Health Professional School Articulation Agreements

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Early Acceptance Program (EAP)

SUNY Oneonta has partnered with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) to provide provisional early acceptance to LECOM’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Those who continue to meet all the academic and GPA requirements while earning their undergraduate degree at SUNY Oneonta will be guaranteed acceptance into Lake Erie’s graduate medical program at its campuses in Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida.

Students accepted into the LECOM EAP will be required to complete their SUNY Oneonta Undergraduate Degree in one of the biological or physical sciences (eg. Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics).

Minimum requirements for Phase 1 the LECOM EAP (HS Seniors & Oneonta undergrads who have not yet earned 60 credits):

• SAT Score (Math and Verbal Reasoning) of 1240 or higher on a single exam taken after 3/1/16 or an ACT Composite score greater than or equal to 26 on a single exam.
• A high school GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Students already attending SUNY Oneonta must have a cumulative overall GPA of 3.4 or higher and a science GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Must have at least two years remaining as a full-time student at SUNY Oneonta.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Must not hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

4+4 EAP Track – The student must have a provisional letter of acceptance in the EAP before starting their third year at SUNY Oneonta. Upon completing four years of undergraduate study and meeting certain GPA and other requirements, they enter LECOM the following July. LECOM graduates receive a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.

The LECOM phase of this program may be completed in Erie, PA, Greensburg, PA, Elmira, NY or in Bradenton, FL. Students enrolled in the EAP may be exempt from taking the MCAT. An AACOMAS application will not be required.

LECOM is a private college with physical locations in Erie and Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Elmira, NY (new) and Bradenton, Florida. For more information, visit the LECOM EAP page.

SUNY Oneonta’s new One-Hart Nursing Collaboration with Hartwick College provides an opportunity for new first-year and transfer students who enroll in our Pre-Nursing Advising Track to transfer seamlessly into Hartwick's Bachelor of Science Nursing Program after they complete their first two years at SUNY Oneonta.

Students who are interested in pursuing One-Hart must meet eligibility requirements, declare the One-Hart Nursing option, and complete specific coursework and indicated benchmarks to remain in One-Hart.

During the Oneonta Phase, One-Hart students major in Biology while completing Hartwick’s Nursing Program Prerequisite coursework and Oneonta’s Dragon Academy General Education Program. One-Hart students then begin their studies at Hartwick in the summer immediately following year two at SUNY Oneonta. At the completion of the Hartwick Phase, One-Hart students will earn their BS in Nursing from Hartwick College and be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN Licensing exam. One-Hart is open to first-year and transfer pre-nursing students who enroll at SUNY Oneonta beginning in Fall 2023. Eligible transfer students must have fewer than 24 hours of completed college credit.

Perks include:

• Seamless Transfer: One-Hart Students will not need to complete a separate application for Hartwick’s nursing program.
• Private tuition discount: One-Hart students may be eligible for HartLand Promise tuition pricing while enrolled in the Hartwick phase of One-Hart.
• Career opportunities: One-Hart students in their final semester at Hartwick will have the opportunity to interview for an RN position within the Bassett Healthcare Network.

Curriculum Outline

Students in One-Hart are required to major in Biology while completing Hartwick’s Nursing Program Prerequisite coursework and Oneonta’s Dragon Academy General Education Program during the first two years at SUNY Oneonta. Any college credits earned in high school or transferred from another institution may necessitate adjustments to the two-year course plan at SUNY Oneonta and may impact the timing of entry into the Hartwick Phase of OneHart. General education courses are noted with the corresponding area. Students have flexibility in both the timing of the semester and the order in which they complete the Gen Ed courses that are not specific prerequisites for the nursing program.

Students in One-Hart must earn a minimum grade of C in all prerequisite courses and an overall grade-point average of 3.0 during the Oneonta Phase. They will be expected to meet regularly with the Pre-Health Program Coordinator (at least once per semester) to review their course plan based on their SUNY Oneonta academic record and progress. While there is limited flexibility in the sequencing of biology and chemistry coursework, students are required to meet with the Pre-Health Program Coordinator to discuss semester-by-semester course planning and progress in OneHart.

One-Hart is intended as a Fall Start at SUNY Oneonta, with students transferring into Hartwick the May immediately following completion of the 4th full-time, regular semester at SUNY Oneonta (coursework details below).

Any deviation from the Oneonta start semester, One-Hart coursework plan, or failure to meet academic benchmarks may delay a student's transfer into the Hartwick College Accelerated Summer Nursing Program and/or progression through the Hartwick Phase of One-Hart.

Year 1 & 2 coursework at Oneonta (totals 67 semester hours)

The Oneonta Phase includes courses required to meet the prerequisites for Hartwick College's Accelerated Summer Nursing Program and SUNY Oneonta Dragon Academy General Education Requirements.

