Here's where you'll find all the basics in terms of programs, eligibility requirements and credits. For more details, click on your particular program of interest.
6-Week Program Dates - June 28 to August 8
2-Week Studtio Art Program Dates - June 28 - July 1, July 13 - July 25, and July 27 - August 8
(See Studio Art page for session details.)
Eligibility
Summer College at Syracuse is designed for high school students in good academic standing who demonstrate maturity and self-discipline. Eligibility for admission is determined through review of completed applications, student essay and letters of recommendation. Some programs have additional eligibility requirements. View theprogram pages and the application forms for program-specific information.
Program Offerings
Syracuse University offers Summer College programs designed to introduce high school students to college in areas they are considering as college majors and future professions.
- In the Liberal Arts program, you select from course offerings in humanities and social sciences.
- In the pre-professional programs— Law, Management and Public Communications—you take one course especially designed for Summer College students in your chosen program. Then you choose a second, complementary course from among the offerings to provide substantive support to the content of your chosen discipline.
- In the studio/lab programs—Acting & Musical Theatre, Architecture, Engineering & Computer Science, Fashion Design, Interior and Environmental Design, Forensic Science and Technical Theatre—you take coursework in the chosen area and spend a substantial part of each day at work in the studio or laboratory.
Credit-bearing, 6-week Programs
All courses are college-level, credit-bearing courses. Students earn six college credits. Upon completion of the Summer College experience, students may request a copy of their SU transcript of coursework. Credits earned through Summer College are eligible for consideration as transfer credit at other colleges and universities upon matriculation and a credit-transfer request. The student’s college of matriculation determines whether and how credit transfer applies to the degree program at that institution.
Click the link below to download the 6-week credit program application:
Non Credit, 2-Week Studio Art Programs
Students interested in Studio Art are required to submit a portfolio of 5-10 photographs or slides of recent work. Ealier applicats are strongly encouraged because programs have limited enrollment and may close. Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.
Click the link below to download the 2-week non-credit Studio Art program application:
What’s a typical Summer College day like?
Weekdays, students in the Liberal Arts Program as well as those in pre-professional programs have three to four hours of classes per day, four or five days per week. Students typically spend the rest of the day and some of the evening on class assignments, group projects and studying. Students in the studio/lab programs are in the studios, labs or rehearsal hall from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with an hour for lunch Monday through Friday.
Weekends offer opportunities for outdoor activities, trips and evening social events. Most students spend considerable weekend time on academic pursuits as well.
What if a Summer College student needs academic help?
We’re ready for whatever student needs come up. Our staff can help students connect with professors and teaching assistants to get the course-specific assistance they need to excel. Resident advisers can help arrange study groups, tutoring and can guide students to access University resources. One of the ways a Summer College experience prepares high school students for success as undergraduates is by showing them how to navigate the academic system. The process of needing help, asking for it, and solving the problem at hand boosts competence and confidence.
What if a Summer College student has a disability?
Syracuse University welcomes people with disabilities. We are committed to providing all students with equal access to the educational experience, and the S.U. Office of Disability Services coordinates a wide array of support services for students with documented disabilities. The Summer College office will be happy to assist students in contacting this office, or, students may make contact themselves at Room 309, 804 University Avenue; phone 315-443-4498 (VOICE), 315-443-1371 (TDD).
