Students are admitted to the M.A. in Liberal Studies Program on a rolling basis. To be considered for admission to the program, candidates must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent in the highest earned degree)
- Submit two letters of recommendation (at least one from an academic source), and
- Submit an admission essay.
Applicants who have been out of college for some years, or those who do not meet the GPA minimum, may be advised to take a class on a non-matriculated basis, and roll over their application for one semester. If accepted to the program subsequently, a successful completion of a non-matriculated class with a grade of B or higher may be applied to the MALS course requirements.
How to Apply
Priority application deadlines are:
- December 15 (for Spring semester admission)
- June 15 (for Fall semester admission)
Late applications will be considered on a space-available basis.
SUNY Old Westbury Online Graduate Admissions Application can be saved and filled out in stages. Upon completion of the online form a confirmation page will appear with instructions for submitting your application payment. A $50 application fee must be submitted on-line to complete the admission process. The remaining portions of the application (reference letters and transcripts) should be electronically submitted to enroll@oldwestbury.edu or mailed directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions at the following address:
Further information available at Graduate Admissions
Tuition & Fees
As many students pursue the MALS alongside their employment and other responsibilities, the cost of the program varies depending on how quickly they complete their coursework. Learn more about Tuition and Fees.
For complete information on the graduate admissions process, contact the Graduate Admissions staff at 516-876-3014.
*These fees are subject to change without notice.