Admissions Requirements

The School of Nursing reserves the right to change admission and program criteria to meet prevailing accreditation and registration requirements. Students who have been dismissed from other nursing programs are not eligible for admission. Letters of recommendations will be uploaded directly to the online application by the recommender. Please do not upload any screenshots of transcripts. 

In order to complete the application process applicants may be invited to an interview. An interview is required in all programs as part of the review process. Students will be contacted to set up an interview once their file has gone through a faculty review. Students will be notified of interview via email, we will not call to set up an interview. 

Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs

PhD Programs

Advanced Certificate Programs

Important Transcript Information

All application materials are submitted online through the application portal, except for official transcripts. Please do not upload any screenshots of transcripts.

Select the correct institution:

Ensure that your transcripts are sent to SUNY University at Buffalo, not to SUNY Buffalo State University.

Please have official transcripts mailed to:

UB School of Nursing
Beck Hall-Graduate Admissions
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14214

Electronic transcripts can be: 

  • Emailed to nursing@buffalo.edu.
  • Uploaded via Parchment using the "University at Buffalo" option. 
  • Uploaded via National Student Clearinghouse using code: 002837. 

Additional Information

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The University at Buffalo is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs and activities. The entire notice of non-discrimination can be viewed here: www.buffalo.edu/equity.html