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Q UI C K 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.
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 16:1
Average Class Size: 25
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.
91%
Career Placement: 91% of class of 2014
placement survey respondents report
they are employed, interning, or attending
graduate school.
Hall of Languages
#4 Best School for Journalism
2014 NewsPro Magazine
#5 Architecture
2014 DesignIntelligence
#7 Best College for Veterans
2015 U.S. News & World Report
#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
#11 Film
2014 The Hollywood Reporter
#12 Best School for Accounting Professionals
2014 LinkedIn University Rankings
#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
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W O R L D -CLAS S ACAD EMICS 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
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.
Majors: Electrical Engineering and Music
Career: Sound System Developer
Majors: Social Work, and Health and Physical Education
Career: After-School Program Director
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
—The New York Times Magazine
Majors: Information Management and International Relations
Career: Security Engineering Officer
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Conduct groundbreaking research
to treat diabetes with the oral
delivery of insulin alongside
chemistry professor Robert Doyle.
Analyze skeletal remains from the
prehistoric era with Shannon Novak,
associate professor of archaeology
and author of House of Mourning: A
Biocultural History of the Mountain
Meadows Massacre, which was awarded
the 2010 James Deetz Prize from the
Society for Historical Archaeology.
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.
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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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P L A N N IN G 101
Once admitted, consider SummerStart, a
6-week residential program designed for
incoming first-year students. You’ll earn 7–8
credits and get settled on campus before
fall semester begins.
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Start Here!
During your first semester, talk to your
academic advisor and visit SU Abroad
to begin planning your overseas
experience. suabroad.syr.edu
Visit campus in
person, or tour it online
at admissions.syr.edu,
where you can also
apply.
Customize your education with a dual/
combined major or a second major
through one of nine undergraduate schools
or colleges. You can also develop an
individualized major or opt for a minor.
If you’re entering your junior or senior year in high school, consider Summer College to
explore college majors and experience college life. Learn more: summercollege.syr.edu
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Support Along the Way
Learning communities offer you the
chance to live with students who
have similar academic interests, so
help on a project or brainstorming
an assignment is never far away.
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Your faculty, academic, and peer advisors
will help you plan your courses, or choose
your major if you’re undecided.
The Tutoring and Study Center,
as well as the Writing Center,
offer one-on-one and smallgroup guidance by graduate and
undergraduate students.
First-Year Support
Each school and college has
a first-year experience course
designed to prepare you for
success in college. Many
courses also showcase the
art and culture of Syracuse.
Transfer Student Support
The Transfer Mentor Program
helps new transfer students
adjust to campus life.
Disability Services ensures that students with disabilities have equal access
to all University programs and activities. Learn more: disabilityservices.syr.edu
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MA J O R S AND M IN O RS
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 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)
School of Education
508 students
History of Architecture
Italian Language, Literature, and Culture
Latin (through Classics)
Linguistic Studies
Mathematics
Modern Foreign Languages
Modern Jewish Studies
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
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
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
College of Engineering
and Computer Science
1,498 students
Dual and Combined Enrollment:
School of Education
S.I. Newhouse School of Public
Communications
College of Engineering and Computer Science
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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
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
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
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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 U S 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
Cheon Ji In Syracuse
Cricket
Enactus
Engineers Without Borders
7 fitness facilities
European Student Association
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Hong Kong Cultural Organization
Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble
Take a Break
Otto’s Army
> 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
Rugby
Soccer
Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers
Sororities and Fraternities (70+)
Sour Sitrus Society Pep Band
Student Environmental Action Coalition
Syracuse Animal Rights Organization
The Outing Club
Women in Communications
... and 300+ more.
For a complete list, visit studentactivities.syr.edu
For club and intramural teams, visit recreationservices.syr.edu
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The ’Cuse Challenge Ropes Course
Hear from Syracuse University students.
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Main Squeeze performs at
Cozy Cappella, a singing
event held during SU’s
Winter Carnival in which
groups perform in pajamas,
while attendees snack on
cookies and hot chocolate.
Students march in
the Orange Central
homecoming parade.
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
A “doggone cold” 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 S I T I NG SP EAKERS
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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S E R V I CES AND CAREER PRE PARATION
Success at Syracuse
Success Beyond Syracuse
Career Services will help you find local,
national, or international internships to explore
career fields, learn new skills, and gain handson experience. careerservices.syr.edu
When you prepare to apply for a full-time job in
the U.S. or abroad, Career Services offers oneon-one assistance, including:
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The Renée Crown University Honors Program
is an enhanced educational experience. While
you pursue your academic program, you are
immersed in additional curricular enrichment
and complete a capstone project before you
graduate. honors.syr.edu
The Parents Office provides support and advice
to parents and families throughout your time at
the University. parents.syr.edu
> resume critiques
> practice interviews
> career fairs throughout the year
The office will connect you with Syracuse alumni
who can serve as mentors, helping you to
gather information about career paths and
the transition from college.
Syracuse University Career Placement Survey 2014
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is an
elective curriculum that enables you to become
a commissioned officer in the Air Force or the
Army while pursuing a degree. armyrotc.syr.edu
and afrotc.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
Discovery programs offer you the chance to
spend your first semester taking courses at
one of three SU Abroad Centers—Strasbourg,
France; Florence, Italy; or Madrid, Spain.
Designed for select first-semester
students with an interest in the liberal arts,
Discovery programs provide an international
foundation that expands your academic and
professional options. admissions.syr.edu/
discoveryprograms
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71%
employment
91%
3%
of respondents found
opportunities
postgraduate
internship
17%
graduate
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“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
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
Volunteer through the
Mary Ann Shaw Center
for Public and Community
Service, Hendricks Chapel,
or one of the many
student organizations.
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A ME R I CA’S BES T COLLE GE TOWN: 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
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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
86° F
77° F
68° F
59° F
50° F
41° F
32° F
23° F
14° F
5° F
JanFebMar AprMayJun Jul AugSepOctNovDec
Photo of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que © Wainwright Photography
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Onondaga Lake Park
#3 Most Beautiful Snowy City (Globe Traveling)
Armory Square, downtown Syracuse
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Clinton Square, downtown Syracuse
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S P O R T S S CENE
With 7 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
Basketball fans fill the Carrier Dome
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A L UM NI
Syracuse University alumni make their marks in a variety of
professions—from acting to zoology 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
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Dick Clark ’51
Former CEO, Dick Clark Productions
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Col. Eileen Collins ’78
First female space
shuttle commander
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Bob Costas ’74
Sports announcer, NBC
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Dennis Crowley ’98
Co-founder, Foursquare
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Ernie Davis ’62
Football star, first African American
Heisman Trophy winner
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Taye Diggs ’93
Stage, screen, and television actor,
How Stella Got Her Groove Back,
Rent, Private Practice
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Arthur Liu G’66,
President & CEO, Multicultural Radio
Broadcasting, Inc.
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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
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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
Arielle Tepper Madover ’94
Theatrical and film producer,
recent productions: Monty Python’s
Spamalot, Frost/Nixon, and Annie
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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Ian Schrager ’68
Hotelier, co-founder and owner
of Studio 54
Lou Reed ’64
Singer-songwriter and guitarist,
The Velvet Underground
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Aaron Sorkin ’83
Creator, NBC’s The West Wing;
playwright and screenwriter,
A Few Good Men, The American
President, and The Social Network
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John Sykes ’77
MTV founding executive
Jessie Mueller ’05
Tony Award-winning actress
Joyce Carol Oates ’60,
Author, We Were the Mulvaneys,
Faithless: Tales of Transgression, and
them
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Eli Saslow ’04
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for
the Washington Post
Don McPherson ’87
Professional football player, activist,
and sportscaster
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Todd Rubin ’04
President, The Republic of Tea
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
Chris Renaud ’89
Oscar-nominated director of
Despicable Me and Despicable
Me 2, and executive producer of
Minions
Steve Kroft ’67
Co-editor and news correspondent,
CBS, 60 Minutes
John Tsebe ’81
First black national librarian
in South Africa
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Bill Viola ’73
Video artist
Vanessa L. Williams ’86
National recording artist and
actress, Desperate Housewives
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Elsa Reichmanis ’72, G’75
professor at the School of Chemical
and Biomolecular Engineering of the
Georgia Institute of Technology; former
president, American Chemical Society
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Commencement in the Carrier Dome
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A D MI S SIONS AND F IN ANCING YOUR E DUCATION
Applying for Admission
Syracuse University uses the Common Application
exclusively. You’ll apply directly to one of nine undergraduate
colleges or to a dual/combined program within two colleges.
For information about transferring to Syracuse University,
visit admissions.syr.edu/transferstudents.
