POLICIES RELATED TO
TUITION AND FEES
2024-2025
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Syracuse University
General Policies Bulletin
2024-2025
Contents
Refund Policies .................................................................................................................2
Housing and Meals ..........................................................................................................4
Syracuse Abroad ..............................................................................................................5
Payment Policies/Financial Hold and Registration Eligibility................................7
General Policies ................................................................................................................8
Syracuse University Global
(including College of Professional Studies) ...........................................................11
Summer at Syracuse/English Language Institute .................................................12
Tuition Assistance/Remitted Tuition/
Syracuse University Tuition Waiver Program .......................................................13
Parking/Syracuse University Campus Store ......................................................... 15
Department Contact Information .......................................................... Back Cover
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Refund Policies
General Criteria for Main Campus Students
Students can request a refund resulting from an overpayment by submitting a
request via MySlice. Refunds are available by direct deposit or mail.
Direct deposit is a safe, secure way to receive your refund. By enrolling in direct
deposit (in MySlice), your refund is electronically transferred into your U.S. based
checking or savings account. Choosing direct deposit gives you the most secure and
most convenient access to your funds. All tuition refunds for withdrawing students
are determined by Bursar Operations based on the date of the withdrawal or leave of
absence using either our established policies or the federal regulations governing such
matters, depending on which policy is to the student’s advantage.
The University may exercise the right of offset, meaning that a refund could be
subject to adjustment if necessary to ensure University obligations are satisfied.
Leave of Absence and Withdrawals From the University
Students who withdraw, discontinue, or are suspended or expelled from the
institution, or otherwise fails to complete the program on or after their first day
of classes, will be entitled to a refund of tuition, fees and other similar charges for
attendance calculated on the following basis:
(1) 100% of tuition, fees and other similar charges less an administrative fee of
$100 will be refunded if the separation from the University occurred on the
last day of the financial drop period. 73% of tuition, fees and other similar
charges will be refunded if the separation occurs on the day that marks the
end of 27% of the enrollment period; 66% of tuition, fees and other similar
charges will be refunded if the separation occurs on the day that marks the
end of 34% of the enrollment period; 60% of tuition, fees and other similar
charges will be refunded if the separation occurs on the day that marks the
end of 40% of the enrollment period; 53% of tuition, fees and other similar
charges will be refunded if the separation occurs on the day that marks the end
of 47% of the enrollment period; 46% of tuition, fees and other similar charges
will be refunded if separation occurs on the day that marks the end of 54%
of the enrollment period; 40% of tuition, fees and other similar charges will
be refunded if separation occurs on the day that marks the end of 60% of the
enrollment period.
(2) Students who are withdrawn from the University for academic reasons may
be eligible for a tuition refund based on the date of the withdrawal using the
percentages above.
(3) A personal leave of absence/withdrawal must be initiated through the advising
office of a student’s home school/college.
(4) A medical leave/medical withdrawal may be initiated through Student Outreach
and Support. If a medical leave/withdrawal has been initiated through the home
school/college, students must also contact Student Outreach and Support in
order to complete the request.
The reason for the request must be substantiated by supporting
documentation from a licensed provider that will be submitted to and reviewed
by Barnes Center at the Arch and Student Outreach and Support.
A Financial Adjustment committee including designees from Registrar, Bursar,
Financial Aid, Treasurer, Student Outreach and Support and Academic Affairs
will review appropriate requests referred for financial consideration. In order to
qualify for the special refund consideration for tuition only that we extend under
these circumstances, students must submit supporting medical documentation
within 30 days of when the request is initiated. Otherwise, standard University
policies will apply. Medical refunds, excluding the administrative fee of $100,
will be based on the date that the leave is requested by the student and will be
prorated using the total number of class days in the period of enrollment as the
base number for the daily calculation.
(5) Students who have submitted documentation indicating they have been called to
active duty by any of the United States Armed Forces may request a tuition refund
and prorated refund of housing and meal plan charges covering the semester for
which they are enrolled.
For all financial questions regarding leaves/withdrawals we suggest contacting the
Bursar’s Office at 315.443.2444 or by email at bursar@syr.edu.
Refunds
Students can request a refund resulting from an overpayment by submitting a
request on MySlice. Refunds will be available by direct deposit or by mail. A copy of
your I.D. may be requested if mailing to an address not on file with the University.
Excess Credit Refund Options
Students can request an excess credit refund resulting from an overpayment by
submitting a request via MySlice. Refunds resulting from an overpayment from non-
Federal Title IV aid are available by direct deposit or by check and are processed
based on the student’s request in MySlice.
