Online Prospectus

Why Syracuse University?
Scholarship in Action.
Dear prospective student,
Every college-bound person faces the same challenge: to find
the school that best matches his or her ability, interests, and
personality. You want to be comfortable with your choice.
You should know that your comfort level is likely to be stretched
here. Syracuse University is propelled by the bold idea of
Scholarship in Action–education that is not static or for its own
sake, but through which one person is moved to change lives,
neighborhoods, and the world. Syracuse University students
study abroad, participate in internships, and engage with their studies through hands-on
programs and activities. Still, you’ll quickly find a deep sense of community across this
picturesque residential campus; one that is complemented by the cultural and recreational
diversity found in the City of Syracuse and rolling hills beyond.
So what else makes a good match? It’s finding a place where individuality is cultivated
within a much bigger context. Syracuse University differs from most large research
institutions in that we combine the warm personality of a small college with the greater
resources needed to deliver superior academic and professional experiences. This means
you’ll learn from scholars of distinction, industry leaders, and community members as
you work together to address real-world issues. All the while, you’ll be creating your own
orange fingerprint—one that signifies experience and purpose.
Most universities say that they prepare you for life after college. We think college is life.
Come make your mark.
Nancy Cantor
Chancellor and President
The Value of Now
At Syracuse University, we believe you shouldn’t have to wait until
after you graduate to test what you learn in class. Our guiding vision
of Scholarship in Action means that you’ll engage with the world from
the moment you join our community. You can work with Syracuse
entrepreneurs to start and market businesses; talk politics with
students in Beijing; or work with children in local classrooms.
On campus, in the local community, and around the world,
we help students connect theory with practice. A Syracuse University
education is an investment in now that will serve you for a lifetime.
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Inside
By the Numbers................................4-5
Campus and Community..................... 7
Academics........................................... 8
Majors and Minors.......................10-11
Schools and Colleges...................12-17
The City............................................. 19
SU Near and Far................................ 20
Alumni............................................... 22
Campus Life...................................... 25
What We Look For............................. 26
Transfer Students............................... 27
International Students....................... 27
Just for Parents.................................. 28
Resources and Opportunities.......30-34
Financing Your Education.............36-37
Out and About................................... 38
Meet SU............................................ 40
Admission.................. Inside back cover
Syracuse University (USPS 372-590)
Volume 38, Number 2
July 2012
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By the Numbers
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Student-to-faculty ratio: 16:1
Average class size: 25
Undergraduate majors offered: More than
200 (More than 100 minors)
Undergraduate students: 13,188
Graduate students: 5,522
Percentage of SU students who study
abroad: About 45%
Faculty members: About 980
Percentage of students who receive
financial aid: 80%
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Number of undergraduate colleges: 9
Extracurricular groups: More than 300
Buildings on campus: 170
Landscaped acres: 200
Number of states/countries from which
students come: 50/128
Seats in the Carrier Dome: 50,000
Current alumni: More than 230,000
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Making Your Mark with SU
WELCOME to a place where students from diverse
backgrounds come together to explore, grow, and break
boundaries. Syracuse alumni include Lt. Col. Eileen Collins
’78, the first female space shuttle commander; Robert Jarvik
’68, H’83, inventor of the artificial heart; Joyce Carol Oates
’60, a leading American novelist; Taye Diggs ’93, stage,
screen, and television actor; and U.S. Vice President Joseph
Biden L’68. Some of our most successful alumni were
the first in their family to attend college. Many overcame
financial difficulties, racial or religious prejudices, or other
challenges to take advantage of the opportunities available
through a Syracuse University education.
Building on this rich history, the University continues
to stretch the imaginations and possibilities of all students.
Promising people like you come to us from all 50 states and
from more than 100 countries. Once you’re here, our gifted
faculty will work closely with you as you make your own mark
in the world.
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Campus and Community
Syracuse University has everything you’ve dreamed of in a college campus,
from ivy-covered walls and a sweeping Quad to an energetic social scene and
intercollegiate Division I sports at the Carrier Dome.
High on a hill overlooking the City of Syracuse, the University offers
the best of two learning environments. We are large enough to provide a
generous array of academic programs and extracurricular activities, yet small
enough that you’ll quickly feel at home in the intimate setting of your home
college. Whether you select The College of Arts and Sciences or any of our
eight professional schools and colleges, you’ll build lasting relationships with
like-minded peers and mentoring faculty members.
Our iconic campus is our academic heart; but life and learning flow back
and forth between SU and the surrounding Central New York community.
The Connective Corridor links the University and the city’s many galleries,
museums, theaters, music venues, and cultural festivals. Students work and
perform at Syracuse Stage; intern within the city; and help and learn from
local entrepreneurs and industry professionals. SU’s reach is also national and
international: our scholars, alumni, and students come from around the world,
and the ideas and research they cultivate are felt beyond our campus.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
SU students are encouraged to engage with
society’s pressing issues. Here, they construct
makeshift homes as part of Habitat for Humanity’s
annual Shack-A-Thon. They’ll live in their “shacks”
for two days to call attention to the problem of
substandard housing.
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Academics
Decisions, decisions. Which of SU’s nine undergraduate colleges is your best
match? Some students arrive on campus with a specific major in mind. Others
take time to explore their options. Either way, you’ll have the opportunity to
change direction as your interests develop. First-year courses will introduce
you to fields of study, and in most cases you need not decide on a major until
the end of your second year.
You can begin your learning journey within any of our nine colleges.
Some choose a liberal arts degree program in The College of Arts and
Sciences. Within The College, you’ll find history, languages, psychology,
mathematics, and the sciences, along with many other fields that connect
scholarship to societal issues. You can also choose from our eight prominent
professional colleges (fields include architecture, education, human dynamics,
engineering and computer science, information studies, management, public
communications, and visual and performing arts), and then sample the
diversity of our courses through electives. Customize your education with a
dual or combined major or a second major, or develop an individualized major
with assistance from an academic advisor. You can also opt for a minor.
An SU education goes beyond books and bricks. All of our colleges
incorporate opportunities to apply classroom learning in tangible ways.
Pose your publishing questions to editors from Esquire, Teen Vogue, and
Field and Stream in New York City. Coordinate after-school programs that
teach children healthy eating habits and cultural foods appreciation. Conduct
vital cell research alongside scientists here at the new interdisciplinary Life
Sciences Complex.
Together, our faculty, programs, and engagement activities deliver a deep
and practical education. See how in the pages that follow.
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Majors
The following majors are offered within Syracuse University’s nine undergraduate
schools and colleges. Opportunities for dual majors are also available.
