Graduate Admissions Forms
The following Graduate Admissions forms are available for download. Many of our PDF forms are formatted to allow you to type directly into them, but please be sure to fully download the file before doing so, otherwise you will not be able to save the contents and may lose information.
Supplemental Forms for Application Process
Graduate Application Forms
- Statement of Purpose - Provides general directions for the written statement required of all applicants, and can be used as a template if the applicant chooses.
- General Application Recommendation Cover Sheet - To be used for all program applicants except Teacher Education and Speech-Language Pathology.
Data Analytics Forms
Speech-Language Pathology Application Forms
Teacher Education Application
- Teacher Education Recommendation Form - To be used by all applicants to M.S.Ed., M.S.T., and post master's certificates in Educational Leadership.
Preparatory Worksheets
- Master of Science for Teachers (MST) in Childhood Education
- Master of Science for Teachers (MST) in Adolescence Education
Note: For assistance with the completion of a Preparatory Worksheet, please email the M.S.T. Program Coordinator, Dr. Maureen Squires: [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 & Higher Education and School Counseling students who wish to continue on for a C.A.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Continuation of Graduate Study Form can be used in both of these scenarios.
Forms for Matriculated or Returning Graduate Students
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.