Graduate Admissions FAQ

February 1 for all programs. December 15 is the early decision deadline for Art Therapy.

Applicants that apply by the deadline are eligible for competitive merit-based scholarships, fellowships and assistantships. These awards are offered once admission decisions have been sent. There is not a separate application for award consideration.

Tuition is charged per credit; the (2024-2025) tuition rate is at $1,945 per credit. The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of what it will cost for a graduate student to attend Syracuse University for an academic year. Please email VPA Graduate Admissions at admissg@syr.edu for an estimated cost based on your program of interest.

Unofficial transcripts are accepted for application review. Official transcripts are required if an applicant is admitted and matriculates. It is required to provide enrollment management with an official transcript showing certification of a bachelor’s degree by the end of the first semester of graduate study. Students who have submitted a FAFSA and will receive federal financial aid must show degree certification prior to receiving funds (mid-August).

Ranked among the top ten most affordable cities in the U.S., Syracuse provides a wide array of living options. Suburban or urban neighborhoods near campus offer you and your loved ones the opportunity to grow and thrive in a richly diverse community.

Our Off-Campus Housing Finder is a great way to begin your apartment search. The Housing Finder was developed to provide a variety of housing options, based on preferences important to you, and resources to better inform your selection.

Please contact admissg@syr.edu to submit your request. Note that application fee waivers are granted on a case-by-case basis.

Yes, but it may delay your admission decision. It’s always recommended to upload as soon as you are able.

• TOEFL
  • 90 for most programs
  • 100 for audio arts and design
• IETLS
  • 6.5 for all programs
• Duolingo
  • 110 for all programs

Applicants may be exempt from the English Proficiency requirements if they have completed a bachelor’s degree earned from an accredited U.S. institution. If you are requesting an English Proficiency waiver for any other reason, please contact admissg@syr.edu.

Syracuse University’s institution code is 2823.

Yes, if the applicant is admissible except for language skills, the department can elect to admit them conditionally to the English Language Institute or until their scores reach an admissible level.

This can be submitted during the application process or after program admission.

As an international student at Syracuse University, you will need your transcript evaluated by an education service, such as the World Education Services (WES), to be sure you meet our requirements and have an equivalent four-year degree.

All students must hold, or be in the process of receiving, a bachelor’s degree from the U.S. or its equivalent. To consider a three-year degree, a WES evaluation stating its equivalency or an additional year of study of a post-graduate diploma or similar will be required.

April 15.

Yes, admitted students can defer their admission up to one calendar year, however any financial awards are subject to change.

To accept your admission, please complete the Intent to Register form email from gradadm@syr.edu and submit to graduateitr@syr.edu. To accept any financial awards, please sign and email the letter back to admissg@syr.edu.

A $500 non-refundable tuition deposit is required for all VPA students entering a master’s program. Upon matriculation, you’ll be able to submit your deposit within your admitted portal and it will be credited to your student account.

Please decline your admission by submitting your Intent to Register Form to graduateitr@syr.edu.