Accounting
Acting
Advertising
Aerospace Engineering
African American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Architecture
Art Education
Art History
Art Photography
Art Video
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biological and Medical Physics (through Physics)
Biology
Biophysical Science
Biotechnology
Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Ceramics
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Child and Family Studies
Civil Engineering
Classical Civilization
Classics (Greek and Latin)
Communication and Rhetorical Studies
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Communications Design (including Advertising Design)
Computer Art and Animation
Computer Engineering
Computer Science Drama-Theater Management
Earth Sciences (Geology)
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Energy and Its Impacts
English and Textual Studies English Education
Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Sciences
(through Biology or Geology)
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Ethics
European Literature
Fashion Design
Film
Finance
Fine Arts
Forensic Science
French and Francophone Studies
Geography
German Language, Literature, and Culture
Graphic Design
Greek
Health and Exercise Science
Health and Physical Education
History
History of Architecture
History of Art
Illustration
Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Preparation
Inclusive Elementary and Special Education
Teacher Preparation
Industrial and Interaction Design
Information Management and Technology
Environmental and Interior Design
International Relations
Italian Language, Literature, and Culture
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Latin
Latino-Latin American Studies
Linguistic Studies
Magazine
Management
Marketing Management
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Middle Eastern Studies
Modern Foreign Languages
Modern Judaic Studies
Music
Music Composition
Music Education
Music History and Cultures
Music Industry
Musical Theater
Neuroscience
Newspaper and Online Journalism
Nutrition
Nutrition Science
Painting
Performance (Organ, Percussion, Piano, Strings,
Voice, Wind Instruments)
Philosophy
Photography
Photography, Art
Physical Education
Physics
Policy Studies (Public Affairs)
Political Philosophy
Political Science
Prelaw
Premedicine/Veterinary/Dentistry
Physical Therapy (Pre- and 3+3 DPT)
(through Health and Exercise Science)
Printmaking
Psychology
Public Health
Public Relations
Real Estate
Recording and Allied Entertainment Industries
(The Bandier Program)
Religion
Religion and Society
Retail Management
Russian and Central European Studies
Russian Language, Literature, and Culture
Science Education
Sculpture
Selected Studies in Education
Social Studies Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture
Sport Management
Stage Management
Supply Chain Management
Systems and Information Science
Television/Radio/Film
Theater Design and Technology
Video, Art
Women’s and Gender Studies
Writing and Rhetoric
Minors
Minors are often an important part of your curriculum.
Once enrolled, you may choose from the following options.
Accounting
Addiction Studies
African American Studies
American Studies
Animation
Anthropology
Applied Statistics
Architectural History
Architecture
Art History
Art and Music Histories
Art Photography
Asian/Asian American Studies
Biology
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child and Family Policy
Child and Family Studies
Chinese Studies
Classics
Coaching
Cognitive Science
Communication and Rhetorical Studies
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Communications Photography
Computer Engineering
Computer Gaming
Computer Science
Early Childhood
Earth Sciences
Economics
Education Studies
Electrical Engineering
Energy Systems
Engineering and Computer Science
Engineering and Computer Science Management
English and Textual Studies
Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises
Environment and Society
Exercise Science - Dance
Fashion Design
Finance
Forensic Sciences
French and Francophone Studies
Geography
Geology
German Language, Literature, and Culture
Gerontology
Global Political Economy
Global Security Studies
Health and Exercise Science
Health and Wellness
History
History of Architecture
Information Management and Technology
Information Technology, Design, and Start-ups
Interdisciplinary minors
International Business
Italian Language, Literature, and Culture
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Judaic Studies
Latino/Latin American Studies
Leadership/Stewardship Communication
Legal Studies
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Studies
(LGBT)
Linguistic Studies
Logic
Management Studies
Marketing
Mathematics
Medical Anthropology
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Middle Eastern Studies
Music History and Cultures
Music Industry
Music Performance
Muslim Cultures
Native American Studies
Neuroscience
Nonviolent Conflict and Change
Nutrition
Nutrition Science
Painting
Philosophy
Physics
Policy Studies
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health
Public Communications Studies
Real Estate
Religion
Religion and Media
Religion and Society
Retail Management
Rhetorical Public Advocacy
Russian
Russian and Central European Studies
Science, Technology, and Society
Sculpture
Social Welfare
Sociology
South Asian Studies
Spanish
Sport Hospitality and Event Management
Strategic Management
Textile Design
Textiles
Theater
Visual Culture
Women’s and Gender Studies
Writing and Rhetoric
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School of Architecture
As an architect, you’ll need to develop the ability to think
The College of
Arts and Sciences
and writing. One of the premier programs in the nation,
want to do a little sampling before declaring a major.
critically and to express ideas through drawing, modeling,
If you’re like most college-bound students, you’ll probably
the School of Architecture provides the technical and
The College of Arts and Sciences—the liberal arts “core”
aesthetic skills you’ll need through a carefully structured
curriculum that stresses creativity, research, and problem
solving. Throughout your studies, your work and personal
point of view will be enriched through rigorous and
frequent dialogue between faculty and fellow students.
The five-year professional program consists of 162
credits—120 in professional architecture courses, 42 in
arts and sciences, and open electives. The first three years
are sequentially organized and principally skills-oriented,
incorporating visual and architectural design studios
and required courses in technical design, structures, and
history. The third and fourth years offer opportunities to
broaden interests and experiences by participation in on-
campus design studios, or the school’s Florence, London,
and New York City programs. The fifth and final year
focuses on the legal aspects of professional practice and
a summary course in technologies. Your program will
culminate in a senior thesis, which is a year-long process
of research and design that serves as a springboard into
architectural practice. Online: soa.syr.edu
of the larger University—encourages you to do just that.
With 23 academic departments in the humanities, social
sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics, it’s all about
choices. In the process of exploration, you’ll unearth
new passions and broaden your intellectual horizons in
ways that not only prepare you for a career but enrich
you for life.
Once you’ve settled on a course of study, you
can choose from nearly 50 majors—or pursue one
of The College’s dual-degree, combined study, or
pre-professional options. You’ll have world-class
instruction—including faculty from the nationally
ranked Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public
Affairs—and internships, research, and community work
opportunities that both enhance your skills and give
them real-world relevance. Our students have interned
on Capitol Hill; studied the behaviors of Costa Rican
iguanas; assisted in research to develop an implantable
brain device to control epilepsy; and even founded a
drama club at a local high school.
Study abroad—for a semester, year, or summer—adds
yet another dimension to the learning experience. A select
number of first-year students even have the opportunity
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to launch their college career in Italy as part of Discovery
one-of-a-kind program, exclusively for students entering
on learning environments with research equipment and
Florence: The First Semester Liberal Arts Program. This
The College of Arts and Sciences, combines college
orientation with cultural exploration while based at SU’s
beautiful Florence campus. Online: thecollege.syr.edu
School of Education
Students choose the School of Education for its strength
in preparing teachers for certification or for further study
in various medical professions.
Field placements for teacher preparation programs
The program in health and exercise science, which
includes a pre-physical therapy track, provides hands-
human subjects. You might help to rehabilitate an injured
athlete or chart muscle strength for research looking at
muscle atrophy in astronauts.
Finally, an option in the selected studies in education
program, with tracks in cultural foundations; study of
teaching, learning, and inclusion; education, technology,
and media; and post-secondary and human services fields,
may be what interests you. Online: soe.syr.edu
in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Your experiences
may include piecing together papier mâché with pre-K
L.C. Smith College of
Engineering and
Computer Science
youngsters at SU’s daycare; taking fifth-graders through
the discovery process of a new science unit; learning lines
With a degree from the L.C. Smith College of
from one of Shakespeare’s great plays; or listening to
Engineering and Computer Science (LCS), you will be in
high demand. LCS alumni are successful engineers and
often start in the first year and include hundreds of hours
the stories of Holocaust survivors to understand how to
teach about the horrors of genocide—past and present.
