The Common Application

Please read through the following information before proceeding to your Common Application via the most appropriate link provided below.

Enrollment Options and Admission Plans

There are nine undergraduate colleges and single, dual, and combined degree programs. Review your enrollment options. Also review your academic options [PDF - 68 KB] to determine the program(s) to which you would like to apply.

Important Dates and Requirements

Please note the application deadlines for Early Decision, Regular Decision, and Spring Admission.

Our requirements can be found by following the appropriate links on the right. Please note that some of our programs have additional admissions requirements. For example, portfolios or auditions are required for our programs in architecture and visual and performing arts. Follow the College Requirements link on the right for additional requirements for your proposed major(s).

Common Application Supplement

Submission of the Common Application Supplement is required to complete your application to Syracuse University. If you plan to submit the Common Application electronically, you may submit the Common Application Supplement, academic recommendations, and counselor evaluation from the Common Application site as well.

If you choose to submit a paper version of the Supplement, the Supplement is available for download [PDF - 61 KB] and is included in the Syracuse University Application booklet.

Completing your Application for Admission

The Admissions Committee reviews each applicant individually and considers a variety of academic and extracurricular credentials. Required credentials and supplemental forms vary for first-year, transfer, and international applicants, and can be accessed via the links below. Please follow the appropriate link for an outline of what you need to complete your application and to begin or continue your Common Application online: