Transfer to Syracuse University

Fall 2013

If you are currently enrolled at another institution and wish to transfer to Syracuse University for the fall 2013 semester, it's not to late to apply.  We are still accepting applications from transfer students! Please visit The Common Application and complete your application today!  If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at:transfertosu@syr.edu

Come home to SU!

Syracuse University welcomes nearly 500 transfer students to campus each year.

Syracuse University considers you a transfer student if you:

• have earned a high school diploma/GED
• have enrolled in a degree program at another college or university, and completed at least 12 credit hours.

If you have taken college classes without enrolling in a degree program, or will have less than 12 credits when you plan to enroll at Syracuse University, you should apply as a first-year student.  If you're unsure of your status, we recommend that you contact us at transfertosu@syr.edu.

Please visit our  Transfer FAQs.

Join us for a Webinar in March

This is a great opportunity for you to connect live with admissions staff and a current transfer student.  Learn more about academic opportunities, housing, and the programs to help you transition to SU, and have all your questions answered.  We'll host transfer student Webinars on:

• March 27   5-6:30 p.m. EST
• March 28   7-8:30 p.m. EST

Click here for further instructions.

Learn more about our colleges

Undergraduate students at SU can choose from more than 200 majors and 100 minors in our nine undergraduate colleges.

Financial aid

Approximately 80 percent of all admitted undergraduate students receive financial assistance. Syracuse University offers merit-based scholarships as well as need-based aid. Transfer students are eligible to receive merit scholarships up to $6000.  Please note that in addition to the FAFSA, we do require the CSS Profile.

Learn more about financial aid for transfer students at SU.

Transferring Credits

Syracuse University grants transfer credit for courses successfully completed at other accredited institutions or through means described in the "Academic Rules and Regulations" section of the Syracuse University Bulletin: Undergraduate Course Catalog. In general, transfer credit is allowed for courses worth three or more credits where you earned a "C" (2.0) or higher and for which there is a comparable course offered at Syracuse University. Transfer credit is evaluated after you are admitted, and generally, notification of approved credit is sent within two weeks. You do not have to commit to enrolling until you have received your credit evaluation.

Orientation & Support

From the moment you step foot onto SU's campus, the community works hard to make you feel welcome and comfortable at your new home. View the list of orientation events designed for all students, including transfers.  The Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs provides programs and resources that will help ease the transition to life at SU.

Contact the Office of Admissions

Staff of the Office of Admissions is happy to speak with you to discuss your goals and concerns as a transfer student. Please contact our transfer team at  transfertosu@syr.edu or 315-443-3611 to personally discuss transferring to Syracuse University.

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