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Post Master's—Important Dates & How To Apply

"The post master's program is a unique option for nurses with master's degrees who want to expand their practice. It's also the most economical option around, both in terms of time and money."

Barbara Black, MA, MS, RN, ANP
Director, Center for
Continuing Education

Important Dates

July 31: Deadline for applications for admission to the post master's program for the Fall semester.

September 30: Deadline for applications for admission to the post master's program for the spring semester.
Only nurse practitioners seeking a second certification may start in the spring.

You will be notified of a decision soon after the Admissions Committee reviews your completed application.

How To Apply

Post master's applicants must submit the following documents to:

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

Email: admiss@upstate.edu
315 464-4570 or 800 736-2171
  • College of Nursing Application
    (Download an APPLICATION PDF document text or by calling the College of Nursing at 315-464-4276.)

  • Official Transcripts from all colleges previously attended.

  • Three Letters of Recommendation from faculty, employers and/or others in a position to judge your potential for further graduate study. NOTE: One letter must be from someone able to evaluate your clinical work experience.

    These forms are in the application booklet:
  • RN license Copy of your current RN license.

  • NP license Copy of your current NP license
    (for nurse practitioners only).

Barbara Black, MA, MS, RN, ANP, Director, Center for
Continuing Education
Barbara Black, MA, MS, RN, ANP,
Director,
Center for Continuing Education
CONTACT:
Office of Student Admissions
1215 Weiskotten Hall
SUNY Upstate Medical University
admissions@upstate.edu
315 464-4570 or 800 736-2171
Carolyn Baskerville, RN, BS, MS, Post-Master's, 04, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
"After being in the Air Force reserves, I came out of retirement to pursue further education. I would like to teach, and the Post Master's work supports that. Nursing truly is a life-long opportunity, both in what you want to do and the fact that you can take your career anywhere in the country"

Carolyn Baskerville, RN, BS, MS, Post-Master's, 04, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner