Admissions - Syracuse University

S Y RACUSE UNIV ERSITY
Q UICK FACTS SYRACUSE UNIVE RSITY
Founded in 1870
Location: Main campus is in Syracuse,
N.Y. (a five-hour drive from New York City),
with U.S. centers in New York City, Los
Angeles, and Washington, D.C., and eight
centers around the world.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 14,000+
students (including 1,500+ transfer
students) representing 130+ countries.
Majors: 200+ majors/100+ minors
within nine undergraduate colleges.
Liberal Arts: The College of Arts and
Sciences is the heart of the Syracuse
University liberal arts experience—and home
to one-third of the undergraduate student
body.
#58 National University
2015 U.S. News & World Report
#4 Best School for Journalism
2014 NewsPro Magazine
#5 Architecture
2014 DesignIntelligence
#8 Marketing
2015 USA Today/College Factual
#8 Social Work
2015 USA Today/College Factual
#9 Entrepreneurship
2015 U.S. News & World Report
#9 Environmental and Interior Design
2015 DesignIntelligence
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 16:1
#11 Film
2014 The Hollywood Reporter
Average Class Size: 25
#12 Best School for Accounting Professionals
2014 LinkedIn University Rankings
Current Alumni: Nearly a quarter of a million
alumni representing 162 countries and
territories.
Research: $67 million was awarded in 2014
for research, teaching, and other sponsored
programs.
Study Abroad: Program consistently ranked
among the top 25 in the U.S. Almost half of
Syracuse students study abroad at least once.
Career Placement: 94% of 2014 seniors
were employed, interning, or attending
graduate school directly after graduation.
#13 Best School for Designers
2014 LinkedIn University Rankings
#47 Best Value School
2015 U.S. News & World Report
The University’s Maxwell School is recognized by
U.S. News & World Report as the top graduate school
of public affairs—and is home to undergraduate
social sciences.
The University’s iSchool is recognized by U.S. News &
World Report as having the top graduate program in
information systems—and offers popular undergraduate
courses that apply to virtually any career.
For a full list, visit
admissions.syr.edu/quickfacts
Hall of Languages
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W ORLD-CLASS ACADE MICS AND OPPORTUNITIE S
Only at Syracuse University
> NASA-quality flight simulator
> Student-run communications agencies, including TNH,
Comm.UNITY, and Hill Communications
You’ll learn from scholars of distinction, industry leaders, and community
members as you work to address real-world issues
> $3.7 million student-managed Wall Street Orange Value Fund
> Entertainment industry courses at the University’s LA Center
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> Collaboration with Equity actors at Syracuse Stage,
a four-theater complex
Choice and Customization
Combine majors and minors in different colleges or, in some cases,
pursue two major areas of concentration. A few examples to get
you thinking:
Majors: Biology and Illustration
Career: Medical Illustrator
Majors: Electrical Engineering and Music
Career: Sound System Developer
Majors: Social Work, and Health and Physical Education
Career: After-School Program Director
Discuss your ideas with visiting
experts, such as Van Jones, president
and co-founder of Rebuild the
Dream and co-host of CNN’s
Crossfire reboot.
Learn fiction writing from George
Saunders, English professor, winner
of the PEN/Malamud Award, and
one of Time magazine’s 100
Most Influential People of 2012.
“The best book you’ll read
this year.”
Majors: Political Science, and Citizenship and Civic Engagement
Career: Prosecuting Attorney
Majors: Information Management and International Relations
Career: Security Engineering Officer
Lyman Hall
—The New York Times Magazine
Conduct groundbreaking research
to treat diabetes with the oral
delivery of insulin alongside
chemistry professor Robert Doyle.
Monitor the sounds of endangered
North Atlantic right whales with biology
professor Susan Parks.
Learn investment strategy,
entrepreneurial tactics, and life
lessons from Martin J. Whitman,
founder of the Third Avenue
Value Fund and namesake of the
University’s Whitman School of
Management.
Intern at the European
Parliament in Strasbourg,
France—or one of
many other high-profile
organizations and
businesses around the world.
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SYRACUSE UNIVE RSITY
I N TERN ATIO N AL VOICE S
“Attending one of the best architecture
schools in the nation and being able
to visit architecture firms while abroad
helped me focus and work on what I
wanted to do later in life. Being able
to join Syracuse University’s Society of
Arab World Affiliates (SAWA) helped me
connect with friends from my region.”
—Abdulrazzak Alanjari ’15
Kuwait
Architecture
Hendricks Chapel
“I learned way beyond my major.
