The SB3 Program is offered jointly by Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate Medical University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Due to the limited number of supported SB3 openings available each year, the Admissions Committee may put you on a waiting list. In this case, you are encouraged to identify the faculty members whose research most interests you, and apply directly to the graduate programs of the participating universities to which they belong.

New Students

The Graduate Enrollment Management Center (GEMC) directs the processing of admissions and applications for all programs of graduate study. To start your online application, please link to: Graduate Admissions. The application fee is $75.

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All applications should reach the SB3 Program Office by March 1 for admission the following fall semester. However, outstanding candidates are may be accepted before the March 1 deadline, so early application is encouraged.

Transfer Students

Students in a graduate program at one of the three participating universities may apply to transfer into the SB3 Program. Transfer requests should be initiated after a student's second semester in residence and before ending the third.

Admissions Requirements for All Applicants

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, physics or related science.
• Completion of the General GRE test (verbal, analytical and quantitative).
• The Subject GRE test in one of the physical or life sciences is recommended.
• International Students only: completion of the TOEFL test.

Financial Support

All SB3 Program students receive a full tuition waiver and a competitive 12-month stipend. The stipend for 2004-2005 is $19,200, with annual increases expected.

Deadline

Early application is strongly encouraged.
Applications for new students should reach the SB3 Program office by March 1 each year to be considered for Fall Semester admission.

Application Mailing Address

Graduate Admissions Processing
P.O. Box 35060
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York 13235-5060

If you have further questions about applying to the SB3 Program, please click here.