Admissions
Application Deadline
The College of Graduate Studies does not have a specific application deadline. However, the admissions committee begins reviewing applications in December and continues until all positions are filled which can be as early as the beginning of April.
MD/Ph.D. Program
applications should be submitted to the College of Medicine by December 1.
General Policies
The College of Graduate Studies offers two degree programs: a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a Master of Science (MS).
Candidates for admission are selected on the basis of their record and qualifications for independent scholarship in a specialized field of study.
All applicants must have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. In general, all applicants must present evidence of knowledge of physics, inorganic and organic chemistry, mathematics (preferably including calculus), and biology.
Selected applicants are invited to Upstate for a personal interview. The interview consists of meetings with faculty and students, and includes an opportunity to visit the campus, the community and the research facilities.
Offers of admission are based on an applicant's qualifications and record, and on the personal interview.
How To Apply
Each applicant must submit the following documents to the College of Graduate Studies.
(International Students, more information below)
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One completed College of Graduate Studies' Application form.
There are two application forms:
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Three original Letters of Reference from people familiar with your academic record
and potential for investigative research.
(Download 3 copies of the Recommendation Form  text)
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Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended.
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Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
(The advanced subject test is helpful, but not required.)
The institution code number is 2547.
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$40 Application Fee
Make payable to: SUNY Upstate Medical University
NOTE: for an overview of the financial aspects of being a graduate student at Upstate, go to:
STIPENDS, TUITION, FEES and FINANCIAL AID
International Students
It is strongly recommended that international students residing abroad contact the Office of Graduate Studies for application material and further information regarding admissions procedures 12 months prior to the date of anticipated matriculation. In addition to the documents listed above under How To Apply international students must also submit:
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