Application Guidelines: Campus-Based Programs

Guidelines for Applying to the Creative Studies Campus-Based Master's and Certificate Programs

Deadline dates for application materials:

Fall semester: May 1
 
Spring semester: October 1
 
Summer session: March 1

You can start your studies in any semester, but to get through the program in the shortest amount of time, consider starting in the summer.

Gather all your application materials into one packet and send all materials at one time to the Graduate School office.

Required materials to be submitted:

  • Official college transcript for undergraduate degree. Applicants with international degrees must have their transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency. 
  • Graduate admissions application packet and application fee payment (your major code to fill out on form is 6701 for the graduate certificate and 6700 for the M.S. program)
  • Letter of Intent that describes your interest in the program and and how it fits your educational and professional goals (serves also as a sample of your writing skills)
  • Two (2) reference forms (PDF, 78KB)

Application questions should be directed to the Graduate School at (716) 878-5601 or via e-mail at gradoffc@buffalostate.edu

For tuition cost information, please refer to: http://www.buffalostate.edu/graduateschool/tuitionandfunding.xml

International students, please refer to the following Web page for information on additional requirements, including TOEFL scores and degree evaluation: http://www.buffalostate.edu/graduateschool/internationalapplicants.xml

Once you have been accepted into the program, you will be issued a visa. Visa questions can be directed to Dr. Jean F. Gounard, director, International Student Affairs Office.

If you have any other questions, please call us at (716) 878-6223 or email us at creativity@buffalostate.edu