Graduate Admissions
Students who wish to pursue an MA in the Department of Global Gender and Sexuality Studies must submit an online application:
Application Deadlines
For priority consideration for Fall admission of the following year, applicants are encouraged to apply by the first Friday in February. The department will review applications on a rolling basis after the initial deadline.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until August 15 (for Fall entry) and January 24 (for Spring entry)
Application Instructions
Applicants must gather and submit the following materials with their online application:
- Curriculum Vitae (Resume)
- Personal Statement (1-2 pages)
- Academic Writing Sample (10-15 pages)
- Three Letters of Recommendation. As part of the application, you will be asked to identify three individuals who will submit letters on your behalf.
- Unofficial transcript(s) from every institution you have previously attended, to include all undergraduate or graduate coursework. (Official transcripts will be required upon admission.)
- International students should review additional requirements for international admissions.
Note: GRE scores are NOT REQUIRED for Master's applicants.
Non-refundable application fee: $75
After you submit your UB graduate application, you’ll be prompted to make your payment online by credit card or ACH through Nelnet.
U.S. citizens or current permanent residents may request a fee waiver through the application portal after completing the graduate application and uploading all required materials.
Contact Us
For questions about the graduate application process, please contact the Director of Graduate Studies.