English, math, science, social studies, art, music, and
health and physical education are all available to you as
secondary or special subject areas. Inclusive education,
in which students are prepared for New York State
certification in regular and special education, might be
your passion. SU was the first university in the country to
establish such a program linking both areas as one!
computer scientists at such industry leaders as Boeing,
GE, Google, Intel, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Procter
& Gamble, and Turner Construction.
First consider which field to pursue—aerospace,
biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical,
environmental, or mechanical engineering, computer
science, or systems and information science. Then LCS
faculty, co-op, and undergraduate research opportunities
will help you launch your career. Accompany your
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professors to their labs and the University’s nationally
health issues in public and private settings. Graduates
Flow Laboratory to gain insights on improving the
programs; designing health messages to motivate people
recognized research centers. Stir up dust in the Indoor
quality of indoor air. Input your aerospace design into the
world’s most advanced flight simulator to see if it will fly.
By the end of your sophomore year, you’ll be ready for a
are building community, corporate, and college health
to action; and pursuing medical careers.
•In nutrition/dietetics and nutrition science, the sciencebased curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities set
professional paid summer work experience through the
college’s co-op program. You may also opt to study abroad
in Australia; Dublin; Hong Kong; London; Santiago,
Chile; Spain; Strasbourg; or Turkey.
the foundation for your career as a dietitian, nutrition
consultant, or community health educator.
•Social workers address some of today’s most important
societal issues through work with individuals, families,
Your success is the priority. All first-year LCS
and communities. Your intensive education in the
students take ECS101, the college’s introductory course,
social work program includes a year-long internship
which provides an in-depth exploration of each degree
and eligibility to apply for the M.S.W. to help
program along with fundamental problem solving
expedite completion time for the master’s level degree.
and data analysis skills. LCS Academic Excellence
Placements are available across Central New York
Workshops help you master challenging coursework
in more than 400 agencies involving child welfare,
alongside your peers in small-group sessions. Online:
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David B. Falk College of
Sport and Human Dynamics
substance abuse counseling, public policy, and much
more.
•Turn your passion for sports into a career in sport management. In this program, you’ll learn about marketing,
ethics, law, and communications. Graduates go on to
If you’re looking to improve and enrich lives, consider
Falk College. Its programs give you the skills to promote
the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
•In child and family studies, learn about the cultural,
social, and economic factors that affect children’s
development. Or explore such family issues as
therapeutic medical play, crises in families, and parenting.
•Public health students explore practical solutions to
work in sport promotion, event and facility manage
ment, sports organizations, and more.
In each of these programs, faculty offer insights
straight from their own professional experience. You’ll
then gain your own experience through fieldwork and
internships. Coordinate after-school programs that
teach children healthy eating habits and cultural foods
appreciation. Strategize with SU Athletics on marketing
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plans and community events to promote SU’s teams. Or
hub, create your own business through the Syracuse
med track option. Online: falk.syr.edu
implementing and supporting global information systems
choose any one of the majors with a pre-health or pre-
School of Information Studies
The School of Information Studies (iSchool) is highly
regarded by employers for academic coursework that
integrates information technologies, communications,
and management skills to find innovative solutions for
organizational problems. For the bachelor’s degree in
information management and technology, you’ll learn
Student Sandbox, or examine the challenges of
with business professionals through the partnership with
JPMorgan Chase.
Throughout, the overarching emphasis is on the
usefulness of these information systems in everyday
lives. Therefore, your studies in technology and systems
are balanced with curriculum that develops critical
management and communication skills. Round out
your education through liberal arts, management, and
the most effective ways to find information, assess
communication courses, or opt for the dual degree
people’s needs, and design and manage systems that
with the Whitman School of Management or the
meet those needs. You’ll also learn about a variety of
Newhouse School of Public Communications. All of your
technology systems and communications devices—
including cell phones, iPads, and other mobile devices;
information systems of all sizes; web design and web-
based applications; wireless networks and devices; and
databases. Your academic experience will expand into
labs and research projects with your professors. Whether
you are interested in working for a large corporate IT
experiences will be the basis for internships and co-ops
with organizations like Accenture, Google, BMG Music,
the Central Intelligence Agency, ESPN, JPMorgan
Chase, MicrosoftCigna, Travelers Insurance, and Walt
Disney World, many of which actively recruit iSchool
students. Online: ischool.syr.edu
office, starting your own business, or designing easy-touse interfaces for local businesses, you can do it all at
Martin J. Whitman
School of Management
the iSchool. Test market the newest in mobile devices
in the Center for Convergence and Emerging Network
Students at the Martin J. Whitman School of
Technologies, create and influence social media content
Management mix an entrepreneurial mindset with social
conscience and exceptional business acumen. Come
for the iSchool and the greater University via the New
Explorations in Information Science (NEXIS) media
put theory into practice as you develop the up-to-theminute skills that will smooth your transition into the
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marketplace.
Whitman offers majors in accounting,
entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing
management, retail management, real estate, and supply
chain management, as well as dual-degree programs
with information studies and public communications.
Coursework focuses on the central issues and challenges
of today’s economy—entrepreneurial management,
global competitiveness, technology management, and
leadership. You’ll also develop critical management
skills in communication, teamwork, ethics, and conflict
management. And you’ll have 24/7 access to world-class
facilities: a 160,000-square-foot “green” building with
complete wireless Internet access, 20 undergraduate
team meeting rooms, an investment research center, an
incubator for entrepreneurial student start-ups, and a
100-seat café.
You’ll also have a required internship—local,
national, or international—and opportunities to work
and study abroad. Intern with an investment services
firm in Singapore or a supply chain management
company in Madrid. Partner with a local small-business
owner to explore the ins and outs of international trade.
Collaborate with emerging entrepreneurs around the
world or on Syracuse’s South Side. Opportunities—both
global and in your own back yard—will give you the
job-tested skills you need to excel as a business person
and entrepreneur in today’s global marketplace. Online:
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S.I. Newhouse School
of Public Communications
When it comes to communications, nothing broadcasts
success like the Newhouse name. The S.I. Newhouse
School of Public Communications has built its reputation
for excellence on multiple assets: faculty who excel both
as scholars and as professionals; high-tech facilities;
internships that put you shoulder-to-shoulder with the
best in the business; and an alumni roster that reads like a
“Who’s Who in Communications.”
You’ll get a broad grounding in the liberal arts—
essential preparation for a profession that requires
informed writing and producing on a range of topics. At
the same time, you’ll develop your skills and expertise in
one specific area. You can choose from eight majors—
advertising, broadcast and digital journalism, graphic
design, magazine, newspaper and online journalism,
photography, public relations, or television-radio-film—or
pursue a dual degree option with information science,
management, or arts and sciences. In the three-building
Newhouse complex, you’ll have everything you need
to develop your professional skills: newswriting and
photography labs, television and radio studios, and a
collaborative multimedia suite, among other facilities.
