Application Requirements

In addition to completion of a baccalaureate or equivalent degree at an accredited institution, the following materials are required for an applicant to be considered for graduate study at Fredonia:

• The Graduate Application must be submitted online or hard copies of application materials must be mailed or delivered in person to the Graduate Studies Office.
• A non-refundable application fee of $75 must accompany applications submitted by published deadlines.  
• Applicants must submit a Statement of Intent, a one-page (minimum) essay explaining one's academic/professional/personal goals and how Fredonia is expected to help meet these goals. A strong statement of intent will also showcase an applicant's talents and experiences that make him/her an attractive candidate for graduate study at Fredonia. It is always a good idea for a trusted colleague, friend, or family member to proofread the statement of intent. A high-quality, grammatically correct statement is expected.
• A current résumé must accompany the graduate application. 
• A minimum of two current letters of recommendation or three professional references are required (depending on degree program). Letters must have been written during the one year prior to application submission (six months is preferred). Letters must be written by individuals who can attest to the applicant's qualifications for advanced study. Each recommendation must include both a scholarly criteria rating and a narrative evaluation. For degree programs that lead to recommendation for teaching certification, one letter may be submitted by a teaching supervisor. If the applicant has been out of school for several years, letters from work supervisors may be acceptable. Recommendation letters for non-degree study are not required.
• Submission of official transcripts covering prior graduate as well as all undergraduate preparation from all institutions attended (except Fredonia) is required. Applicants who completed undergraduate studies at Fredonia are not required to submit transcripts.

For students in programs leading to professional certification to teach in the public schools of New York, proof of the appropriate initial or provisional certification is required.