During my first year, I took a writing
class, which required me to think
critically and take advantage of the
Writing Center. Since then, I’ve taken
Italian, economics, and sociology
courses.”
—Mary-Johanna Adjetey ’15
Ghana
Mathematics and Art
“After thoughtful research and
consideration, Syracuse University was
the ideal place for me because of its
highly ranked School of Information
Studies (iSchool). The experiences and
knowledge I have acquired will lead me
into the IT industry.”
“I’m currently a double major
in international relations and
sociology. Although I’m not
certain what career path I would
like to follow, diplomacy is high
on my list.”
—Ingmar Steeman, junior
Singapore
International Relations
and Sociology
—Eleni Dimitriou ’15
Cyprus
Information Management
and Technology
“Syracuse taught me how corporate
America works from the inside out
and gave me the tools to excel at any
job in the financial services industry.
As I start my journey in banking,
I know that my investment and
corporate finance classes will help
me stand out among my peers.”
—Ricardo Monserratt ’14
Venezuela
Finance and Entrepreneurship and
Emerging Enterprises
“The Slutzker Center for International
Services has many events to
introduce different cultures and
promote cultural exchange. I worked
there as a mentor, and I became a
more open-minded person through
this experience.”
—Ruitong Flora Zhou ’15
China
Public Relations and
International Relations
“From networking with professionals
through the iSchool Career Fair to
taking rigorous courses, I find that I
am maturing not only as a student
but also as a man. I am blessed
to be part of a community that is
undoubtedly preparing me for the
future.”
“At Syracuse University, if you see a
need for an organization, you can
begin one. I helped start Ottonomous
Productions last year. It’s a short-film
organization run by students so that
Television, Radio and Film majors can
see scripts brought to life.”
—Kwabena Tettey, junior
South Africa
Information Management and
Technology
—Diane Danneels ’15
Switzerland
Television, Radio and Film
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M A J O RS AN D M INORS
MAJORS
Syracuse’s nine undergraduate colleges
offer you the flexibility to explore varied
interests—and develop new ones.
School of Architecture
511 students
Architecture
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The College of Arts and Sciences
4,834 students
African American Studies
Applied Mathematics
Art (through Arts and Sciences)
Art History
Biochemistry
Biological and Medical Physics
(through Physics)
Biology
Biophysical Science
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Classical Civilization
Classics (Greek and Latin)
Communication Sciences and Disorders
(Speech Pathology and Audiology)
Earth Sciences (Geology)
Energy and Its Impacts
English and Textual Studies
Environmental Sciences
(through Biology or Geology)
Ethics
European Literature
Fine Arts
Forensic Science
French and Francophone Studies
German Language, Literature, and Culture
Greek (through Classics)
History of Architecture
Italian Language, Literature, and Culture
Latin (through Classics)
Linguistic Studies
Mathematics
Modern Foreign Languages
Modern Jewish Studies
Music (through Arts and Sciences)
Music History and Cultures
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Political Philosophy
Psychology
Religion
Religion and Society
Russian and Central European Studies
Russian Language, Literature, and Culture
Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture
Women’s and Gender Studies
Writing and Rhetoric
Professional Advising Programs:
Predentistry
Prelaw
Premedicine
Preveterinary Medicine
Maxwell School of Citizenship
and Public Affairs
Anthropology
Citizenship and Civic Engagement
Economics
Geography
History
International Relations
Latino-Latin American Studies
Middle Eastern Studies
Policy Studies (Public Affairs)
Political Science
Sociology
Dual and Combined Enrollment:
School of Education
S.I. Newhouse School of Public
Communications
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Tolley Hall
School of Education
508 students
Teacher Prep:
Inclusive Early Childhood Special
Education
Inclusive Elementary and Special
Education
Health and Physical Education
Non-Teacher Prep:
Health and Exercise Science (includes
Pre-Physical Therapy and 3+3 DPT)
Selected Studies in Education
Dual and Combined Enrollment:
The College of Arts and Sciences
English Education
Mathematics Education
Science Education
Social Studies Education
Spanish Education
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Art Education
Music Education
David B. Falk College of Sport and
Human Dynamics
David B. Falk College of Sport and
Human Dynamics
1,281 students
Child and Family Studies
Food Studies
Nutrition Science
Nutrition and Dietetics
Public Health
Social Work
Sport Management
School of Information Studies (iSchool)
622 students
Information Management and Technology
Systems and Information Science
(dual enrollment: College of Engineering and
Computer Science)
Dual Enrollment:
Martin J. Whitman School of Management
S.I. Newhouse School of Public
Communications
Martin J. Whitman School of Management
1,665 students
College of Engineering
and Computer Science
1,498 students
Aerospace Engineering
Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems and Information Science
(dual enrollment: School of
Information Studies)
Combined Enrollment:
The College of Arts and Sciences
Accounting
Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises
Finance
Management
Marketing Management
Real Estate
Retail Management
Supply Chain Management
Dual Enrollment:
School of Information Studies
S.I. Newhouse School of Public
Communications
S.I. Newhouse School of
Public Communications
1,352 students
Department of Communication and
Rhetorical Studies:
Communication and Rhetorical Studies
Advertising
Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Graphic Design
Magazine
Newspaper and Online Journalism
Photography
Public Relations
Television - Radio - Film
Department of Drama:
Acting
Drama - Theater Management (B.S.)