And you won’t have to wait long to put those skills to
the test. Write and produce for Citrus TV, or participate
in one of the 16 campus magazines or newspapers.
Design an award-winning advertising or public
relations campaign for a national client. Or report for
WAER-FM, a National Public Radio affiliate.
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As a Newhouse student, you’ll also benefit from
the wisdom, insights, and support of a dedicated and
accomplished network of alumni—success stories who
themselves exemplify the power of a Newhouse degree.
Online: newhouse.syr.edu
and the Kronos Quartet. You’ll have plenty of chances
to make your own music with one of the many student
ensembles and chamber groups.
Department of Drama: Develop your acting, musical
theater, or stagecraft skills under the guidance of faculty
who are active theater professionals. Through its unique
College of Visual and
Performing Arts
partnership with Syracuse Stage—with which the
The College of Visual and Performing Arts is committed
to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and
inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design,
scholarship, and commentary. You’ll be provided with tools
for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that
thrives on critical thought and action. Online: vpa.syr.edu
School of Art and Design: Choose from 16 majors
leading to a bachelor of fine arts or bachelor of industrial
design in the Departments of Art, Design, and
Transmedia. You’ll work under a faculty of practicing
artists who are passionate about teaching and how
art can effect change in the world. You’ll also draw
inspiration from numerous visiting artists, as well as from
the great masters through study abroad semesters in
London or Florence.
department shares a four-theater complex—you’ll also
have the chance to work side by side with Equity actors
and even earn Equity points yourself. Spend a semester
in London or Florence, or immerse yourself in New York
City’s theater district, where you’ll attend master classes
and develop contacts and skills designed to ease your
transition into the profession.
Department of Communication and Rhetorical
Studies: Develop a set of specific professional
communication skills, including group and teamwork
facilitation, interpersonal relationship management,
argumentation, conflict management, interviewing,
public speaking, leadership, listening, and critical
reasoning. As a communication and rhetorical studies
major, you’ll have great flexibility to tailor coursework
to your particular interests. Graduates go on to work in
Setnor School of Music: Pursue studies in music,
public relations and marketing, corporate and political
music and entertainment theories. At this comprehensive
as many other fields.
performance, education, composition and theory, and
communications, public advocacy and education, as well
school of music, you’ll learn from active, professional
faculty as well as from a diverse lineup of such visiting
artists and speakers as Patrick Doyle, Philip Rothman,
Whitman School of Management
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The City
Once known for salt, industry, and a prominent role in the Underground
Railroad, this plucky mini-metropolis is a colorful fusion of distinctive
neighborhoods, year-round festivals, plentiful parks, professional sports,
destination shopping, and a thriving art, music, and social scene. You can engage
with the city in many ways, from taking classes at the downtown Warehouse
building to collaborating with residents, organizations, and businesses in the
arts, education, and scientific research. Students like you are even working to
develop the Connective Corridor, a three-mile urban design project that links
the University with the city’s cultural attractions. Imaginative new pathways and
street lighting, public art, trees, and plantings are just a part of this unique plan.
Located in the heart of New York State, Syracuse is approximately 280
miles northwest of New York City and within a day’s drive of many other
major cities. Explore the area’s landscape, and you’ll soon discover the city and
region’s distinctive character and robust spirit. Central New Yorkers are a hearty
lot and embrace all four seasons with equal parts gusto and grit. Fall blazes
in a fantastic gold display; winter demands humor and a warm hat; spring
encourages flowers and intrepid sunbathers; and green summers beckon outside
dining and play.
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Learning at Syracuse University takes place on
campus and in many places throughout the city.
SU’s Warehouse building (near left) hosts COLAB,
a creative problem-solving initiative
of SU’s
Connective Corridor Bus Stop
College of Visual and Performing Arts, and
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SU Near and Far
An SU education is distinguished by connections to the ideas, people, and
professions of the world. No matter what your interest, you’ll have numerous
opportunities to test what you learn in the marketplace beyond campus.
University relationships range from non-governmental organizations and
industry experts to academic partners, accomplished alumni, and government.
Locally, SU’s close proximity to the city allows students to be immersed
in their chosen professions. Budding architects intern with respected firms;
future teachers take to city classrooms; and young scientists work to develop
renewable energy systems. Nationally, the University offers programs that draw
on the resources of world-class cities that include New York, Washington,
D.C., and Los Angeles. Globally, SU Abroad offers unforgettable learning
opportunities in more than 30 countries—many of which include field study,
internships, home stays, and a wide selection of classes in English. Not only is
the program one of the oldest in the country, but it also consistently ranks
among those of the highest quality. SU Abroad draws students from across
the nation, and about 45 percent of SU students graduate with one or more
international study experiences.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
“The SU Hong Kong program ended up becoming
the single most important chapter of my life—and
has guided many of my professional and personal
life decisions.”
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Class of 1997
Syracuse University location
Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong
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Alumni
SCIENTISTS, ENTREPRENEURS, ARTISTS, COMMUNICATORS, LEADERS.
Syracuse alumni make their mark all over the world and in a variety of fields.
Passionate and gracious, many come back to share what they’ve learned with students.
Joseph Biden
Lt. Col. Eileen Collins Bob Costas
Belva Ann Lockwood Donovan McNabb
Joseph Biden L’68, U.S. Vice
President
Dick Clark ’51, CEO, Dick Clark
Productions
Lt. Col. Eileen Collins ’78,
first female space shuttle
commander
Bob Costas ’74, sports
announcer, NBC, HBO
Dennis Crowley ’98, cofounder, foursquare
Ernie Davis ’62, football star,
first African American Heisman
Trophy winner
Taye Diggs ’93, stage, screen,
and television actor, How Stella
Got Her Groove Back, Rent,
Private Practice
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Aaron Sorkin
Dennis Crowley
Ernie Davis
Taye Diggs
Steve Kroft
Jerry Stiller
Arielle Tepper
Madover
John Tsebe
Vanessa L. Williams
Bruce Fowle ’60, founding
principal, Fox & Fowle Architects;
senior partner, FXFOWLE
Architects
Betsey Johnson ’64, fashion
designer and breast cancer
activist
Rami Khouri ’70, G’98,
renowned 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
Steve Kroft ’67, co-editor and
news correspondent, CBS, 60
Minutes
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
Sol LeWitt ’41, modern artist,
key creator of minimalism and
conceptual art
Donovan McNabb ’98,
professional football player
Joyce Carol Oates ’60,
author, We Were the
Mulvaneys, Faithless: Tales of
Transgression, Them
Lou Reed ’64, singer-songwriter
and guitarist, The Velvet
Underground
Elsa Reichmanis ’72, G’75,
director of materials research,
Lucent Bell Labs; former
president, American Chemical
Society
Ian Schrager ’68, hotelier, cofounder and owner of Studio 54
Aaron Sorkin ’83, creator,
NBC’s The West Wing; playwright
and screenwriter, A Few
Good Men and The American
President; director, The Social
Network
Jerry Stiller ’50, stage, screen,
and television actor
John Sykes ’77, MTV founding
executive
Arielle Tepper Madover ’94,
theatrical and film producer,
recent productions: Monty
Python’s Spamalot, Frost/Nixon
John Tsebe ’81, first black
national librarian in South Africa
Bill Viola ’73, internationally
recognized video artist
Vanessa L. Williams ’86,
national recording artist and
actress, Desperate Housewives
“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 (Class of 2003)
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Let it Snow!
