Inside - Syracuse University
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Inside - Syracuse University
Inside Campus and Community..................... 3 By the Numbers................................4-5 Academics........................................... 6 Schools and Colleges.....................8-13 Majors and Minors........................14-15 Syracuse’s Four Seasons................... 16 Campus Life...................................... 17 Location............................................ 18 The City............................................. 19 Real World Learning........................... 22 Alumni............................................... 24 Home Away From Home..................... 26 Resources and Opportunities........28-30 Admissions and Financing Your Education............................... 31 Syracuse University (USPS 372-590) Volume 38, Number 2 July 2012 Syracuse University is an official bulletin of Syracuse University and is published 16 times a year: one time in May, and 15 times in July, by Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244. Periodicals postage paid at Syracuse, New York 13244. Postmaster: Send address corrections to Syracuse University, Undergraduate Admissions Processing Center, 621 Skytop Road, Suite 160, Syracuse, NY 13244-5290. The undergraduate prospectus is a joint production of Syracuse University’s Division of Enrollment Management and Office of Publications. Why Syracuse University? Scholarship in Action. Dear Prospective Student, As a university-bound person, you face the challenge of finding a school that best meets your interests and talents, while providing expert preparation for a rewarding life. Syracuse University (SU) offers you many exciting opportunities—on campus, through coursework, in the local community, and through education abroad—to address important questions and challenges with friends and colleagues from more than 120 countries. By collaborating with others from different places and perspectives, you will be ready to succeed in your chosen field. Comprising 11 distinguished schools and colleges, SU gives you the ultimate college experience. Choose from more than 200 majors and 100 minors. Complete an internship in a top company. Join any of 300 extracurricular groups. You may even be eligible to begin your SU coursework at our Discovery Programs in Florence, Italy, or Strasbourg, France, or at the Gap Year Semester in London. Wherever you start, SU’s beautiful residential campus will soon become your home. Many resources are available to aid with your transition and daily living, from the Slutzker Center for International Services to the English Language Institute. And once you graduate, you will become part of a global network of more than 200,000 SU alumni. Visit admissions.syr.edu for a virtual tour and to hear from current international students. After all, most of life’s greatest journeys begin with a few small steps. Margaret Himley Associate Provost for International Education and Engagement The Value of Now Welcome to a place where, for more than 140 years, students from diverse backgrounds have come together to explore, grow, and break boundaries. A Syracuse education goes beyond books and classrooms. SU’s guiding vision of Scholarship in Action means that you’ll engage with the world from the moment you join the community. You can work with Syracuse entrepreneurs to start and market businesses, talk politics with students in Beijing, or work to develop an urban design project. A Syracuse University education is an investment in now that will serve you for a lifetime. 2 www.syr.edu Campus and Community Syracuse University has everything you’ve dreamed of in a university campus, from ivy-covered walls and a sweeping Quad to an energetic social scene and competitive sports at the Carrier Dome. High on a hill overlooking the City of Syracuse, the University offers the best of two learning environments. It’s large enough to provide a generous array of academic programs and extracurricular activities, yet small enough that you’ll quickly feel at home in the setting of your home college. Whether you select The College of Arts and Sciences, which includes the renowned Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, or any of the professional schools and colleges, you’ll build lasting relationships with like-minded peers and mentoring faculty members. You may also benefit from the presence of the SU College of Law. An iconic campus is the academic center, but life and learning flow back and forth between the University and the surrounding community. The Connective Corridor links the University and the city’s many galleries, museums, theaters, music venues, and cultural festivals. Students work and perform at Syracuse Stage, intern within the city, and help and learn from local entrepreneurs and industry professionals. SU’s reach is also national and international: scholars, alumni, and students come from around the world, and the ideas and research they cultivate are felt beyond the campus. Making a difference Since 2007, SU students have worked with Mayan weavers to produce products for the college market. To date, the group has returned more than $90,000 to more than 140 Mayan women and provided a total of 197 scholarships to Mayan girls. www.syr.edu 3 By the Numbers Faculty and Classes Faculty members: About 980 Undergraduate majors offered: More than 200 (more than 100 minors) Primary instructors with highest degree in field: 87% Student-to-faculty ratio: 16:1 Average class size: 25 Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students: 80% Undergraduate students: 13,115 Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students: 92% Percentage of SU students who study abroad: About 45% Undergraduate classes with 100 or more students: 3% 4 Enrollment www.syr.edu Graduate students: 4,377 International Student Population International undergraduate enrollment: 1,139 Campus Buildings on campus: 237 Landscaped acres: 200 Percentage of student body: 8% Seats in the Carrier Dome: 50,000 International graduate enrollment: 1,731 Extracurricular groups: More than 300 Number of foreign countries represented: 121 Library volumes: 3.4 million www.syr.edu 5 Academics Which of SU’s undergraduate colleges is your best match? Some students arrive on campus with a specific major in mind. Others take time to explore their options. Either way, you’ll have the opportunity to change direction as your interests develop. First-year courses will introduce you to fields of study, and in most cases you need not decide on a major until the end of your second year. You can begin your academic journey within any of our undergraduate colleges. Some choose a liberal arts degree program in The College of Arts and Sciences. Within The College, you’ll find languages, psychology, mathematics, and the sciences, along with many other fields that connect scholarship to societal issues, including undergraduate majors in the social sciences offered at the Maxwell School. You can also choose from prominent professional colleges (fields include architecture, education, human dynamics, engineering and computer science, information studies, management, communications, and visual and performing arts), and then sample the diversity of courses through electives. Customize your education with a dual/combined major or a second major, or develop an individualized major with assistance from an academic advisor. You can also opt for a minor. All of the colleges incorporate opportunities to apply classroom learning in tangible ways. Coordinate after-school programs that teach children healthy eating habits and cultural foods appreciation. Conduct vital cell research alongside scientists at the interdisciplinary Life Sciences Complex. Intern with an investment services firm in Singapore. Together, faculty, programs, and engagement activities deliver a deep and practical education. See how in the pages that follow. 