Buffalo State University
Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Program
Application Instructions
*The application deadline is January 15, 2026.
*Effective 6/15/22, GRE scores are NOT required.
Procedures: Applicants to the graduate Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program must apply through CSDCAS (Communication Science and Disorders Centralized Application Service). Students are required to submit ALL required materials to CSDCAS. Directions for the writing sample and video submission are in CSDCAS.
CSDCAS applications must be verified by 11:59 PM ET on January 15, 2026. To ensure your application is verified on time, it is strongly recommended that you follow the application timeline which can be found in the link below.
CSDCAS FAQ, Video, Application Timeline
CSDCAS Notifications and Application Statuses
*Students are advised to answer all questions in CSDCAS to be considered for a Marillo First Year Fellowships. Please see below.
SUNY Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Diversity Statement
Diversity can be broadly defined to include all aspects of human difference, including but not limited to, age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression and identity, language heritage, learning style, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, social-economic status, status as a veteran and world-view. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focuses in particular on achieving equal access, meaningful academic and intellectual inclusion in curriculum, research, and service, and holistic integration into the academic culture of higher education at all levels for New York State’s underrepresented populations and students who are economically disadvantaged. Equity and Diversity at Buffalo State
The Speech-Language Pathology Department ensures its students gain the best learning experience. The department complies with federal, state, SUNY, and Buffalo State University policies and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.