Congratulations on your admission to a Syracuse University Discovery Program! Your selection for this competitive and distinguished program reflects our confidence in your readiness for a transformative academic experience.
Want to learn more about your program from students who have already experienced it? Check out our Discovery Program Global Ambassadors! Discovery program alumni are willing to answer your questions via email at any time!
If you are even remotely considering studying abroad, apply for your passport immediately! The passport agency is experiencing long delays with passport processing, so it's important that you apply early. If possible, use the expedited service. For full information on passports and how to apply, visit the National Passport Agency website.
You probably have a million questions about how to prepare, what to bring and how you’ll handle daily activities in another country. Once admitted to the program, you will receive a “Preparing to Go” guide that is bursting with great tips to help you prepare for daily life in Madrid, Florence or Strasbourg.
The safety and well-being of our students is our utmost priority. Visit the Health and Safety pages to learn about our safety policies and procedures. This comprehensive resource contains an overview of practices, along with a 24-hour emergency number, and a link to the Student Handbook, which contains very detailed information on how to prepare for life within another culture.
Please visit the Study Abroad Parent pages, which have been designed to address your specific concerns regarding topics such as acculturation (culture shock and reverse culture shock), who to contact when (a list of helpful phone numbers), and responsibility guidelines (including Study Abroad, student and guardians).
For the most updated information about the Discovery Programs, visit Syracuse Abroad.
Learn about Global Ambassadors from each program:
Florence Center
For hundreds of years, Florence, Italy has remained a perpetual fountain of creativity and intellectual thought.
Strasbourg Center
Strasbourg, France is an exciting place to study. Over 50,000 college students flock to Strasbourg each year, drawn by its great European institutions.
Madrid Center
Much more than a place to learn or perfect Spanish, Madrid, Spain is a modern political, cultural, and financial center.
