Admissions Guidelines
To apply, candidates must have:
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Applicants without a civil engineering degree may be considered on a case-by-case basis and may need to complete prerequisite courses.
Application Instructions
- Submit the online Application for Graduate Admission
- Pay the $60 Graduate Application Fee*
- Submit official transcript(s) from colleges previously attended, including any in-progress coursework
- Official transcripts can be sent electronically to graduate@sunypoly.edu or mailed directly from the college or university to SUNY Polytechnic Institute Graduate Admissions, 100 Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502.
- Upload the following to your Application Status Portal:
- Résumé
- Contact information for at least one (1) professional or academic reference
*The application fee is waived for military veterans, active-duty military, reserve and guard members, and their spouses and dependents; SUNY Poly alumni; and current matriculated students.
Important note: Foreign transcripts and documents must be professionally translated in English and evaluated. Applicants must use a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. We require a course-by-course evaluation with GPA calculated. http://naces.org/
Official Transcripts - mail to SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Graduate Admissions Office, 100 Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502, or official electronic transcripts can be sent to graduate@sunypoly.edu
For admissions inquiries:
Kaylynn Picente, Director of Graduate Admissions
(315) 792-7347 | kaylynn.picente@sunypoly.edu
For academic guidance:
Zhanjie Li, PhD, Professor of Civil Engineering & MS CE Program Coordinator
(315) 792-7439 | zhanjie.li@sunypoly.edu
For international applicants (visa seeking):
Willjavian Dawson, International Admissions Counselor
(315) 792-7219 | international@sunypoly.edu