6 www.syr.edu www.syr.edu 7 School of Architecture The College of Arts and Sciences Enrollment: 528 As an architect, you’ll need to develop the ability to think critically and to express ideas through drawing, modeling, and writing. One of the premier programs in the nation, the School of Architecture provides the technical and aesthetic skills you’ll need through a carefully structured curriculum that stresses creativity, research, and problem solving. Throughout your studies, your work and personal point of view will be enriched through rigorous and frequent dialogue between faculty and fellow students. The five-year professional program consists of 162 credits—120 in professional architecture courses, 42 in arts and sciences, and open electives. The first three years are sequentially organized and principally skills-oriented, incorporating visual and architectural design studios and required courses in technical design, structures, and history. The third and fourth years offer opportunities to broaden interests and experiences by participation in oncampus design studios, or the school’s Florence, London, and New York City programs. The fifth and final year focuses on the legal aspects of professional practice and a summary course in technologies. Your program will culminate in a senior thesis, which is a year-long process of research and design that serves as a springboard into architectural practice. Online: soa.syr.edu Enrollment: 4,370 If you’re like most college-bound students, you’ll probably want to do a little sampling before declaring a major. The College of Arts and Sciences—the liberal arts “core” of the larger University—encourages you to do just that. With 23 academic departments in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics, it’s all about choices. In the process of exploration, you’ll unearth new passions and broaden your intellectual horizons in ways that not only prepare you for a career but enrich you for life. Once you’ve settled on a course of study, you can choose from nearly 50 majors—or pursue one of The College’s dual-degree, combined study, or pre-professional options. You’ll have world-class instruction—including faculty from the nationally ranked Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs—and internships, research, and community work opportunities that both enhance your skills and give them real-world relevance. Students have interned on Capitol Hill, studied the behaviors of Costa Rican iguanas, assisted in research to develop an implantable brain device to control epilepsy, and even founded a drama club at a local high school. Study abroad—for a semester, year, or summer—adds yet another dimension to the learning experience. A select number of first-year students even have the opportunity to launch their college career in Italy or France as part Crouse College Smith Hall Shaffer Art Building 8 www.syr.edu Tolley Hall of Discovery Florence or Discovery Strasbourg First Semester Liberal Arts Programs. These one-of-a-kind programs, exclusively for students entering The College of Arts and Sciences, combine college orientation with cultural exploration while based at SU’s centers in Florence and Strasbourg. Online: thecollege.syr.edu School of Education Enrollment: 455 Students choose the School of Education for its strength in preparing teachers for certification or for further study in various medical professions. Field placements for teacher preparation programs often start in the first year and include hundreds of hours in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Your experiences may include arts and crafts with pre-K youngsters at SU’s daycare, taking fifth-graders through the discovery process of a new science unit, learning lines from one of Shakespeare’s great plays, or listening to the stories of Holocaust survivors to understand how to teach about the horrors of genocide—past and present. English, math, science, social studies, art, music, and health and physical education are all available to you as secondary or special subject areas. Inclusive education, in which students are prepared for New York State certification in regular and special education, might be your passion. SU was the first university in the country to establish such a program linking both areas as one! The program in health and exercise science, which includes a pre-physical therapy track, provides handson learning environments with research equipment and human subjects. You might help rehabilitate an injured athlete or chart muscle strength for research looking at muscle atrophy in astronauts. Finally, an option in the selected studies in education program—with tracks in cultural foundations; study of teaching, learning, and inclusion; education, technology, and media; and post-secondary and human services fields—may be what interests you. Online: soe.syr.edu L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science Enrollment: 1,337 With a degree from the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS), you will be in high demand. LCS alumni are successful engineers and computer scientists at such industry leaders as Boeing, GE, Google, Intel, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, and Turner Construction. First consider which field to pursue—aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering, computer science, or systems and information sciences. Then LCS faculty, co-op, and undergraduate research opportunities Newhouse 3 Hall of Languages Holden Observatory Life Sciences Complex www.syr.edu 9 will help you launch your career. Accompany your professors to their labs and the University’s nationally recognized research centers. Stir up dust in the Indoor Flow Laboratory to gain insights on improving the quality of indoor air. Input your aerospace design into the world’s most advanced flight simulator to see if it will fly. By the end of your sophomore year, you’ll be ready for a professional paid summer work experience through the college’s co-op program. You may also opt to study abroad in Australia, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Santiago, Chile, Spain, Strasbourg, or Turkey. Your success is the priority. All first-year LCS students take ECS 101, the college’s introductory course, which provides an in-depth exploration of each degree program along with fundamental problem solving and data analysis skills. LCS Academic Excellence Workshops help you master challenging coursework alongside your peers in small-group sessions. Online: lcs.syr.edu David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics Enrollment: 1,124 If you’re looking to improve and enrich lives, consider Falk College. Its programs give you the skills to promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. • In child and family studies, learn about the cultural, social, and economic factors that