Graduate Programs Application Instructions

Questions? Contact nursing@buffalo.edu.

1. Use the apply button at the bottom of the page and sign in using your existing account information or create a new account to start the a new application. 
2. Select the School of Nursing option and select the semester and program you are applying for.
3. Fill out the application in full and submit when complete. Please do not wait for letters of recommendations and official transcripts to arrive before submitting. 
4. Once submitted, you will be emailed a link to the Status Portal. On this portal, you will be able to submit your application payment and supporting documents (personal statement, resume, etc.). 
5. Use the checklist on the Status Portal to make sure your supporting documents are submitted by the deadline for your application. All supporting documents must be received by the application deadline for you to be reviewed. 
6. Once all application materials are received, your application will be sent for review and the Office of Student Services will reach out via email with the next steps. 

We require transcripts from every college/university that you've attended. For the application review process we will need official transcripts from where you obtained your bachelor's degree in nursing and if you have a master's degree. The University at Buffalo School of Nursing reserves the right to require official transcripts from any institution an applicant attended. 

• Do not upload screenshots or poor quality transcripts. 
• If you have graduated from an institution, your transcripts, including unofficial transcripts, must reflect this.
• If you are a current UB student, we will have access to your transcripts and will upload them for you. 
• Any transcripts coming from an institution outside of the United States must be official. 
• If uploading via Parchment, use the "University at Buffalo" option. 
• If uploading via the National Student Clearinghouse, our school code is 002837. 

All programs require three recommendations; please do not include more than three. Letters are submitted directly to us; however, on your Status Portal, you will be able to see which have been submitted. 

Some healthcare facilities' firewalls prevent our emails from reaching recommenders. We suggest using a personal email rather than a professional email to ensure delivery. If a recommender has not received a link to submit a letter on your behalf please email nursing@buffalo.edu. 

For New York State residents: If you are accepted, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your residency.