Musical Theater
Stage Management
Theater Design and Technology
Dual Enrollment:
The College of Arts and Sciences
School of Information Studies
Martin J. Whitman School of Management
Setnor School of Music:
Music
Music Composition
Music Industry
Performance (Organ, Percussion, Piano, Strings,
Voice, Wind Instruments)
Recording and Allied Entertainment Industries
(The Bandier Program)
Sound Recording Technology
College of Visual and Performing Arts
1,903 students
Dual Enrollment:
School of Education (Music Education)
School of Art and Design
Department of Art:
Ceramics
History of Art
Illustration
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Dual Enrollment:
School of Education (Art Education)
Department of Design:
Communications Design
Environmental and Interior Design
Fashion Design
Industrial and Interaction Design
Department of Transmedia:
Art Photography
Art Video
Computer Art and Animation
Film
MINORS
Minors are an important part of your
curriculum. Once enrolled, you may choose
from the following options.
Accounting
Addiction Studies
Advocacy and Public Rhetoric
African American Studies
Animation
Anthropology
Applied Statistics
Arabic
Architecture
Art History
Art Photography
Asian/Asian American Studies
Biology
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child and Family Policy
Child and Family Studies
Chinese Studies
Classical Civilization
Classics
Cognitive Science
Communication and Rhetorical Studies
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Communications Photography
Computer Engineering
Computer Gaming
Computer Science
Dance (through Exercise Science)
Disability Studies
Drama
Earth Sciences
Economics
Education Studies
Electrical Engineering
Energy Systems
Engineering and Computer Science Management
English and Textual Studies
Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises
Environment and Society
Finance
Fine Arts
Food Studies
Forensic Science
French and Francophone Studies
Geography
Geology
German
Gerontology
Global Enterprise Technology
Global Political Economy
Global Security Studies
Health and Wellness
History
History of Architecture
Information Management and Technology
Information Technology, Design, and Startups
Interdisciplinary minors
International Business
Italian
Jazz Studies
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Jewish Education
Jewish Studies
Latino/Latin American Studies
Leadership/Stewardship Communication
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Studies
(LGBT)
Linguistic Studies
Logic
Management Studies
Marketing
Mathematics
Medical Anthropology
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Middle Eastern Studies
Mindfulness and Contemplative Studies
Music History and Cultures
Music Industry
Music Performance
Native American Studies
Nutrition
Nutrition Science
Painting
Philosophy
Physical Computing
Physical Education (Coaching)
Physics
Policy Studies
Political Science
Private Music Study
Psychology
Public Communications Studies
Public Health
Real Estate
Religion
Religion and the Media
Religion and Society
Retail Management
Russian
Russian and Central European Studies
Sculpture
Social Welfare
Sociology
South Asian Studies
Spanish
Sport Management
Strategic Management
Visual Culture
Women’s and Gender Studies
Writing
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CA MP US LIF E
By the Numbers
Student Clubs and Organizations
21 residence halls
A Cappella groups (7)
18 places to eat, including vegetarian,
vegan, kosher, and halal options (dining
centers, cafes, and food courts)
2 campus groceries
300 student clubs and organizations
African Student Union
Architecture Students Organization
Asian Students in America
Caribbean Students Association
Cheon Ji In Syracuse
Cricket
7 fitness facilities
Enactus
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Engineers Without Borders
European Student Union
Need a Break from Your Studies?
