BS in Computer Science

Additional Information & Requirements

• Other Deadline details: A pre-screen audition is required for both the Acting and Musical Theater BFA programs. These majors are available only under Regular Decision, and the submission deadline is December 1, 2024. More info: vpa.syr.edu/admissions/undergraduate/drama
• Recommended High School Coursework: Four years of college preparatory mathematics (including precalculus and/or calculus) Laboratory science (physics is strongly recommended but not required) Please submit at least one academic recommendation from a STEM teacher
• Details for British Patterned Curriculum- Please note that students completing the British curriculum are not eligible to apply upon completion of the IGCSE/GCSE; we require at least one additional year of education. Additionally, we do not accept the BTEC for admission at this time.
• SAT/ACT Update: For admission in Fall 2025 through Spring 2027, SAT/ACT scores are not required. Choosing not to submit scores will not impact your admission chances or merit scholarship eligibility. 🌍 International Students Students studying outside the U.S. in non-American curriculum schools (including U.S. citizens abroad) are not required to submit SAT/ACT scores. Read full policy details
• English Language Proficiency: Syracuse University requires all first-year and transfer applicants whose first language is not English, or who are studying outside the U.S., to submit results from an approved English proficiency exam. Accepted exams include TOEFL iBT (code 2823), TOEFL at Home, IELTS, Cambridge English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency), Pearson PTE, and the Duolingo English Test (DET). However, TOEFL Essentials, TOEFL ITP, TOEFL MyBest Scores, and IELTS Indicator are not accepted. Students may qualify for a waiver if they meet specific criteria: first-year students must have completed at least three full academic years (Grades 10–12) in a U.S.-based high school, and transfer students must have earned a minimum of 24 non-ESL credits at a U.S. college with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Waivers are reviewed individually and not guaranteed, and the Admissions Committee may still request test scores during the review process. Syracuse considers all submitted materials holistically to evaluate English proficiency. Preferred scores vary by college. For the College of Arts and Sciences, Maxwell School, and the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CRS program), preferred scores are TOEFL 85+, IELTS 6.5+, Cambridge 176+, and DET 125+. For Whitman and Architecture, preferred scores are TOEFL 90+, IELTS 7.0+, Cambridge 185+, and DET 125+. For the S.I. Newhouse School, preferred scores rise to TOEFL 102+, IELTS 7.0+, Cambridge 185+, and DET 130+. For the School of Education, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Falk College, iSchool, and other VPA departments (Art, Drama, Design, etc.), preferred scores are TOEFL 80+, IELTS 6.5+, Cambridge 176+, and DET 120+. All official scores must be sent directly from the testing agency.
• Recommendations: School Report- Required, Counselor Recommendation- Required, Mid Year- Report, Required Final Report- Required, Teacher Evaluation(s): 1 Required, 1 Optional Other Evaluation(s): Not Applicable.
• Sat/ACT Score reporting: Students applying to Syracuse University who choose to submit SAT or ACT scores may provide either self-reported or official scores. If self-reported, official score reports will only be required after admission and if the student chooses to enroll. To self-report, use the “Testing” section under the Common App tab and enter your scores exactly as received. Syracuse will superscore submitted results to consider the highest section scores across test dates.
• Writing Requirements: Syracuse University requires all applicants to submit the Common App personal essay. Additionally, there is one required college-specific question. Applicants who select the Syracuse University Discovery Program in the Academics section must complete an additional short essay related to that program. Syracuse does not require a separate writing supplement beyond what is included in the Common Application.