Credit balances created by Federal Title IV aid are reviewed weekly and
processed within 14 calendar days of the date the excess credit is created. There is no
requirement to make a designation to receive your Title IV refund. Students who do
not elect direct deposit will receive the excess credit balances via a check mailed to
the home address.
Tuition Adjustment Refunds
All tuition adjustments for withdrawing students are determined by Bursar
Operations based on the date of the withdrawal or leave of absence using our
established policies with the exception of those cases where Federal regulations
stipulate a specific methodology be followed.
Credit balances/excess credit refunds that include Federal Title IV aid
Federal grants and loans can only be used to pay current academic year charges
except as noted below: Excess credits (funds) resulting from federal grants and
loans are refunded by direct deposit or check within 14 calendar days of the
credit. If there are charges from a prior academic year, a student can authorize
that up to $200 of current year federal grants and/or loans be applied to pay an
outstanding balance from a prior year.
Credit balances/excess credit refunds resulting from cash overpayments,
University aid and alternative loans and outstanding University obligations
For credit balances that are not generated by Federal Title IV aid, the University
may exercise the right of offset, meaning that a credit refund amount in a term
will be issued only after all other known University past due obligations are
satisfied. This may result in a refund that is smaller than the excess credit for
a term.
Leave of Absence and Withdrawals From the University After the
Financial Deadline
Syracuse University recognizes that students may experience extenuating
circumstances which lead to financial hardship as a result of a (medical) leave
of absence ((M)LOA) or withdrawal (WD) submitted after the Financial Deadline.
In these cases, students may wish to request a review of their circumstances to
determine if financial reimbursement or adjustment is appropriate and/or possible.
The Protocol for Appeal of Financial Consideration is designed to promote a
comprehensive and consistent response to these requests by units within the
University. A Financial Adjustment committee including designees from Registrar,
Bursar, Financial Aid, Treasurer, Student Outreach and Support and Academic Affairs
will review appropriate requests referred for financial consideration.
Requests that are appropriate for referral to committee must prove extreme and/
or extenuating circumstances as to why the action was not taken prior to the Financial
Deadline, which may include but are not limited to: death of a parent, medical
incapacitation at time of deadline, crime victim, etc. Students must also provide
explanation as to the financial impact of these circumstances. The reason for the
request must be substantiated by supporting documentation that will be submitted to
and reviewed by Student Outreach and Support.
Online students taking a leave of absence or withdrawing from the University are
not entitled to a refund of tuition and fees after the financial drop deadline for each
semester or online session. In addition, online students who drop a course after the
financial drop deadline for that course, are not entitled to a refund of the course under
the tuition refund petition.
Tuition refund policies at SUNY ESF do not follow the same schedule as
mentioned above. Please see the SUNY ESF handbook, your original bill or contact
the ESF bursar’s office for the SUNY refund policy.
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Refund Policies
Syracuse University Global
(including College of Professional Studies)
Any student who takes an official leave of absence, withdraws or is suspended
from the University may be entitled to a refund of tuition, fees and similar charges for
attendance, based on the effective day of the leave of absence or withdrawal form.
Online students taking a leave of absence or withdrawing from the University
are not entitled to a refund of tuition and fees after the financial drop deadline for
each semester or online session. In addition, online students who drop a course after
the financial drop deadline for that course, are not entitled to a refund of the course
under the tuition refund petition.
Adjustments to Federal Financial Aid
Federal financial aid (Title IV funds) for students who withdraw from the
University before the semester ends is adjusted according to Department of
Education policy. Title IV funds include the Federal Direct Student, Parent and
Graduate PLUS loans, FSEOG, Federal Pell Grant and TEACH Grants.
Title IV aid received is based on the number of days students are enrolled for the
semester. During the first 60% of the semester, students may receive Title IV aid in
proportion to the length of time they are enrolled. A student who withdraws before
the 60% point may have their Title IV aid reduced. Students who remain enrolled
beyond the 60% point and are charged full tuition may receive all Title IV aid for
the semester.
Adjustments to Institutional Scholarships and Grants
Syracuse University scholarships and grants are awarded according to
institutional policy. Students who withdraw before the semester ends may either lose
their institutional scholarships and grants or have their institutional aid prorated.
Scholarships and grants are awarded on the basis of full-time enrollment for the
full semester.
Refund and Withdrawal/Leave of Absence
In the event that a student takes a leave of absence or withdraws from the
University, the student’s account may be subject to proration or removal of their
financial aid for that term. If the student received a refund based on this funding,
any subsequent financial aid adjustments resulting from a withdrawal or leave
may result in a balance due on the student’s bursar account, which will be due
immediately upon departure from the University. Any questions may be directed to
the Financial Aid Office at 315.443.1513, or the Bursar’s Office at bursar@syr.edu
or 315.443.2444.
