Qualities of Excellence
The SUNY Upstate Medical University considers as much information as possible when evaluating an applicant's qualifications for study and practice in biomedical research or clinical practice in the health professions. Factors considered include:
- completion of prerequisite courses and/or program requirements
- academic performance
- required test scores
- letters of reference
- motivation
- character and communication skills
- any previous experience in a given field
- evaluation during the personal interview
- potential for investigative research
The SUNY Upstate Medical University seeks, admits, and provides benefits without regard to a student's:
- race
- creed
- color
- sex
- marital status
- sexual orientation
- age
- national origin
- physical or mental disability
Access to quality higher education remains a cornerstone of the State University of New York. The composition of the SUNY Upstate Medical University admissions pool is becoming more diverse as a result of its supportive programs, and as more women and individuals from underrepresented ethnic groups seek careers in the health professions. Sixty percent of the graduate college enrollment are female and 40 percent of the College of Medicine.
The 1997 commencement conferred graduate degrees to 38 minority students out of a graduate population of 153 in the colleges of graduate studies and medicine.
The SUNY Upstate Medical University's Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action is located in:
Any related concerns or complaints should be directed to:
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