Next Steps for On Campus Students:
Notify us of your enrollment decision
Log in to your University at Albany student application account at admissions.albany.edu/apply/ and complete the Grad Admit Reply Form to let us know whether you accept or decline our offer of admission.
The deadline to notify us of your decision and to submit the enrollment deposit is specified in your acceptance letter. This is a hard deadline for students who have received a scholarship or assistantship.
Pay your enrollment deposit
Submit the $250 enrollment deposit to confirm your admission. The non-refundable deposit will secure your place in the School of Public Health and will be applied toward your first semester tuition payment.
The enrollment deposit is required to activate your matriculated student status and generate your Net ID and Personal Identification number (PIN), which you will need to access university resources and register for classes.
Accepted Students Day / View Recorded Session
Accepted Students Day for fall admission was held on Friday, April 3, 2020. We offered several sessions for students to learn more about the school, internships, and international opportunities, hear from current students, and learn about your program and area of interest from faculty members. You may view the morning sessions by clicking on the link below.
Virtual Accepted Students Day Overview and Student Panel
We are also happy to schedule an individual video conference or phone call with a faculty or staff member. Please contact our admissions team at sphadmissions@albany.edu to arrange a virtual appointment.
International Students only: Obtain your visa
International students must present proof of funding before the University will issue the I-20 documents necessary to obtain a visa. You must submit the Financial Affidavit Form, verifying possession of sufficient funds to cover the cost of tuition, fees, living expenses, books and supplies, approximately $31,000 for a minimum of one academic year. Students planning to bring dependents to the US with them should plan for an additional $4,000 per dependent.
Financial Affidavit Form and instructions
Request express shipping of immigration documents
Please note that the Office of Graduate Admissions will not issue the I-20 documents unless the enrollment deposit has been paid.
Submit required health documents
Complete the required Immunization and Health Information Form and return it to the University Health Center. This form does not require a physician's examination.
This form is not required for students enrolled in the online programs or non-degree students.
Submit your official final transcripts
If you are required to submit an official final transcript, as indicated in your acceptance letter, the final transcript must be sent directly to:
The Graduate School
University at Albany
UAB 121
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222.
Financial aid and funding opportunities
There are many resources available to help with financing your education at the University at Albany. Visit Financial Aid for information on the cost of tuition and fees and how to apply for and accept federal student loans.
Visit the Financial Aid tab on our New Student Information website for more information on funding, including open graduate assistant positions that you may apply for.
Out-of-state US citizens and permanent residents may apply for New York State residency after one year of study to be charged tuition at the in-state rate in the second year of study and beyond. Obtaining residency requires that students take specific steps as soon as they arrive in Albany to demonstrate residency. Visit Student Accounts to find out what is required to obtain New York State residency.
Visit Financing Your Degree to view the list of scholarships offered by the School of Public Health. Accepted students selected to receive one of these scholarship will be notified by email of the award. A few exceptions are the Janet D. Perloff the Public Health Leaders of Tomorrow scholarships, which requires separate applications submitted directly eligible students.
Register for classes
Students who have submitted the enrollment deposit may contact their department directly to obtain advisement. Your department will assign an academic advisor to assist with academic planning. Please contact the administrative manager in your academic department with questions regarding the program, advisement, and registration.
| Department | Administrative Manager | |
| Biomedical Sciences | Anthony Torres | atorres@albany.edu |
| Environmental Health Sciences | Rebecca McCarthy | rmccarthy3@albany.edu |
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics | Nikki Malachowski | nmalachowski@albany.edu |
| Health Policy, Management and Behavior | Linda Gauvain-McNulty | lgauvain-mcnulty@albany.edu |
| Population Medicine | Irina Khmelnitsky | ikhmelnitsky@albany.edu |
Learn more about coming to the School of Public Health
Find all the information you will need as you begin your journey at the School of Public Health at our New Student Information website.
Find housing and roommates
Students are encouraged to review the Off Campus Housing Guide provided by International Student and Scholar Services, to prepare for arrival in Albany.
Listings of available off-campus housing are also maintained in the Office of Residential Life. For specific information about off-campus housing, contact the Office of Residential Life in the basement of the State Quadrangle at (518) 442-5875, or visit them online. Residential Life provides a web site with available rentals for students to access: http://www.albany.edu/housing/offcampus.shtml. You may also wish to review the Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities document that UAlbany has put together to understand the basics of renting an apartment in Albany.
