Behavior Analysis Studies, MS: Apply Now
For Summer 2025 Admissions, applications are due:
June 1, 2024
Thank you for your interest in applying to SUNY Upstate’s Behavior Analysis Studies, MS program in the College of Health Professions.
Application Deadlines
Upstate operates on a rolling admission basis. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply well in advance of the application deadline.
- September 1: Applications open
- February 15: Priority review deadline
- June 1: Final deadline
Pre-admissions Requirements
Before applying, applicants are encouraged to review the prerequisite courses for their intended program of study. The pre-admissions requirements for the Behavior Analysis Studies Program are as follows:
- Baccalaureate Degree
- GPA of 3.0 or greater
- Completion of prerequisite courses
Application Process
Step 1: Complete the SUNY Upstate application
Behavior Analysis Studies is a fall entry program. Applications open September 1.
Application - College of Health Professions
Applicants must submit the SUNY application and $65 application fee (paid to SUNY) within 7 days of submitting the College of Health Professions application.
Step 2: Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required.
We recommend that at least one letter is from a science faculty member, the others should be from someone who knows you in an academic, or professional capacity. Applicants will submit their reference information when filling out their application for admission. Upon submission of the application, the references will receive instructions on how to submit them through MyUpstate.
Step 4: Submit Official Transcripts
Applicants are required to submit official transcripts from every college attended or every college they have received credit from. If your college transcripts are not in English, or it is not in the same grading system as the United States, you will need to get a translation and a course-by-course educational credential evaluation completed by an approved agency.
Official transcripts should be sent to:
- E-mail: [email protected] (preferred) or
- Mail: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Student Admissions, 766 Irving Ave., 1212 Weiskotten Hall, Syracuse, NY 13210
Step 4 - Personal Statement
Applicants are required to upload a personal statement with their application.
Step 5 - Résumé / Curriculum Vitae
Applicants are required to upload the résumé / curriculum vitae with their application.
Additional Application Information
- If English is not your first language, you must submit an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report.
- Individual situations may require additional requirements. It is the responsibility of each student to confirm that a completed application is on file in the Office of Student Admissions.
What To Expect After Applying
After all required items are submitted, your application will be screened and your transfer credits will be evaluated. Qualified applicants will be contacted to set up a Zoom interview.
Decisions are sent out via e-mail. See the acceptance letter for the deadline to respond to the offer. Regular admissions applicants will pay a deposit to secure their place in the class. Early Assurance applicants will not submit a deposit to secure a place in the class at the time of acceptance but will submit a deposit when their acceptance is confirmed in January of the year of entry.
Upon Acceptance to the Program
Incoming students will be required to submit a background check after being offered admission, and prior to enrollment at SUNY Upstate. All admitted students are admitted conditionally until background check results are obtained and reviewed by SUNY Upstate.
Additional Information
Additional requirements based on individual situations. It is the responsibility of each student to confirm that a completed application is on file in the Office of Student Admissions
Official Correspondence Should Be Sent To:
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Student Admissions
766 Irving Ave.
1212 Weiskotten Hall
Syracuse, NY 13210
Other Items
- Applicants can only have one active application at a time.
Have Questions
Need more specifics about the program? Questions about admissions requirements? Contact the College of Health Professions Admissions Counselor:
Maggie Moore
Graduate Admissions Advisor
Virtual Information Sessions
The Office of Admissions is conducting virtual information sessions for those who are interested in College of Health Professions programs.