Add/Drop Refund Policies
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE AND LAW STUDENTS
Within First Three Weeks of Classes
There will be no charges or credits for courses added or dropped within the
12 to 19 credit range. Credits added in excess of 19 will be charged on a per credit
basis. Tuition for credits dropped outside the 12 to 19 credit range will be credited
at 100%.
After Third Week of Classes
Charges for courses added or dropped after the financial deadline, which is
three weeks from the first day of classes, will be based on the number of credits for
which a student is registered on the day of the financial deadline. Therefore:
(1) no credit will be given for credits dropped after the financial deadline;
(2) tuition will be charged for all credits added above 19 credits, regardless of the
number of credits dropped.
GRADUATE AND PART-TIME LAW STUDENTS
Within First Three Weeks of Classes
Tuition for credits dropped within the first three weeks of classes will be
refunded at 100%. Charges for credits added will be at the per credit rate, which is
determined by the student’s college of registration and class level.
After Third Week of Classes
Tuition for credits dropped after the financial deadline, which is three weeks
from the first day of classes, will be charged at 100%. Charges for credits added will
be at the per credit rate, which is determined by the student’s college of registration
and class level. Charges for credits added will not be offset by credits dropped.
Certain online courses and programs have their own unique drop deadlines.
Please check with your program administrator for deadlines. Online students
are not eligible for a refund after the financial drop deadline for each semester/
course/session.
DROPPING A WINTERLUDE CLASS
Winterlude classes have unique deadlines that do not follow the published
official term deadlines for Spring 2025 classes. As a Main Campus student you will
have access to drop these classes online. Drop deadlines are available by consulting
MySlice>My Class Schedule or MySlice>Billing/payments>View Financial
Deadlines after you have registered.
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL STUDENTS
Before the Financial Drop Deadline of a Course
Tuition for credits dropped on or before the specific financial drop deadline of
the class will be credited at 100%. Deadlines are located at MySlice>Billing/
payments Tile>View Financial Deadlines. Charges for credits added will be at the
per credit rate.
After the Financial Drop Deadline
No refunds will be given for credits dropped after the financial deadline.
Online Students
No refunds will be given for credits dropped after the financial drop deadline.
Please refer to MySlice>Billing/payments Tile>View student account>
Financial Deadlines.
Modifications
Syracuse University reserves the right to update or alter all information
contained in the General Policies Bulletin at any time. Consistent with the terms
of the Financial Information Disclaimer presented at the time of class registration,
students are expected to review the current bulletin prior to acknowledgment
and registration. Students with any questions should use the contact information
provided on the final page of this bulletin to seek clarification. In the event that
any one or more of the provisions contained herein, or the application thereof in
any circumstance, is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and
enforceability of any such provision in every other respect and of the remaining
provisions contained herein shall not be affected or impaired thereby.
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Refund Policies
Housing Refunds
All housing refunds must be authorized by the Office of Housing, Meal Plan,
and I.D. Card Services and processed through Bursar Operations.
Occupancy Terms and Conditions
The conditions of occupancy are defined in the Terms and Conditions of
Student Housing. The occupancy term for student housing is for the academic year,
consisting of two semesters (fall and spring).
Refund Schedule
If a student withdraws from the University or takes a University-permitted leave
from housing after a student has picked up room keys (checked in), refunds are
calculated based on the refund schedule below:
Opening Week: 100% of housing charge (exclusive of a $450 cancellation charge)
1st full week of class .....................................................65% of housing charge
Week 2..............................................................................50% of housing charge
Week 3..............................................................................35% of housing charge
Week 4..............................................................................20% of housing charge
Week 5 and thereafter ................................................. No refund of housing charge
Meal Plan Refunds
All meal plan refunds must be authorized for Bursar Operations by the Office of
Housing, Meal Plan and I.D. Card Services.
Refund Schedule
If a student withdraws from the University or takes a University-permitted leave
from housing after a student has picked up room keys (checked in), refunds are
calculated based on the refund schedule below:
Opening Week: 100% of housing charge (exclusive of a $450 cancellation charge)
Week 1..............................................................................80% of meal plan charge
Week 2..............................................................................50% of meal plan charge
Week 3..............................................................................35% of meal plan charge
Week 4..............................................................................20% of meal plan charge
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Syracuse Abroad Refund Policy
Financial Deadline for Course/Credit Changes
TIME PERIOD TUITION COURSE FEE
Change of status by the
applicable financial deadline
For a change from full-time
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to part-time
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status: tuition is recalculated at $2,589 or 2,773 per credit
and the difference between the full-time tuition charge and the part-time per-credit tuition charge is
refunded.
For a reduction of credits to within the allowable full-time maximum:
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The corresponding additional
per-credit tuition charge is refunded.