affect children’s development. Or explore such family issues as therapeutic medical play, crises in families, and parenting. • Public health students explore practical solutions to health issues in public and private settings. Graduates are building community, corporate, and college health programs; designing health messages to motivate people to action; and pursuing medical careers. • In nutrition science and nutrition/dietetics, the sciencebased curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities set the foundation for your career as a dietitian, nutrition consultant, or community health educator. • Social workers address some of today’s most important societal issues through work with individuals, families, and communities. Your intensive education in the social work program includes a year-long internship and eligibility to apply for the M.S.W. to help expedite completion time for the master’s level degree. Placements are available across Central New York in more than 400 agencies involving child welfare, substance abuse counseling, public policy, and much more. • Turn your passion for sports into a career in sport management. In this program, you’ll learn about marketing, ethics, law, and communications. Graduates go on to work in sport promotion, event and facility management, sports organizations, and more. In each of these programs, faculty offer insights straight from their own professional experience. You’ll then gain your own experience through fieldwork and internships. Coordinate after-school programs that teach children healthy eating habits and cultural foods appreciation. Strategize with SU Athletics on marketing plans and community events to promote SU’s teams. Or choose any one of the majors with a pre-health or premed track option. Online: falk.syr.edu The Warehouse Link Hall Huntington Hall 10 www.syr.edu Eggers Hall School of Information Studies Enrollment: 497 The School of Information Studies (iSchool) is highly regarded by employers for academic coursework that integrates information technologies, communications, and management skills to find innovative solutions for organizational problems. For the bachelor’s degree in information management and technology, you’ll learn the most effective ways to find information, assess people’s needs, and design and manage systems that meet those needs. You’ll also learn about a variety of technology systems and communications devices, including cell phones, iPads, and other mobile devices; information systems of all sizes; web design and webbased applications; wireless networks and devices; and databases. Your academic experience will expand into labs and research projects with your professors. Whether you are interested in working for a large corporate IT office, starting your own business, or designing easy-touse interfaces for local businesses, you can do it all at the iSchool. Test market the newest in mobile devices in the Center for Convergence and Emerging Network Technologies; create and influence social media content for the iSchool and the greater University via the New Explorations in Information Science (NEXIS) media hub; create your own business through the Syracuse Student Sandbox; or examine the challenges of implementing and supporting global information systems with business professionals through the partnership with JPMorgan Chase. Throughout, the overarching emphasis is on the usefulness of these information systems in everyday lives. Therefore, your studies in technology and systems are balanced with curriculum that develops critical management and communication skills. Round out your education through liberal arts, management, and communication courses, or opt for the dual degree with the Whitman School of Management or the Newhouse School of Public Communications. All of your experiences will be the basis for internships and co-ops with organizations like Accenture, Google, BMG Music, the Central Intelligence Agency, ESPN, JPMorganChase, MicrosoftCigna, Travelers Insurance, and Walt Disney World, many of which actively recruit iSchool students. Online: ischool.syr.edu Martin J. Whitman School of Management Enrollment: 1,661 Students at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management mix an entrepreneurial mindset with social conscience and exceptional business acumen. Come put theory into practice as you develop the up-to-theminute skills that will smooth your transition into the marketplace. Whitman offers majors in accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing management, retail management, real estate, and supply chain management, as well as dual-degree programs with information studies and public communications. Coursework focuses on Lyman Hall Hendricks Chapel Newhouse 1 Heroy Geology Laboratory Sims Hall www.syr.edu 11 the central issues and challenges of today’s economy— entrepreneurial management, global competitiveness, technology management, and leadership. You’ll also develop critical management skills in communication, teamwork, ethics, and conflict management. And you’ll have 24/7 access to world-class facilities: a 160,000-square-foot “green” building with complete wireless Internet access, 20 undergraduate team meeting rooms, an investment research center, an incubator for entrepreneurial student start-ups, and a 100-seat café. You’ll also have a required internship—local, national, or international—and opportunities to work and study abroad. Intern with an investment services firm in Singapore or a supply chain management company in Madrid. Partner with a local small-business owner to explore the ins and outs of international trade. Collaborate with emerging entrepreneurs around the world or on Syracuse’s South Side. Opportunities—both global and in your own back yard—will give you the job-tested skills you need to excel as a business person and entrepreneur in today’s global marketplace. Online: whitman.syr.edu S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Enrollment: 1,374 When it comes to communications, nothing broadcasts success like the Newhouse name. The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications has built its reputation for excellence on multiple assets: faculty who excel both as scholars and as professionals, high-tech facilities, Schine Student Center 12 www.syr.edu internships that put you shoulder-to-shoulder with the best in the business, and an alumni roster of notable communications professionals. You’ll get a broad grounding in the liberal arts— essential preparation for a profession that requires informed writing and producing on a range of topics. At the same time, you’ll develop your skills and expertise in one specific area. You can choose from eight majors— advertising, broadcast and digital journalism, graphic design, magazine, newspaper and online journalism, photography, public relations, or television-radio-film— or pursue a dual degree option with information science, management, or arts and sciences. In the three-building Newhouse complex, you’ll have everything you need to develop your professional skills: newswriting and photography labs, television and radio studios, and a collaborative multimedia suite, among other facilities. And you won’t have to wait long to put those skills to the test. Write and produce for Citrus TV, or participate in one of the 16 campus magazines or newspapers. Design an award-winning public relations