SU students are legendary for their spirit, and Central New York
winters provide the perfect showcase for it. Shoulder some rope for
the Human Dog Sled Race in Walnut Park during the University’s
Winter Carnival. Sample the best of the Chili Cook-Off during
the city’s annual Winterfest celebration. Lace up your skates at
SU’s Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion, or join the Ski Racing Club for
downhill adventure. And when you’re ready to warm up, grab a cup
of cocoa and contemplate the drifting flakes from the comfort of
Panasci Lounge.
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Campus Life
Whether catching Glee with friends or sampling the Chinese buffet at your
dining hall, you’ll soon find yourself settled in your home away from home.
Consider the green grass of the Quad your big backyard.
Most of SU’s 21 residence halls—coeducational by wing, floor, or
alternating room—are equipped with lounge space, laundry room, and recreation
space. Many also have a computer lab, dining center, café, and exercise area.
Residence halls are secured with a card access system, and the Department of
Public Safety provides extra security at night.
When you need to refuel, head to any of the five residential dining centers.
Meals are served on an all-you-care-to-eat basis and include vegetarian, vegan,
kosher, and halal options. In addition, there are two student centers with dining
options, numerous cafés, and two campus groceries.
To re-energize, a recreation facility is only a quick jog away. Challenge
a friend to a game of squash at Archbold Gymnasium, or master hip hop
dance during a late-night class. Facilities include the latest exercise and
weight machines and a swimming pool, along with basketball, racquetball, and
handball courts.
“THE PEOPLE WHO LIVED in my dorm
freshman year are now my best friends. Even
though we live in different places now, we still
make the effort to see each other.”
—Raymond Lapena,
Class of 2011
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What We Look For
Preparation and Purpose
The Opinions of Others
Your academic performance is a significant
factor in the admissions decision, especially your
senior year accomplishments. Your participation
in accelerated curricula, such as honors,
advanced placement, college, and International
Baccalaureate (IB) courses, and/or meaningful
electives, demonstrates your commitment to
maximize your college experience.
An evaluation from your counselor and two
academic teacher recommendations provide
a sense of your unique gifts, capabilities, and
accomplishments. These testimonials help to
round out a sense of who you are as a student—
and a person.
Educational Background
Schools across the country differ in their
curriculum, grading policies, and overall quality.
The Admissions committee will closely review your
school’s profile to put your course selections and
grades in proper context.
Extracurricular Activities
It’s important to know that you can manage your
time and interests. The Admissions Committee will
review your after-school activities, volunteer work,
or employment to see how each illustrates your
organizational and leadership skills, as well as your
commitment to helping others.
Special Talent
Standardized Test Performance
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While your rigor of coursework tells a lot about
you, also considerd are your SAT or ACT score
(whichever is higher). If you only take the ACT, you’ll
need to take the optional ACT writing test.
Several programs at Syracuse University include
a talent component, including art and design,
architecture, drama, and music. Talent is evaluated
by faculty members, and evaluations are shared
with the Admissions Committee.
Personality
Strength of Character
Grades are only part of the admissions equation.
Your personal essay helps the Admissions
Committee to understand your goals, interests,
experiences, and values. Though an interview is
not mandatory, it is an ideal way to further
personalize your application.
Syracuse University seeks more than academically
prepared students. People who innovate and take
risks—people of integrity and good citizenship—
are important. The best students are those who
strengthen and support those around them, even as
they work to develop themselves.
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For the Transfer Student
Syracuse University welcomes more than
300 transfer students for fall and spring
from across the country. The transfer team
is always happy to advise you about what
academic opportunities may be right for your
interests and goals. This can be particularly
helpful when there is limited space in some
major programs. SU recognizes that the
needs of transfer students differ from those
of potential first-year students and aims to
equip you with what is needed to make an
informed decision about your transfer.
If you’ve attended an institution of higher
education after secondary school graduation
and received graded credit in academic
coursework, then you are considered a
transfer applicant. Your application will
be evaluated primarily on completed
college-level work but may require your
secondary school transcript. For complete
information on requirements, application,
financial aid, and more, please visit
admissions.syr.edu/transferstudent.
For the International Student
Wherever you call home, you are invited
to Syracuse University for a world-class
education. At SU, you’ll find not only
nurturing professors and special support
services, but also a diverse and committed
community of scholars.
Requirements
You are considered an international
applicant if you are not a U.S. citizen or
permanent resident. To be admitted and
receive the necessary documents to receive
a student visa, you will need to:
1) demonstrate academic preparation for
higher education;
2) demonstrate proficiency in the English
language, either by background, study, or
standardized test (TOEFL, IELTS) results;
and
3) demonstrate that sufficient financial
support is available for your educational
expenses.
For complete information on
requirements, the application process,
financial aid, and more, please visit
admissions.syr.edu/applying/international.
Support
The Lillian and Emanuel Slutzker Center
for International Services is dedicated to
the support and success of all international
students at the University. Services include
assistance with student visa documents;
special orientation programs; English conversation groups; guidance with immigration
compliance; and events that encourage
international students to meet people from
all over the world. Visit the Slutzker Center
online at international.syr.edu.
Advanced Credit and Placement
Academic credit may be granted for
coursework completed at other accredited
colleges or universities based on an
official transcript. Syracuse may also grant
academic credit or exemption from course
requirements for students taking various
examinations:
• Advanced Placement Program of the
College Entrance Examination Board (AP)
• College Level Examinations of the College
Entrance Examination Board (CLEP)
• New York State College Proficiency
Examinations
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•
International Baccalaureate Higher Level
Examination (IB) and Advanced Levels
(A Levels)
Syracuse University Advanced Credit and
Advanced Standing Examinations
MAKING CONNECTIONS
At SU, a diverse student body translates to a
richer learning experience. You’ll learn from, and
alongside, gifted students from all 50 states and
more than 100 countries.
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Just for Parents
You are probably experiencing mixed emotions at the prospect of sending
your child to college—excitement as you explore different campuses; concerns
about affordability and best value; and even some tinges of nostalgia as your
family prepares to start this new chapter in life.
The Parents Office at Syracuse University is here to help you take an
active role in your student’s college experience. By sharing academic and
social activities, you’ll experience some of the same excitement, discoveries,
challenges, and changes your son or daughter will encounter at college.
The Parents Office will communicate with you several times each year to
provide orientation, tips, and opportunities, and also let you know about campus
events like Family Weekend. The office will also help solve problems and
provide crisis intervention and other support services to families. Visit the
Parents Office online at parents.syr.edu.
“WE SEE EACH STUDENT as unique, with
his/her special needs and circumstances. Let
us help you support your student in meeting all
life’s challenges.”
