| Applicant category |
U.S. citizens/permanent residents |
International students (whether or not currently in the US) |
| Ph.D. applicants desiring stipend support |
February 15 |
February 15 |
| Ph.D. applicants not desiring stipend support |
April 15 |
February 15 |
| Ph.D. applicants willing to be placed on waiting list for support |
April 15 |
February 15 |
| MS applicants |
February 15 |
February 15 |
| MS applicants willing to go on waiting list only |
April 15 |
February 15 |
| BS/MS applicants (current BS students at the University at Buffalo only) |
October 15 (for Spring entry) |
October 15 (for Spring entry) |