Incoming undergraduate students can use the Common Application to apply to Syracuse University. If you’re a veteran or military-connected student, please use the Veterans and Military Students Application. Complete details about the application process can be found on the Office of Admissions website.

Syracuse University’s Office of Admissions outlines what is required of a Syracuse University applicant. More specifically, the College of Engineering and Computer Science recommends:

  • Four years of high school math, including precalculus or calculus
  • Four years of high school science, including chemistry and physics
  • At least one recommendation from a math, science, or engineering teacher or professor
  • Transfer applicants must have a strong background in math and science, preferably precalculus or calculus, chemistry and/or calculus-based physics.

Admitted Students

We welcome admitted students to visit campus this spring!

Engineering and Computer Science Open House

Join us on Saturday, April 13, 2024, for the Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) Open House! There is a separate registration for admitted students (those who have been offered admission) and prospective students (those who have not yet applied, such as high school juniors and sophomores.) Complete details and registration links are available on our ECS Open House web page.

Weekday Campus Visits for Admitted Students

We are offering Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) info sessions and lab tours for admitted students on most weekdays this spring. See the registration calendar to register for your campus visit for admitted students. Please select an Engineering and Computer Science info session when you register for your campus visit. For most weekdays, the campus visit itinerary for admitted students will look like this:


Campus Visit (includes admissions info session + campus tour) for Admitted Students

10:30 a.m. – Meet at the Office of Admissions, 401 University Place

Engineering and Computer Science Info Session (includes tour of labs) for Admitted Students

1:30 p.m. – Meet at Room 123 Link Hall

Please be sure to register online. You will register for the campus visit and the Engineering and Computer Science info session in the same registration form.

High School Juniors should see our visit page for information on scheduling a campus visit.

For questions about our undergraduate Engineering and Computer Science programs or the undergraduate application and admissions process, please contact Jonathan J. Hoster at jjhoster@syr.edu.

You may also see the our list of Zoom events for admitted students for opportunities to join us for a virtual session to learn about our undergraduate programs.

In addition, you may schedule a Zoom video chat with Jonathan Hoster, Associate Director for Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment, for a weekday and time of your choosing via this link: 

https://go.oncehub.com/jjhoster


Dates & Deadlines

First-Year Students

  • Early Decision application deadline is November 15
  • Regular Decision application deadline is January 5

Transfer Students

  • Spring semester admission deadline is November 15
  • Fall semester admission deadline is July 1

Tuition & Financial

Approximately 75% of Syracuse University students receive financial support, including assistance from institutional, federal, state, or private sources. Syracuse University offers both merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid.

To be fully considered for need-based financial aid, students must complete a FAFSA form and the CSS PROFILE. The Office of Admissions provides current information regarding the cost of attendance.