Syracuse University Summer College for High School Students 111 Waverly Avenue, Suite 240 Syracuse, NY 13244-2320 315-443-5297, Fax: 315-443-3976

Looking to get more out of summer than a little extra sleep and sun? Make this summer the start of something really big with Summer College at Syracuse University. Our uniquely designed six-week academic program allows high school students to explore study and career interests while earning college credit. Each of our nine programs offers specialized courses and related activities. Courses are taught by resident University faculty and supplemental with seminars, field trips, and special evening and weekend activities.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Here's where you'll find all the basics in terms of programs, eligibility requirements, credits, and costs. For more details, click on your particular program of interest.

Program Offerings
SU's summer programs provide the perfect opportunity for high school students to get a taste of college in the actual areas being considered as majors and future professions. Courses are currently available in any of three diverse program categories:

Liberal Arts Program - Choose two Arts & Sciences classes that interest you, and share classrooms with regular college students.

Pre-Professional Programs - Take one course especially designed for Summer College students in either Engineering and Computer Science, Law, Management, or Public Communications, and select a second, complementary course from among the liberal arts offerings.

Studio Arts Programs - Earn six credits in one of the following areas - Acting & Musical Theater, Architecture, Art & Design, and Fashion and Textile Design - and spend a substantial part of each day at work in the studio. Eligibility SU's Summer College is for high school students in good academic standing who demonstrate maturity and self-discipline. Students can attend after their sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school.

Eligibility
SU's Summer College is for high school students in good academic standing who demonstrate maturity and self-discipline. Students can attend after their sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school. Eligibility is determined through review of high school transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation. The Acting and Musical Theater program requires an additional recommendation from a teacher familiar with the student's performance. The Art & Design program requires a portfolio.

Courses/Credits
All courses are college-level, credit-bearing courses. Credits earned through Summer College are accepted at Syracuse University and most other colleges and universities upon matriculation and credit-transfer request. The student's college of matriculation determines credit transfer. Enrollment in the program of your choice is guaranteed when your application is accepted and attendance confirmed. Registration takes place when you arrive on campus.

Costs
Engineering & Computer Science, Law, Liberal Arts, Management, or Public Communications

Acting & Musical Theater, Architecture, Art & Design, or Fashion and Textile Design**

Textbooks, lab fees, and personal expenses are not included in these totals.

* Commuting students do not pay housing and meal charges. Depending on program of enrollment, their fee for summer 2001 was $3,038 or $3,375.
** Students in these programs pay an additional fee that covers supplies and materials, private lessons, and use of studios and other facilities.

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FAQ

In case you were wondering, this is what a lot of folks are asking about SU Summer College. Hope you find the answer you're looking for here...

Q. What's a typical Summer College day like?
A. Students in the liberal arts and pre-professional programs have three to four hours of classes each weekday and typically spend the rest of the day and some of the evening on class assignments, group projects, and studying. Students in the studio arts programs are in the studios or at the rehearsal stage from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with an hour or so for lunch, Monday through Thursday. Fridays are reserved for field trips and guest lectures. Weekends offer opportunities for outdoor activities, trips, and evening social events. Most students also spend at least some weekend time on academic pursuits.

Q. What do Summer College students do outside the classroom?
A. Students have fun together at the Schine Student Center, basketball and tennis courts, workout gyms, game rooms, pool, and the new ice skating pavilion. The residence hall staff organizes social events and trips. Last year, more than one third of the students in Summer College chose to participate in community service, and Summer College students are also responsible for their own governance, newsletter publication, and memory book production. Students choose their own activities, and there are plenty of choices available!

Q. How is the residence hall set up?
A. The hall is coed by floors or by separated wings on a single floor. Rooms are doubles, triples, or suites that accommodate four to six students. Large bathrooms are shared by floor or wing residents. Residence halls also typically contain a large common room and several smaller lounges. Dining facilities are in the hall or in a nearby dining center.

Resident mentors - mature undergraduates and graduate students with excellent academic, social, and leadership skills - live in the residence with Summer College students. Each resident mentor is responsible for 15 to 17 students, planning social activities and day trips, organizing study groups and tutoring, and generally ensuring that the Summer College experience is memorable and rewarding.

Q. Can students choose their own roommates?
A. Students attending Summer College with a friend from high school may request to room together. However, many students enjoy the "adventure" of rooming with a new acquaintance. Unless directed otherwise, we match students with similar interests, using their high school records, essays, and chosen program of study. In any case, students will enjoy meeting, socializing, studying, and eating with a variety of new friends from their wing or floor.

Q. Is Summer College a safe place?
A. The Syracuse campus is very safe and secure. Entrance to residence halls, dining facilities, and many other campus buildings is by I.D. card only, and the campus is patrolled by Syracuse University Public Safety officers. The campus is exceptionally well-maintained and lit. A "blue light" system of emergency call boxes puts students in almost instant touch with Public Safety when needed. We also teach students how to stay safe in information sessions run by Public Safety officers and resident mentors.

Q. How much spending money are students likely to need?
A. Of course, this varies widely from student to student and family to family. The program cost includes meals and most of the Summer College sponsored trips and activities. Floor members or other groups sometimes plan theater, concert, or amusement park trips for which ticket money would be needed. Students can also take a 10-minute bus or train ride to a nearby shopping mall with movie theaters, and they need pocket money for snacks, school supplies, and toiletries.

Estimate about $100 per course for textbooks. A bookstore charge account can be arranged if you're interested.

Q. What if a Summer College student needs academic help?
A. Our staff of professional academic counselors can help students connect with professors and teaching assistants to get the course-specific assistance they need to excel. Resident mentors lead study groups, arrange tutoring, and guide students to access University resources. One of the ways a summer collegiate experience prepares high schoolers for success as undergraduates is by showing them how to navigate the academic system. The process of realizing you need help, asking for it, and solving the problem at hand boosts competence and confidence.

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