Syracuse University

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Syracuse University

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Founded in 1870, Syracuse University is located in the heart of Central New York State. Nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate and law students study within Syracuse's 13 academic schools and colleges. We are known as a global research university, and a Syracuse education is distinctive for blending a strong liberal arts core with applied and professional studies, as well as for providing experiential learning via research and internships opportunities. Additionally, students can customize their learning experiences via our centers in New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., as well as with highly-ranked study abroad programs in nearly 60 countries.

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Academic Programs

Art & Design
Business
Communication
Design
Economics
Education
Engineering
Finance/Accounting
Government/Political Science
Health Science
Information Management & Technology
Liberal Arts
Music
Performing Arts
Research
Science
Social Science
Technology
Visual Arts

Student experience

Athletics
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Disability Services
Greek Life
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
Military/Veteran Services
On-Campus Housing
ROTC Program
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research
Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

If you have not taken college classes, or taken college classes without enrolling in a degree program and will have less than 12 credits when you plan to enroll, you should apply as a first-year student. You’re considered a transfer student if you've enrolled in a degree program at another college or university, and completed at least 12 credit hours.

Transfer

You’re considered a transfer student if you've enrolled in a degree program at another college or university, and completed at least 12 credit hours. If you have taken college classes without enrolling in a degree program, or will have less than 12 credits when you plan to enroll, you should apply as a first-year student.

Visit us

There are many opportunities to visit campus including Daily Campus Visits, Orange Previews, and Syracuse Saturdays. Go to syracuse.edu/admissions/visit-tour/ for visitation options.