Prerequisite courses for which a minimum grade of C is required are noted with an asterisk *

Oneonta Year One Fall (totals 16 semester hours)

• *CHEM 1111: Gen. Chemistry I (NSCI Gen Ed)
• *BIOL 1004: Organismal Perspectives in BIOL (NSCI Gen Ed)
• *PSYC 1000: Intro. to Psychology (SOSC Gen Ed)
• DRGN 1000: Red Dragon Seminar
• Choose 1 Gen Ed from: WCOM, UHCE, DESJ, OCOM, WLAN, WHGA, ARTS

Oneonta Year One Spring (totals 17 semester hours)

• *CHEM 1121: Gen. Chemistry II
• *BIOL 1002: Cellular Perspectives in BIOL (NSCI Gen Ed)
• *BIOL 1001: Investigative Biology Lab
• *PHIL 1200: Ethics (HUMA Gen Ed)
• Choose 2 Gen Eds from: WCOM, UHCE, DESJ, OCOM, WLAN, WHGA, ARTS

Oneonta Year One-Two Summer

• Students are encouraged to seek Direct Patient Care experience (part-time or per-diem, paid or unpaid) at a Health Care Facility during the summer. Location: dependent on student’s summer living location.

Oneonta Year Two Fall (totals 17 semester hours)

• *BIOL 3202: Human Anatomy & Physiology I
• *BIOL 2000: Cell & Molecular Biology (prerequisite for BIOL 3106)
• *STAT 1010: Intro. to Statistics (MAT Gen Ed)
• *PSYC 2450: Lifespan Development
• Choose 1 Gen Ed from: WCOM, UHCE, DESJ, OCOM, WLAN, WHGA, ARTS

Oneonta Year Two Spring (totals 17 semester hours)

• *BIOL 3204: Human Anatomy & Physiology II
• *BIOL 3106: Microbiology
• Choose 3 Gen Eds from: WCOM, UHCE, DESJ, OCOM, WLAN, WHGA, ARTS

Year 3 & 4 coursework at Hartwick (totals 72 semester hours)

(sample curriculum for planning purposes only; subject to change)

Hartwick Year Two-Three Summer (totals 16 semester hours)

• mid-Late May Pre-Summer Session: SCIE 301: Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I
• June: 4-week Session: NURS 134: Foundations of Nursing Science w/lab
• July: 4-week Session: SCIE 144: Health Assessment w/lab
• July – Aug: 7-week Session: NURS 234: Medical Surgical Nursing I

Hartwick Year Three Fall (totals 12 semester hours)

• NURS 357: Pediatric Nursing
• SCIE 302: Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II
• NURS 333: Geriatrics
• TBD: Navigating College: Nursing major

Hartwick Year Three J-Term (totals 4 semester hours)

• Choose 1 from the following:
  • NURS 336: Rural Health
  • NURS 346: Transcultural Health

Hartwick Year Three Spring (totals 13 semester hours)

• NURS 356: Women’s Reproductive Health
• NURS 334: Medical Surgical Nursing II
• NURS 448: Intro to Research Methods & Design

Hartwick Year Three-Four Summer

• Students are encouraged to seek Direct Patient Care experience (part-time or per-diem, paid or unpaid) at a Health Care Facility during the summer. Location: dependent on student’s summer living location.

Hartwick Year Four Fall (totals 13 semester hours)

• NURS 490: Thesis
• Choose 2 from the following (7-week courses):
  • NURS 441: Psych-Mental Health Nursing
  • NURS 443: Community Health
  • NURS 434: Adv Medical Surgical Nursing

Hartwick Year Four J-Term (totals 4 semester hours)

• NURS 446: Transition to Professional Practice I: Health Policy & Leadership

Hartwick Year Four Spring (totals 10 semester hours)

• 1st Half Spring 7-week session: Choose 1 from the following
  • NURS 441: Psych-Mental Health Nursing
  • NURS 443: Community Health
  • NURS 434: Adv Medical Surgical Nursing
• 2nd Half Spring: 7-week Session
  • NURS 495: Transition to Professional Practice II / Independent Practicum

Purpose

The purpose of the SUNY Oneonta-Utica University Early Assurance Program Accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing Agreement (hereinafter “O-U EAP ABSN”) is to provide SUNY Oneonta Pre-Nursing students a seamless transition into Utica University’s Bachelor of Science Accelerated Nursing Program (ABSN). The program also aims to address workforce development demand in the nursing field.

Eligibility

• SUNY Oneonta applicants who will be first-time, matriculated first-year students
• Current SUNY Oneonta students who have completed fewer than 90 college credits.

Framework

Students in the O-U EAP ABSN Pathway will complete their first bachelor’s degree at SUNY Oneonta, followed by a second bachelor’s degree at Utica. Students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN Licensing Exam after completion of the Utica Coursework and will have opportunities to interview for RN Positions within partner healthcare networks.

Curriculum Planning

SUNY Oneonta Students are required to complete one of the following majors in conjunction with the Utica ABSN Prerequisite courses:

1. Anthropology, Health & Human Biology Concentration, B.A.
2. Biology, B.S
3. Communication Studies, B.S.
4. Philosophy, Applied Philosophy Concentration, B.A.
5. Sociology, Aging Studies Track, B.A.

