Veterans should contact the registrar's office when accepted to ensure all necessary forms are completed before the beginning of classes, and should also contact the office whenever a change in status or address occurs. All programs at the University have been approved by the New York State Department of Education for the training of veterans. Day Care Center Upstate Medical University offers an on-site child care facility for students and employees. The Day Care Center is licensed for 46 children, ages eight weeks to three years, and is located adjacent to the Campus Activities Building. Next door, Jacobsen Hall accommodates an additional 20 children, ages four and five.
Tuition is on a sliding fee scale, with full or part-time care available.
Counseling Counseling services are available to matriculated students, their spouses, and families. Chaplains Chaplains for the major faiths work closely with faculty and students, complementing the educational program and providing friendly guidance. The Cooperative Campus Ministries Committee is composed of students, faculty, administrators, and University Hospital Chaplains, as well as clergy and concerned lay people from the Syracuse community. Upstate Medical University is committed to accommodating religious preference. Housing Convenience and Affordability On-campus housing offers convenience and affordability with special study and recreation features to accommodate the busy Upstate Medical University student.