Fall 2026 graduate application opens January 5, with a deadline of July 1.
Students who would like to apply to a master’s degree or advanced certificate program should use the Graduate Application for Admission.
To be eligible for admission to our master’s degree programs, applicants must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree and at least a 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution.
- Provide a compelling statement of purpose describing your relevant experience as well as the reason and motivation for applying to the program (500-750 words)
- Upload a current resume
- Submit two letters of recommendation
To submit your application, a $75 non-refundable processing fee is required. Without payment, your application will not be sent to CUNY SLU. Current CUNY students, veterans of the United States Military, active duty service members, and members of the National Guard or Reserves are eligible for an application fee waiver.
We accept a maximum of 9 transfer credits. Our transfer credit section can tell you more.
Contact
Office of Admissions
25 West 43rd Street, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10036
tel: 646-313-8300
admissions@slu.cuny.edu
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