campaign for a national client. Or report for WAER-FM, a National Public Radio affiliate. As a Newhouse student, you’ll also benefit from the wisdom, insights, and support of a dedicated and accomplished network of alumni—success stories who themselves exemplify the power of a Newhouse degree. Online: newhouse.syr.edu Carrier Dome Hinds Hall The College of Visual and Performing Arts Enrollment: 1,934 The College of Visual and Performing Arts is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. You’ll be provided with tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. Online: vpa. syr.edu School of Art and Design: Choose from 16 majors leading to a bachelor of fine arts or bachelor of industrial design in the Departments of Art, Design, and Transmedia. You’ll work under a faculty of practicing artists who are passionate about teaching and how art can effect change in the world. You’ll also draw inspiration from numerous visiting artists, as well as from the great masters through study abroad semesters in London or Florence. Setnor School of Music: Pursue studies in music, performance, education, composition and theory, and music and entertainment theories. At this comprehensive school of music, you’ll learn from active, professional faculty as well as from a diverse lineup of such visiting artists and speakers as Patrick Doyle, Audra McDonald, Branford Marsalis, Judith Weir, and the Boston Brass. You’ll have plenty of chances to make your own music with one of the many student ensembles and chamber groups. Whitman School of Management Department of Drama: Develop your acting, musical theater, or stagecraft skills under the guidance of faculty who are active theater professionals. Through its unique partnership with Syracuse Stage—with which the department shares a four-theater complex—you’ll also have the chance to work side by side with Equity actors and even earn Equity points yourself. Spend a semester in London or Florence, or immerse yourself in New York City’s theater district, where you’ll attend master classes and develop contacts and skills designed to ease your transition into the profession. Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies: Develop a set of specific professional communication skills, including group and teamwork facilitation, interpersonal relationship management, argumentation, conflict management, interviewing, public speaking, leadership, listening, and critical reasoning. As a communication and rhetorical studies major, you’ll have great flexibility to tailor coursework to your particular interests. Graduates go on to work in public relations and marketing, corporate and political communications, and public advocacy and education, as well as many other fields. Bird Library Crouse-Hinds Hall Slocum Hall www.syr.edu 13 Majors The following majors are offered within Syracuse University’s undergraduate schools and colleges. Opportunities for dual majors are also available. Accounting Acting Advertising Aerospace Engineering African American Studies Anthropology Applied Mathematics Architecture Art Education Art History Art Photography Art Video Biochemistry Bioengineering Biological and Medical Physics (through Physics) Biology Biophysical Science Biotechnology Broadcast and Digital Journalism Ceramics Chemical Engineering Chemistry Child and Family Studies Civil Engineering Classical Civilization Classics (Greek and Latin) Communication and Rhetorical Studies Communication Sciences and Disorders Communications Design (including Advertising Design) Computer Art and Animation Computer Engineering Computer Science Drama – Theater Management Earth Sciences (Geology) Economics Electrical Engineering Energy and Its Impacts English and Textual Studies English Education Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises Environmental and Interior Design Environmental Engineering Environmental Sciences (through Biology or Geology) 14 www.syr.edu Ethics European Literature Fashion Design Film Finance Fine Arts Forensic Science French and Francophone Studies Geography German Language, Literature, and Culture Graphic Design Greek Health and Exercise Science Health and Physical Education History History of Architecture History of Art Illustration Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Preparation Inclusive Elementary and Special Education Teacher Preparation Industrial and Interaction Design Information Management and Technology International Relations Italian Language, Literature, and Culture Jewelry and Metalsmithing Latin Latino-Latin American Studies Linguistic Studies Magazine Management Marketing Management Mathematics Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Middle Eastern Studies Modern Foreign Language Modern Judaic Studies Music Music Composition Music Education Music History and Cultures Music Industry Musical Theater Neuroscience Newspaper and Online Journalism Nutrition Nutrition Science Painting Performance (Organ, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, Wind Instruments) Philosophy Photography Photography, Art Physical Education Physics Policy Studies (Public Affairs) Political Philosophy Political Science Prelaw Premedicine/Veterinary/Dentistry Physical Therapy (Pre- and 3+3 DPT) (through Health and Exercise Science) Printmaking Psychology Public Health Public Relations Real Estate Recording and Allied Entertainment Industries (The Bandier Program) Religion Religion and Society Retail Management Russian and Central European Studies Russian Language, Literature, and Culture Science Education Sculpture Selected Studies in Education Social Studies Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture Sport Management Stage Management Supply Chain Management Systems and Information Sciences Television/Radio/Film Theater Design and Technology Video, Art Women’s and Gender Studies Writing and Rhetoric Minors Minors are often an important part of your curriculum. Once enrolled, you may choose from the following options. Accounting Addiction Studies African American Studies American Studies Animation Anthropology Applied Statistics Architectural History Architecture Art History Art and Music Histories Art Photography Asian/Asian American Studies Biology Ceramics Chemistry Child and Family Policy Child and Family Studies Chinese Studies Classics Coaching Cognitive Science Communication and Rhetorical Studies Communication Sciences and Disorders Communications Photography Computer Engineering Computer Gaming Computer Science Early Childhood Earth Sciences Economics Education Studies Electrical Engineering Energy Systems Engineering and Computer Science Engineering and Computer Science Management English and Textual Studies Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises Environment and Society Exercise Science - Dance Fashion Design Finance Forensic Sciences French and Francophone Studies Geography Geology German Language, Literature, and Culture Gerontology Global Security Studies Global Political Economy Health and Exercise Science Health and Wellness History History of Architecture Information Management and Technology Information Technology, Design, and Start-ups Interdisciplinary minors International Business Italian Language, Literature, and Culture Jewelry and Metalsmithing Judaic Studies Latino/Latin American Studies Leadership/Stewardship Communication Legal Studies Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Studies (LGBT) Linguistic Studies Logic Management Studies Marketing Mathematics Medical Anthropology Medieval and Renaissance Studies Middle Eastern Studies Music History and Cultures Music Industry Music Performance Muslim Cultures Native American Studies Neuroscience Nonviolent Conflict and Change Nutrition Nutrition Science Painting Philosophy Physics Policy Studies Political Science Psychology Public Health Public Communications Studies Real Estate Religion Religion and Media Religion and Society Retail Management Rhetorical and Public Advocacy Russian Russian and Central European Studies Science, Technology, and Society Sculpture Social Welfare Sociology South Asian Studies Spanish Sport Hospitality and Event Management Strategic Management Textile Design Textiles Theater Visual Culture Women’s and Gender Studies Writing and Rhetoric www.syr.edu 15 Syracuse’s Four Seasons You’ll experience all four seasons living in Central New York. During fall, the trees on campus delight with a fantastic gold display. Attend a football game or visit nearby orchards for apple picking and warm cider. Winter brings more than 100 inches of annual snowfall, which SU students embrace by attending the city’s Winterfest celebration or joining the Ski Racing Club. Spring brings warmer temperatures, setting the perfect stage for an outdoor game of cricket or a picnic at a nearby park. Green summers are perfect for outdoor dining or attending the Hot Air Balloon Festival. 16 www.syr.edu Campus Life Whether you’re watching your favorite television show or sampling the buffet at your dining hall, you’ll soon find yourself settled in your home away from home. Consider the green grass of the Quad your big backyard. Most of SU’s 21 residence halls—coeducational by wing, floor, or alternating room—are equipped with lounge space, laundry room, and recreation space. Many also have a computer lab, dining center, café, and exercise area. Residence halls are secured with a card access system. Dining options are plentiful, whether you are on the run to class or want to meet friends for a leisurely meal. Five residential dining centers serve meals on an all-you-care-to-eat basis and include vegetarian, vegan, kosher, and halal options. In addition, there are two student centers with dining options, numerous cafés, and two campus groceries. If you are craving cuisine from your home country, international groceries are within a few miles of campus. For exercise, a recreation facility is only a quick jog away. Challenge a friend to a game of squash at Archbold Gymnasium, or practice yoga during a late-night class. Facilities include the latest exercise and weight machines and a swimming pool, along with basketball, racquetball, and handball courts. “The people who lived in my dorm freshman year are now my best friends. Even though we live in different places now, we still make the effort to see each other.” —Raymond Lapena, Class of 2011 www.syr.edu 17 Location For more information on Syracuse and Central New York, visit: visitsyracuse.org syracuse.ny.us onondagacountyparks.com visitfingerlakes.com iloveny.com Nearby Major Cities: Albany: 2½ hours, 219km Baltimore: 6 hours, 481km Boston: 5½ hours, 481km Cleveland: 6 hours, 531km Montreal: 4½ hours, 399km New York City: 4½ hours, 450km Philadelphia: 4½ hours, 410km Toronto: 4½ hours, 399km Washington, D.C.: 7 hours, 563km Check out your options and register for a visit. Click “Visit Us” at admissions.syr.edu. Areas we visit Helpful Information: Office of Admissions Syracuse University 100 Crouse-Hinds Hall 900 South Crouse Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2130 315-443-3611 admissions.syr.edu [email protected] Regional admissions offices The Clinton Square reflecting pool in downtown Syracuse becomes a skating rink in winter. Connective Corridor Bus Stop www.syr.edu 18 www.syr.edu The City The City of Syracuse is a fusion of distinctive neighborhoods, festivals, parks, professional sports, destination shopping, and a thriving art, music, and social scene. You can engage with the city in many ways, from taking classes at the downtown Warehouse building to collaborating with residents, organizations, and businesses in the arts, education, and scientific research. Located in the center of New York State, Syracuse is approximately 450 kilometers northwest of New York City and within a day’s drive of many other major cities, as well as the country of Canada. If you enjoy outdoor activities, opportunities abound. Spend a day at one of the many local parks, such as Green Lakes State Park, where you’ll discover a picturesque glacial lake surrounded by a forest. Or, take advantage of more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails in the nearby Adirondack Mountain Range, home to Lake Placid, site of the 1980 Winter Olympics. Explore the area’s landscape, and you’ll soon discover the city and region’s distinctive character and robust spirit. MAKING CONNECTIONS Learning at Syracuse University takes place on campus and in many places throughout the city. SU’s Warehouse building (near left) hostsCorridor COLAB, Connective Bus Stop a creative problem-solving initiative of SU’s College of Visual and Performingwww.syr.edu Arts, and provides community art spaces. www.syr.edu 19 Page 19: Dome image from Viewbook. (Image is currently horizontal. Let’s see it laid out to decide if it will work cropped.) 20 www.syr.edu www.syr.edu 21 Real-World Learning An SU education is distinguished by engagement with ideas, people, and professions in and outside the classroom: Locally, the University’s partnerships throughout the City of Syracuse provide opportunities to develop “on-the-job” skills. Promising architects intern with respected firms. Future teachers work in city classrooms. Young scientists work to develop renewable energy systems. Whether in offices, studios, laboratories, or on stage, SU students gain the practical experience they’ll need to attract employers—or start businesses of their own. Nationally, the University offers programs in several world-class cities. Learn the practical aspects of the theater business during a Tepper Semester in New York City. Study political communication or international relations in Washington, D.C. Meet with entertainment industry leaders in Los Angeles during Sorkin Week or the L.A. Semester. From the East Coast to the West, SU students gain practical experience and cultivate invaluable relationships. Globally, SU Abroad’s highly ranked international study programs provide learning opportunities in more than 30 countries—many of which include field study, internships, and home stays. There are classes in almost every major and flexible terms from a year, semester, or summer to just a few weeks. All coursework carries SU credit, which allows you to complete your degree on schedule. Visit http:/suabroad.syr.edu. Making a difference “The SU Hong Kong program ended up becoming the single most important chapter of my life—and has guided many of my professional and personal life decisions.” Syracuse University location 22 —Ken Cochrane Class of 1997 www.syr.edu 23 Alumni Scientists, entrepreneurs, artists, communicators, leaders. Syracuse alumni make their mark all over the world and in a variety of fields. Passionate and gracious, many come back to share what they’ve learned with students. Joseph Biden Lt. Col. Eileen Collins Bob Costas Dennis Crowley Ernie Davis