Upstate Medical University Early Assurance Program

An Early Admissions Program for High School Seniors 

Students accepted into this program by both Onondaga Community College and SUNY Upstate are guaranteed admission into one of the upper division programs at SUNY Upstate Medical University provided they have met all conditions of their admission.  Students should first attend an affiliated college or university for two years (four years for students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program) and complete all admission requirements as outlined in their letter of acceptance.

1. This program is a unique opportunity for high school seniors with a demonstrated commitment to a career in the health professions and a strong record of achievement in high school.  Students accepted into this program are required to have completed at least three years of Regents or honors level courses in math and science.  Students applying for a guaranteed early admission should be in the upper quartile of their class and should have competitive SAT scores.  They must demonstrate a strong leadership background and show participation in extracurricular activities.
2. High School Seniors applying for this program must submit an application to both Onondaga Community College and SUNY Upstate Medical University.  The Onondaga admission application is available online.  Applications to SUNY Upstate Medical University may be obtained from their admissions office or downloaded from their website at http://www.upstate.edu/prospective/forms.php 
3. Students will be accepted during their senior year of high school (two years prior to their date of entry to a bachelor's degree program at SUNY Upstate Medical University or four years prior to their date of entry to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Upstate), with guaranteed admission into one of the upper-division programs at SUNY Upstate Medical University.  The decision to admit to SUNY Upstate Medical University will be at the sole discretion of the appropriate admissions committee in the College of Health Professions or the College of Nursing.
4. Onondaga Community College agrees to serve as an Early Assurance affiliated institution.  The decision to admit to Onondaga Community College will be at the sole discretion of Onondaga Community College.
5. Accepted students must successfully complete all pre-requisite courses for their major as outlined in the current articulation agreement, while maintaining a required cumulative grade point average for their intended program of study:
   • Cardiovascular Perfusion, B.S. - 3.3 G.P.A.
   • Medical Imaging Sciences, B.S., B.P.S. - 3.0 G.P.A.
   • Medical Technology, B.S. - 3.0 G.P.A.
   • Medical Biotechnology, B.S. - 3.0 G.P.A.
   • Radiation Therapy, B.S., B.P.S. - 3.0 G.P.A.
   • Respiratory Care, B.S. - 3.0 G.P.A.
   • Physical Therapy, D.P.T. - 3.3 G.P.A.
      All science grades for Physical Therapy must be "B" or higher
6. Students must continue to be involved in the health professions through volunteer, observational or research experience.  Accepted students will be encouraged to be involved in leadership or community activities while at Onondaga Community College.
7. The Student Admissions Office will administer the program at SUNY Upstate Medical University.  The liaison for SUNY Upstate Medical University will work closely with the liaison for Onondaga Community College in tracking the students accepted into the Early Assurance Program.