Generally, inexpensive quality housing for students is available on New Scotland Avenue near Albany Medical Center and the Albany College of Pharmacy. Apartments near main bus lines, like Washington Avenue and Western Avenue may be a wise choice for students without vehicles. The Health Sciences Campus Shuttle runs up and down Madison Ave and comes directly to the Health Sciences Campus. Students without vehicles should find off-campus apartments accordingly. Students that have access to a vehicle are open to more options when searching for housing.
Local newspapers such as the Times Union feature rental sections that provide apartment availability information. It is also helpful to explore the physical location that is of interest to you and look for rental signs or visit rental offices.
If you would like to live near the Health Sciences Campus, there are several apartment complexes within a few miles of the campus. Some of which include:
- University Heights College Suites is a great option for students seeking an apartment style dorm setting. Highly recommended for international students as it provides flexibility in move-in dates to accommodate orientation, and is on the UAlbany shuttle bus route to get to the Health Sciences Campus.: (518) 694-9000 http://www.uhcollegesuites.com/
- DMP Properties: https://dawnhomes.com/
- Oak Hill Apartments: (518) 283-8400 https://www.oakhill-apartments.com/
- Capital View Apartments: (518) 465-9767 https://www.capitolviewapartments.com/
- Greenbush Station (518) 477-8314
- https://www.greenbushstationapts.com/
Websites which may be helpful in searching for housing include (but are not limited to):
- Apartment Finder: www.apartmentfinder.com/New-York/East-Greenbush-Apartments
- Craigslist: http://albany.craigslist.org
Keep in mind that there are many options along the bus routes if you do not have access to a vehicle. You can ride both the UAlbany buses and CDTA buses free of charge with your SUNY ID. CDTA #233 goes to the Health Sciences Campus. View schedules and routes at:
UAlbany: http://www.albany.edu/pmts/bus_schedules.php
CDTA: http://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
To find a roommate, please visit the Roommate Finder discussion boards or the UAlbany School of Public Health Student Facebook Group. New and current School of Public Health students can post their interest in finding a roommate or an opening in their current apartments.
Register for School of Public Health Orientation
Fall classes start Monday, August 24, 2020. The School of Public Health Orientation will take place August 20 and 21, and is required for all new School of Public Health students. Due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns, these sessions will be conducted remotely via Zoom.
Registration for orientation is required and will be available in August. Additional information for the individual sessions will be provided in our Orientation Blackboard Community. All students will be granted access to the Orientation Blackboard Community in August.
International students are required to attend the International Student Orientation from August 16 to August 21. Please note that international students will have the opportunity to attend the required School of Public Health Orientation sessions.
| Sunday, August 16 - Friday, August 21, 2020 | |
| International Student Orientation For information, visit: albany.edu/isss/graduate_orientation.php |
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| Thursday, August 20, 2020 | |
| 9:30am - 10:30am | Welcome from the Dean and Introduction to Faculty and Staff |
| 10:45am - 12:00pm | Individual Department Orientations |
| 12:45pm - 1:00pm | Graduate Student Employee Union Benefits Presentation For graduate and teaching assistants |
| 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Virtual Resource Fair: Explore your Support Network |
| Friday, August 21, 2020 | |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | MPH Student Orientation |
Submit the Academic Integrity Pledge
You are required to read the Standards of Academic Integrity and submit the Standards of Academic Integrity Pledge. The Standards of Academic Integrity Pledge must be signed and submitted electronically to sphstudentaffairs@albany.edu before the first day of class.
Complete the Plagiarism Tutorial
You are required to complete the Plagiarism 101 Tutorial offered by the University at Albany. This tutorial must be completed before the first day of class.
To complete the tutorial, please do the following:
1. Click on library.albany.edu/infolit/plagiarism1
2. Click on Begin
3. Complete Section 1, Section 2, and Section 3
4. At the conclusion of the tutorial, complete and submit the Tutorial Credit Form, using the following information:
Title of tutorial: Plagiarism 101
Instructor's name: Caitlin Reid
Instructor's email address: sphstudentaffairs@albany.edu
Course title: School of Public Health Orientation
Next Steps for Online Students:
Notify us of your enrollment decision
Log in to your University at Albany student application account at admissions.albany.edu/apply/ and complete the Grad Admit Reply Form to let us know whether you accept or decline our offer of admission.
