Apply to the Master's Program

The application deadlines for the M.A. Program is May 1 of each year.

Early submission of materials is strongly encouraged and can result in early acceptance into the program. The M.A. program only admits students in the fall.

The Department does not offer support for M.A. students; loans and other financial aid may be available through the University. Stony Brook University has among the lowest tuition and fees of any university in the U.S.

Applications are online via the Graduate School.

In addition to completing the application form and statement of purpose, applicants must provide the following:

1. Transcripts of undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate course work
2. Three letters of recommendation
3. A non-refundable application fee of $100.00. (Please note that applications will not be processed without the $100.00 fee).
4. TOEFL or IETLS scores if English is not your primary or native language
5. CV
6. A calculus course is required for admission. Please state when you have or plan to take this course. This may be noted at the end of your the Statement of Purpose.
7. State at the end of the Statement of Purpose if you are applying to the Ecological or Evolutionary track.

Apply Here

• For more information call (631-632-8604) or email the Ecology and Evolution department's Graduate Program Coordinator.