Uncommitted and
unexpended course fees
refunded.
Change of status after the
applicable financial deadline
No refund of any portion of the full-time tuition charge for a change to part-time status, or any extra
tuition charges for registered credits above the allowable full-time maximum.
No refund.
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Full-time status requires registration for 12 or more credits.
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Part-time status requires registration for fewer than 12 credits.
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The allowable full-time maximum is 19 credits.
Syracuse Abroad Refund Policy for Students Who Withdraw or Change Status
STUDENT WITHDRAWS TUITION PROGRAM FEE COURSE FEE
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Prior to departure All tuition refunded except $575 nonrefundable advance
payment and $300 internship withdrawal fee. For World
Partner programs, tuition is refunded in accordance with the
refund policy of the host institution.
Uncommitted and unexpended
program fees refunded.
All course fees
Between day of arrival through
5 p.m. on the day that marks the end
of the financial drop period
All unearned tuition refunded except $575 nonrefundable
advance payment or a $100 administrative fee. For World
Partner programs, the tuition is refunded in accordance with
the refund policy of the host institution.
Uncommitted and unexpended
program fees for room and
board expenses only will be
refunded at 50%.
Uncommitted and
unexpended course
fees refunded.
After the financial drop period Except for the World Partner programs—where tuition is
refunded in accordance with the refund policy of the host
institution—Syracuse Abroad students who withdraw or
change status will be entitled to a refund of unearned tuition
calculated on the same basis used by Main Campus. Please
refer to the Tuition, Fees, and Related Policies Bulletin.
No refund will be made for
Syracuse University-arranged
housing.
Uncommitted and
unexpended course
fees refunded.
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Course fees are nonrefundable except for an excused absence due to documented health reasons OR a class or class-related field trip scheduling conflict. In these cases,
only uncommitted and unexpended course fees will be refunded.
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Syracuse Abroad Refund Policy
Syracuse Abroad Refund Policy When Syracuse University Ends Program
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
ENDS PROGRAM
TUITION PROGRAM FEE COURSE FEE
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Syracuse University ends program
prior to the end of the semester
Depending on when the program is
closed, the University will determine
whether students may complete courses
remotely and receive no tuition refund
for the completed courses, or receive a
refund of tuition and earn no credit.
In cases where the University determines
that certain courses cannot be
completed abroad (in person) or at
home (remotely), students will receive
a prorated refund for uncompleted
courses based on the number of
credit hours for which the student was
registered. For World Partner programs,
tuition is refunded in accordance with
the refund policy of the host institution.
Uncommitted and unexpended
program fees for room and board
expenses only will be refunded.
Uncommitted and unexpended
course fees refunded.
Syracuse Abroad Summer and Short-Term Program Refund Policy for Students Who Withdraw
STUDENT WITHDRAWS TUITION PROGRAM FEE COURSE FEE
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Prior to departure All tuition refunded except $575
nonrefundable advance payment
and/or a $100 administrative fee.
No program fees will be refunded if
withdrawal is 14 days or less before
the start of the program. If withdrawal
occurs 15 days or more before the
start of the program, only uncommitted
and unexpected program fees will be
refunded.
Uncommitted and unexpended
course fees refunded.
From the day the program
begins onward
No tuition refunded.. No program fees are refunded. Uncommitted and unexpended
course fees refunded.
Syracuse Abroad Summer and Short-Term Program Refund Policy When Syracuse University Ends Program
Students with written requests to be registered for a Syracuse Abroad summer internship or independent study that is not part of the program curriculum will be charged the full
tuition. Students are not eligible for a tuition refund for these credits if they drop the internship or independent study after 5 p.m. on the first day of the program.
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
ENDS PROGRAM
TUITION PROGRAM FEE COURSE FEE
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Prior to the ending date Tuition refunded if the University
determines that the course or courses
cannot be completed abroad (in person).
If student completes a course before the
University ended the in-person program
or at home (remotely), they will be
charged for the credits earned. Tuition
refund applies to Syracuse Abroad
Summer only.
Uncommitted and unexpended
program fees for room and board
expenses only will be refunded.
Uncommitted and unexpended
course fees refunded.
Refunds will be made only in Syracuse. No portion of tuition or program fee refunds will be made abroad. Requests must be submitted in writing to Syracuse
Abroad in Syracuse. Students billed by their home universities should contact their Bursar’s Office concerning refunds. Syracuse University refund policies may
not apply to non-Syracuse students. Status change refers to change in program location or type, travel option, orientation, and housing and meal option.
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Course fees are nonrefundable except for an excused absence due to documented health reasons OR a class or class-related field trip scheduling conflict. In these cases,
only uncommitted and unexpended course fees will be refunded.