—Colleen O’Connor Bench
Director, Parents Office
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Resources and Opportunities
Resources
Syracuse University offers a comprehensive range of student services and facilities.
You’ll enjoy state-of-the-art libraries, laboratories, and fitness amenities, a variety of
high-profile speakers and performers, diverse dining options, superior medical and
security services, and a caring community of faculty, counselors, and staff.
Campus Overview
Syracuse University’s Main Campus contains
approximately 170 buildings for academics,
student housing, dining, and recreation,
and a large, grassy Quad. You can see the
University’s 142-year history in buildings
across campus, with architectural styles
ranging from Romanesque to modern.
Fifteen buildings are listed in the National
Register of Historic Places. The Schine
Student Center is the hub of activity on Main
Campus, housing a food court, bookstore,
auditorium, gallery, lounges, meeting rooms,
game room, and student organization offices.
Adjacent to Main Campus is the bustling
Marshall Street shopping district, along with
many restaurants, a major medical center,
and the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel
& Conference Center.
South Campus, located about a mile
away, has residence halls, apartments, and a
student center with dining areas, a computer
lab, and laundry facilities. An ice skating
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pavilion and outdoor sports facilities
complete this inclusive community.
In the Classroom
Primary class instructors at Syracuse
University include tenured and tenure-track
faculty, highly trained teaching assistants,
and professors of practice who bring
real-world expertise into the classroom.
Approximately 87 percent of primary
class instructors have a doctorate, firstprofessional, or other terminal degree.
Classes are generally quite small, with
the large majority comprising fewer than 30
students. Introductory classes for some of
the more popular liberal arts disciplines are
larger, and often incorporate smaller weekly
discussion groups to assure you receive
more personalized attention.
Academic Support
The University makes it a priority to support
the academic success of every student.
Each college has a “first-year experience”
designed to ease the transition into college
life. In addition, every student has a faculty
advisor, and most have a peer (student)
advisor.
A variety of tutoring and academic
support programs exist across campus.
The Tutoring and Study Center offers
one-on-one and small-group tutoring
by graduate and undergraduate tutors.
Academic support services are also
available through the Writing Center,
calculus and math clinics, the Athletic
Department, the Physics Department, the
L.C. Smith College of Engineering and
Computer Science, other colleges, and
several fraternities. For a complete list of
services, visit tutoring.syr.edu.
Syracuse University is committed to
ensuring that students with disabilities have
equal access to all University programs and
activities. The Office of Disability Services will
arrange for the provision of auxiliary
aids, assistive technology, and reasonable
accommodations for all qualified students
with documented disabilities. To learn more
about available support services, please visit
disabilityservices.syr.edu.
At the Library
Syracuse University Library is an active
partner in supporting teaching, learning, and
research at Syracuse University. Offering a
wide array of resources and personalized
services in support of all SU academic
programs, library hours accommodate
student schedules. Bird Library’s Learning
Commons is open 24 hours a day from
Sunday morning through Friday evening
and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays.
Libraries are equipped with wireless access,
laptops and other equipment for loan,
and a variety of study spaces, including
technology-equipped group study rooms,
individual study rooms, and designated
quiet study areas. Library workstations,
including Macs and PCs, are equipped with
standard campus software applications as
well as specialized software for multimedia
production and adaptive technologies for
disabled users.
The library web site, library.syr.edu, is
an essential tool for research, where one
can locate books and articles, connect with
a librarian to get research assistance, take
an online tutorial, and much more. Library
web resources are accessible remotely,
including from residence halls, off-campus
apartments, and SU Abroad centers.
Computing Network
You will have access to a broad range of
computing and information technology
services. The University’s campus-wide
high-speed networks, including wireless in
all residence halls and most other buildings,
connect you to e-mail, the Internet,
and campus information and learning
systems. You’ll enjoy high-tech, multimedia
classrooms and collaborative spaces,
as well as computer labs equipped with
the latest software technologies for your
academic coursework. Additional computing
resources for specific academic programs
and research activities are available through
the University’s colleges.
Dining
Five residential dining centers offer meal
plans and a wide variety of menu options
daily. Meals are served on an all-you-careto-eat basis and include vegetarian and
vegan selections at each meal. Kosher and
halal options are also available. In addition,
there are dining locations in the two student
centers, a food court featuring brand-name
fast foods, numerous cafés and vending
options, and a campus grocery. A registered
dietitian is on staff, and special dietary
needs can be easily accommodated.
Personal Fitness
No matter where you live on or around
campus, excellent recreation facilities are
nearby. You’ll find a large selection of weight
training equipment and cardiovascular
exercise machines; basketball, racquetball,
squash, and handball courts; and swimming
pools. Additional facilities include multiuse dance studios, outdoor tennis courts,
multi-use outdoor fields, and an ice skating
pavilion.
Safety and Security
The safety and security of our students is
paramount. The Department of Public Safety
(DPS) patrols the SU campus 24 hours a
day, every day of the year, and all campus
peace officers are police academy- trained
and certified by New York State and have
completed rigorous field training and
evaluation. The University’s comprehensive
safety network also includes a 24-hour
emergency phone number (711 from
any campus telephone), a safety escort
service, Blue Light Emergency Phone
Service (strategically located emergency
phones located throughout Main and South
campuses), I.D. card entry at all residence
halls, free shuttle service, and an Orange
Alert System that instantaneously transmits
safety messages via e-mail, text, and phone.
A complete report of the University’s
campus safety policies/procedures, as well
as crime rates and statistics for the most
recent three-year period, is available from
the Syracuse University Department of
Public Safety online at publicsafety.syr.edu,
by mail at 130 College Place, 005 Sims
Hall, Syracuse NY 13244, or by calling
315-443-2224.
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Opportunities
An SU education provides you with many ways to relate your studies to the world.
SU’s strong connections with business, community, and alumni equate to invaluable
professional experiences. Learn a new language as you pursue your degree abroad,
participate in internships and community programs, or take advantage of expert
career counseling services. All the opportunities listed below will enrich your college
experience, and many will provide you with a competitive professional edge.
Honors Program
The Renée Crown University Honors Program
is an enhanced educational experience for
students who seek an intense intellectual
challenge and are prepared to invest the
extra effort it takes to meet that challenge.
The program requires an excellent command
of language and a commitment to global
awareness, civic engagement, collaborative
work, and academic breadth and depth.
It is open to all undergraduates. For more
information visit honors.syr.edu.
Study Abroad
Approximately 45 percent of SU students
enrich their college career through
international education. SU Abroad, a
nationally top-ranked program, offers
semester, summer, short-term, and yearlong
options. Programs feature a breadth of
courses (many taught in English) and are
open to students of all language levels.
Signature Seminars, internships, and
service-learning opportunities will further
your professional and personal goals. As a
continuation of your SU curriculum, you’ll
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earn SU credit and continue to receive
financial aid. Scholarships and grants are
available. Learn more at suabroad.syr.edu.
