Syracuse Abroad welcomes applications for a semester, year, or summer of post-secondary study from qualified students at accredited U.S. institutions.* While students are invited to apply to their preferred program and term—fall, spring, summer, or mid-semester—final placements are determined based on a range of important considerations and cannot be guaranteed. Our goal is to match each student with a study abroad program that best supports their academic goals, personal interests, and the opportunities available. Admission decisions take into account program capacity, eligibility requirements, academic fit, input from schools and colleges, and the expectations of host institutions. To make the most of this experience, students are encouraged to be flexible about program choices and timing, and to actively explore a variety of options early and throughout the application process.
To ensure full consideration, all students are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as some programs have limited space and can reach capacity prior to the published deadline date. Most Syracuse Abroad Center programs have a “rolling admissions” policy, which means applications are reviewed as they are completed, prior to all deadlines. Some programs have deadlines that occur earlier than the standard deadline for the term. For exact deadline dates, please refer to the program’s specific application page.
Syracuse Abroad World Partner admissions decisions are made collaboratively between Syracuse Abroad and your academic school/college, considering a variety of factors such as program demand, eligibility, academic fit, and institutional priorities. Students who are approved to study abroad at a World Partner program will also need to complete the World Partner’s application process and be admitted by the program to participate. More information regarding our application dates and deadlines, how to apply, and application requirements can be found on the Apply section of our website.
Students on any academic probation level are not eligible for acceptance to Syracuse Abroad programs, but an appeal may be considered in special circumstances. Students must not be on disciplinary probation (or campus equivalent) during their time abroad and/or have any outstanding judicial sanctions.** Once admitted to Syracuse Abroad, you must remain a student in good standing (academic, financial, and judicial*) to participate in our programs. Students who do not meet their program’s GPA requirements may complete the low GPA petition process if eligible.
*Please note that World Partner programs are only open to Syracuse University students.
**Please note that College of Engineering and Computer Science students at Syracuse University must not be on judicial probation during the time in which they complete their application. If a student is on judicial probation during the time in which they complete their application, the student will not be admitted to the program.