The VPA Office of Academic and Career Advising is here to help graduate students navigate academic and administrative procedures related to registration, degree requirements, degree certification and everything else.
We are ready to assist you with any concern or issue you might have. Don't hesitate to contact us; we are here for you, and it is our responsibility and pleasure to serve you.
Office of Academic and Career Advising
200 Crouse College
315.443.2517
vpaosa@syr.edu
Graduate students should meet with the faculty member who serves as their program coordinator for academic advising. If you need help identifying your advisor or have questions, please contact Vicki Smith, assistant director of student success in the Office of Academic and Career Advising, at vrsmith@syr.edu.
VPA's Industry Day allows students to learn from and network with alumni in various career fields.
The Office of Academic and Career Advising supports graduate students in all stages of their professional journey. Offerings include resume/cover letter reviews, developing an outstanding LinkedIn profile, finding an internship or job, networking tips, preparing for interviews and guidance on career discernment. Explore VPA career services.
Mary Hanrahan, a CRS graduate student and Lender Student Fellow, worked on a research project that examined American news media coverage and United States policymaking related to the war on terror.
VPA considers graduate student research an integral part of the student experience. These are some opportunities at VPA and Syracuse University available to VPA graduate students to support and further research:
