Early Admission — College of Health Professions

2+2 Early Admission for Undergraduate Programs

SUNY Upstate offers Junior and Senior years of college toward a bachelor's degree. Through our 2+2 Early Admission Program, students can apply to SUNY Upstate's College of Health Professions while in high school or in the first year of college.

Accepted students will complete a minimum of 60 semester hours of college level prerequisites at the college of their choice. Upstate guarantees these students a position in one of the following upper-division programs provided the student has met all conditions as outlined in their letter of acceptance.

• Cardiovascular Perfusion, BS
• Medical Biotechnology, BS
• Medical Imaging Sciences, BS or BPS
• Medical Technology, BS
• Respiratory Therapy, BS
• Radiation Therapy, BS or BPS

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Admission Requirements

To qualify for consideration students must follow these guidelines:

• Apply during their senior year of high school or first year of college.
• Demonstrate a commitment in pursuing a health profession by volunteer and/or observational experience in their profession of choice or participation in a Health Explorers Post or New Visions Program.
• Present a strong overall record of achievement in college preparatory course work, which must include at least three years of mathematics (Course I, II and III or Algebra, Geometry and Algebra II/Trigonometry) and at least three years of science (including Biology and Chemistry or Physics) at the Regents or Honors level.

Suggested academic guidelines:

• 90% average in a college preparatory program
• Competitive SAT scores
• At least a three-year sequence in math and science

Accepted students must:

• Successfully complete all prerequisite courses for their major, as outlined in their letter of acceptance
  
• Maintain a required cumulative grade point average (varies by program)
  
• Continue their involvement in the health profession through volunteer, observational or research experience