Taye Diggs Steve Kroft Arthur Liu Belva Ann Lockwood Donovan McNabb Aaron Sorkin Arielle Tepper Madover John Tsebe Vanessa L. Williams Joseph Biden L’68, U.S. Vice President Dick Clark ’51, Former CEO, Dick Clark Productions Lt. Col. Eileen Collins ’78, first female space shuttle commander Bob Costas ’74, sports announcer, NBC Dennis Crowley ’98, co-founder, foursquare Ernie Davis ’62, football star, first African American Heisman Trophy winner Taye Diggs ’93, stage, screen, and television actor, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Rent, Private Practice 24 www.syr.edu Bruce Fowle ’60, founding principal, Fox & Fowle Architects; senior partner, FXFOWLE Architects Betsey Johnson ’64, fashion designer and breast cancer activist Rami Khouri ’70, G’98, renowned international journalist specializing in Middle Eastern affairs Ted Koppel ’60, former anchor, ABC News Nightline; managing editor, Discovery Channel; senior news analyst, National Public Radio Steve Kroft ’67, co-editor and news correspondent, CBS, 60 Minutes Sol LeWitt ’41, modern artist, key creator of minimalism and conceptual art Arthur Liu G’66, President & CEO, Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, Inc. Ian Schrager ’68, hotelier, cofounder and owner of Studio 54 Belva Ann Lockwood 1857, G 1872, H 1909, Women’s rights pioneer and first woman to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court Aaron Sorkin ’83, creator, NBC’s The West Wing; playwright and screenwriter, A Few Good Men and The American President; director, The Social Network Donovan McNabb ’98, professional football player John Sykes ’77, MTV founding executive Joyce Carol Oates ’60, author, We Were the Mulvaneys, Faithless: Tales of Transgression, Them Arielle Tepper Madover ’94, theatrical and film producer, recent productions: Monty Python’s Spamalot, Frost/Nixon Lou Reed ’64, singer-songwriter and guitarist, The Velvet Underground John Tsebe ’81, first black national librarian in South Africa Elsa Reichmanis ’72, G’75, director of materials research, Lucent Bell Labs; former president, American Chemical Society Bill Viola ’73, internationally recognized video artist Vanessa L. Williams ’86, national recording artist and actress, Desperate Housewives “My coursework was very beneficial during my internships working on a hedge fund and with General Electric’s Financial Management Program.” —Adam Davidson Class of 2011 Financial Analyst at GE Capital 25 Home Away From Home Your interest in Syracuse University demonstrates your ambitious and confident nature. Still, even the most independent students and their families appreciate knowing that SU provides comprehensive support for international visitors. Among the most important resources is the Slutzker Center for International Services. Located in the heart of campus, the center is staffed by caring professionals who can help you with immigration documents, travel procedures, arrival and acclimation, living arrangements, registration, and general advising. international.syr.edu. The English Language Institute (ELI) is another popular resource. You’ll receive personalized attention as you study reading and listening comprehension, grammar, and academic writing. Groups are small, and classes are offered at many levels. eli.syr.edu The Parents Office helps your family take an active role in your college experience. Several times each year, the office provides orientation and tips, as well as information about campus events like Family Weekend. parents.syr.edu SU’s International Ambassador program is staffed by current international students who will help you adjust to life on campus. These students come from all around the world and provide you with campus tours and information. They also will communicate with you prior to your arrival through e-mail and online chats and Webinars. Hendricks Chapel is SU’s diverse religious, spiritual, ethical, and cultural center. It connects people of all faiths through dialogue, reflective spirituality, responsible leadership, and a commitment to social justice. Hendricks offers support for Christians, Buddhists, Muslims, Jews, and Hindus, among others. Hendricks.syr.edu “We are committed to creating the opportunities that will give you a deep, meaningful and unforgettable experience at Syracuse University.” —Patricia A. Burak, Director, Slutzker Center for International Services 26 www.syr.edu www.syr.edu 27 Resources and Opportunities Resources Campus Overview Syracuse University’s Main Campus contains approximately 237 buildings for academics, student housing, dining, and recreation, and a large, grassy Quad. You can see the University’s 142-year history in buildings across campus, with architectural styles ranging from Romanesque to modern. Fifteen buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Schine Student Center is the hub of activity on Main Campus, housing a food court, bookstore, auditorium, gallery, lounges, meeting rooms, game room, and student organization offices. Adjacent to Main Campus is the bustling Marshall Street shopping district, along with many restaurants, a major medical center, and the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center. South Campus, located about a mile away, has residence halls, apartments, and a student center with dining areas, a computer lab, and laundry facilities. An ice skating pavilion and outdoor sports facilities complete this inclusive community. Professors and Classes Primary class instructors at Syracuse University include tenured and tenure-track faculty, highly trained teaching assistants, and professors of practice who bring real-world expertise into the classroom. Approximately 87 percent of primary class instructors have a doctorate, firstprofessional, or other terminal degree. 28 www.syr.edu Faculty are available outside of class at office hours and through a variety of electronic means of communication. They are invested in student success and provide a level of personalized attention to students few schools of SU’s size can match. Classes are generally quite small, with the large majority comprising fewer than 30 students. Introductory classes for some of the more popular liberal arts disciplines are larger, and often incorporate smaller weekly discussion groups to assure you receive more personalized attention. Academic Support The University makes it a priority to support the academic success of every student. Each college has a “first-year experience” designed to ease the transition into college life. In addition, every student has a faculty advisor, and most have a peer (student) advisor. A variety of tutoring and academic support programs exist across campus. The Tutoring and Study Center offers one-onone and small-group tutoring by graduate and undergraduate tutors. Academic support services are also available through the Writing Center, calculus and math clinics, the Athletic Department, the Physics Department, the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science, other colleges, and several fraternities. For a complete list of services, visit tutoring.syr.edu. Syracuse University is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal access to all University programs and activities. The Office of Disability Services will arrange for the provision of auxiliary aids, assistive technology, and reasonable accommodations for all qualified students with documented disabilities. To