Frequently Asked Questions About SUNY Plattsburgh Graduate Admissions

Answer: If the course(s) are appropriate for the degree program you've selected, you may be able to apply from 3 to 12 credits earned as a non-matriculated student toward a graduate degree.

To avoid any disappointments, we strongly recommend that you discuss your plans with an advisor in the appropriate department before taking any courses.

Please note that no more than 12 graduate credit hours taken as a non-matriculated student (including credits earned at Plattsburgh) may be applied toward a graduate degree at Plattsburgh. You should achieve a grade of B or higher in order to use these courses toward your program.

Answer: Twelve is the maximum number of credits that may be transferred into a master's degree program at Plattsburgh from another accredited institution (or earned at Plattsburgh as a non-matriculated student).

Each course transferred must have been completed with a grade of B (3.0) or higher. Approval of transfer credit is the responsibility of the faculty of the department/program which supervises the graduate program, and the dean of the appropriate division.

Answer: Yes. Graduate-level courses in some liberal studies concentrations, and in education are currently offered to students at the Branch Campus at Adirondack Community College in Queensbury, NY.

Students may obtain information on programs, advisement and counseling services, admission and registration procedures, and schedules of courses at the Branch Campus at Adirondack Community College in Queensbury.

The office is open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Prospective students may call (518) 792-5425 for an appointment.

Answer: Yes. Plattsburgh State currently offers over 30 Graduate Assistantships for well-qualified, full-time matriculated graduate students.

Graduate assistants typically work 20 hours per week for the academic year (10 months). Most graduate assistantships start in the fall semester. All assistantships carry a tuition waiver and a stipend. General information about assistantships and the graduate assistantship application may be obtained from the Graduate Admissions Office.

Detailed information may be found in Plattsburgh State's Graduate Assistantship Policy. Assistantship positions are only available pending funding.

Assistantship applications must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office by April 1. The applications will be reviewed, and interviews coordinated, by the department(s) offering the assistantship(s).

View a listing of currently available assistantships.

Answer: Yes. The Student Employment Coordinator in the Career Development Center (Kehoe Administration Building, Room 202, (518) 564-2071) assists students in locating part-time and summer jobs through various programs, both on campus and with employers in the community.

On-campus employment opportunities include part-time positions through Student Temporary Service, Research Foundation, and College Auxiliary Services as well as some campus offices for which individual office contacts must be made.

A student must be currently enrolled at Plattsburgh State on at least a part-time basis to use the services of the Student Employment Office. Demonstration of financial need is not required.

Answer: Campus housing - in one of 12 comfortable and modern residence halls - is available to graduate students who request it. Most graduate students opt to live off campus. Ample housing is available in the local community.

For more information concerning housing options, you may contact the Dean of Students Office at (518) 564-3824 or toll-free at (800) 569-5716, or send an email to campus.life@plattsburgh.edu.