The College at a Glance

The Education for RNs to Advance Their Careers and Enhance Care for Their Patients

The College of Nursing at SUNY Upstate Medical University is the longest-established upper-division nursing school in the Syracuse area. It began offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 1984 and currently has the following advanced education programs for RNs:

Programs Offered:	2+2 bachelor’s degree program for those beginning their nursing education RN-to-Bachelor’s Degree RN-to-Master’s Degree Master’s Degree Post Master’s Certificate Program Registered Nurse First Assistant Program Continuing Education
Students:	300+
Faculty:	18
Number of Clinical Sites:	100+ Sites
Student Participation in Clinicals:	100 percent
Job Placement:	Nearly 100 percent for those seeking work
Cost:	Tuition & Fees
Financial Aid:	21 percent of students receive financial aid from the University. Most students receive support from their employers.

Six Great Reasons to Continue Your Nursing Education at SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Nursing

Expanded role opportunities
Career advancement
Flexible programs
Full- and part-time enrollment
Personal and professional satisfaction
Improved health care outcomes

Thank you for your interest in the College of Nursing

Please contact us if you would like more information, preadmission advisement, other materials or assistance. We look forward to working with you!

Elvira Szigeti,
PhD, RN, Dean,
College of Nursing

CONTACT:
Office of Student Admissions
1215 Weiskotten Hall
SUNY Upstate Medical University
admiss@upstate.edu
315 464-4570

Welcome
"The College of Nursing educates nurses throughout their careers. In addition to clinical practice, our students also have opportunities to teach and conduct research."
—Elvira Szgeti, Phd, RN