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General Policies
Payment Policies
All charges must be paid in full on the date established by the University for each
semester. The only exception to this policy is for students enrolled in the Monthly
Payment Plan.
All University billing is done electronically. Students will receive an email
once each bill is available. Parents/guardians can view bills once access is
shared through the “Share My Access” feature in MySlice by the student. For
information on using Share My Access and a current billing schedule, please visit
the Bursar’s Office website at bursar.syr.edu.
The simplest and most convenient method of payment is electronic. This will
substantially reduce delays in applying payments to the student’s account. Payment
can also be made by check, although due to current challenges with the U.S. Postal
Service, there may be delays in receiving the payment and applying it to the account.
Checks must be in U.S. dollars, drawn on a U.S. bank. In the event that checks are
not drawn on a U.S. bank and/or not payable in U.S. funds, the student account will
be credited for the dollar value of the check, and will be charged for any unavoidable
service charges incurred while processing the payment. No two-party checks will be
accepted as payment for any University financial obligation. Postdated checks will
not be accepted or held.
It is the responsibility of the student who is receiving financial aid from any
source to ensure that the financial aid is available at the time of registration.
Undergraduate Students—Main Campus
All charges must be paid in full on or before the due dates as published online at
finance.syr.edu/bursar/accounts-and-billing.
Graduate, S.J.D., LL.M., Part-Time J.D. and JDi Students
All charges must be paid by the due date per the billing statement available in
September for fall and February for spring.
Full-time Residential J.D. Students
All charges must be paid in full on or before the due dates as published online at
finance.syr.edu/bursar/accounts-and-billing.
Monthly Payment Plan
The Monthly Payment Plan is available to all Main Campus undergraduates,
graduates, law students and students registered through Syracuse Abroad.
SUNY ESF students may use the plan for meal plan charges. There is an annual
nonrefundable application fee of $75 for participation in the plan.
The total charges for each semester must be paid in monthly installments that will
be recalculated based on account activity.
If participating in this plan for the fall semester, the fall semester charges must
be paid in full by the last date of the installment plan. Please refer to the due dates
as published online at finance.syr.edu/bursar/accounts-and-billing. If participating in
this plan for spring, charges must be paid in full by the last date of the installment plan.
Please refer to the due dates as published online at finance.syr.edu/bursar/accounts-
and-billing. Graduate students’ payment plans are a three-month duration with the
first bill for fall sent in September and the first bill for spring available in January.
Payment plan billing begins in June for fall semester and in November for spring
semester. Students desiring to use the Monthly Payment Plan are encouraged to sign
up as soon as possible to realize the maximum number of months over which to pay the
balance due. A Monthly Payment Plan application must be completed each year.
There is no interest charge or finance charge (0% annual percentage rate)
imposed for use of the Monthly Payment Plan. The application fee of $75 will be
billed to the student and included in the schedule of payments. Application forms for
this plan may be obtained from Bursar Operations at bursar.syr.edu.
Continued participation in the Monthly Payment Plan is con tin gent upon
a satisfactory payment history. Syracuse University reserves the right to deny
continued participation to anyone who has previously not complied with the terms of
the monthly payment plan billing schedule.
Online graduate students can email bursarsuonline@syr.edu for payment options.
Prepaid Tuition Plan
The University’s Prepaid Tuition Plan allows first-year students to prepay eight
consecutive semesters—four fall and four spring (summer semester and Winterlude
are not included), thereby locking in the rate of tuition in effect at the time of the
plan’s initiation. Payment must be received by July 1, prior to the student beginning
their first year. This plan is available only to full-time Main Campus undergraduate
students awarded less than $8,000 per year in any type of financial aid.
We always recommend discussing this plan with your tax advisor. For a copy of
the Prepaid Tuition Plan Agreement that governs this plan, please contact the Bursar’s
Office: Bursar’s Office, Syracuse University, 119 Bowne Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244;
315.443.2444; or bursar@syr.edu.
Financial Hold and Registration Eligibility
A financial hold results when financial obligations, billed by the University, have
not been satisfied by the due date indicated on the billing statement. A financial
hold can be the result of a past due balance for tuition, room, meal plan and fees;
fines assessed by the library or parking services, or any department within Syracuse
University where a charge has been incurred.
A financial hold condition prohibits a student’s eligibility to participate in the
registration process or to receive a diploma.
All undergraduate and law students who registered early for their fall courses or
who matriculated prior to June 7 will have to pay their fall bill before July 19 in order to
secure their class schedules. Students who are on the Monthly Payment Plan must be
current with their monthly payments in order to secure their class schedules.
Please keep email addresses up-to-date for third parties who have been
designated to receive e-bill notification.