> On-campus ice-skating pavilion and
ropes course
> Plays and concerts, many of which
feature Syracuse University students
> Festivals throughout the year, including
Apple Fest, Winter Carnival, and Feel
the Pulse
Hong Kong Cultural Organization
Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble
Orange Bhangra Dance Troupe
Rugby
Soccer
Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers
South Asian Students Association
Student Environmental Action Coalition
Women in Communications
...and 300+ more.
For a complete list, visit
studentactivities.syr.edu
For club and intramural teams, visit
recreationservices.syr.edu
Orange Bhangra Team
Crouse College (right) Holden Observatory (left)
Hear from international students.
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Volunteer through the
Shaw Center, Hendricks
Chapel, your home college,
or one of the many
student organizations.
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The expansive Life
Sciences Complex is more
than just laboratories. The
atrium is a great place to
study with classmates or
grab a quick lunch.
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Student group Enactus
works with Mayan weavers
to develop, market,
and sell eco-friendly
products at the University
bookstore. Since 2007,
the group has sent the
weavers more than
$90,000 and funded
almost 200 scholarships
for Mayan girls.
Ernie Davis Dining Hall
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A puppy snowman greets students as they walk to morning
classes. Parking attendant Jackie Snow—a woman with the perfect
name—warms hearts with her witty snow sculptures.
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V I SIT ING SP EAKER S
Whether you are at the main campus or studying abroad,
you’ll learn from internationally recognized professionals
(many of them Syracuse University alumni). Recent guests
include author Cheryl Strayed, journalist Anderson Cooper,
actress Anna Deavere Smith, and environmentalist Bill
McKibben.
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Students welcome former U.S. Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton.
Students meet with His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin
Salman Al Saud G ’99, the youngest person to fly on the
space shuttle, first member of a royal family in space, and
the first Muslim in space.
Oliviero Toscani—Italian photographer, best known
for designing controversial advertising campaigns for
Benetton—speaks to students at Syracuse University’s
Center in Florence, Italy.
Oprah Winfrey—media mogul, talk show host, and actress—
describes her career journey to students at the dedication
of the Newhouse Studio & Innovation Center.
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Maxwell Hall
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Photo: Francesco Guazzelli
S YRACUS E UNIVE RSITY
S E R V ICES AN D CARE E R PRE PARATION
Success at Syracuse
Success Beyond Syracuse
Slutzker Center for International Services,
a facility in the heart of campus staffed by
caring professionals, helps you integrate into
the University community and assists you with
travel procedures, immigration documents, and
living arrangements. international.syr.edu
When you prepare to apply for internships and
full-time jobs in the U.S. or abroad, Career
Services offers one-on-one assistance, including:
The English Language Institute provides
classes and personal attention as you study
reading, grammar, and writing. eli.syr.edu
The office will connect you with Syracuse
University alumni who can serve as mentors,
helping you to gather information about
career paths and the transition from college.
careerservices.syr.edu
The Department of Public Safety is a fullservice campus law enforcement agency
committed to promoting a safe environment,
24-hours a day, year-round. publicsafety.syr.edu
SU Abroad offers learning opportunities in
more than 30 countries—many of which include
field study, internships, and home stays. All
coursework carries University credit, which
allows you to complete your degree on schedule.
suabroad.syr.edu
You can also begin your education abroad
(ideal for European students not ready
to venture far from home):
Discovery Programs: Join a small cohort
of entering first-year students to begin your
collegiate experience at Syracuse University
Centers in Florence, Italy, Madrid, Spain, or
Strasbourg, France. admissions.syr.edu/
discoveryprograms
Gap Year Program: Earn academic credit
(transferrable to most U.S. universities) in
London or Madrid, while also having time
to travel, intern, and volunteer.
admissions.syr.edu/gapyear
Shaffer Art Building
> resume critiques
> practice interviews
> career fairs throughout the year
Syracuse University Career Placement Survey 2014
74%
employment
94%
found opportunities
in six months
3%
postgraduate
internship
17%
graduate
school
“Working at MTV has afforded me many learning opportunities and the chance to get to know producers. And because
my job requires me to look at other people’s lives, I’ve become more understanding. It’s very rewarding.”
–Brooke Crittendon ’03 associate producer of the award-winning documentary series True Life
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Study abroad at one
of eight SU Centers
around the globe. Center
locations include Beijing,
Florence, Istanbul, Hong
Kong, London, Madrid,
Santiago, and Strasbourg.
Photo: Louise Shumbris
With investment
dollars awarded in two
University entrepreneurial
competitions, Anthony
DiMare ’14 founded
Regattable. His startup
produces portable
catamarans that can be
stored in two suitcases,
which could significantly
change the sport.
