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RN to Bachelor's (2+2) Early Admission Program

The deadline for applying to
the 2+2 program is March 15.

Through our RN to Bachelor's (2+2) Early Admission Program, students can apply to SUNY Upstate's College of Nursing at the same time they apply to an associate's degree nursing program. Students accepted to the RN to Bachelor's (2+2) program are guaranteed a spot in our BS nursing program providing they meet the conditions outlined in their letter of acceptance: completion of an associate's degree, 2.8 or better cumulative GPA, and completion of all prerequisites.

Program Requirements:

  • A strong record of achievement in high school math and science courses, with at least three years of Regents or honors level courses in both areas. Students should be in the top 25 percent of their high school class.
  • Volunteer or observational experience in nursing, or participation in a Health Explorers Post or New Visions program is recommended.

Accepted Students Must:

  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale during their first two years of college.
  •  Complete all prerequisites outlined on page 4 of the guide.
Transfer Agreements—To provide an easy transfer to SUNY Upstate's bachelor's degree program in nursing, we have agreements with many associate's degree nursing programs in New York state. Those in Central New York include:

(Note: these links are off the Upstate site, use your "back" buton to return.)

How to Apply: RN to Bachelor's (2+2) Early Admissions Program

Students applying to the 2+ 2 Early Admission Program must submit the following documents to:

Office of Student Admissions
Room 1215 Weiskotten Hall
SUNY Upstate Medical University
766 Irving Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13210.
admiss@upstate.edu

Students must submit applications to the associate degree in nursing programs of their choosing independently of their application to Upstate Medical University. The deadline for applying to the 2+2 program is March 15. A SUNY application and deposit will be required in the fall, one year prior to the intended date of entry. The Admissions Office will notify you when it is time to submit these documents.


Elvira Szgetti, Dean
Elvira Szigeti,
PhD, RN, Dean,
College of Nursing
CONTACT:
Office of Student Admissions
1215 Weiskotten Hall
SUNY Upstate Medical University
admissions@upstate.edu
315 464-4570 or 800 736-2171

Graduate & Her Mom, also a Graduate
"I can think of no greater time to be in this profession thanks to the diverse employment choices. My education will enhance my career possibilities and pave the way for my retirement. If I choose to relocate to another state, I will always find a job.

Getting my education at SUNY Upstate couldn't have been easier. For the past five years I've taken courses in the evening or on my day off. I'll complete my master's in May '05 and it never disrupted my work schedule.

I had an added bonus—
my daughter went through the program with me. It's often difficult to spend time with adult children, so we enjoyed the opportunity to study together. We agreed that professors were friendly, helpful and understanding of family obligations."

—Margaret Wade, RN, BS '04, MS student
Family Nurse Practitioner
pictured with daughter
Shannon Hourigan, RN, BS '04