Syracuse University: Sat Scores For Transfer Students

Syracuse University has stated that SAT/ACT scores will not be required for students applying for Spring 2025, Fall 2025, or Spring 2026 admission. However, for students applying for other semesters, Syracuse University does require SAT scores. The average SAT score for Syracuse University students is 1310, with a range of 1260-1430 for half of the admitted applicants. The university has a Score Choice policy, which means that if you choose to submit test scores, they will consider your highest scores received in each section.

SAT requirements for transfer students

Syracuse University requires that you either take the SAT or ACT with a competitive score. The average SAT score is 1190 (on the 1600 scale), and the average ACT score is 66. If your SAT score is closer to 1090, you may have a tougher time getting accepted. To consider Syracuse University a "target" school, you should aim for a score of 1290.

If you are applying as a transfer student, you must have enrolled in an institution of higher education as a full-time student after graduating from secondary school and received graded credit in academic coursework. Additionally, you must have completed at least 12 credit hours while enrolled in a degree program at another college or university. If you have taken college classes without enrolling in a degree program or have less than 12 credits, you should apply as a first-year student.

Transfer students are evaluated primarily on the basis of their college-level work. The application requirements for transfer students include the Common Application or Coalition Application, one academic recommendation, the College Report Form from each previously attended school, and the most recent college transcript. If you have completed fewer than 30 college credits since graduating from secondary school, you must also provide an official copy of your final high school transcript.

Syracuse University's Newhouse School, which offers programs in mass communications, has more competitive admissions. Incoming students to the Newhouse School have an average SAT score in the 1320 range (without writing) and an average ACT score of 30.

Application requirements

To apply as a transfer student to Syracuse University, you must have enrolled in an institution of higher education as a full-time student after graduating from secondary school and received graded credit in academic coursework. Additionally, you must have completed at least 12 credit hours while enrolled in a degree program at another college or university. If you have not met these requirements, you should apply as a first-year student.

The application requirements for transfer students are as follows:

• Complete the Common Application or Coalition Application, powered by SCOIR, and submit it to Syracuse University.
• Pay the application fee of $85, unless you are eligible for an application fee waiver, which you can indicate on the Common Application or Coalition Application.
• Send your official academic transcript(s) to Syracuse University. This includes your most recent college transcript and any transcripts from colleges where you previously took classes, including college coursework taken while enrolled in high school or through summer programs.
• Submit the College Report Form, available through the Common Application, Coalition Application, or by downloading the PDF. This form is required from each college or university you have attended, including the school you currently attend.
• Submit one academic recommendation.
• Submit any additional application materials, if required by the specific school or college you are applying to.
• If required, submit your portfolio or audition for applicants to the School of Architecture or College of Visual and Performing Arts programs in art and design, drama, or music.

College credits

Transfer students at Syracuse University are required to submit their official academic transcripts from their previous colleges or universities. These transcripts should include the final collegiate grades achieved by the student.

To be considered a transfer student at Syracuse University, an individual must have completed at least 12 credit hours while enrolled in a degree program at another college or university. If an applicant has taken college classes without enrolling in a degree program or has less than 12 credits, they should apply as a first-year student.

Transfer students are primarily evaluated based on their college-level work. Syracuse University requires transfer applicants to submit a College Report Form from each school they have previously attended. Additionally, if the applicant has completed fewer than 30 college credits since graduating from secondary school, they must also provide an official copy of their final high school transcript.

Syracuse University offers a Transfer Evaluation Self-Service (TESS) tool on its website, which allows prospective transfer students to see how their courses from other institutions may apply to their intended degree program at Syracuse University. This tool can be useful for understanding how credits may transfer and how they can fit into the degree requirements at Syracuse University.

Academic recommendations

To apply as a transfer student to Syracuse University, you must have enrolled in an institution of higher education as a full-time student after graduating from secondary school and received graded credit in academic coursework. Additionally, you must have completed at least 12 credit hours while enrolled in a degree program at another college or university. If you have not met these requirements, you should apply as a first-year student.

Syracuse University requires one academic recommendation from transfer students. This recommendation should ideally be from a teacher in your intended department. For example, if you plan to major in communications, try to get a recommendation from a teacher in that field. This will strengthen your application and demonstrate your commitment to your chosen field of study.

In addition to the academic recommendation, transfer students are required to submit the College Report Form from each college or university they have previously attended. This form is available for download on the Syracuse page of the Common Application or Coalition Application. Official academic transcripts from all previous institutions are also required. These transcripts should list your final collegiate grades and be sent to the recorder in the Syracuse college to which you have been admitted.

If you are a transfer student applying to the School of Architecture or College of Visual and Performing Arts, you may also be required to submit a portfolio or audition as part of your application.

Portfolio requirements

To apply as a transfer student to Syracuse University, you must have enrolled in an institution of higher education as a full-time student after graduating from secondary school and received graded credit in academic coursework. Additionally, transfer students are required to have completed at least 12 credit hours while enrolled in a degree program at another college or university.

The portfolio requirements for transfer students at Syracuse University vary depending on the program and school. Here are the specific portfolio requirements for the School of Architecture and the College of Visual and Performing Arts:

School of Architecture:

The School of Architecture at Syracuse University accepts both professional and non-professional transfer credits from other legitimate institutions of higher learning, including American and foreign universities, as well as American community colleges. To receive transfer credit, courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Transfer students to the School of Architecture are required to complete 9 semesters of architecture studio. Regardless of the number of previously acquired non-studio course credits, all transfer students must begin the studio sequence in the first year, unless they can present a solid foundation in architectural design and receive approval from the Syracuse Architecture associate dean. In such cases, proof of completed studio coursework and a portfolio of design work must be submitted for approval.

For Intra-University Transfer (IUT) students (those already enrolled at Syracuse University and looking to switch their course of study), an interview and portfolio review are required. The portfolio should be submitted via email by the specified deadline.

College of Visual and Performing Arts:

Applicants to the College of Visual and Performing Arts programs in art and design, drama, or music are required to submit a portfolio or audition as part of their application. Specific guidelines and requirements for the portfolio or audition will be provided by the college.

In addition to the portfolio requirements, transfer students to Syracuse University should also submit the Common Application or Coalition Application, one academic recommendation, the College Report Form, and official academic transcripts.

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