How to Apply or Reapply

Important Dates

You may apply to the bachelor of science program as early as September, one year before you plan to begin your studies.

The deadline for applying to the bachelor's program is February 15 for the Fall semester and September 15 for the Spring semester. However, we may consider applications received after that time. You will be notified of a decision soon after the Admissions Committee reviews your completed application. Once accepted, you must send a $100 deposit to reserve your place in the entering class. The deposit is refundable until May 1 and is deducted from your first semester tuition. All acceptances are contingent upon satisfactory completion

How To Apply

Each bachelor's applicant must submit the following documents:

State University of New York (SUNY) Application Apply Online to SUNY OR Download SUNY Application
This application will be mailed to you after the College of Nursing Application is received by the Office of Student Admissions. The SUNY application requires a $40 fee. Send the SUNY application and fee to the SUNY Application Processing Center in Albany. The address is on the application.
Official Transcripts from all colleges previously attended.
Test Scores from associate degree-level ECE and CLEP exams used to fulfill admissions requirements. (If applicable)
Two Letters of Recommendation from nursing professionals who can comment on your clinical expertise and academic abilities. (Note: Students selected under the Joint Admission Agreement program* are not required to submit letters of recommendation.)
RN license, CPR certification
Copies of your current RN license and current CPR certification.

All documents but one — the State University of New York (SUNY) Application — go to:

The Office of Student Admissions
1215 Weiskotten Hall
SUNY Upstate Medical University
766 Irving Avenue
Syracuse, NY, 13210

(SUNY Application Mailing Info.)

How to Reapply

If you have previously applied to the bachelor's program at the College of Nursing, you may reapply as early as August, one year before you plan to begin your studies.

All reapplications should be submitted by February 15.

Each reapplicant must submit the following documents:

Apply Online A new application must be completed. Be sure to check the reapplication box.
State University of New York (SUNY) Application
This application will be mailed to you after the College of Nursing Reapplication form is received by the Office of Student Admissions. The SUNY application requires a $40 fee. Send the SUNY application and fee to the SUNY Application Processing Center in Albany. The address is on the application.
Official Transcripts and Test Scores
If reapplication is filed within three years of your original application, all previously submitted transcripts are transferable. If your original application was filed more than three years ago, you will need to resend your transcripts. Of course, you will need to send transcripts from any colleges attended or ECE and CLEP exams taken since you last applied.
Two New Letter of Recommendation from a nursing professional who can comment on your clinical expertise and academic abilities since you last applied.
RN License, CPR Certification
Copies of your current RN license and current CPR certification.

How To Apply: RN to Bachelor’s (2+2) Early Admission Program

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

The Office of Student Admissions
1215 Weiskotten Hall
SUNY Upstate Medical University
766 Irving Avenue
Syracuse, NY, 13210

Apply Online
Official High School Transcript
Two Letters of Recommendation

Students must submit application to the associate degree in nursing programs of their choosing independentally of their application to Upstate Medical University. The deadline for applying to the 2+2 program is February 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.

Applying to 2+2 Early Admission Program

* Students attending one of our seven affiliated colleges (Cayuga CC, Crouse, Jefferson CC, Onondaga CC, St. Joseph’s, SUNY Morrisville, Tompkins Cortland CC) may be guaranteed admission to SUNY Upstate upon the personal recommendation of the director of nursing from their Associate degree program. Students wishing to apply in this manner may contact their current director of nursing to request that the director submit the student’s name to the Office of Student Admissions at SUNY Upstate. Qualifying students will then be contacted by SUNY Upstate.

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

"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