learn more about available support services, visit disabilityservices.syr.edu. At the Library Syracuse University Library is an active partner in supporting teaching, learning, and research at Syracuse University. Offering a wide array of resources and personalized services in support of all SU academic programs, the library has hours to accommodate student schedules. Libraries are equipped with wireless access, laptops and other equipment for loan, and a variety of study spaces, including technology-equipped group study rooms, individual study rooms, and designated quiet study areas. Library workstations, including Macs and PCs, are equipped with standard campus software applications as well as specialized software for multimedia production and adaptive technologies for disabled users. The library web site, library.syr.edu, is an essential tool for research, where one can locate books and articles, connect with a librarian to get research assistance, take an online tutorial, and much more. Library web resources are accessible remotely, including from residence halls, off-campus apartments, and SU Abroad centers. Computing Network You will have access to a broad range of computing and information technology services. The University’s campus-wide high-speed networks connect you to e-mail, the Internet, and campus information and learning systems. You’ll enjoy high-tech, multimedia classrooms and collaborative spaces, as well as computer labs equipped with the latest software technologies for your academic coursework. Additional computing resources for specific academic programs and research activities are available through the University’s colleges. Dining Five residential dining centers offer meal plans and a wide variety of menu options daily. Meals are served on an all-you-careto-eat basis and include vegetarian and vegan selections at each meal. Kosher and halal options are also available. In addition, there are dining locations in the two student centers, a food court featuring brand-name fast foods, numerous cafés and vending options, and a campus grocery. A registered dietitian is on staff, and special dietary needs can be easily accommodated. Personal Fitness No matter where you live on or around campus, excellent recreation facilities are nearby. You’ll find a large selection of weight training equipment and cardiovascular exercise machines; basketball, racquetball, squash, and handball courts; and swimming pools. Additional facilities include multiuse dance studios, outdoor tennis courts, multi-use outdoor fields, and an ice skating pavilion. Safety and Security The safety and security of students is paramount. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) patrols the SU campus 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and all campus peace officers are police academy- trained and certified by New York State and have completed rigorous field training and evaluation. The University’s comprehensive safety network also includes a 24-hour emergency phone number (711 from any campus telephone), a safety escort service, Blue Light Emergency Phone Service (strategically located emergency phones located throughout Main and South campuses), I.D. card entry at all residence halls, free shuttle service, and an Orange Alert System that instantaneously transmits safety messages via e-mail, text, and phone. A complete report of the University’s campus safety policies/procedures, as well as crime rates and statistics for the most recent three-year period, is available from the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety online at publicsafety.syr. edu, by mail at 130 College Place, 005 Sims Hall, Syracuse NY 13244, or by calling 315-443-2224. Opportunities Honors Program The Renée Crown University Honors Program is an enhanced educational experience for students who seek an intense intellectual challenge and are prepared to invest the extra effort it takes to meet that challenge. The program requires an excellent command of language and a commitment to global awareness, civic engagement, collaborative work, and academic breadth and depth. It is open to all undergraduates. For more information visit honors.syr.edu. Study Abroad SU Abroad, a nationally top-ranked program, offers semester, summer, short-term, and yearlong options. Programs feature a breadth of courses (many taught in English) and are open to students of all language levels. In addition, the selective Discovery Programs for entering first-year students provide a small cohort of students the opportunity to begin the collegiate experience at SU Centers in Florence or Strasbourg. Learn more at suabroad.syr.edu. Summer Study Summer study opportunities abound for all students, including first-year, visiting, and high school students, as well as athletes and dancers. We offer four credit-bearing sessions, including an intensive two-week MAYmester, two six-week summer sessions, and a combined summer-long session. www.syr.edu 29 Summer study is a great option for anyone looking to accelerate his/ her academic program, reduce a regularsemester course load, prepare for study abroad, or simply take an interesting course. Graduate Study Syracuse University offers graduate and professional school programs in more than 200 areas. Some programs have accelerated tracks for undergraduates who want to get a jumpstart on earning their graduate degrees. The University is home to a rich array of colleges and top-ranked professional schools that offer J.D., master’s, and doctoral degrees with faculty engaged in both research and teaching. English Language Institute The English Language Institute (ELI) provides intensive English courses to international students for academic or professional purposes. Courses are offered at five proficiency levels (beginner to advanced) throughout the year. Small classes, highly qualified instructors, and individualized curricula can help you reach your language goals. For more information, visit YeSU.syr. edu/eliusa. Career Preparation The Career Services Office will guide you through all stages of career planning. Initially, the office can help you explore academic options through individualized counseling, self-assessments, and a vast collection of career resources. As you progress through college, career services can assist you in securing valuable internship experiences and thinking about how your academic studies can translate into a potential career direction. 