For Incoming Transfer Students

Getting Started

This section outlines what you need to do to complete your application if you are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and have attended an institution of higher education for any period of time after graduating from secondary school and received graded credit in academic coursework.

Syracuse University considers you a transfer student if you earned a high school diploma/GED, enrolled in a degree program at another college or university, and completed at least 12 credit hours.  If you have taken college classes without enrolling in a degree program, or will have less than 12 credits when you plan to enroll at Syracuse University, you should apply as a first-year student.  If you're unsure of your status, we recommend that you contact us at transfertosu@syr.edu

Transfer students are evaluated primarily on the basis of their college-level work.

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Application Checklist

Items to Complete Your Application:

• Online Common Application Form
• $70 Application Fee
• Official Academic Transcript
• Two Academic Recommendations
• Common Application Supplement
• Review College Requirements for any additional items that may be required for your application.

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• First, please review our Enrollment Options and Application Deadlines.

• If you have not already chosen a program of study, be sure to review our Academic Options (Colleges/Majors). Many of our schools and colleges allow students to apply as undecided majors, if they wish.

• Next, please review our Transfer Requirements. Please note that if you have completed fewer than 30 credits of college-level academic coursework, you must also submit an official copy of your high school transcript along with official ACT/SAT score reports.

• When you have chosen an enrollment option and intended program of study, it is time to begin the Common Application and Syracuse University Supplement.

• Once the above items are completed, please review our College Requirements to find out if you need to submit any additional materials (portfolio, audition, etc).

• 2 + 2 Programs are offered to students studying at Onondaga Community College and Georgia Perimeter College.  If you are applying for one of these programs please complete and submit the appropriate forms.

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    • You may monitor the status of your application materials online using your Syracuse University ID (SUID) number beginning this fall. This number will be printed on mailed items we send to you, or you may call our office (315-443-3611) or e-mail (orange@syr.edu) and we will be glad to provide this number to you.
    • Please allow 2-4 weeks after items arrive on campus for them to be reflected in your online status.
    • Do not forget about applying for Financial Aid! Syracuse University requires students who wish to be considered for need-based aid to complete both the FAFSA and CSS profile.

  • After You Have Applied