Utica ABSN Prerequisite courses (courses require additional prerequisites):

1. General Prerequisites (Grade of “C” or better required)
   • Statistics
   • Life Span Development Psychology
2. Natural Science Prerequisites (overall 3.0 GPA or better required)
   • Anatomy & Physiology I + Lab
   • Anatomy & Physiology II + Lab
   • Inorganic Chemistry + Lab
   • Microbiology + Lab

Advising Support

• Students will receive advising for Major coursework via Faculty Advisor in their Major
• Students will receive advising for Pre-Nursing coursework via Pre-Health Program Coordinator

Application Planning

Application to Utica’s 16-month ABSN Program is via Preferred Early Acceptance, with eligibility beginning at the end of the 2nd year at SUNY Oneonta.

• Utica will process applications as they are received.
• Students will receive admission decision from Utica within 30 days.

Acceptance into Utica’s ABSN Program is provisional, pending successful completion of Oneonta Degree and remaining Utica ABSN prerequisite course and GPA requirements:

• cumulative GPA = 2.8 (minimum)
• science GPA = 3.0 (minimum)

Upon degree and prerequisite completion at SUNY Oneonta, accepted students into Utica’s ABSN are given a seat for the cohort the following semester with a January, May, or August start date. Utica University’s ABSN Program is 16-months. Students can select from the following three locations to pursue their degree: Syracuse, NY, Latham, NY or St. Petersburg, FL.

Clinical experience is not required for admission to the Utica ABSN, though students are encouraged to pursue part-time or per diem Direct Patient Care experience during the summers and college breaks.

SUNY Oneonta and Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences have developed a collaborative agreement to provide qualified students from SUNY Oneonta who wish to pursue a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy or Doctorate (OTD) in Occupational Therapy (OT) from the Russell Sage College School of Health Science preferred admission as indicated below.

Students complete four years and a bachelor's degree at SUNY Oneonta followed by two to three years of graduate study at Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences in Troy, NY.

Admission to Russell Sage’s MOT or OTD program is not guaranteed and is highly competitive.

The SUNY Oneonta-Sage agreement provides for:

• Preferred acceptance (on a space available basis) into the Occupational Therapy Master’s or Doctorate degree programs at the Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences for students who have
  • a) completed a Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences application for OT and program-specific prerequisite courses
  • b) completed an acceptable series of courses at SUNY Oneonta leading to a baccalaureate degree
  • c) obtained a satisfactory recommendation from SUNY Oneonta faculty and an additional recommendation letter
• Waiver of the Russell Sage College School of Health Science application fee;
• Early acceptance;
• Access to Russell Sage College School of Health Science advisors to coordinate undergraduate electives and coursework to reduce or eliminate prerequisites in the graduate program
• Opportunity to apply early for Graduate Assistantships at Russell Sage College School of Health Science

Qualified students will:

• Submit application to SAGE prior to the June 1 deadline
• Complete prerequisite coursework prior to application to SAGE through the agreement
• Minimum overall 3.25 GPA includes:
  • completion of occupational therapy program prerequisite courses with grades of C or better (see prerequisite courses listed below)
  • prerequisite science GPA of 3.0 for Anatomy and Physiology I & Anatomy and Physiology II
• Earn a baccalaureate degree prior to entering the MOT Program
• Document completion of clinical observation hours under the supervision of an occupational therapist

To receive priority in placement in the OT Program students agree to submit the following information by June 1 of the year preceding graduation from SUNY Oneonta:

1. Complete application online at: https://www.sage.edu/admission/graduate/

• The career goals essay & resume can be submitted with the online application.
• For OTD Candidates: Submission of a clear and concise personal essay supporting the applicant’s rationale to pursue the OTD as a degree with careful attention to your ideas toward a desired doctoral capstone experience. The doctoral capstone is a 14 week practicum experience in an advanced area of learning that occurs separate from your level II fieldwork experiences. Consider a topic area you may be interested in in any of the following areas of occupational therapy: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education or theory development.
• The supplemental forms (clinical observation form, program prerequisite record and OT program academic standards statement) can be emailed as attachments to sgsadm@sage.edu.
  • Forms can be found at: https://www.sage.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/OT-Supplemental-Forms-2021-22.pdf

2. Email the OT Department, sageot@sage.edu, and Russell Sage College School of Health Science Graduate Admissions, graduate@sage.edu, indicating application has been submitted via Articulation Agreement with indicated school.

3. Submit official transcripts from all college institutions attended.

4. Submit one letter of reference from the SUNY Oneonta faculty and an additional recommendation letter.

Within 30 Days of acceptance:

5. Make enrollment deposit of $500 (non-refundable, though to be applied toward graduate tuition).

Upon graduation from SUNY Oneonta:

6. Submit official transcripts documenting completion of undergraduate degree arid OT Program prerequisite courses

7. Submit Clinical Observation Document: 20 hours of clinical observation with an occupational therapist for the MSOT, or 40 hours of clinical observation if applying for the OTD

