Syracuse University

Approximately 10 to 15 percent of the undergraduate students entering SU each year are transfer students. About 300 new transfer students join us in the fall, and about 100 more transfer in the spring. If you are contemplating transferring from your current institution, we encourage you to use the links below to find out more about the transfer application process, credit transfer, and resources available for transfer students at SU.

We also recommend that you visit our page with Transfer FAQs.

Think Spring!

Have you considered Syracuse University for the Spring 2010 sememster?  Every spring we welcome about 120 transfer and first year students to campus.  Consider the following:

•    SU offers a  spring orientation for all students entering in January
•    University housing is available for the spring semester and future semesters
•    Financial aid is available – please submit the CSS Profile and FAFSA
•    We have a very receptive transfer credit policy

There's still time to apply for the spring semester!  We will consider all applicants from this point forward on a rolling, space-available, basis.

Learn more about our colleges

Undergraduate students at SU can choose from more than 200 majors and 90 minors in our nine undergraduate colleges.

Visit campus

We hope you will visit us for an information session and campus tour. We also offer on-campus interviews for transfer students. We offer several daily visitation options throughout the year.

Financial aid

Approximately 80 percent of all admitted undergraduate students receive financial assistance. Syracuse University offers merit-based scholarships as well as need-based aid. Transfer students are eligible to receive merit scholarships up to $6000.  Learn more about financial aid and scholarships at SU.

Credit transfer

Syracuse University grants transfer credit for courses successfully completed at other accredited institutions or through means described in the "Academic Rules and Regulations" section of the Syracuse University Bulletin: Undergraduate Course Catalog. In general, transfer credit is allowed for courses worth three or more credits where you earned a "C" (2.0) or higher and for which there is a comparable course offered at Syracuse University. Transfer credit is evaluated after you are admitted, and generally, notification of approved credit is sent within two weeks. You do not have to commit to enrolling until you have received your credit evaluation.

Orientation

From the moment you step foot onto SU's campus, the community works hard to make you feel welcome and comfortable at your new home. View the list of orientation events designed for all students, including transfers.

Contact the Office of Admissions

Staff of the Office of Admissions is happy to speak with you to discuss your goals and concerns as a transfer student. Please contact Michele Pipas at mpipas@syr.edu or 315-443-3611 to personally discuss transferring to Syracuse University.