Any registration without a complete payment arrangement will result in
cancellation of the student’s entire class schedule.
A student whose registration schedule is canceled due to a financial hold may
be closed out of the classes for which he/she had previously registered. A $50 late
registration fee may be imposed.
Students may grant third-party access to their student account through
MySlice. Third-party access must be set up for anyone other than the student to
receive e-bill notification. Syracuse University is exclusively an e-billing institution.
Billing (summer)
Main Campus undergraduate students who registered for summer will be
billed in early May. Please refer to the due dates online at finance.syr.edu/bursar/
accounts-and-billing. Any remaining charges will be billed with the fall billing
statement and payment is due by the invoice due date to confirm the student’s fall
schedule.
Main Campus graduate students will be billed on the next summer invoice date
immediately following their registration, regardless of the session in which the class is
held. Invoice dates are available at bursar.syr.edu or by calling the main campus Bursar
Office at 315.443.2444.
Syracuse University Global students will be billed on the next summer invoice
date immediately following their registration, regardless of the session in which the
class is held. Invoice dates are available by calling the College of Professional Studies
Bursar/Registration office at 315.443.4135.
Penalties
The University reserves the right to deny admission or registration to any
person who has not paid in full, and in good funds, the entire obligation to the
University in accordance with this publication and/or the terms of the obligation. In
any such case, the University may at its sole discretion, take the following action(s):
(1) refuse to admit or register the student; (2) cancel the student’s registration; (3)
bar the student from attending classes; (4) remove the student from University
housing; and/or (5) withhold the student’s diploma. All such remedies shall be
cumulative and exist in addition to any other rights that the University may have to
collect the amount due.
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General Policies
Housing
Cancellation Fee
Through May 1, students not obligated to fulfill the two-year residency
requirement who select housing during the room selection process may cancel their
assignment to reside off campus or commute from home. They will be charged a
$450 cancellation fee. After May 1, the academic year housing commitment is
financially binding regardless of class standing unless the student withdraws from
the University.
Residency Requirement Fee
Syracuse University requires first-year matriculated students to reside in
University housing during their first two years of enrollment, regardless of class
standing. Students will be financially responsible for the cost of University housing
attributable to the mandatory periods, even if they fail to occupy University housing
as required. This fee will be charged on a semester basis and will equal the cost of a
South Campus two-bedroom apartment.
Room Change Charges
Adjustments to charges as a result of a room change during the semester are
computed on a weekly prorated basis.
Damage Charges
All charges for damage to University property are to be paid to Bursar
Operations. Charges will appear on the billing statement from Bursar Operations.
Terms and Conditions
Housing at Syracuse University is conditioned upon agreement to the rights,
obligations and responsibilities set forth in the Terms and Conditions of Student
Housing.
Termination
Terms of cancellation are described in the Terms and Conditions of Student
Housing publication. The University reserves the right to evict students who do not
comply with Terms and Conditions of Student Housing.
All 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students living in North Campus housing are
required to be on a University unlimited meal plan and those residing in the Skyhalls
are required to be on a University meal plan based on meal plan eligibility. Meal plans
are arranged on a semester basis and the plan for the fall semester will automatically
reinstate for the spring semester.
No refund or reimbursement will be made for the unused portion of any meal plan.
Meal plan Dining Dollars must be used in full by the end of each semester; there are no
refunds of unused meal plan Dining Dollars.
All meal plans entitle the student to enter an open dining center for a meal. It is a
violation of the Student Code of Conduct to use another student’s Syracuse
University I.D. card to access the dining center and/or meals. In the case of a lost or
stolen I.D. card, the student is responsible for its use until its loss is reported to either
I.D. Card Services or Public Safety (after hours and on weekends).
Changes to meal plans will be permitted during the first 10 calendar days after
classes commence each semester. Cancellation of meal plans is permitted during the
first 10 calendar days after classes commence for students residing off-campus or in a
South Campus apartment, leaving North Campus University housing, the Skyhalls or
withdrawing from Syracuse University. Refunds are computed according to the meal
plan refund policy described in “Refund Policies.”
Audit Policy
Undergraduate Students
(1) No charge is made for courses audited during a fall or spring semester in which
the student is registered as a full-time student (12 or more credits exclusive of
audit courses).
(2) Students registered for fewer than 12 credits will be charged 60% of the
undergraduate tuition rate for courses audited.
(3) During summer sessions, students will be charged 60% of the undergraduate
tuition rate for courses audited, regardless of the number of credits for which
they are registered.
Graduate Students
(1) No charge is made for courses audited during a fall or spring semester in which
the student is registered for nine or more credits exclusive of audit courses.
