How to Apply or Reapply

Important Dates

You may apply to the bachelor of science program as early as September, one year before you plan to begin your studies.

The application deadline for the Fall semester is January 15th. Deadline for completion of Upstate Supplemental Application and submission of supporting documents is February 15th. The application deadline for the Spring semester is September 15th. Deadline for completion of Upstate Supplemental Application and submission of supporting documents is October 15th.

You will be notified of a decision soon after the Admissions Committee reviews your completed application. Once accepted, you must send a $100 deposit to reserve your place in the entering class. The deposit is refundable until May 1 and is deducted from your first semester tuition. All acceptances are contingent upon satisfactory completion of any college course work in progress.

How to Reapply

If you have previously applied to the bachelor's program at the College of Nursing, you may reapply as early as September, one year before you plan to begin your studies.

All reapplications should be submitted by January 15.

Each reapplicant must submit the following documents:

  • Online Application A new application must be completed. Be sure to check the reapplication box.
  • State University of New York (SUNY) Application
    This application will be mailed to you after the College of Nursing Reapplication form is received by the Office of Student Admissions. The SUNY application requires a $40 fee. Send the SUNY application and fee to the SUNY Application Processing Center in Albany. The address is on the application.
  • Official Transcripts and Test Scores
     If reapplication is filed within three years of your original application, all previously submitted transcripts are transferable. If your original application was filed more than three years ago, you will need to resend your transcripts. Of course, you will need to send transcripts from any colleges attended or ECE and CLEP exams taken since you last applied.
  • Two New Letters of Recommendation from a nursing professional who can comment on your clinical expertise and academic abilities since you last applied.
  • RN License, CPR Certification
     Copies of your current RN license and current CPR certification.

How To Apply

Each bachelor's applicant must submit the following documents:

  • Online Application
  • State University of New York (SUNY) Application Apply Online to SUNY External link OR Download SUNY Application External link
    This application will be mailed to you after the College of Nursing Application is received by the Office of Student Admissions. The SUNY application requires a $40 fee. Send the SUNY application and fee to the SUNY Application Processing Center in Albany. The address is on the application.
  • Official Transcripts from all colleges previously attended.
  • Test Scores from associate degree-level ECE and CLEP exams used to fulfill admissions requirements. (If applicable)
  • Two Letters of Recommendationfrom nursing professionals who can comment on your clinical expertise and academic abilities. (Note: Students selected under the Joint Admission Agreement program* are not required to submit letters of recommendation.)
  • RN license, CPR certification
    Copies of your current RN license and current CPR certification.

All documents but one — the State University of New York (SUNY) Application — go to:

The Office of Student Admissions
1215 Weiskotten Hall
SUNY Upstate Medical University
766 Irving Avenue
Syracuse, NY, 13210

(SUNY Application Mailing Info.)

How To Apply: RN to Bachelor’s (2+2) Early Admission Program

Students applying to the 2+2 Early Admission Program must submit the following documents to:

The Office of Student Admissions
1215 Weiskotten Hall
SUNY Upstate Medical University
766 Irving Avenue
Syracuse, NY, 13210

Students must submit application to the associate degree in nursing programs of their choosing independentally of their application to Upstate Medical University. The deadline for applying to the 2+2 program is January 15. The deadline for completion of Upstate Supplemental Application and submission of supporting documents is February 15th. A SUNY application and deposit will be required in the fall, one year prior to the intended date of entry. The Admissions Office will notify you when it is time to submit these documents.

Applying to 2+2 Early Admission Program

* Students attending one of our seven affiliated colleges (Cayuga CC, Crouse, Jefferson CC, Onondaga CC, St. Joseph’s, SUNY Morrisville, Tompkins Cortland CC) may be guaranteed admission to SUNY Upstate upon the personal recommendation of the director of nursing from their Associate degree program. Students wishing to apply in this manner may contact their current director of nursing to request that the director submit the student’s name to the Office of Student Admissions at SUNY Upstate. Qualifying students will then be contacted by SUNY Upstate.

Application Deadlines
BS Program:
Fall Semester: February 15
Spring Semester: Sept 15
Debora E Kirsch
Debora E Kirsch, MS, RN, CNS
Director of Bachelor's Program
Sean Campanie

"The FNP program has helped me to grow professionally, while allowing me the flexibility to meet the needs of my family. The faculty are knowledgeable, offering guidance and support when I need it most.."

—Sean Campanie, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner