Admissions for Syracuse University Online Programs

Create an account to apply to the College of Professional Studies. The application fee ($85) is non-refundable. If you need an application fee waiver, please email your request to parttime@syr.edu.

The personal statement (250-500 words) will be used to demonstrate writing ability as well as to provide information about goals, interests, and values. This statement helps us become familiar with you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself. Select your own topic or choose from the sample prompts provided. 

Provide details of your professional background, skills and accomplishments. 

If you do not have a resume and are apprehensive about the process, a list of experience, volunteer work, achievements, etc., is appropriate. Resumes do not need to follow any standardized format or be of any specific length. 

High School Transcripts

If you have not attended any college or have taken fewer than 12-college credits, you must submit an official high school transcript or GED or TASC transcript, regardless of when you graduated or earned your certificate or diploma. 

Official College Transcripts

All applicants must submit college transcripts for all institutions attended. Syracuse University transcripts do not need to be submitted as a part of your application. 

Military-Connected Applicant Transcripts 

Depending on military status, the materials needed for the application may vary. Please submit the following documents: 

• National Guardsmen, reservists, and veterans submit either DD-214 or NGB-22 form with application. 
• Active duty personnel submit a copy of their most recent orders to verify active status. 

Military Transcripts 

Air Force and Space Force service members order CCAF/Air University transcripts to be sent directly to Syracuse University. Service members from other branches order a JST to be sent directly to Syracuse University. 

Send official transcripts to one of the following locations: 

Electronically (preferred): parttime@syr.edu 

Mail:

Syracuse University Global – Admission
414 Sims Hall
130 College Place
Syracuse, NY 13224

Official transcripts must be received directly from the academic institution or evaluation service, either electronically or via mail in the original sealed envelope. Electronic transcripts are considered official if delivered securely through an organization authorized by Syracuse University. Official transcripts are required from all previous colleges. Syracuse University must have all transcripts regardless of grades, withdrawals, etc. Official transcripts are good for one year from date of issue. 

An admissions consultation is a required part of the application file and will be set up after submitting your application. For faster service, email your availability to parttime@syr.edu. 

International students are welcome to apply to Syracuse University’s online programs. Students who need to secure a visa to study in-person for the length of their study should submit their application at least 12 weeks before the start of the semester.

International applicants may be required to provide proof of English Proficiency. Meeting the minimum score does not guarantee admission. Only official test scores will be accepted for English proficiency.

If you have completed academic work outside the U.S., you must provide official academic credentials as well as English translations of the documents. If only one document is available, we will accept notarized or certified copies of the original document.  If translations are needed, it is your responsibility to have the credentials translated by a reputable translation and evaluation service. A key to the marking system or grading scale should also be included if it is not indicated on the transcript. All international transcripts must include an evaluation, even if the document is in English, indicating what the equivalent academic work would be in the U.S. The service should send the results to the transcript address indicated above. World Education Services (WES) has instructions on how to send their results to us electronically. 

Create an account to apply to the School of Education. The application fee ($85) is non-refundable. If you need an application fee waiver, please email your request to parttime@syr.edu

Personal statement of goals. Please describe in approximately 500 words:

• Your main academic interests
• Why you are interested in the IDD&E program
• Why you wish to study at Syracuse University
• How you expect to finance your studies
• Your plans for the future, after you receive your degree

Provide details of your professional background, skills and accomplishments.

All applicants must submit college transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Syracuse University transcripts do not need to be submitted as a part of your application.

Three letters of recommendation are required. Choose recommenders who know you academically, professionally, or personally in a capacity relevant to your intended program. Professors, supervisors, or mentors are ideal.

International students who need to secure a visa to study in-person for the length of their study should submit their application at least 12 weeks before the start of the semester.

International students follow the same application process as domestic applicants. In addition to the general admission requirements, international students must provide:

• Proof of English proficiency is required unless the applicant has a degree from an English-speaking institution or is from a country where English is the spoken language.
• Official copies of transcripts with English translations (if not issued in English).
• Financial documentation (after admission, for visa processing). More information on submitted English proficiency results

Proof of English proficiency is required unless the applicant has a degree from an English-speaking institution or is from a country where English is the spoken language. The School of Education has preferred scores for TOEFL (80+), IELTS (6.5+), Duolingo (120+), Cambridge (176+), SAT-EBRW (600), and ACT-English (27).

Can I apply if my English proficiency score is below the minimum?

If your score is below the minimum, you may still apply and be considered for conditional admission based on completion of English language classes, which you can take through Syracuse University's English Language Institute (ELI). You can fulfill the English proficiency requirement by attending ELI at Syracuse University and successfully completing Level 4 classes.

How can I submit my proof of English proficiency?

You can self-report your scores on the application, then submit your test scores directly from the testing agency to Syracuse University via email at grad@syr.edu or by mail to: Enrollment Processing, Graduate Admissions, Syracuse University, 804 University Ave., Syracuse NY 13244, USA.

A completed electronic application submitted with a $75 non-refundable fee is required. Application fees are waived for veterans, McNair Scholars, and all Syracuse University alumni.

The personal statement is an important component of your application, telling the committee about yourself and demonstrating your writing skills. Submit a personal essay of 600-800 words that addresses: why you have selected your program; your professional goals; and what academic, personal, and professional experiences you possess which would make you a good candidate for your chosen program.

A resume describing employment history; academic honors; scholastic recognition; publications; leadership roles and/or other academic, professional, and community activities.

Transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions from which applicants have earned or will earn a degree. Transcripts are required from other institutions where an applicant has earned pre-requisite courses/credits specific to the program for which you are applying unless those courses and grades are listed on the degree-bearing transcripts.

Unofficial transcripts are accepted for application review. If admitted, official transcripts showing certification of a bachelor's degree will be required to be submitted to the registrar's office by the end of the first semester of graduate study. Students who have submitted a FAFSA and will receive federal financial aid must show degree certification prior to receiving funds (mid-August).

We ask applicants to submit three letters of recommendation as part of the graduate application. These letters play an important role in helping us understand your strengths as a student and professional. Whenever possible, we encourage you to include at least two academic references.*

Enter each recommender's name, title, organization, and email in the online application. They will automatically receive an email with instructions, and a request to upload their letter on organizational letterhead. Because the system sends notifications immediately, it is advisable to inform your recommenders in advance.

*While academic recommendations are preferred, we understand that many applicants have been out of school for some time. We will accept letters from work supervisors, internship, or volunteer settings who can speak to your abilities and potential for graduate study.

Falk College no longer requires the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) for master programs. If an applicant would like to submit their score, they should have them sent to Syracuse University, institution code 2823.

The TOEFL (5.5), IELTS (8.0), or Duolingo (135) is required for applicants for whom English is not the primary language. Applicants who earned a degree from an accredited institution where English was the language of instruction may request a waiver by emailing falk@syr.edu.