studies after officially withdrawing for a period of time, you will need to complete this form. You will not need to pay any fees to be reinstated as a matriculated student.