How to Apply—PhD Candidates

Contact: Sandra Tillotson, Graduate Recruitment Coordinator
Location: Room 3118, Weiskotten Hall
Mailing: College of Graduate Studies, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315 464-7655 or TOLL FREE: 1-866-951-5718
Fax: 315 464-4544
Email: biosci@upstate.edu
PLEASE MAIL MATERIALS & APPLICATION FEE:
College of Graduate Studies, SUNY Upstate Medical University
750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210

Each applicant must submit the following documents to the College of Graduate Studies:

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Institution Code Number
2547
  • One completed College of Graduate Studies' Application form.
    Apply Online (above)
    If you have difficulty acessing the online application, please contact the college office: 315 464-7655.
  • Three original Letters of Reference from people familiar with your academic record and potential for investigative research.
    (Download 3 copies of the Recommendation Form  PDF document)
  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended.
  • Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
    (The advanced subject test is helpful, but not required.)
    The institution code number is 2547.
  • $40 Application Fee
    Make checks payable to: SUNY Upstate Medical University

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Application Deadlines

Doctoral and Masters Programs

There are no application deadlines for the Doctoral (PhD) and Masters of Science (MS) programs in the College of Graduate Studies. However review of applications begins early December.

MD/PhD Program

If you are interested in applying to the MD/PhD Program, please see the MD/PhD Program page for details.