
the best education for your studentsGiving your students the best possible education means giving them all the tools and direction they need for the best possible future. SU Summer College has just what most professional educators would recommend as the ideal next step for any aspiring student. Top Ten Reasons Educators Value SU Summer College:
To learn more about what Summer College has to offer your students, browse the web site, call 315-443-5000 or e-mail us at sumcoll@syr.edu. Scholarships Foremost among these are independent organizations and foundations such as Summer Search, Minds Matter, Inc., Polonsky Brothers Foundation, Operation Link-Up, Right Angle Educational Foundation, Summer Fund, and others that make summer collegiate experiences a priority. Summer College itself also provides partial scholarships. Each year we provide over $100,000 in scholarships. Summer College scholarships are awarded to students who are admitted and demonstrate financial need through tax documents and other evidence they may wish to supply, such as personal letters. Often, when a student wins a Summer College scholarship, he or she can use it to help acquire matching funds from school, church, businesses, or local organizations and foundations (e.g., YMCA, Rotary). And students' part-time workplaces - from small local businesses to nationwide chains - are a surprising source of matching funds. To ask questions about funding or scholarships, call us at 315-443-5000 or e-mail sumcoll@syr.edu. International Students International students who are not studying the studio arts often enroll in Writing 104: Introduction to College Writing. This three-credit course in a small class setting is ideal for improving both written and spoken English. All students have free access to the University's state-of-the-art Writing Center for consultation and tutoring. Our residence hall staff is experienced in helping students adjust to academic routines and campus life, and in fostering friendships. A wide range of social and recreational opportunities assures that all students enjoy activities and companionship. International students are also introduced to the staff of the University's Office of Multicultural Affairs and Center for International Services. No question, from academics to visas, is too large or too small! Call 315-443-5000 or e-mail sumcoll@syr.edu. Admissions Criteria Applicants for Acting and Musical Theater need a letter from someone who is familiar with their performance work. Studio Art applicants do not need to send transcripts but must submit a portfolio of recent work. Students who apply to Summer College enjoy academic and artistic work. Many are gifted in various fields. We are not looking for a "magic" combination of grades and test scores, nor do we establish GPA or test score cutoffs. Rather, we are looking for students whom we believe will succeed in, and capitalize on, the intense academic experience Summer College offers. Many of our students are in the top quarter of their high school class, but a substantive and positive recommendation can help to balance a less-than-stellar class rank or GPA. Students whose high school performance has improved steadily over the course of two or three years are also seriously considered for admission. For able but seemingly uninterested high school students, Summer College often supplies the right blend of intellectual provocation, rigor, and support to stimulate attention and improve high school performance. Participants have told us that the summer helps them "understand what high school is for," and look forward to college with knowledgeable enthusiasm. To ask questions about Summer College admissions, the application process, or to discuss a specific student's qualifications, call 315-443-5000 or e-mail sumcoll@syr.edu. Plan A Visit A visit during the academic year won't give you as full a picture, but we can provide a tailor-made campus tour with special attention to the many facilities in use during Summer College. You can see academic buildings and studios as well as residence and dining halls and recreational facilities. Academic year visits also afford you the chance to see Syracuse University as it is with a full complement of undergraduate and graduate students, and to talk in depth with the Director of Summer College. To arrange a campus visit, call 315-443-5000 or e-mail sumcoll@syr.edu.
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