Program Course Requirements for SAGE OT Articulation Agreement

• ANTH 100 / 1000: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or SOC 101 / 1001: Introduction to Sociology
• Biology Course Sequence (previously BIOL 180: General Biology I & BIOL 181: General Biology II):
  • BIOL 133 / 1001: Investigative Biology Laboratory
  • BIOL 130 / 1002: Cellular Perspectives in Biology (prerequisite for BIOL 2200)
  • BIOL 131 / 1004: Organismal Perspectives in Biology
• BIOL 111 / 1008: Biological & Medical Terminology
• BIOL 205 / 2200 / 3202: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (CHEM 1111 is a prerequisite for BIOL 2200)
• BIOL 206 / 2202 / 3204: Human Anatomy & Physiology II
• PHYS 103 / 1030: General Physics I (Non-Calculus)
• PSYC 100 / 1000: Introductory Psychology
• PSYC 240 / 2450: Developmental Psychology or PSYC 246 / 2450: Lifespan Development (preferred)
• PSYC 274 / 3720: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology or PSYC 374 / 4720: Advanced Abnormal Psychology
• STAT 101 / 1010: Introduction to Statistics

SUNY Oneonta & SUNY Optometry have developed an articulated 3+4 Joint Degree Program in Doctor of Optometry for qualified students applying for admission to SUNY College of Optometry in NY, NY. The 3+4 program requires three years & a bachelors degree at SUNY Oneonta followed by four years of graduate study at SUNY Optometry. Students should review prerequisite coursework for completion prior to applying to SUNY Optometry.​​​​​

Admission to SUNY Optometry's 3+4 program is not guaranteed and is highly competitive.

Application to the Joint Degree Program is a 2-step process:

• Step 1 is initiated either as a High School Student or at the end of the first year at SUNY Oneonta
• Step 2 is initiated during fall semester of sophomore year and continues into the summer before the junior year at SUNY Oneonta.

​​Additional information regarding the application process can be found in the 3+4 Joint Degree Program Agreement and in more detail below:

As of 9/20/2022: Students interested in the SUNY Optometry 3+4 Joint Degree Program are required to major in either Biology or Chemistry.

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Step 1: Apply to 3+4 Joint Degree Program as a High School Senior (Option 1) or Undergraduate Student (Option 2):

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Option 1: Apply to SUNY Optometry & SUNY Oneonta as Senior High School Student during the fall of senior year of high school

Timeline can be found on the SUNY Optometry 3+4 Joint Degree Program Webpage

Beginning Fall of Senior Year of High School:

• Students must apply to SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Optometry during the fall of the senior year of high school.
• Submit to SUNY Optometry’s Office of Student Affairs:
  • Application Form
  • High School Transcripts
  • SAT/ACT scores
  • One letter of Recommendation
  • One-page essay on the topic “Why Optometry”

Applicants should note the important dates, including the SUNY Optometry application deadline of January 1.

SUNY Optometry will notify SUNY Oneonta of 3+4 Joint Degree enrolled students by May 30.

Requirements:

• Must be accepted into SUNY Oneonta as a freshman
• Must have total SATs of at least 1300 with the Math Score of at least 670, or 29 on the ACT
• Must have a high school grade average of at least 93 out of a 100
• Should be in the upper 10% of their high school class (depending on the reputation of the High School)
• Must have a definite interest in the profession of Optometry and explored it
• Must show evidence of community involvement
• Must have reasonable communication and interpersonal skills
• Must submit to an interview by a SUNY Optometry representative
• Must sign a FERPA authorization allowing release of education records to SUNY College of Optometry

Option 2: Apply to SUNY Optometry as a SUNY Oneonta Undergraduate student upon completion of the first year of college

Timeline can be found on the SUNY Optometry 3+4 Joint Degree Program Webpage

Beginning end of First year at SUNY Oneonta (to be completed during your Sophomore year):

• Summer: June 15th - Oct. 15th: Electronic Application should be submitted via the SUNY Optometry Website (deadline: Oct. 15).
• Submit to SUNY Optometry’s Office of Student Affairs:
  • Application Form
  • College Transcripts (grades for freshman year must be reflected on transcript)
  • SAT/ACT scores
  • One letter of Recommendation
  • One-page essay on the topic “Why Optometry”
• Summer - early Fall (July - November): SUNY Interviews will be conducted (on SUNY Optometry’s campus or SUNY Oneonta's campus).
• Summer - early Fall (July - November): 2 - 3 weeks after Candidate Interview, SUNY Optometry will notify applicants their decision. Accepted students will receive a contract in which they will need to sign and submit to SUNY Optometry.
• By the end of the Fall Semester of Sophomore Year: Accepted contracts should be submitted by the applicant. SUNY Optometry will then forward contracts to program advisors at the affiliate institutions. SUNY Optometry will notify SUNY Oneonta of 3+4 Joint Degree enrolled students by end of Fall Semester of Sophomore Year.

Requirements:

• Must have an overall GPA of at least 3.3
• Must have an overall GPA of at least 3.3 in all math and science prerequisites taken with no individual grade below a “C”
• Submit SAT or ACT
• Must have a definite interest in the profession of Optometry and explored it
• Must show evidence of community involvement
• Must have reasonable communication and interpersonal skills
• Must submit to an interview by a SUNY Optometry representative
• Must sign a FERPA authorization allowing release of education records to SUNY College of Optometry

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Step 2: Students accepted under Step 1, formally apply to SUNY Optometry Professional O.D. Program in the Summer between Sophomore and Junior Years

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Application Process timeline (starting in Fall of Sophomore year):

• Fall of Sophomore year
  • Student provides to Pre-Health Program Coordinator confirmation of Step 1 acceptance into the 3+4 Joint Degree Program
  • Student meets with the Pre-Health Program Coordinator to discuss moving forward under Step 2 of the process
• December of Sophomore year:
  • Student request an evaluation letter compiled by the Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) at SUNY Oneonta
    • HPAC Interviews are only offered in the Spring, therefore 3+4 students should be prepared to interview with the HPAC in the Spring of their Sophomore year
    • Information on how to request your Final HPAC Evaluation (HPAC Letter) will be provided thorough OptomCAS
• Summer after Sophomore Year: Submit the routine application through OptomCAS required of all students between July 1 and October 1.
  • You can access the application online through OptomCAS, the centralized application system, at www.optomcas.org
    • Submit your undergraduate college transcripts to OptomCAS for verification. Submission information will be provided through OptomCAS.
    • DO NOT send your transcripts to SUNY Optometry at this point.
• Summer / Fall of Junior Year: Take the OAT Exam no later than December 30 of Junior year
  • it is recommend that you take the OAT the summer between your sophomore and junior years after completing all prerequisite science courses.
  • For details on the exam and testing locations, visit the ASCO OAT site.
  • Have the scores sent directly to SUNY Optometry
• Fall / Winter of Junior Year: ​​Once the OptomCAS application has been sent to SUNY Optometry, and provided you have met the minimum requirements, applicants will be notified when to visit SUNY Optometry for a final interview.
• Spring of Junior Year: Students will be provided a decision by SUNY Optometry

Requirements:

• Maintain at least a 3.3 overall GPA
• Maintain at least a 3.3 overall GPA in the math and science prerequisites
  • no individual grade below a "C"
• OATs: Attain Academic Average and Total Science scores of 330 or greater
  • decision to accept subsection score below 330 will be made on a case-by-case basis
• Have submitted the required letters of recommendation (letters must be positive)
• Explore the profession extensively during the Summer by visiting several optometric practices so that you are familiar with the profession, it’s specialties, and the scope of optometric practice
• Submit to a final review at the SUNY College of Optometry during your 3rd undergraduate year
• Meet all the requirements of graduation for the undergraduate college/university attended.

3+3 in Physical Therapy: Under the Early Assurance Program, qualified students apply to both SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Upstate Medical University during the fall of their senior year of High School. Students must apply to both SUNY Oneonta and Upstate Medical University AND be accepted to both SUNY Oneonta and Upstate Medical University as High School Seniors to be part of the 3+3 DPT Program.

SUNY Oneonta, in partnership with SUNY Upstate Medical University, offers Early Assurance for High School Seniors to the Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program via the Upstate 3+3 DPT articulation agreement.

• The 3+3 DPT program is highly competitive
• Application is made by high school seniors in the Fall of their Senior Year of High School:
  • Students apply to SUNY Oneonta (Biology Major) via the Common App or SUNY Application
    • SUNY Oneonta will consider scores if submitted, however SAT/ACT results are not required for undergraduate admission for the Spring 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.
  • Students apply to SUNY Upstate via the SUNY Upstate application portal beginning September 1 (Applications are due by February 1)
    • Upstate does not require a minimum SAT Score or ACT score for applicants during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle.
    • SUNY Upstate Student Admissions encourages prospective students considering the 3+3 DPT program to add themselves to their contact list.
    • High School Students are required to shadow a Physical Therapist for a minimum of eight (8) hours to be considered for the 3+3 DPT Program.
• Students are required to apply to and be accepted to BOTH SUNY Oneonta and Upstate Medical University's DPT Program during their senior year of high school.
• The 3+3 DPT program leads to a B.S. degree in Biology from SUNY Oneonta and a Ph.D. in Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Upstate Medical University in a total of six years.
• The Upstate 3+3 DPT is administered by Upstate Medical University.
• For additional details, please contact Upstate Medical University at (315) 464-4570.

SUNY Oneonta students not accepted into Upstate Medical University's 3+3 program as a high school senior can apply to Upstate's DPT program through the Early Assurance Program for College Sophomores or Regular Admission during their final years at SUNY Oneonta.

Prerequisite courses for the DPT Program are defined by SUNY Upstate.

Students accepted into the 3+3 DPT program must meet with the Pre-Health Professions Advisor at SUNY Oneonta each semester at SUNY Oneonta to review and plan coursework for their time at Oneonta. Each student's course plan is based on their individual student academic needs to satisfy coursework requirements prior to transfer to Upstate Medical University at the end of their junior year at SUNY Oneonta.

Students transfer to SUNY Upstate after three years at SUNY Oneonta. The first year at Upstate counts for both the fourth year of undergraduate and the first year of graduate study. After completing their first year at SUNY Upstate, students receive a bachelor's degree from SUNY Oneonta. Upon successful completion of two more years of graduate work, students will be awarded a DPT degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Students accepted under the Early Assurance program will not be required to take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam). Admitted Early Assurance students must complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or higher ("B" or higher preferred) and will be required to have a 3.3 cumulative and prerequisite GPA by the end of the fall semester junior year.

Students will need to continue working or volunteering in a physical therapy setting while enrolled at SUNY Oneonta and are required to complete an additional 60 hours of shadowing in 2 settings, with a minimum of 6 hours in one of the settings.