Hong Kong Harbor
>
Meet friends from your
home country and beyond
through conversation
groups, picnics, and
other events hosted by
the Slutzker Center for
International Services.
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A MERICA’S BES T COL L E GE TOW N: SYRACUSE
—Travel + Leisure, 2014
The City of Syracuse is a fusion of distinctive neighborhoods,
festivals, parks, professional sports, destination shopping,
and a thriving art and music scene. You’ll engage with the
city in many ways, from volunteering with organizations to
interning with businesses.
What is there to do in Syracuse?
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Intern: #8 Happiest City for Work in 2012
(Careerbliss, 2012)
Dine: #1 pizza, #1 hamburgers, and #2 coffee
(Travel + Leisure college rankings), along with
Best Bar-B-Que joint in America—Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
(ABC Good Morning America Weekend)
Get Fit: #6 Best Triathlon City in U.S. (Active.com) and
Best Running Store in America—Fleet Feet Sports
(Competitor Magazine)
Shop: Home to the 6th-largest enclosed shopping center
in the country—Destiny USA
Play: Rent a paddle boat at Green Lakes State Park, ski at
,
a nearby mountain, or test your fear of heights at the Cuse
Challenge Ropes Course on campus.
Enjoy Life: Ride the ferris wheel at the State Fair, attend a
baseball game, or tour Skaneateles (#11 America’s Favorite
Town—Travel + Leisure).
Weather in Syracuse: Four distinct seasons
Average Daily Temperature
Avg. High
Avg. Low
30° C
25° C
20° C
15° C
10° C
5° C
0° C
-5° C
-10° C
-15° C
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
The Nancy Cantor Warehouse
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Photo of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que © Wainwright Photography
© Wainwright Photography
Onondaga Lake Park
#3 Most Beautiful Snowy City (Globe Traveling)
Armory Square, downtown Syracuse
Downtown Festival
Marshall Street
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S P ORT S SCEN E
With seven men’s and 11 women’s athletic
teams, you’ll have many opportunities to join
your classmates and cheer on the Orange.
In 2014, the Syracuse University men’s basketball
team set the U.S. collegiate on-campus
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attendance record with 35,446 fans.
For a list of athletic teams,
visit cuse.com
Carrier Dome
Basketball fans fill the Carrier Dome
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A L UM NI
Syracuse University alumni make their mark in a variety of
professions—from actors to zoologists and everything in between.
Waleed Abdalati ’86
NASA chief scientist
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Joseph Biden L’68
U.S. vice president
Sol LeWitt ’41,
Modern artist, key creator of
minimalism and conceptual art
Dick Clark ’51
Former CEO, Dick Clark Productions
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2
Col. Eileen Collins ’78
First female space
shuttle commander
3
Bob Costas ’74
Sports announcer, NBC
4
Dennis Crowley ’98
Co-founder, Foursquare
5
Ernie Davis ’62
Football star, first African American
Heisman Trophy winner
6
Taye Diggs ’93
Stage, screen, and television actor,
How Stella Got Her Groove Back,
Rent, Private Practice
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Rami Khouri ’70, G’98
International journalist
specializing in Middle Eastern affairs
Ted Koppel ’60
Former anchor, ABC News Nightline;
managing editor, Discovery Channel;
senior news analyst, National
Public Radio
Newhouse III
Eli Saslow ’04
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for the
Washington Post
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Arielle Tepper Madover ’94
Theatrical and film producer,
recent productions: Monty Python’s
Spamalot, Frost/Nixon, and Annie
Joyce Carol Oates ’60,
Author, We Were the Mulvaneys,
Faithless: Tales of Transgression,
and them
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6
His Royal Highness Prince
Sultan bin Salman Al Saud G’99
Youngest person to fly on the space
shuttle, first member of a royal family
in space, and the first Muslim in space
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10
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Ian Schrager ’68
Hotelier, co-founder and owner
of Studio 54
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Jessie Mueller ’05
Tony Award-winning actress
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Todd Rubin ’04
President, The Republic of Tea
Belva Ann Lockwood 1857,
G 1872, H 1909
Women’s rights pioneer and first
woman to argue a case before the
U.S. Supreme Court
Don McPherson ’87
Professional football player, activist,
and sportscaster
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Chris Renaud ’89
Oscar-nominated director of Despicable
Me and Despicable Me 2, and executive
producer of Minions
Arthur Liu G’66,
President & CEO, Multicultural Radio
Broadcasting, Inc.
