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The process evaluates academic history, experience, writing quality, and alignment with program goals. Requirements cover online application, official transcripts (including NACES course-by-course evaluation for non-US credentials), resumes/CVs where needed, personal statements/essays with program-specific prompts, and recommendation letters submitted only through the online system. It also outlines program-specific items such as GPA thresholds, licenses, interviews/video essays, and prerequisite coursework.","Graduate Admission 1  \nGRADUATE ADMISSION   \nImportant Links:  \n• Graduate Admissions Page  \n• Graduate Deadlines Page  \n• Nondegree Graduate Study  \nAbout SUNY Empire Graduate  \nAdmissions-Online Graduate Programs  \nEmpire State University (SUNY Empire) offers admission to online graduate programs, including doctoral, master’s, certificates of advanced study, and advanced certificates. Between our five (5) colleges, we offer 30+ graduate programs in nursing, business, teacher education, adult/ higher education, liberal studies, organizational psychology,  \npublic administration, policy studies, information technology, and cybersecurity. This page explains graduate admissions requirements including: where and how to apply, and policies for international graduate admissions and Canadian border commuter student admission.  \nMatriculation  \nA matriculated student is one who has been admitted for study toward a doctoral degree, master’s degree, advanced certificate, or certificate of advanced study program.  \nWhat You Need to Apply — Graduate Programs Admission Requirements  \nSUNY Empire’s graduate admissions process is holistic, meaning faculty reviewers evaluate the entire application—including academic history, experience, writing quality, and alignment with program goals. Application requirements vary by program, but most applicants must submit some combination of the following:  \nOnline Application  \nApplicants must submit an online application that requires standard personal biographical information, graduate program selection, academic history, and supplemental materials.  \nTo apply, visit the SUNY Empire application portal and  \nselect Graduate: [https://www.sunyempire.edu/application.html](https://www.sunyempire.edu/application.html)  \nOfficial Transcripts  \nApplicants must submit official transcripts from regionally accredited institutions for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to SUNY Empire: Admissions Office, Empire State University, 111 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-Or electronic submission from college/university/evaluation service [to Admissions@sunyempire.edu](to Admissions@sunyempire.edu).  \n• Non-US transcripts: A NACES-member course-by-course evaluation (e.g., WES) is required and must be sent directly from the evaluator. Canadian transcripts must be in English and approved by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) or Canadian Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) .  \n• SUNY Empire alumni/current students: Do not need to request their Empire transcript.  \nResume/ Curriculum Vita  \nA current resume/CV may be required to document relevant educational or professional experience.  \nPersonal Statement and/or Application Essay  \nMost programs require one or more personal statements or essays that must:  \n• Address program-specific prompts  \n• Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills  \n• Show alignment with academic/career goals  \nThe essay must be original to the applicant, and use of AI to create or substantially edit admissions essays is prohibited. 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