Course Work During the Three Years at SUNY Oneonta

Coursework plan effective for 3+3 DPT students on track to matriculate at SUNY UPSTATE in 2023 and later

Students in the 3+3 DPT are required to complete the Biology Major with specific coursework listed below during the first 3 years at SUNY Oneonta.​​ Any college credits earned in high school may necessitate adjustments to the 3-year course plan at SUNY Oneonta, to total a minimum of 90 hours of undergraduate coursework to be completed prior to transferring to SUNY Upstate to begin the 1st year of the Physical Therapy Doctorate Coursework.

General Education Courses are noted with corresponding area. Students have flexibility in both the timing of the semester and the order in which they complete their Gen Ed courses.

Students in the 3+3 DPT are expected to meet regularly with the Pre-Health Program Coordinator (at least once per semester) to review their 3-year course plan based on their SUNY Oneonta academic record and progress.​​​​​​ While there is limited flexibility in the sequencing of coursework, students are expected to meet with the Pre-Health Program Coordinator to discuss semester-by-semester course planning and any deviations from the below plan.

Students in the 3+3 DPT are NOT expected to complete the Biology Major during their 3-years at SUNY Oneonta as the first year of Doctoral Coursework at SUNY Upstate will be transferred back to SUNY Oneonta to meet any remaining Biology Major and SUNY Oneonta Degree Requirements. Students will receive their SUNY Oneonta Degree upon successful completion of the 1st year of Doctoral Coursework at SUNY Upstate.

Year One (totals 30 semester hours)

• BIOL 133 / 1001: Investigative Biology Laboratory
• BIOL 130 / 1002: Cellular Perspectives in Biology (NS3/NSCI)
• BIOL 131 / 1004: Organismal Perspectives in Biology (NS3/NSCI)
• CHEM 111 / 1111: General Chemistry I (NS3/NSCI)
• CHEM 112 / 1121: General Chemistry II
• COMP 100 / 1000: Composition (BC3/WCOM)
• SOC 101 / 1001​​​​: Introduction to Sociology (SS3/SOSC)
• PSYC 100 / 1000: Introductory Psychology (SS3/SOSC)
• Oral Communication Skills Course (OCS Elective/OCOM)
• General Education Selection

Year Two (totals 31 semester hours)

• BIOL 201 / 2000: Cell & Molecular Biology
• Choose 1 from:
  • BIOL 212 / 2002: Genetics
  • BIOL 216 / 2004: Evolution
  • BIOL 282 / 2006: Ecology
• BIOL 205 / 2200 / 3202: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Adv. Biology Selection)
• BIOL 206 / 2002 / 3204: Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Adv. Biology Selection)
• PSYC 246 / 2450: Lifespan Development
• STAT 101 / 1010: Introduction to Statistics (M3/MAT)
• General Education Selections (up to 3 courses)

Year Three (totals 31 semester hours)

• BIOL 362 / 3106: Microbiology (Adv. BIOL Selection)
• CHEM 221 / 2212: Organic Chemistry I or CHEM 226 / 2262: Essential Organic Chemistry
• PHYS 103 / 1030: General Physics I (Non-Calculus)
• PHYS 104 / 1040: General Physics II (Non-Calculus)
• Applied Biology Course (minimum 3 s.h. credits)
• Upper Division Electives (Up to 4 courses)

NOTES:

• The Biology Major non-course requirement of Exit Program Assessment will be WAIVED upon successful transfer to SUNY Upstate.
• The first year of courses taken at SUNY Upstate will be transferred back to SUNY Oneonta to meet the 120-credit hour requirement to graduate from SUNY Oneonta with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology.
• The following SUNY Upstate Courses will be transferred back to SUNY Oneonta to complete the Biology Degree Requirements for Advanced Biology 3000/4000-level coursework: PHYT 601, 605, 611, 612.

SUNY Oneonta & The Sage Graduate School have developed an articulated 4+3 agreement in physical therapy for qualified students applying for admission to the Sage Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Sage Graduate School in Troy, NY. The 4+3 program requires four years and a bachelor's degree at SUNY Oneonta followed by three years of graduate study at Sage. Admission to Sage’s DPT program is not guaranteed and is highly competitive.

The SUNY Oneonta-Sage 4 + 3 PT agreement provides for:

• Preferred acceptance into the Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences (based on space available) DPT Program for students who have completed Physical Therapy Program course prerequisites and with completed application
• Waiver of the Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences application fee
• Early acceptance (for students who submit applications through the PTCAS early decision process the summer before their senior year)
• Access to Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences advisors to coordinate undergraduate electives and coursework to reduce or eliminate prerequisites in the graduate program.
• Opportunity to apply early for Graduate Assistantships at Russell Sage College School of Health Sciences.

Qualified students will:

• Earn a baccalaureate degree prior to entering the DPT Program (undergraduate degree can be in-progress during the application cycle)
• Maintain a minimum overall 3.0 GPA that includes the completion of Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) program prerequisite courses with grades of C or better and a 3.0 prerequisite science GPA.
• Apply through PTCAS following the early decision procedures as posted.

