Special Opportunities

Concurrent Graduate Degrees

ESF offers the following concurrent degrees in conjunction with Syracuse University:

the master of public administration (MPA) in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs,
the master of arts (MA) or master of science (MA) in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications,
the master of science (MS) in the School of Education, and
the master of business administration (MBA) in the School of Management.

Other concurrent degree programs may be developed with approval by the Dean of Instruction and Graduate Studies. To be eligible for admission, matriculated students must complete at least one semester of graduate-level course work and earn a 3.500 grade point average or better at ESF and complete the application materials required by the particular program.

Course Exchange Programs at Cornell University and SUNY Upstate Medical University

ESF and the New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University provide exchange opportunities so that graduate students can take advantage of special courses, faculty, and research facilities found at the two institutions. Cornell University is in Ithaca, N.Y., about 50 miles (80.47 km) southwest of Syracuse. Graduate students interested in this opportunity should contact the ESF Office of Instruction and Graduate Studies.

ESF and the SUNY Upstate Medical University provide opportunities for graduate students at each institution to enroll in graduate coursework. SUNY Upstate Medical University is located within walking distance of ESF. Graduate students who have interest in enrolling in SUNY Upstate courses should contact the ESF Office of Instruction and Graduate Studies for registration information.

Edna Bailey Sussman Environmental Internships

Since 1985, the Edna Bailey Sussman Fund has supported internships for students matriculated in graduate degree programs at eight institutions, including SUNY ESF. Graduate students who are currently matriculated into graduate degree programs (MS, MF, MLA, MPS, or PhD) at ESF are eligible to apply. Applications from students who are currently applying for admission into graduate programs cannot be accepted. For application information, click HERE.