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UB’s application process is entirely online. Find the program you’re interested in, and then click the link to access the online application. When you begin your online application, please make sure to choose a degree program from the drop-down list before moving to other parts of the application. Have questions? We want to help. Email us at gse-apply@buffalo.edu or call 716-645-2110.
- The program you are interested in does not offer admission in the term you selected. Please check that you have selected an appropriate entry term.
- The application hasn't yet been opened for the entry term you are seeking. Degree and certificate program applications are generally opened for a calendar year in the preceding July, August or September. Non-degree applications are generally opened two to three months before the start of classes.
- The program is no longer accepting applications. Programs with hard deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. ET on the deadline date, while programs with priority deadlines generally close four weeks before the start of classes.
Deadlines
Some programs specify rolling deadlines. In these cases, the first date listed is a priority deadline. Any applications received by this deadline will receive full consideration for admission and scholarships. Applications received after the priority deadline will be considered until either the rolling deadline is reached, or when the program has reached capacity for the semester. Applications submitted after the program reaches capacity will be considered for the following term.
Available Programs
To apply to a doctoral degree program, use our GSE application by clicking the “Apply Now” button.
Application Deadlines
Program Summer
DeadlineFall
DeadlineCounseling Psychology and School Psychology, PhD ·
Dec. 1
Curriculum, Instruction and the Science of Learning, PhD ·
Jan. 1 Educational Administration, PhD ·
Jan. 1 Educational Culture, Policy and Society, PhD ·
Jan. 1 Educational Data Science, PhD ·
Jan. 1 Educational Leadership, EdD April 15 · Higher Education, PhD ·
Jan. 1 Information Science, PhD ·
Jan. 1 Language Education and Multilingualism, PhD
·
Jan. 1 Learning and Teaching in Social Contexts, EdD Feb. 1,
then rolling
until
April 1·
About “Rolling” Admission: Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends either at the final deadline, or when the program has reached capacity for the semester. Your application will be considered for the next term if you submit your application after the program reaches capacity.
To apply to a master’s degree program, use our GSE application by clicking the “Apply Now” button.
Application Deadlines
Program Spring Deadline Summer Deadline Fall Deadline Education Studies, EdM Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10· Feb. 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10Educational Culture, Policy and Society, EdM Nov. 1 then rolling until Jan. 10
· April 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10Educational Data Science, MS Nov. 1,
then rolling until Jan. 10
· April 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs ·
·
Jan. 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10Information and Library Science, MS Nov. 1 ·
May 1
Literacy Education Studies, EdM Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10Feb. 1,
then rolling
until May 10Feb. 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10Mental Health Counseling, MS ·
·
On campus:
Feb. 1
Online: June 1,
then rolling
until July 21Rehabilitation Counseling, MS ·
·
April 1,
then rolling
until June 30School Counseling, EdM ·
Jan. 15
·
School Librarianship, MS Nov. 1
·
May 1 School Psychology, MA ·
·
Feb. 1 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, EdM Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10About “Rolling” Admission: Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends either at the final deadline, or when the program has reached capacity for the semester. Your application will be considered for the next term if you submit your application after the program reaches capacity.
To apply to a teacher education program, use our GSE application by clicking the “Apply Now” button.
Application Deadlines
Program Spring Deadline
Summer Deadline Fall Deadline Biology Education: Adolescence (5–12) ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Chemistry Education: Adolescence (5–12) ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Childhood Education (1–6) ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension (1–6) ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Computer Science Education
·
·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15
Early Childhood Education (Birth–2) ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Early Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension (Birth–2) ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Early Childhood/Childhood Education ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Earth Science Education: Adolescence (5–12) ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15English Education: Adolescence (5–12) ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15English for Speakers of Other Languages Education ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15French Education: Adolescence (5–12) ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Latin Education: Adolescence (5–12) ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Literacy Specialist Education (Birth–12) Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Dec. 1Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Mathematics Education: Adolescence (5–12) ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Music Education (all grades) ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15
Physics Education: Adolescence (5–12) ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15Social Studies Education: Adolescence (5–12) ·
·
· Spanish Education: Adolescence (5–12) ·
Feb. 1,
then rolling
until April 15Feb. 1,
then rolling
until July 15About “Rolling” Admission: Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends either at the final deadline, or when the program has reached capacity for the semester. Your application will be considered for the next term if you submit your application after the program reaches capacity.
English and Social Studies EducationThe English and social studies education initial-only programs are not accepting applications for the 2025 academic year.
Social studies education is only accepting initial/professional applications for the Teacher Residency Program’s 2025 academic year.
UB Teach 4+1 Combined BA/EdM Programs
Program Disciplines Deadline Application Link - Anthropology/Social Studies Education
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classics: Latin
- English
- French
- Geology
- Health and Human Services/Early Childhood/Childhood Education
- History/Social Studies Education
- Linguistics/English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Physics/Chemistry
- Spanish
- Speech and Hearing /Early Childhood/Childhood Education
- Speech and Hearing/English for Speakers of Other Languages
Early action:
Nov. 15
Scholarship consideration:
Dec. 8
Regular decision:
Feb. 1
Applications for fall consideration are open until capacity is reached.Apply as a
First-Year Student
Apply as a
Transfer StudentInformation Science Combined Degrees
Program Deadline Application Link - English/Information and Library Science, BA/MS
- English/School Librarianship, BA/MS
- History/School Librarianship, BA/MS
Early action:
Nov. 15
Scholarship consideration:
Dec. 8
Regular decision:
Feb. 1
Applications for fall consideration are open until capacity is reached.Apply as a
First-Year Student
Apply as a
Transfer StudentLegal Information Management and Analysis, MS/JD Rolling
Apply to both schools:
Apply to JD Program
Apply to MS Program
Music Librarianship, MS/MA Rolling
Apply to both schools:
Apply to MA Program
Apply to MS Program
To apply to a certificate program, use our GSE application by clicking the “Apply Now” button.
Application Deadlines
Program Spring
DeadlineFall
DeadlineApplied Statistical Analysis, AC Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10April 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10Gifted Education, AC
Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10Feb. 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10International Educational Data Analysis, AC* Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10April 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10Library and Information Science, AC Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10May 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10Literacy Teaching and Learning, AC Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10Feb. 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10Qualitative Methodology, AC* Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10April 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10Rehabilitation Counseling, AC Nov. 1,
then rolling
until Jan. 10April 1,
then rolling
until Aug. 10About “Rolling” Admission: Programs accept applications for a term with a priority deadline followed by rolling admission, which ends either at the final deadline, or when the program has reached capacity for the semester. Your application will be considered for the next term if you submit your application after the program reaches capacity.
* GSE Applicants OnlyThe International Educational Data Analysis program and the Qualitative Methodology Advanced Certificate program are open only to students currently enrolled in GSE programs.
Program Deadline Application LInk School District Leader (SDL)
and School Building Leader (SBL)April 15 then rolling until June 1
Apply Now Program Spring
DeadlineSummer
DeadlineFall
DeadlineApplication Link
Literacy Coaching Jan. 14
May 1
Aug. 20
Apply as a
Current UB Student
Apply as a
Non-UB Student or UB Alum
Science of Reading Instruction ·
·
Aug. 20 Apply as a
Current UB Student
Apply as a
Non-UB Student or UB Alum
Teaching Black History Micro-Credential ·
·
Aug. 20
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- The program you are interested in does not offer admission in the term you selected. Please check that you have selected an appropriate entry term.
