College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering
Statement of Purpose
Application to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering’s Graduate programs require the
submission of a statement of purpose essay along with this completed form. Please attach the essay
requested below with this form and return both to the University at Albany’s Office of Graduate
Admissions. For questions regarding submission of this essay please contact the College of Nanoscale
Science and Engineering’s Office of Student Services: (518) 437-8686; option 3.
Last Name:
First Name:
Middle Initial:
Telephone Number with Area Code:
 Ph.D. Nanoscale Engineering
 Ph.D. Nanoscale Science
 M.S. Nanoscale Engineering
 M.S. Nanoscale Science
 Nano+MBA
Email Address:
Application Essay
Please communicate your interest in and motivation for applying to the Ph.D. or M.S. program at the
College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering. This statement of purpose must be in your own words.
Plagiarism is a serious matter and if the admissions committee finds portions of a statement were
plagiarized, the application will be immediately rejected. Please limit your response to 500 words, or no
more than 1.5 type-written pages.
Please send the completed form and essay to: CNSE Admissions Committee
c/o Graduate Admissions
University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
Fax: (518) 442-5383