Pay your enrollment deposit
Submit the $250 enrollment deposit to confirm your admission. The non-refundable deposit will secure your place in the School of Public Health and will be applied toward your first semester tuition payment.
The enrollment deposit is required to activate your matriculated student status and generate your Net ID and Personal Identification number (PIN), which you will need to access university resources and register for classes.
Secure financial assistance
Tuition for students exclusively enrolled in fully online programs: $471 per credit for NYS residents and $565 per credit for non-residents. For details and questions regarding tuition please visit Student Accounts.
FAFSA
You can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), listing the University at Albany School code: 002835. For questions about eligibility or assistance with FAFSA or graduate loans please contact the Office of Financial Aid directly at fao@albany.edu or 518-442-3202.
Other Funding Opportunities:
The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) provides extensive information and tips on how to find scholarships on their Financing Your Degree website. ASPPH has also produced an informative webinar on How to Finance Your Public Health Degree.
Funding for New York State Health Department Employees Full-time employees at a New York State local health department or the New York State Department of Health who are enrolled in a public health graduate program in the School of Public Health may apply for tuition assistance from the Public Health Leaders of Tomorrow (PHLOT) program. Information on eligibility criteria and how to apply for a tuition award is available on the PHLOT web page.
Full-time students at the School of Public Health are eligible for scholarships.
Submit the Academic Integrity Pledge
You are required to read the Standards of Academic Integrity and submit the Standards of Academic Integrity Pledge. The Standards of Academic Integrity Pledge must be signed and submitted electronically to sphstudentaffairs@albany.edu before the first day of class.
Complete the Plagiarism Tutorial
You are required to complete the Plagiarism 101 Tutorial offered by the University at Albany. This tutorial must be completed before the first day of class.
To complete the tutorial, please do the following:
1. Click on library.albany.edu/infolit/plagiarism1
2. Click on Begin
3. Complete Section 1, Section 2, and Section 3
4. At the conclusion of the tutorial, complete and submit the Tutorial Credit Form, using the following information:
Title of tutorial: Plagiarism 101
Instructor's name: Caitlin Reid
Instructor's email address: sphstudentaffairs@albany.edu
Course title: School of Public Health Orientation
Review Key Online Education Contacts
Dr. Brenda Kirkwood, Director of Online Education & Online MPH Academic Advisor
Dr. Kirkwood is available for any inquiries, though, she primarily advises online MPH students. Dr Kirkwood can be reached at: bkirkwood@albany.edu
Dr. Wendy Weller, Academic Advisor, Certificate in Public Health Fundamentals and Principles
Dr. Weller can be reached at wweller@albany.edu
Dr. Shao Lin, Academic Advisor, Certificate in Public Health Surveillance and Preparedness
Dr. Lin can be reached at slin@albany.edu
John Justino, Academic Advisor, Certificate in Global Health Studies
Mr. Justino can be reached at jjustino@albany.edu
Sara L. Bagrow, Online Programs Specialist
Contact for general program questions including course registration, transfer credit inquiries and transitioning to the online MPH. Ms. Bagrow can be reached at sphonline@albany.edu
Reach out to your Academic Advisor/ Register for Courses
For academic advisement, please contact your academic advisor listed under the step "Review Key Online Education Contacts".
Please watch for an email from your academic department, Online Education, with specific information on registering for courses, including obtaining your AVN (Advisor Verification Number) and course permission number.
Review School of Public Health Information
It is the responsibility of all students to be familiar with the policies and procedures governing graduate study at the University at Albany and the School of Public Health. The University at Albany Graduate Bulletin is located on the universities web page www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin
The School of Public Health Graduate Student Handbook and other program resources can be found at www.albany.edu/sph/current-students
Submit Final Transcript (If Necessary)
If you are required to submit an official final transcript, as indicated in your acceptance letter, please arrange for the transcript to be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office at the address below. The Graduate Admissions Office will accept electronic transcripts submitted directly from the institution or by a company contracted by the institution via a secured system.
graduate@albany.edu The Graduate SchoolUniversity at Albany
UAB, Room 121
1400 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12222