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Application Deadlines
> Early Decision > Regular Decision > Spring Admission (first-year or transfer) > Transfer Admission (fall) November 15
January 1
November 15*
July 1*
Note: An Early Admission option is also available for
eligible high school juniors. Contact the Admissions Office
for information. Federal financial aid is not available for
students admitted under the Early Admission plan.
*Applications received after this deadline will be considered
on a space-available basis.
How Your Application is Evaluated
> Academic performance, including your senior year
accomplishments, participation in advanced coursework,
and standardized test scores.
> Via your personal essay, your goals, interests,
experiences, and values.
> Evaluation from your guidance counselor and two
academic teacher recommendations that convey
a sense of your unique gifts, capabilities, and
accomplishments.
> Strength of character and exemplary citizenship
through after-school activities, volunteer work, or
employment.
Apply today at admissions.syr.edu/apply.
Financing Your Education
Approximately 75% of Syracuse University students receive
some form of financial support, mostly from institutional
aid, but also from federal, state, or private sources.
When you apply for admission, you will automatically
be 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.
You may also be eligible for assistance from federal
sources, including the Pell Grant, TEACH Grant, Work-Study,
and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Program, as
well as Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Direct
Plus Loans (for parents).
Other possible aid sources include funding from
your home state, private resources, and scholarships from
outside the University.
Fees and Expenses
The estimated cost of attending Syracuse University for the
2015-2016 academic year is based on the following:
Tuition Housing and Meals (average) Miscellaneous Fees Total $ 41,794
$ 14,880
$ 1,524
$ 58,198
Other Expenses (average)
Books and Supplies Transportation Personal Expenses
Total $
$
$
$
Subtotal (without health insurance) $ 61,242
Health Insurance $ 1,890*
Total Cost of Attendance
$ 63,132
1,412
642
990
3,044
*This mandatory fee may be waived if student has adequate
private health insurance.
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Applying for financial aid is easy.
Your financial need is determined by the information
that you provide on two separate forms that make up the
financial aid application process:
To apply for federal financial aid, file the:
> Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): fafsa.gov (code: 002882)
To apply for Syracuse University Grant, file the:
> CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE: collegeboard.org/profile (code: 2823)
Early Decision
First-Year Students Regular Decision
First-Year and
Transfer Students*
Application
Deadlines
CSS/PROFILE: Dec. 1, 2015
FAFSA: Feb. 1, 2016
CSS/PROFILE:
Feb. 1, 2016
FAFSA: Feb. 1, 2016
Award
Notification
Dates
January 2016
March 2016
For Homeschooled Students: To be considered for federally
funded financial aid programs, students should contact the
Admissions Office for additional information.
* Transfer students should file aid applications at the same
time your Admission application is submitted, but not later
than July 1, 2016.
Attention Veterans
Syracuse University is a proud participant in the Yellow
Ribbon Program. Through this program, veterans’ and
approved dependents’ tuition and mandatory fee costs
above those covered by the basic Post-9/11 GI Bill will
be covered by Syracuse University and the Department of
Veterans Affairs. Learn more: vrc.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,
citizenship, religion, marital status, age, disability, or perceived disability, sexual orientation, actual or perceived sex, gender identity or expression, military
status, status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This
nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Syracuse University welcomes people with disabilities and in compliance with Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and
the Americans with Disabilities Act, does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Services for students with disabilities are coordinated by the Office of
Disability Services, Room 309, 804 University Avenue, 315-443-4498 (VOICE), 315-443-1371 (TDD).
Syracuse University supports equal opportunity in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, and 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 the Executive Director
of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services, Skytop Office Building, Syracuse University, Syracuse NY 13244-5300; telephone 315-443-0211.
The information concerning academic requirements, courses, and programs of study contained in the publication 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; 267-284-5000. Professional accreditation for each of the professional colleges and schools accords with the regulations of
the appropriate professional association. For further information, contact the dean’s office of each school or college.
It is Syracuse University’s policy to provide anyone, on request, with a printed copy of the University’s policies and procedures regarding campus security and
safety, as well as crime rates and statistics for the most recent three-year period. A copy of Your Safety and Security at Syracuse University, a handbook that
provides this information, is available from the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS). You may request a printed copy that includes crime
statistics, to be mailed within 10 days of a request, by contacting the Department of Public Safety/Advisory Committee on Campus Security at 005 Sims
Hall, Syracuse, NY, 13244, or by calling 315-443-5476. The handbook is updated annually. DPS/Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon
request all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education (website: http://ope.ed.gov/security/).
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