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 SU Welcomes the World
At Syracuse University, we believe that the essence of graduate education is extending the boundaries of that which is familiar. That is one reason why we value so highly the vitality of the international community that is our graduate student body. More than 25% of our graduate students are from outside the United States. This rich diversity gives each of us here at Syracuse the opportunity to come to know people who see things differently than we do, to explore the similarities and differences between our cultures and, as a consequence, to better understand ourselves and the world we share.
Below we provide some links to help international students make their transition to graduate study at SU as smooth as possible.
- Syracuse University's Slutzker Center for International Services
If you come to Syracuse from another country, the Lillian and Emanuel Slutzker Center for International Services (SCIS) will be one of the most important offices on campus for you. SCIS advises international students on many aspects of study and life in the United States. It is the University's official link with the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and immigration Services for all non-immigrant students at the University. SCIS also send information about student orientation, housing, and class registration. Upon arrival at SU, international students meet with SCIS staff members to talk about immigration, coursework, financial matters, insurance, health care, travel, taxes, and housing. Visit their website: http://international.syr.edu/.
- TOEFL Score
All students whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
- Academic Credentials
All transcripts or academic records must be official documents. If not issued directly by the college or university as original documents, they should be notarized, full-sized photocopies. They should include grades received in each subject each year, the number of weeks and the number of hours per week that each subject was studied, and, if possible, your rank in class. courses must be described in detail. The general subject name (e.g. "mathematics") is not sufficient; the particular subject (e.g., "differential equations," "algebraic topology") must be identified.
- Equivalency of U.S. Bachelor's Degree
Applicants who studied at colleges and universities outside the U.S. should have a degree or diploma that is the equivalent of the U.S. bachelor's degree or higher. International credentials are assessed in terms of the educational pattern of the country, the type of institution attended, and the level of study completed before the expected date of enrollment in the Graduate School. In general, the degree should represent a minimum of four years of college-level study which follows at least 12 years of schooling at the elementary and secondary level.
The following are general guidelines for equivalents to a U.S. bachelor's degree:
- Canada-- A three-year bachelor's degree from Quebec or a four-year bachelor's degree from the other provinces.
- Latin America--A university degree requiring four years of study.
- United Kingdom and countries following the British pattern--A bachelor's degree with honors.
- France and countries following the French pattern--a licence, if earned under the terms of the Bologna Declaration, otherwise a degree or diploma requiring four years of study after the baccalaureate, usually the Maitrise.
- Germany--A Bakkalaureus degree, if earned under the terms of the Bologna Declaration, otherwise completion of the diploma.
- Other European countries--
A university degree requiring a minimum of three years of study, if earned under the terms of the Bologna Declaration, otherwise a university degree requiring a minimum of four years of study.
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal--A bachelor's degree in engineering or a master's degree in any other field.
- Other Asian countries--A university degree requiring four years of study.
- International Student Tuition Deposit Payment Instructions
International students have the option of paying the tuition deposit by credit card. We only accept MasterCard or Visa.
- Download and print the payment form.
- Complete all information on form.
- Mail your check, money order, or credit card form with your Intent to Register form to: Graduate Enrollment Management Center 303 Bowne Hall Syracuse University Syracuse, NY 13244-1200
- Contact the Graduate Enrollment Management Center regarding any application or admission questions.
Special Awards for International Students
The following are some agencies to which international students may apply to receive money for graduate study.
Institute for International Education (Fulbright Fellowship recipients)
Study Abroad Programs Division, Institute for International Education,
809 United National Plaza, New York, NY 10017, USA;
phone: 212-883-8200; cable: INTERED; telex: ITT-422207, RCA-223363.
Institute for International Education (Black South African students)
South African Education Program, Institute for International Education,
809 United National Plaza, New York, NY 10017, USA
African American Institute (African students)
833 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017, USA;
phone: 212-949-5666; cable: AFRAM; telex: 666-565
Latin American Scholarship Program of American Universities (Latin American students)
25 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA;
phone: 617-495-5255; www.laspau.harvard.edu.
International applicants must show sufficient funding for at least the first year of graduate study in order to have a student visa authorized. Visit the SU Financial Aid site for updated cost of attendance information for graduate students.
An international applicant, if admitted, will need Syracuse University to issue a visa eligibility document to obtain a student visa. You must show evidence of having secured sufficient funding for at least the first year of graduate study. For a privately sponsored applicant, acceptable evidence of such funding consists of a certified current bank statement on official bank letterhead, signed by an authorized bank official, indicating that sufficient funds exist to meet at least first-year expenses in U.S. dollars as per Syracuse University's current estimate. A government-sponsored applicant must submit an original award letter (or a certified copy of an award letter). The letter must state the annual amount of the award in U.S. dollars. All financial documents must be written in English and valid within one year of the start of the semester. When sending documentation of adequate funding, photocopies of financial documents are acceptable, and you may fax them to 315-443-3423. Be sure to write your name, date of birth, name of the program you are applying to and your SUID number (if known) on all documents you send.
You may wish to contact or visit the web site of the Slutzker Center for International Students for additional information.
- Health Insurance
International students are required to show proof they have health insurance for themselves and their families throughout their stay in the United States. See our health section for all health-related requirements.
- To-Do List for New International Students
- Employment
Immigration regulations limit part-time employment opportunities for international students. Students with an F-1 visa may work on campus without permission from U.S. immigration. They must get a statement from the Slutzker Center for International Services indicating they are able to work part time on campus during the academic year and full time during holidays and summers. This statement is used by the University's payroll department.
Normally, international students with the F-1 visas may not be employed off campus during the first calendar year in the United States. After the first 12 months, they may apply to U.S. immigration for permission to work off campus if they can prove an unexpected political or monetary crisis has caused changes in their financial circumstances. If approved, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service issues an Employment Authorization Document as proof of employment eligibility.
Students on an exchange-visitor (J-1) visa may be given permission to work on or off campus by their sponsor. Such students must request a letter of permission from their sponsors to be used by employers to authorize employment. Summer job opportunities are very few, and it is unusual for U.S. immigration to give permission for summer employment. International students should arrange for summer financial support before coming to the United States.
To ask about permission for employment, either on or off campus, and to find out current regulations about proof of employability, international students should contact the SCIS.
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EducationUSA -a comprehensive reference for international students
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English Language Institute
Syracuse University's English Language Institute (ELI) offers international students concentrated study to improve English proficiency for academic or professional advancement. For information, visit: www.suce.syr.edu/eli.
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