ROTC
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is
an elective curriculum that you take along
with your required college classes. The
ROTC program enables you to become a
commissioned officer in the Air Force or the
Army while pursuing a degree. As a cadet,
you can take advantage of scholarships
that provide liberal tuition benefits. At the
same time you gain leadership skills useful
in military and civilian careers. For more
information visit armyrotc.syr.edu or
afrotc.syr.edu.
Summer Study
Summer study opportunities abound for all
students, including first-year, visiting, and
high school students, as well as athletes
and dancers. We offer four credit-bearing
sessions, including an intensive two-week
MAYmester, two six-week summer sessions,
and a combined summer-long session.
Summer study is a great option for
anyone looking to accelerate his/her
academic program, reduce a regularsemester course load, prepare for study
abroad, or simply take an interesting
course. Incoming first-year students may
participate in SummerStart, a six-week
residential program, offered during summer
session II, in which you can earn 7 credits,
gain academic confidence, and ease the
transition into college. The Student Success
Initiative (SSUI) is offered during summer
session I and II. This program assists
students who are at risk academically and
want to enhance their study skills and
strategies. SSUI also offers the Transitions
program, which supports undergraduate
transfer students who want to acclimate
to SU before the fall semester begins.
Students take classes at reduced rates,
enjoy the benefits of personal coaching,
and participate in facilitated study groups,
orientation activities, and social enrichment
opportunities.
Part-Time Study
Many of Syracuse University’s degree
programs can be completed through
part-time study through University College
(UC). As a part-time student, you may take
as many as 11 credits per semester. You
need not be admitted to an SU degree
program before registration and may enroll
in daytime courses. Choose from a variety
of flexible course-delivery options, including
online, weekend, and accelerated.
Graduate Study
Syracuse University offers graduate and
professional school programs in more
than 200 areas. Some programs have
accelerated tracks for undergraduates who
want to get a jumpstart on earning their
graduate degrees. The University is home
to a rich array of colleges and top-ranked
professional schools that offer J.D., master’s,
and doctoral degrees with faculty engaged
in both research and teaching.
English Language Institute
The English Language Institute (ELI)
provides intensive English courses to
international students for academic
or professional purposes. Courses are
offered at five proficiency levels (beginner
to advanced) throughout the year. Small
classes, highly qualified instructors, and
individualized curricula can help you reach
your language goals. For more information,
visit YeSU.syr.edu/eliusa.
Community Service
The Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public and
Community Service provides communitybased service opportunities that can be
integrated with curriculum and encourages
you to become engaged citizens. More than
5,000 volunteers contributed 500,000
hours of community service through The
Shaw Center last year.
Hendricks Chapel also offers opportunities for community service through
Community Engagement and Integrative
Learning. The program has no specific
religious affiliation, and current projects
include Habitat for Humanity, CROP Walk
for Hunger, Share the Warmth Blanket Drive,
various tutoring and mentorship programs
with area youth, and other programs.
Career Preparation
The Career Services Office will guide you
through all stages of career planning.
Initially, the office can help you explore
academic options through individualized
counseling, self assessments, and a vast
collection of career resources. As you
progress through college, Career Services
can assist you in securing valuable
internship experiences and thinking about
how your academic studies can translate
into a potential career direction.
When you prepare to apply for
internships and full-time jobs, Career
Services offers one-on-one assistance,
including job search strategizing, resume
and cover letter critiques, and mock
interviews. The office also manages a
database of SU alumni who serve as
mentors to current students, helping you
to gather information about career paths
and the transition from college. In addition,
Career Services hosts several career
fairs each academic year, giving you the
opportunity to connect with top employers
in a variety of fields. For more information
about Career Services, visit
careerservices.syr.edu.
Visiting Speakers
Step out of traditional classroom settings
to learn in auditoriums and seminar rooms,
and even one-on-one with internationally
recognized personalities (many of them SU
alumni). You’ll have opportunities to attend
informal receptions to welcome speakers to
campus and spend time with them in the
classroom or studio while working on actual
coursework. Recent on-campus speakers
include Chief Justice of the United States
John G. Roberts Jr., founder and CEO of
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Build-a-Bear Workshops Maxine Clark, NFL
quarterback Donovan McNabb, medical
anthropologist Paul Farmer, author Frank
McCourt, journalist Bob Woodruff, managing
partner and CEO of Brookfield Asset
Management J. Bruce Flatt, choreographer
Paul Taylor, author and editor in chief of
Essence magazine Susan Taylor, and actor
Taye Diggs.
Activities
As a Syracuse student, you won’t have to
travel far to find interesting things to do.
Go to the Lowe Art Gallery and see your
illustration professor’s drawings (or your
own, for that matter) on display for the
entire University community. Walk across the
Quad to watch a recently released movie or
to see a world-renowned visitor. Climb the
Crouse College steps to hear a performance
by one of Syracuse University’s many
choirs. Syracuse is home to more than 300
extracurricular groups, so you’ll never run
out of things to do!
Beyond campus, the City of Syracuse
and the surrounding area offer theater,
opera, touring Broadway shows, concert
tours, museums, a symphony, and
professional sports. You can get reduced
admission to many of these events
through Pulse, a program that provides
undergraduates with opportunities to attend
and participate in programs, performances,
exhibitions, and events in the performing
arts. Within a short drive of campus you’ll
enjoy exploring the natural beauty of
the Finger Lakes region and Adirondack
Mountains, along with many county and
state parks, hiking areas, winter ski resorts,
and ice skating rinks. Syracuse is also
home to Carousel Center, Central New York’s
premier shopping mall. For an up-to-date
look at local event listings, attractions, and
news, visit syracuse.com.
Additional Opportunities
College of Law
At SU Law, you can benefit from many joint
degree programs; interdisciplinary study;
various academic centers, institutes, and
certificate programs; and programs abroad.
Our SU Law students engage in learning and
discovery through pro bono and community
service programs and take active leadership
roles in community engagement and
citizenship at the local, national, and global
level. Go to law.syr.edu to learn more.
Maxwell School of Citizenship
and Public Affairs
More than 80 years after its founding as the
first university-based school of public affairs
in the United States, the Maxwell School
remains a top-ranked professional school
in public and international affairs, offering
both master’s and doctoral degrees. Maxwell
is organized in a way that breaks down
traditional boundaries between departments
and disciplines. As an undergraduate or
graduate student you benefit from this and
from access to the prominent scholars,
elected officials, and not-for-profit leaders
who visit the school each semester. Go to
maxwell.syr.edu to find out more.
Scholarship Opportunities
Do you care about improving your local
community? Have you thought about working
with your local government or school officials
to change a policy or implement a new one?
If so, you might be a good candidate for the
Maxwell School Scholarship Competition,
which provides 25 partial grants to high
school seniors who attend SU.
All high school students who have been
admitted to any SU college are eligible to
participate. Each entrant will be required
to submit a short policy memo, addressed
to a local government or school official,
which lays out a problem and proposes a
solution. All memos will be evaluated by
the director of the scholarship competition,
and up to 100 finalists will be chosen to
attend a conference on the SU campus in
spring 2013. Following that conference, 25
winners will be selected to receive four-year
renewable partial scholarships ranging from
$2,000 to $5,000 per year.
Please go to www.maxwell.syr.edu/paf/
maxwellscholarship/index.asp for more
information.
