If you are currently enrolled in or have graduated from an accredited high school, please apply as a first-year student.
Admissions Requirements
- You must be enrolled in or have graduated from an accredited high school. If you are a homeschooled student, please review the homeschool requirements.
- SAT/ACT scores will not be required for students applying for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 admission. Students who choose not to submit test scores will not be disadvantaged and will remain eligible for merit scholarships.
- Although not a requirement for admission, the best way to academically prepare for college is to take a college preparatory curriculum, including four years of English, science, social studies, and mathematics (through geometry and intermediate algebra), and a minimum of three years of a foreign language.
Application Information
First-year undergraduate students apply to Syracuse University using the Common Application or Coalition Application, powered by Scoir. When applying, you'll need to submit the following items:
- Official high school transcript
- Senior year grade report
- SAT/ACT scores will not be required for students applying for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 admission. Students who choose not to submit test scores will not be disadvantaged and will remain eligible for merit scholarships.
- High school counselor evaluation
- One academic recommendation
- Common Application ED agreement or Coalition Application ED Agreement (if you are applying ED)
Review our college-specific requirements for any additional items for the college to which you are applying.