(2) Students registered for fewer than nine credits will be charged 60% of the
graduate tuition rate for courses audited. Online Grad students auditing will not
be subject to reduced rate for audited classes.
(3) Graduate students who have appointments as graduate assistants and Syracuse
University graduate fellows are eligible to audit courses during the fall and spring
semesters at no additional charge.
(4) During summer sessions, all students (including graduate assistants or fellows)
will be charged 60% of the graduate tuition rate for courses audited regardless
of the number of credits for which they are registered.
(5) Students registered for zero credits of thesis, dissertation or degree in progress
will be charged 60% of the graduate tuition rate for courses audited.
College of Law Students
(1) For JDresidential and LL.M. students, no charge is made for courses audited
during a fall or spring semester in which the student is registered as a full-time
student (12 or more credits exclusive of audit courses) and paying the full-time
tuition rate.
(2) Part-time JDresidential students and JDinteractive students will be charged 60%
of the law tuition rate for courses audited.
(3) During summer sessions, students will be charged 60% of the law tuition rate
for courses audited regardless of the number of credits for which they are
registered.
Winterlude
Winterlude classes are condensed online classes held between the fall and
spring semesters.
Important Note: The cost of a Winterlude course is separate and in addition to
any tuition costs you may incur in the traditional spring term. For example, if as an
undergraduate, you register for 12 to 19 hours in the spring, you will be charged our
published flat rate of tuition plus the additional prevailing cost for the Winterlude
course. Winterlude classes are not covered by the Prepaid Tuition Plan. If you have
questions, call the Bursar’s Office at 315.443.2444 or email bursar@syr.edu.
Dropping a Winterlude Class
Winterlude classes have unique deadlines that do not follow the published
official term deadlines for spring classes. You will have access to drop these classes
online. Drop deadlines are available by consulting MySlice > My Class Schedule or
View Financial Deadlines after you have registered.
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General Policies
Syracuse University Students Registered for
Courses at SUNY College of Environmental Science
and Forestry (SUNY ESF) or SUNY Upstate
Medical University
Syracuse University students who enroll in course(s) offered by either of these
state institutions during the fall or spring semester will be billed by Syracuse
University and are subject to Syracuse University tuition rates and fees as detailed
in this publication. If you have additional questions, please call the Bursar’s Office
at 315.443.2444.
Flexible Format Classes
Syracuse University matriculated and non-matriculated students may take
flexible format classes to fulfill program requirements. Flexible format classes
offer alternatives and convenience, allowing choices about where, when and how
your learning occurs. The financial deadline for each class may be viewed online.
Students are advised to pay close attention to these deadlines when you enroll for
these courses. While they have the same academic standards and expectations as
regular traditional semester courses, flexible format courses:
- Do not coincide with the designated meeting patterns associated with the
University’s published official terms; and
- Have unique academic and financial deadlines.
Overload Rate Exception (20 Credits or More)
Renée Crown University Honors Program
Honors Program students in good standing who register for more than 19
credits in a given semester will not be charged for additional (over 19) credits
if they meet the following criteria: (a) a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at the
beginning of the semester for which the overload was approved and (b) no
outstanding incomplete grades.
Juniors and Seniors
Juniors and seniors who receive permission from their school or college to carry
a credit overload may request not to be charged for additional credits (over 19) if
they meet the following criteria:
(a) a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at the beginning of the semester for which
the overload was approved,
(b) no outstanding incomplete grades and
(c) registration as a full-time student at Syracuse University for two previous
semesters. A copy of the petition approving the overload must be presented
to Bursar Operations, where the determination of eligibility for this rate
exception will be made. No exceptions will be made on this policy.
Rate Exception (Last Semester Senior)
Undergraduates enrolled in a four-year program who have completed eight
regular* semesters of academic work as full-time students on Main Campus and
who have 11 or fewer credits to complete toward their bachelor’s degree may
petition through the dean of their home college to take these credits during their last
semester at the College of Professional Studies tuition rate.
Undergraduates enrolled in a five-year program must have completed 10 regular
semesters of academic work as full-time students on main campus to qualify for the
rate exception.
Students who are able to complete their degree requirements in fewer than
eight or 10 regular semesters, e.g., due to increased course loads per semester or
coursework completed during summer, are not eligible for this rate exception. This
rate exception can only be used for one semester.
* Fall and spring semesters
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Government-
Sponsored and University Financial Aid
The policy on satisfactory academic progress for government-sponsored and
University financial aid is available on the Policies page of the Office of Financial Aid
and Scholarship Programs website, syracuse.edu/admissions/cost-and-aid/policies.
Academic Full-Time Status
Undergraduate Students
Registration for 12 or more credit hours confers full-time academic status
on an undergraduate student during any semester (fall, spring and summer).
