About Syracuse University

Why Consider Syracuse University?

Syracuse University (called Syracuse, or SU for short) is a private research university in Syracuse NY. It was established in 1870, though it can trace its roots back to 1831. Though historically it was associated with the United Methodist Church, the school has been nonsectarian since 1920. Syracuse athletics teams compete in NCAA Division I, with a few exceptions. They offer students more than 200 major areas of study, and their students have come from all 50 states and more than 120 countries.

Syracuse offers more than 200 graduate degrees and programs, through 13 schools and colleges, including SU Online. Each school focuses on a certain discipline or family of related subject areas. Each one is designed to offer those students the resources and support they need in their chosen paths of study.

Each school or college may have specific prerequisites for attendance, as well as unique qualities, course formats, or other requirements. Additionally, specific degrees or programs offered may vary and are subject to change. If you’d like to learn more about what it’s like to be a student in any of these colleges, reach out to find out more.

Syracuse schools and colleges include:

• The School of Architecture
• The College of Arts and Sciences
• The School of Education
• The College of Engineering and Computer Science
• The David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
• The School of Information Studies
• The College of Law
• The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
• The Martin J. Whitman School of Management
• The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
• The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)

Become Part of a Vibrant & Diverse Community

Syracuse believes that each person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. In fact, their approach to education in rooted in these values. They strive to offer students diverse perspectives, informed by diverse life experiences, ethnicities, cultures, and systems of belief, so as to help students prepare to thrive in a diverse world.

They also make sure to offer the resources and support each student needs, to ensure that higher education is accessible to those who seek it. That could include accessibility to students and faculty with disabilities, LGBT resources, religious and multicultural student organizations, and more.

Rely on Career, Academic, & Other Services

Syracuse University wants their students to succeed—which is why they offer the services, support, and resources their students might need to do just that. Whether it’s the academic resources you need to thrive in class, the skills and advice to move from academics into the career world, or even your physical and emotional well-being, SU wants to be there for you. Some of the resources SU students could use include:

• Career Services
• Health Services
• Counseling & Support Services
• Writing & Tutoring Assistance
• Financial Literacy Coaching
• Technology Support
• Fellowship & Scholarship Advisement
• Safety, Security, and Transportation

Experience the Syracuse School Spirit

Syracuse University is more than a school. It’s a vibrant, passionate community, full of people who love it just as much as you do. And when you’re not busy studying, teaching, or working at your internship (or even when you are), you could experience what it’s like to be a part of that.

With only a few exceptions, the teams at Syracuse compete in NCAA Division I. Syracuse teams are called “The Orange,” which, once you see their colors (not to mention Otto, their mascot), you’ll understand why. They’re part of the Atlantic Coast conference, and play in the beautiful Carrier Dome. Whether you’re into football, basketball, hockey, soccer, or lacrosse, Syracuse has something to cheer for. And if you want to play something else, there are 48 different sports clubs and 313 intramural teams.