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Post Master's—Important Dates & How To Apply

"The post master's program is a unique option for nurses with master's degrees who want to expand their practice. It's also the most economical option around, both in terms of time and money."

Barbara Black, MA, MS, RN, ANP
Director, Center for Continuing Nursing Education

Important Dates

March 1 : Deadline for applications for admission to the post master's program for the Fall semester.

November 1 : Deadline for applications for admission to the post master's program for the spring semester.
Only nurse practitioners seeking a second certification may start in the spring.

You will be notified of a decision soon after the Admissions Committee reviews your completed application.

How To Apply

Post master's applicants must submit the following documents to:

    Office of Student Admissions
    SUNY Upstate Medical University
    1215 Weiskotten Hall
    766 Irving Avenue
    Syracuse, NY 13210
    Email: admiss@upstate.edu
    315 464-4570 or 800 736-2171

  • Apply Online
  • College of Nursing Application
    Download an Application PDF document text (pages 7-8) or by calling the College of Nursing at 315-464-4276. A $40 fee must accompany this application (fee is waived for current Upstate MS nursing students).

  • Official Transcripts from all colleges previously attended.

  • Three Letters of Recommendation (pages 9-14 from Application PDF document text ) from faculty, employers and/or others in a position to judge your potential for further graduate study. One letter must be from someone able to evaluate your clinical work experience. (Note: Students continuing from the SUNY Upstate MS program are required to submit only one letter of recommendation.)

  • RN license & CPR certification Copy of your current RN license and current CPR certification.

  • NP license Copy of your current NP license (for nurse practitioners only).
Barbara Black, MA, MS, RN, ANP, Director, Center for Continuing Education
Barbara Black, MA, MS, RN, ANP,
Director,
Center for Continuing Education
CONTACT:
Office of Student Admissions
1215 Weiskotten Hall
SUNY Upstate Medical University
admissions@upstate.edu
315 464-4570 or 800 736-2171
Carolyn Baskerville, RN, BS, MS, Post-Master's, 04, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
"After being in the Air Force reserves, I came out of retirement to pursue further education. I would like to teach, and the Post Master's work supports that. Nursing truly is a life-long opportunity, both in what you want to do and the fact that you can take your career anywhere in the country"

Carolyn Baskerville, RN, BS, MS, Post-Master's, 04, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner