Syracuse University Online

Syracuse University at a glance

* Institution type: private university
* Year founded: 1870
* Religious affiliation: None
* Academic calendar: standard academic semester, but some accelerated classes are available
* U.S. News Ranking: Ranked #50 in the National Universities category

Ranked at number 50 in the nation among national universities, Syracuse offers a quality education… but at a price. With undergraduate tuition running $550 per credit hour, you may be maxing out student loans to finance your education. That said, if your employer offers tuition reimbursement, it may help to know that Syracuse will defer your tuition payments until approximately 30 calendar days before the end of the University’s official semester end date. If your employer is like mine, they may not reimburse you until grades are posted, so this deferral may not help much. Syracuse University Online program format Although Syracuse’s online classes may be completed primarily online, each program has a short residency requirement that must be fulfilled; this requirement varies by program. For example, the B.A. in Liberal Studies requires students to attend the campus for one weekend at the beginning of the semester. Since the residency requirement is just one weekend per term, it should have a minimal impact on your work schedule and personal life. Although this might seem to be a bit of an inconvenience, Syracuse’s comments on the subject say it best, short residency requirements are “a great way to immerse yourself in the college experience for three days and return home with friendships, contacts, and a lot more knowledge”. Basically, you get to have the flexibility of online classes, but you have the opportunity to feel connected with the university as a whole.(1) Syracuse University Online Degrees: Undergraduate Degrees/Certificates

* A.A. Liberal Arts
* B.A. Liberal Studies
* B.P.S. Organizational Leadership
* Certificate in Organizational Leadership

Graduate Degrees

* M.S.Sc. Social Science
* M.S. Telecommunications and Network Management
* M.A. Advertising Design or Illustration
* M.B.A. Business Administration
* M.S. Communications Management
* M.S. Information Management
* M.L.I.S. Library and Information Science

Tuition Tuition is a bit steep compared to some other online programs:

* Syracuse University undergraduate tuition: $550.00 per credit
* Syracuse University graduate tuition Graduate: $1,012.00 per credit

Tuition comparison with other online programs (undergraduate tuition):

* University of Massachusetts – Amherst: $400 per credit hour, U.S. News Ranking: National universities, 96
* University of Maryland University College: $466 per credit hour, U.S. News Ranking: Universities–Master’s (North), unranked
* Columbia College: $200 per credit hour, U.S. News Ranking: Universities–Master’s (Midwest), 44

Credit for life experience / Credit by exam Experiential Learning Syracuse “may” award some credit for experiential learning. The following is an excerpt from Syracuse’s website. Please keep in mind, I am offering this for informational purposes only. Be sure to check directly with Syracuse if you plan on applying for experiential learning. “In accord with the Joint Statement on Transfer and Award of Academic Credit by the American Council on Education/Commission on Educational Credit and Credentials, the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation, the American Association of Community Colleges, and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, individual schools and colleges may assess and award credit for educational accomplishment attained in extra-institutional settings, including programs and courses offered by non-collegiate sponsors such as the military, business, corporations, government agencies, and labor unions, as well as external examination programs. Schools and colleges will consult evaluation guidelines of the American Council on Education and the Council for Advancement of Experiential Learning.” (3) Exams Syracuse grants AP and CLEP credit, but the amount of credit varies, and not all exams yield credit. To find out more, visit: www.suce.syr.edu/students/transfer/clep.htm Military Service When applicable to the student’s degree program, Military Service Academic Credit may be awarded at the discretion of the admission’s office. Payment options Students attending Syracuse University are typically eligible for student financial aid if they are taking more than 6 credit hours in pursuit of an online degree. Syracuse also offers the following payment option: Employer Tuition Reimbursement Plan “Students whose employer offers a tuition reimbursement program may qualify for the Employer Tuition Reimbursement Plan. This payment option allows the student a tuition payment deferral until the last billing date of the semester. Payment is due approximately 30 calendar days from the end of the University’s official semester end date.” (2) Transfer credit options In most cases, Syracuse accepts credit via the following methods:

* Credits from accredited American colleges and universities
* Credits from approved institutions in other countries
* Credits from external examinations (AP, CLEP)
* Extra-institutional learning (see the alternative credit section above for more info)

Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Try doing an online degree search. Source: Syracuse University’s online degree programs