Terms of the Agreement: Physical Therapy Admission

SUNY Oneonta students will be given preferred admission to the Sage Colleges School of Health Sciences for the DPT degree, who demonstrates the following:

1. Earned baccalaureate degree (or in progress)
2. Minimum overall 3.0 GPA
3. Minimum science GPA of 3.0 (Anatomy & Physiology I and II with labs or approved equivalents; Physics I & II with labs; Chemistry I & II with labs, and Cell Biology with lab)
4. Completion of Physical Therapy Program prerequisite courses with grades of C or better (see prerequisite courses listed above)

To qualify for preferred admission to the DPT Program students agree to the following:

By August 15* of the year preceding graduation from SUNY Oneonta

• Submit a completed PTCAS Application (www.ptcas.org) following the Early Decision Procedures, including:
  • career goals essay: clear and concise personal essay supporting the applicant’s rationale to pursue a DPT as a degree
  • resume (can be submitted with the online application).
  • Clinical Observation Document, including minimum of 40 hours of clinical observation with a Physical Therapist; preferably in at least two settings.
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation
    • one must be from a SUNY Oneonta faculty member, or another academic mentor
    • one additional recommendation letter
• Submit the supplemental document form (DPT Academic and Technical Program Standards Statement) to the PT Department.
• Email the PT Department, sagept@sage.edu indicating that their application has been submitted to PTCAS via Articulation Agreement with indicated school.

Within 30 days of acceptance:

1. Submit official transcripts from all college institutions attended to the PT Department at the address above.
2. Make enrollment deposit of $500 (non-refundable, though to be applied toward graduate tuition)

Upon graduation from SUNY Oneonta:

Submit final transcripts documenting completion of undergraduate degree and PT Program prerequisite courses to the PT Department at the address above

* This date is determined by PTCAS and is subject to change each year. Please visit PTCAS online for the most current deadline dates.

While interviews are no longer required, we encourage students to visit our campus and meet with a representative of our program prior to submitting their application to PTCAS. Please contact Kim Wafer at waferk@sage.edu to schedule a visit or ask questions about our program.

The Albany Medical College Center for Physician Assistant Studies (CPAS) offers highly qualified students at SUNY Oneonta the opportunity to apply for early assurance to CPAS during their junior (3rd) year.

Note: SUNY Oneonta transfer students are NOT eligible for the EAP but can apply regular decision.

To be eligible to apply for acceptance into the Early Assurance Program (EAP) a student must:

• maintain for each semester at SUNY Oneonta: minimum Science GPA & Overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
• be of junior standing (in 3rd year at SUNY Oneonta);
• have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or above (*minimum 3.20 in all chemistry courses);
• have completed General Biology I and II or Organismal Perspectives in Biology, Cellular Perspectives in Biology, and Investigative Biology Laboratory
• have completed General Chemistry I and II;
• have completed Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II;
• have completed Elementary Organic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry I; and
• have made substantial progress towards completing Health Care Experience hours.

If accepted, students are assured of admission to the program upon:

1. completion of the prerequisite courses
2. attaining the required healthcare experience
3. completion of the undergraduate degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.20.

Early Assurance admission allows accepted students to focus on achieving a strong knowledge base in the sciences, completing prerequisite courses, and obtaining the required health-related experience. Accepted EAP students must carry full course loads during their remaining semesters at Oneonta and fulfill the remaining prerequisite courses.

The GRE is waived for students accepted through the EAP.

Requirements for Admission to the Center for Physician Assistant Studies, Albany Medical College:

1. Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
2. 1,000 hours of responsible health care experience by time of enrollment
3. Application through the Centralized Application Process for Physician Assistant Programs (CASPA)
4. Supplemental Application with $60 fee
5. Accepted applicants must meet Technical Standards for Physician Assistant Student

The following prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of “C” or better:

• CHEM 111/1111 & 112/1112 (General Chemistry I & II with Labs)
• CHEM 226/2262 (Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other Advanced Chemistry)
• BIOL 180, 181 or BIOL 130/1002, 131/1004, 133/1001
  • General Biology I & II with Labs or
  • Organismal Perspectives in Biology, Cellular Perspectives in Biology, and Investigative Biology Laboratory
• BIOL 205/2200/3202 & 206/2202/3204 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II with Labs)
• BIOL 362/3106 (Microbiology with Lab)
• STAT 101/1010 (Statistics)
• PSYC 100/1000 (Psychology)
• COMP 100/1000 (English Composition or other writing intensive course)​​​

Applicants should be confident of their interest in pursuing a career path in medicine as a physician assistant, and that admission to the Albany Medical College’s PA program is the path they would choose toward that goal.

As a part of the application process, applicants must articulate in writing why they want to be a physician assistant and how they have pursued completion of healthcare hours. Any discrepancies in academic credentials should be discussed. In addition, they must outline their goals and objectives for the remaining undergraduate year, including time between graduation and the start of the PA Program. The plan for meeting these goals must include specific academic coursework, extracurricular activities and healthcare-related experience. Specifically, they must indicate how the proposed activities for the senior year will enhance their capabilities as a future physician assistant. Each accepted student is committed to continuing vigorous intellectual activity as demonstrated by the breath of education as well as depth in some field of concentrated study.