30 www.syr.edu When you prepare to apply for internships and full-time jobs, career services offers one-on-one assistance, including job search strategizing, resume and cover letter critiques, and mock interviews. The office also manages a database of SU alumni who serve as mentors to current students, helping you to gather information about career paths and the transition from college. In addition, career services hosts several career fairs each academic year, giving you the opportunity to connect with top employers in a variety of fields. For more information about career services, visit careerservices.syr.edu. Visiting Speakers Step out of traditional classroom settings to learn in auditoriums and seminar rooms, and even one-on-one with internationally recognized personalities (many of them SU alumni). Recent on-campus speakers include internationally renowned artist Shimon Attie; Karen Tse, award-winning human rights defender and founder of International Bridges for Justice; U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton; writer David Sedaris; acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz; and speedskater Apolo Anton Ohno. Activities As a Syracuse student, you won’t have to travel far to find interesting things to do. Go to the Lowe Art Gallery and see your illustration professor’s drawings (or your own, for that matter) on display for the entire University community. Walk across the Quad to watch a recently released movie or to see a world-renowned visitor. Climb the Crouse College steps to hear a performance by one of Syracuse University’s many choirs. Syracuse is home to more than 300 extracurricular groups, so you’ll never run out of things to do! Beyond campus, the City of Syracuse and the surrounding area offer theater, opera, touring Broadway shows, concert tours, museums, a symphony, and professional sports. You can get reduced admission to many of these events through Pulse, a program that provides undergraduates with opportunities to attend and participate in programs, performances, exhibitions, and events in the performing arts. Within a short drive of campus you’ll enjoy exploring the natural beauty of the Finger Lakes region and Adirondack Mountains, along with many county and state parks, hiking areas, winter ski resorts, and ice skating rinks. Syracuse is also home to Destiny USA, Central New York’s premier shopping mall. For an up-to-date look at local event listings, attractions, and news, visit syracuse.com. Additional Opportunities College of Law At SU Law, you can benefit from many joint degree programs; interdisciplinary study; various academic centers, institutes, and certificate programs; and programs abroad. SU College of Law students engage in learning and discovery through pro bono and community service programs and take active leadership roles in community engagement and citizenship at the local, national, and global level. Go to law.syr. edu to learn more. Admissions and Financing Your Education Applying For Admission Syracuse University uses the Common Application exclusively. Applicants for admission apply directly to one of SU’s nine undergraduate colleges or to a dual/ combined program within two colleges. The Admissions Committee will evaluate your application on the basis of your academic record, test scores, recommendations, essay, activities, and unique personal qualities and talents. To get started, visit the Apply To Syracuse section of the web site, admissions.syr.edu. Early Decision: November 15 Regular Decision (First-Year): January 1 Regular Decision (Transfer): January 1 is the priority deadline; however applications will continue to be accepted on a space-available basis. Spring Admission (first-year or transfer): November 15 Financing Your Education International Students (Non-U.S. citizens who are not U.S. permanent residents) Undergraduate international applicants are not eligible for financial aid from the United States government or any U.S. state government. However, there are other types of financial aid for which you may qualify. Merit-based scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic and personal achievement. Selection is made by the Office of Admissions and eligibility is based on a student’s academic credentials. Limited need-based awards are offered to students who are selected by the Office of Admissions and who demonstrate financial need through the College Scholarship Service (CSS)/PROFILE Application for International Students. You must provide official documentation stating how expenses will be paid while enrolled at Syracuse. Proof of funding in the amount of $60,150 must be submitted. U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for all forms of financial aid, including those living outside the United States. SU requires that you submit the College Scholarship Service (CSS)/Financial Aid PROFILE and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for need-based aid. It is important to submit these forms on time as awards are made on a funds-available basis. For deadlines and additional information on financing your education, please visit syr.edu/financialaid. Admission information for students outside the United States: •The TOEFL or IELTS is required of all international (non-U.S. citizen) undergraduate applicants whose native language is not English, whether applying as a freshman or transfer student. If a student’s first language is English, the TOEFL or IELTS is not required to be considered for admission. •The SAT/ACT is optional for any student studying outside the United States and currently enrolled in a school that does not follow the American system of education. However, applicants are encouraged to submit scores if available. •International (non-U.S. citizen) applicants can be granted conditional admission to Syracuse University if the academic requirements for admission have been met, but there is insufficient English proficiency and/or insufficient financial support documentation. Once the conditions are met, the student will be fully admitted to the University on a space available basis. For information on all requirements, click on “Apply to Syracuse” at admissions.syr.edu. Typical Expenses for 2012-1013 School Year $37,610 Tuition 13,692 Housing and Meals (Average) 1,394 Miscellaneous Fees 1,000 Program Fees 1,342 Books and Supplies 2,250 Health Insurance 2,250 Personal Expenses 612Transportation $60,150 Total Student Clubs and Organizations Here is a partial list of the many clubs, organizations, and activities available to SU students. (Visit studentlife.syr.edu for a complete listing). Special Interest Organizations African Student Union Architecture Students Organization Asian Students in America Baha: Student Association Caribbean Students Association Cricket Engineers Without Borders Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong Cultural Organization Korean Student Association Mock Trial Team Student Environmental Action Coalition Taiwan Connection Women in Communications Arts Activities Syracuse Orange Bhangra Black Artist League Cabaret Performance Troupe Cheon Ji In Creations Dance Troupe Drama L’Orange Fashion Association of Design Students Kalabash Dance Troupe Sour Sitrus Society (basketball pep band) www.syr.edu 31 Current SU students represent more than 120 countries: Afghanistan Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belgium Bermuda Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Cambodia Cameroon Canada Chad Chile China Colombia Congo, Democratic Republic of the Costa Rica Cote d’Ivoire Cyprus Czech Republic Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Ethiopia Fiji France Gabon Germany Ghana Greece Grenada Guyana Honduras Hong Kong India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Liberia Lithuania Macao Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Mauritius Mexico Morocco Mozambique Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovenia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka St Vincent & the Grenadines South Korea – Republic of Korea Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania, United Republic of Thailand Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Venezuela Vietnam Zambia Zimbabwe www.syr.edu 33 Undergraduate Admissions Processing Center 621 Skytop Road, Suite 160 Syracuse NY 13244-5290
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