Admissions Procedures
Thank you for your interest in SUNY Upstate Medical University! Please click on each step to see an outline of our Admissions Procedures.
Prior to Applying
- For programs within The College of Graduate Studies, please email biosci@upstate.edu to set up a pre-advisement.
- For programs within The College of Health Professions and The College of Nursing, you can either call 315-464-4570 or email admiss@upstate.edu to schedule a pre-advisement (please indicate your program of interest in the subject of your email).
- For The Norton College of Medicine, students may attend a Medical College Information Session which is held on the First Tuesday of every month at 11:00 am in Room 1213 Weiskotten Hall. Students can register on-lineor call the admissions office at 315-464-4570 to register.
Submitting an Application
SUNY Upstate Medical University offers a variety of degree programs across all four of our colleges. Each program has different application requirements. The application requirements can be found:
Medical Imaging Sciences, BS/BPS
MD Degree Program (Regular Admission)
Early Assurance Program (EAP) for College Sophomores
Rural Medical Scholars Program
Several of our programs have early admissions options. Please visit our Early Admissions Program website for more information on specific programs and application procedures. site://www.upstate.edu/prospective/basics/early-admiss/index.php
Submit a SUNY Upstate Medical University Application
Submit Letters of Recommendation
Letters typically come from college faculty, academic advisors, employers, or health professionals who supervised or worked with you. We strongly recommend, but do not require, at least one letter of recommendation to be from a college professor, who can comment on your academic ability. Letters should be sent to Admissions directly from the letter writer and should be on letterhead. We will also accept e-mailed letters of recommendation but only if it comes from a professional or college e-mail address. Personal references will not be considered.;
Submit Official Transcripts
Incomplete Applications
Complete Applications
Invitation to Interview
Interview Day
Admissions Committee
Decisions
Students will typically be notified of the committee's decision within 3-6 weeks of their interview date. One of the following decisions will be made for each interviewed applicant:
- Accept:
Students will receive an email and/or a phone call that they have been accepted. Official acceptance letters and other relevant information will be mailed out. Once students have paid their deposit, they will receive an email with information on how to log onto MyUpstate.
- Alternate List:
Students placed on the alternate list may be called at any time, up to and including the day of registration. The admissions office does not release information regarding individual placement on the alternate list.
- Deny:
Students who are not accepted by the admissions committee will receive an email and may contact the admissions office for post-advisement. We will use this time to discuss opportunities for students to strengthen their applications for reapplication.