Higher Education Administration

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale). Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree but do not meet the minimum GPA requirement may be granted provisional acceptance based on the additional requirements
2. A current resume.  Consideration can be given to work-related experience and involvement in the field.
3. Two letters of recommendation, of which at least one must be from a former faculty/instructor who can speak to your academic and classroom performance and one must be from a professional who works in student affairs or the field of higher education.  Letters of recommendation should address the following:
   • How long they have known you and in what capacity.
   • Strengths and weaknesses as they relate to your academic preparedness and/or professional skills.
   • Assessment of your ability for professional work within student affairs or higher education.
4. A Statement of Purpose which addresses your understanding of and interest in the HESAA program, identifies qualities and characteristics you will contribute as a member of the program, and addresses your academic preparedness for graduate school work. If your GPA falls below the required 3.0 GPA, please address this in your statement of purpose.  Your statement will be evaluated as a writing sample.
5. An interview with HEA program faculty may be required.

For Fall Admission: 

• January 15th (*Priority)

For Summer Admission:         

• April 1st

For Spring Admission:            

• October 1st

* The early priority date allows accepted applicants to be fully considered for available Graduate Assistantships within the division of Student Affairs at SUNY Buffalo State.  Graduates Assistantship positions may not be available for later applicants.