Oren Lyons, Jr. ’58, H’93
Native American Faithkeeper of the
Turtle Clan of the Seneca Nations
Bruce Fowle ’60
Founding principal, Fox & Fowle
Architects; senior partner, FXFOWLE
Architects
Betsey Johnson ’64
Fashion designer and
breast cancer activist
Elsa Reichmanis ’72, G’75
professor at the School of Chemical and
Biomolecular Engineering of the Georgia
Institute of Technology
Steve Kroft ’67
Co-editor and news correspondent,
CBS, 60 Minutes
Aaron Sorkin ’83
Creator, NBC’s The West Wing;
playwright and screenwriter,
A Few Good Men, The American
President, and The Social Network
John Sykes ’77
MTV founding executive
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Lou Reed ’64
Singer-songwriter and guitarist,
The Velvet Underground
John Tsebe ’81
First black national librarian
in South Africa
Bill Viola ’73
Video artist
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Vanessa L. Williams ’86
National recording artist and actress,
Desperate Housewives
Commencement in the Carrier Dome
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A D MIS SIONS AND FINANCING YOUR E DUCATION
Applying for Admission
Syracuse University uses the Common Application
exclusively. You’ll apply directly to one of the University’s
nine undergraduate colleges or to a dual/combined
program within two colleges.
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Application Deadlines:
> Early Decision
> Regular Decision (first-year students)
> Regular Decision (transfer students)
This is the priority deadline; however
applications will continue to be accepted
on a space-available basis.
> Spring Admission (first-year or transfer)
November 15
January 1
July 1
November 15
Your Application is Evaluated on
> Academic performance, including your senior year
accomplishments, participation in advanced
coursework, and standardized test scores
> Your personal essay, including your goals, interests,
experiences, and values
> Recommendations that convey a sense of your talents,
capabilities, accomplishments, and strength of character
> Your audition or portfolio, if you are applying to
architecture, art, music, or drama programs. These are
an important part of the admissions decision. (Please
note that auditions/portfolios are also required if
you wish to be considered for these programs as an
alternative area of study.)
Admission Information for Students Outside the U.S.:
The TOEFL or IELTS is required of all international (non-U.S.
citizen) applicants whose native language is not English,
whether applying as a freshman or transfer student. If
your first language is English, the TOEFL or IELTS is not
required to be considered for admission. The TOEFL or
IELTS requirement may be waived in certain situations.
The decision to waive the standard requirement is at the
discretion of the Admissions Committee.
The SAT/ACT is not required for any student studying
outside the U.S. and currently enrolled in a school that
does not follow the American system of education,
including U.S. citizens living abroad
International (non-U.S. citizen) applicants can be
granted conditional admission to Syracuse University if the
academic requirements for admission have been met, but
there is insufficient English proficiency and/or insufficient
financial support documentation. Once the conditions are
met, the student will be fully admitted to the University on
a space-available basis.
Typical Expenses for 2015-2016 School Year
(Amounts are listed in USD (American dollars)
Tuition
$ 41,794
Housing and Meals (average)
$ 14,880
Miscellaneous Fees
$ 1,524
Program Fees
$ 1,000
Total
$ 59,198
Other Expenses (average)
Books and Supplies
Personal Expenses
and Transportation
Health Insurance
Total
Total Cost of Attendance
Life Sciences Complex
$
$
1,412
5,000
$
$
1,890
8,302
$
67,500
Financing Your Education
financialaid.syr.edu/whoareyou/internationalstudents
International Students
(Non-U.S. citizens who are not U.S. permanent
residents) Undergraduate applicants are not eligible for
financial aid from the United States government or any
U.S. state government. However, there is another type of
financial aid for which you may qualify:
> Merit-based scholarships: Awarded on the basis of
exceptional academic and personal achievement.
Selection is made by the Office of Admissions and
eligibility is based on academic credentials.
You must provide official documentation stating
how expenses will be paid while enrolled at
Syracuse University if you need to obtain a
student visa. Proof of funding in the amount
of $67,500 must be submitted.
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
U.S. citizens and permanent residents, including those
living outside the U.S., are eligible to apply for all forms
of financial aid. To apply for federal financial aid, file
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To
also apply for a Syracuse University Grant, file the CSS/
Financial Aid PROFILE. It is important to submit these
forms on time, as awards are made on a funds-available
basis. Visit financialaid.syr.edu for deadline information.
Apply today at admissions.syr.edu.
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