“I LOVE TEACHING HERE because I’m
able to devote personal attention to students.
There are so many opportunities for one-on-one
projects. For example, every semester students in
my lab work on advanced optics and acoustics to
help in the search for black holes.”
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Financing Your Education
The expense of a college education is an important factor for most families
today. The good news is that with Syracuse University’s commitment to
affordability, you won’t have to sacrifice the lifelong benefits of a high-quality
education for short-term savings.
Guided by a belief that a Syracuse University education should be
available to every admitted student, the University strives to meet your
financial need. Financial need is determined by the information provided
on your College Scholarship Service CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE and
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All students who apply
for admission are also considered for merit-based scholarships, which are
awarded regardless of need. Most merit awards are for academic achievement
and talent, as well as for students demonstrating outstanding community
involvement and/or leadership. Last year alone, students received more than
$193 million in SU grants and scholarships. This assistance was provided to
students from across the economic spectrum and included enhanced support
to middle-income families.
Check page 22 to see how some SU alumni make the most of their
investment. Then visit syr.edu/financialaid to learn how SU will help you too.
“I AM SO PLEASED with the help I received
from the financial aid office! I can’t wait to
hopefully give back to a university that has
given so much to me.” —Kevin Gonyo
Class of 2009
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How to Apply for Financial Aid
(U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
Syracuse University is need-blind in its admission
process; therefore, your application for financial aid
does not affect your admission decision in any way.
Syracuse University requires the CSS/Financial
Aid PROFILE and the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) by the deadlines listed in the
chart below:
Merit-Based Scholarship Award Notification:
Early Decision and Regular Decision—Admitted
students receiving a merit-based scholarship will be
notified approximately two weeks after receiving their
admit notification.
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY’S
APPLICATION
CSS/PROFILE CODE—2823 DEADLINES
FAFSA CODE—002882
AWARD
NOTIFICATION
DATES
Early Decision
First-Year Students
January 2013
CSS PROFILE—2013-2014
www.collegeboard.org
December 1, 2012
FAFSA—2013-2014
www.fafsa.gov
February 1, 2013
Regular Decision
First-Year and
Transfer Students*
CSS PROFILE—2013-2014
www.collegeboard.com
February 1, 2013
March 2013
To be considered for federally
funded financial aid programs,
students who are homeschooled should contact the
admissions office for additional
information. Federal financial
aid is not available for students
admitted under the Early
Admission plan.
FAFSA—2013-2014
www.fafsa.gov
February 1, 2013
*We recommend applying for admission by January 1 and for financial aid by February 1 to receive full
consideration for admission and financial aid.
Fees and Expenses
The estimated cost of attending Syracuse University
for the 2012-2013 academic year is based on the
following:
Tuition
$37,610
Housing and Meals (average)
13,692
Fees (health, cocurricular, communication, and activity)
1,394
Total
$52,696
Other Expenses (average)
Books and Supplies
$1,342
Travel
612
Personal Expenses
950
Total
$2,904
Total Cost of Attendance
$55,600
These costs are estimates and may change.
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Out and About
1 The Destiny USA mega-mall offers myriad anchor
stores and 150 retailers, plus a movieplex, snack/dining
options, and the center’s eponymous carousel. Fun Fact:
Carousel Center has its own zip code (13290). (3 miles)
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2 Enjoy a variety of free concerts at Crouse College,
home of SU’s School of Visual and Performing Arts.
3 A brick bastion of urban revitalization, Armory
Square boasts boutiques, restaurants, and coffee
houses, an assortment of clubs and salons, and even
two tattoo parlors. Settle in at a café table and enjoy the
show. (1.5 miles)
4 You’ll recognize downtown’s Clinton Square
by its dramatic Jerry Rescue sculpture and sweeping
rectangular ice rink/fountain. Many festivals and events
take place here, including Winterfest, the New York State
Blues Fest, Taste of Syracuse, and the seasonal Farmers’
Market. (2 miles)
5 It’s a beautiful drive to the lakeside village of
Skaneateles (“skinny-atlas”) for a memorable family
visit or some post-exam restoration. (23 miles)
6 The Greater University Hill area was recently
selected as one of the nation’s Top Ten Neighborhoods
in America for its lofty location; historically significant
homes; diverse eateries, parks, and boutiques; and, most
importantly, for its creativity, warmth, and activism.
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7 Just east of the city, spectacular Green Lakes
State Park features two lakes, hiking, cross-country
skiing, picnic and camp grounds, and a public Robert
Trent Jones golf course. See if you can find Dead Man’s
Point and the Tuliptree Cathedral. (11 miles)
8 Syracuse Stage is just one of the city’s numerous
arts and entertainment venues. Visit connectivecorridor.
syr.edu to learn about how you can participate in SU’s
visionary partnership with the arts. (1 mile)
For more information on Syracuse and Central New York:
www.visitsyracuse.org
www.syracuse.ny.us
www.visitfingerlakes.com
www.iloveny.com
www.routes5and20.com
www.onondagacountyparks.com
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Meet SU:
On Campus and Around the World
Helpful Information:
Office of Admissions
Syracuse University
100 Crouse-Hinds Hall
900 South Crouse Avenue
Syracuse NY 13244-2130
315-443-3611
Internet: admissions.syr.edu
e-mail: orange@syr.edu
Office of Financial Aid
and Scholarship Programs
Nearby Major Cities:
Albany: 2½ hours
Baltimore: 6 hours
Boston: 5½ hours
Cleveland: 6 hours
Montreal: 4½ hours
New York City: 4½ hours
Philadelphia: 4½ hours
Toronto: 4½ hours
Washington, D.C.: 7 hours
Syracuse University
200 Archbold North
Syracuse NY 13244-1140
315-443-1513
Internet: financialaid.syr.edu
Check out your options and register for a visit.
Click “Visit Us” at admissions.syr.edu
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. We do not discriminate on
the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam
era or to any extent discrimination is prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions,
employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
The Office of Disability Services coordinates services and accommodations for students with
documented disabilities. For more information, contact 315-443-4498; TTY 315-443-1371; or visit our
web page: disabilityservices.syr.edu
Syracuse University supports equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, or gender,
and in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education
Amend­ments of 1972, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or gender.
Questions about any of the University’s equal-opportunity policies, including compliance with Title
VI, Title VII, and Title IX, may be directed to Kal Alston, Associate Provost for Administration, Office of
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Human Resources, Skytop Office Building, Syracuse University, Syracuse NY 13244-5300; telephone
315-443-4224.
The information concerning academic requirements, courses, and programs of study contained in
this catalog does not constitute an irrevocable contract between the student and the University. The
University reserves the right to change, discontinue, or add academic requirements, courses, and
programs of study. Such changes may be made without notice, although every effort will be made to
provide timely notice to students. It is the responsibility of the individual student to confirm that all
appropriate degree requirements are met.
Syracuse University is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and accredited by the
Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19104, 215662-5606. Professional accreditation for each of the professional colleges and schools accords with
the regulations of the appropriate professional association. For further information, you should contact
the dean’s office of your school or college.