BUFFALO STATE UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORY OF POLICY STATEMENTS
Category: Enrollment Management
Date Established: (to be determined)
Responsible Office: Enrollment Management – Undergraduate & Graduate Admissions
Date Posted to Library: (to be determined)
This policy provides a concise summary of Buffalo State University’s admissions philosophy and outlines a unified, non‑discriminatory framework governing all undergraduate, graduate, non‑degree, readmit, and international applications. It serves as the entry point to more detailed admissions policies and resources.
Buffalo State University admits students on the basis of their academic and personal qualifications without regard to race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status. All admissions practices must comply with State University of New York (SUNY) regulations as well as applicable state and federal nondiscrimination statutes.
The Vice President for Enrollment Management is responsible for campus‑wide implementation of this policy. Day‑to‑day oversight is delegated to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions and the Dean of the Graduate School, who jointly ensure that all admissions pathways and related communications adhere to this policy and its procedures.
A standing Admissions Policy Committee (APC), appointed by and advisory to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, will review implementation, recommend revisions when necessary, and confirm that admissions procedures remain consistent with SUNY guidelines and federal/state law.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Applicant | Any individual seeking admission (undergraduate, graduate, non‑degree, readmit, or international). |
| Application Pathway | The specific process an applicant follows—First‑Year, Transfer, Graduate, Dual Admission, etc. |
| Admissions Portal | The secure online system where applicants submit materials and track application status. |
| Step | Applicant Action | University Office | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Select an application pathway (First‑Year, Transfer, Graduate, etc.) | Office of Undergraduate Admissions / Graduate School | apply.buffalostate.edu |
| 2 | Submit the online application and required documents | Same as above | — |
| 3 | Monitor application status via the Admissions Portal | Same as above | — |
Additional guidance—including Early Admission, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), international requirements, and dual‑admission agreements—can be found in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs and on the Admissions website.
All admissions personnel must apply this policy consistently and fairly. Department chairs, program directors, and other faculty/staff engaged in admissions decisions are responsible for:
Ensuring compliance with nondiscrimination standards.
Following the published procedures for evaluating applicants.
Referring any appeals or reconsideration requests to the appropriate office under Policy D: Admission Decisions – Reconsideration & Appeals.
B. Undergraduate Admission (Policy B:01:00)
C. Graduate Admission (Policy C:01:00)
D. Admission Decisions: Reconsideration & Appeals (Policy D:01:00)
SUNY Policy on Equal Opportunity
Buffalo State University Non‑Discrimination Policy
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Moot Hall 110
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone: (716) 878‑4017
Email: admissions@buffalostate.edu
Website: https://admissions.buffalostate.edu
Graduate School
Cleveland Hall 204
Phone: (716) 878‑5601
Email: graduatestudies@buffalostate.edu
Website: https://graduateschool.buffalostate.edu
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | Draft created by consolidating legacy DOPS I:01:00 (Updated May 2015) and reformatted using the Administrative Policy Library template. |
To be completed upon Cabinet approval.
