Uniting your scholarly aspirations with dedicated faculty, New Student Programs helps you build a strong academic foundation. Supporting your success, while incorporating personalized technology and one-on-one academic advisor meetings, you will be introduced to a variety of services and resources throughout your Becoming Orange journey.
15 to Finish
Learn more on the 15 to Finish webpage.
Advising
Learn more on the Student Experience Advising webpage.
Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS)
Located in 014 Bird Library, the Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS) provides and facilitates academic support services for Syracuse University students. Through collaboration with academic departments and campus offices, CLASS coordinates programs and disseminates information surrounding available campus academic resources. At no cost, highlighted services include the following.
- Free academic integrity education and training.
- Free personalized academic coaching.
- Free small-group tutoring and workshops.
For more information, visit the Center for Learning and Student Success website, call 315.443.2005, email the CLASS team or visit the space!
Course Enrollment
Learn more on the Course Enrollment webpage.
Orange Success
Learn more on the Orange Success webpage.
Shared Competencies
Beginning in Fall 2023, students are able to design their course schedule with our Shared Competencies in mind. The Shared Competencies are six learning goals that enhance your experience at Syracuse University. Students achieve the Shared Competencies through major degree courses, liberal arts requirements, electives, campus jobs and co-curricular experiences. The Shared Competencies include the following.
- Ethics, Integrity, and Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
- Civic and Global Responsibility
- Communication Skills
- Information Literacy and Technological Agility
You will see your courses tagged with up to three competencies and will highlight the knowledge and skills you can expect to gain in that course.
Learn more about Shared Competencies today!