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EAP: The following schedule will apply if the student is a 2nd semester Junior in the Spring of 3rd year at SUNY Oneonta:

Application & Admission Processing timeline begins FALL of 3rd year at SUNY Oneonta:

• Fall: SUNY Oneonta Students emails the Coordinator of Pre-Health Professions their "Intent to Apply to Albany Med via the EAP" and schedules a meeting to discuss the expectations of the EAP, the application process, candidate's credentials, and suitability of the EAP for the candidate's educational and healthcare training goals.
• Fall/Winter: Student begins crafting essay and contacts references to request recommendation
• January: Student creates account at Albany Medical College & declares EAP by emailing paprogram@amc.edu
• Early April: requests letters of recommendation from 3 references, finalizes essay
• Late April: Students creates applicant account with CASPA (portal opens in late April)
• Between April 26 - May 31 CASPA application, credentials, & supporting online documents uploaded & complete (for VERIFIED CASPA to be received by June 15 at Albany Med). NOTE: It can take CASPA 2-4 weeks to verify & transmit your application to Albany Med; your VERIFIED CASPA application must be received by Albany Med by the June 15 deadline, therefore it is recommended to submit your CASPA no later than May 31); 30 days after submitting CASPA: CASPA processed and received by Center
• May 1: Deadline for submitting supplemental application, career plan, & essay to Albany Medical Center PA Program

Application Actions and Deadlines

• May 1​​​​: DEADLINE for Albany Medical Center PA Program to receive documents: ​​​​​​Supplemental application & career plan
• August 31: EAP Applicants Interviewed at Albany Medical Center
• September 15: Notification to applicant of Admission Committee decision
• October 15: Commitment signed & deposit paid from accepted applicant
• June 1 (end of senior year): Tuition Deposit to secure seat for January (Albany Med PA Program begins in January)

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​​​​​​EAP: The following schedule will apply if the student is a 2nd semester Junior in the Fall of 3rd year at SUNY Oneonta:

Application & Admission Processing timeline begins SPRING of 2nd year at SUNY Oneonta:

• Early Spring Semester of 2nd year at SUNY Oneonta: SUNY Oneonta Students emails the Coordinator of Pre-Health Professions their "Intent to Apply to Albany Med via the EAP" and schedules a meeting to discuss the expectations of the EAP, the application process, candidate's credentials, and suitability of the EAP for the candidate's educational and healthcare training goals.
• April: Student creates account at Albany Medical College & declares EAP by emailing paprogram@amc.edu
• Spring/Summer: Student begins crafting essay and contacts references to request recommendation
• Early May: requests letters of recommendation from 3 references, finalizes essay
• May: Students creates applicant account with CASPA (portal opens in late April)
• Between May 31 - July 31 CASPA application, credentials, & supporting online documents uploaded & complete (for VERIFIED CASPA to be received by September 15 at Albany Med). NOTE: It can take CASPA 2-4 weeks to verify & transmit your application to Albany Med; your VERIFIED CASPA application must be received by Albany Med by the September 15 deadline, therefore it is recommended to submit your CASPA no later than July 31); 30 days after submitting CASPA: CASPA processed and received by Center.
• September 1 (beginning of 3rd year at SUNY Oneonta): Deadline for submitting supplemental application, career plan, & essay to Albany Medical Center PA Program

Application Actions and Deadlines

• September 1: DEADLINE for Albany Medical Center PA Program to receive documents: ​​​​​​Supplemental application & career plan
• September 15: deadline for Verified CASPA to be received by Albany Medical Center PA Program
• October 31: Applicants Interviewed by Albany Medical Center PA Program
• November 15: Notification to applicant of Admission Committee decision
• December 15 (end of Junior Year): Commitment signed & deposit paid from accepted applicant
• June 1 (Middle of Senior Year): Tuition Deposit to secure seat for January (December graduation from SUNY Oneonta; Start Albany Med PA Program in January)

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Acceptance and Continuation in the Program:

An offer of admission by CPAS requires a reciprocal commitment by the student that is binding unless there is a compelling reason to withdraw from the EAP. It is understood that the student will not apply to other physician assistant programs once accepted to Albany Medical Center (AMC) under the early assurance program. In return, the CPAS will reserve a place in the class to be admitted in January following completion of the student’s undergraduate degree. (i.e.: May graduates will matriculate into the Albany Med PA Program the following January). Upon acceptance, a tuition deposit of $500 will be required. This deposit will be returned to the student if continuation of the EAP is denied by the CPAS. It will be forfeited if the student subsequently declines to enroll.

Continuation in the EAP will require evidence of general academic progress consistent with past performance, and of significant progress toward achievement of individually specified goals. Students are expected to maintain a minimum grade-point average each term of 3.20 both in overall coursework and in the sciences. Grades in prerequisite courses must be “C” or better. Failure to meet academic standards will constitute grounds for dismissal from the EAP. A center advisor will meet with the EAP students at least once each semester to discuss their progress and any problems that may develop. Ongoing communications between SUNY Oneonta and AMC representatives will ensure that both school’s requirements and individual student objectives are being met.

Admission to AMC can be denied should events occur that would cause the Admissions Committee to question a student’s suitability to pursue a career in medicine. These include, but are not limited to, felony conviction, academic dishonesty, or unprofessional conduct in a healthcare setting.