Answer: You may take courses as a non-degree student before applying for a degree program. To avoid any disappointments, we strongly recommend that you discuss your plans with the appropriate department before taking any courses. If the course(s) are appropriate for the degree program you've selected, you may be able to apply up to nine (9) credits earned as a non-matriculated student (a student who is not currently enrolled in a degree program) toward a graduate degree.
Answer: Twelve is the maximum number of credits that may be transferred into a master's degree program at Brockport from another accredited institution.
Each course transferred must have been completed with a grade of B (3.0) or higher. Approval of transfer credit is the responsibility of the faculty of the department/program which supervises the graduate program, and the dean of the appropriate school.
Answer: We recommend that you collect all Part II materials and submit everything in one packet.. The referee is requested to return the recommendation to the applicant in a sealed, signed envelope.
Answer: Yes. Many graduate-level courses under the School of Education and Human Services are currently offered to students at the MetroCenter in Rochester, NY, including Counselor Education, Educational Administration, Education and Human Development, Public Administration, and Social Work. View our course schedule for a complete listing.
Answer: Generally, a minimum of 12 credits is considered full-time. Graduate Assistants whose graduate assistantship is directly related to their educational program (e.g., when the assistantship is within their academic department) may take a minimum of nine (9) credit hours.
Answer: Anything less than nine (9) credit hours is considered part time. For financial aid, part time is 6 – 11.5 credit hours.
Answer: No. Upon receipt of your application for admission, the Graduate Admissions Office will obtain your transcript from the Registrar's Office for use in your graduate file.
Answer: Yes. The application fee is a non-refundable processing fee required of all applicants unless the applicant was in an EOP or McNair program as an undergraduate student. The applicant should submit the application fee slip indicating previous EOP status. Verification of enrollment in one of these programs is required if the applicant's undergraduate college is other than The College at Brockport.
Answer: Yes. Career Services assist students in locating part-time and summer jobs through various programs, both on campus and with employers in the community.
On-campus employment opportunities include part-time positions with various campus offices. A complete listing of on-campus employment is available on the Career Services website.
A student must be currently enrolled at The College at Brockport on at least a part-time basis to use the services of the Student Employment Office. Demonstration of financial need is not required.
Answer: Ample off-campus housing is available to graduate students in the local community.
Answer: Five (5) years for all programs of study except Public Administration and Mental Health Counseling. Public Administration and Mental Health Counseling allow seven (7) years for you to complete the degree.
Answer: Stay in contact with us by joining our e-mail list.
Answer: Yes. The College at Brockport Child Care Center offers a variety of full-time and part-time enrollment options.
Open year-round, the center is licensed to provide developmentally appropriate early care and education for children between the ages of six weeks and five years. The center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Answer: If you register on the Web (matriculated students only), you will be billed. If you are utilizing the in-person registration system, we need payment at the time of registration.
Please review our Costs & Financial Information page.
All questions pertaining to financial aid should be addressed to the Financial Aid Office.
You are paying for a service to maintain and track payments. This service costs $35 every semester you use the payment plan.
Non-matriculated students are not eligible for financial aid.
If you still have questions, please contact us at gradadmit@brockport.edu.
Zotero (Education focus)
5 pm - 6:15 pm
Naturalization Ceremony
11 am - noon
Leadership Program Kick-off
3:30 pm - 5 pm
ADP Distinguished Speaker Series "The Audacity to Heal: Our Rape Culture"
7 pm - 9 pm
Faculty/Staff Campaign Kickoff
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