Engineering and Computer Science students registered in the cooperative
education program for zero hours in semesters when they are on work
assignments are considered to be full-time.
Graduate Students
A graduate student is considered full-time when:
(1) Registered for full-time study (nine credits in the fall, spring or summer in a
program approved by the student’s advisor), or
(2) Holding an appointment as a graduate assistant or fellow and registered for the
semester (fall or spring only).
(3) Registered for fewer than nine credits, but at least for zero credits of thesis,
dissertation or degree in progress, and engaged, at a level equivalent to full-time
study, in one or more of the following activities, as appropriate and certified by
the student’s program:
– Studying for preliminary, qualifying or comprehensive exams
– Studying for a language or tool requirement
– Actively working on a dissertation or thesis
– An internship
(4) Registered for full-time study (six credits for each session for an online program)
College of Law Students
Registration for 12 or more credits (nine or more credits for LL.M.) confers full-
time status on a law student during a fall or spring semester.
Full-time status is conferred upon J.D. and S.J.D. students registered for 12 or
more credits in a fall or spring semester.
Full-time status is conferred upon LL.M. students registered for nine or more
credits in a fall or spring semester.
In the case of students matriculated in joint degree programs, one of which is the
J.D. degree, this requirement for full-time status takes precedence over the nine-credit
criterion for full-time status as stated in (1) above.
Disruption to Educational and Other Services
In the event of a disruption to educational or other services for reasons
beyond the University’s control, the University reserves the right to alter
(a) the academic schedule, location and modality of instructional and learning
activities, and academic terms and requirements (including content and
grading) of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs;
(b) the schedule, location, availability and format of student services, activities
and experiences;
(c) assignment of faculty and staff who deliver educational or other services; and
(d) the schedule, location and availability of dining and housing options and other
related services.
Students shall not be entitled to refunds or offsets of tuition, fees, or other
costs of attendance where the University exercises this right, except to the extent
permitted by the University’s published refund policies set forth below in this
document. Events causing a disruption to educational or other services for reasons
beyond the University’s control may include, but are not limited to, labor strikes
or other employee departures, epidemics or pandemics, governmental orders or
directives, natural disasters, or other unforeseen circumstances threatening the health
and safety of students, faculty or staff.
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General Policies
Syracuse Abroad Audit Policy: Summer Programs
Although undergraduate, graduate and nonmatriculated students may audit
Syracuse Abroad summer courses, except internships and independent studies,
with prior written approval from Syracuse Abroad, they will be charged the full
undergraduate tuition rate for Syracuse Abroad summer courses.
Participation Confirmation Policy
A nonrefundable participation confirmation deposit of $575 is due within
10 days of receiving the acceptance letter in order to guarantee placement in the
Syracuse Abroad program. Students who withdraw from the program forfeit the
deposit.
Internship Withdrawal Policy
Students withdrawing from internship programs after the commitment deadline
will be charged a fee of $300.
Schedule of Payments
Payment of tuition and program fee must be made in full prior to departure.
Billing and due dates can be found at finance.syr.edu/bursar/accounts-and-billing.
Students will not be able to participate in the Syracuse Abroad program unless they
have paid in full or have made all the required pay m ents on the Monthly Payment
Plan. Students desiring to use the Monthly Payment Plan are encouraged to sign up
as soon as possible to realize the maximum number of months over which to pay the
balance due.
Late applicants must make payment in full upon receipt of the acceptance letter;
otherwise students may not be able to register.
Athletic Activity Admission
Special prices for admission to University athletic contests and events are
extended to full-time Syracuse University and SUNY ESF students.
For purposes of athletic admission, full-time status is determined by the same
criteria that determine “academic full-time status,” which is explained on pg. 9 of this
publication. Admission to any athletic event by using a student ticket is contingent
upon providing a valid mobile ticket for scanning validation at Gate F of the stadium
at time of admission. Based upon availability, qualified students may also purchase a
limited number of guest tickets to be scanned on the student’s mobile device.
The Syracuse University Athletic Department reserves the right to refuse
admission to any party failing to present proper identification.
Student season tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable. Resale of tickets
to individuals ineligible for their use may result in disciplinary proceedings against the
student as well as suspension of all admission privileges extended to the original ticket
holder.
All Student Season Pass purchasers will also be recognized as ’Cuse Athletics
Fund (’CAF) members! ’CAF members get access to exclusive benefits throughout
the year and priority allocation for post-season and marquee games.
Football and Men’s Basketball Season Tickets
Each full-time, Main Campus student currently registered at one of the
institutions indicated may purchase a season ticket for all home football and men’s
basketball games.
Based upon availability, qualified students may also purchase a limited number of
single game guest tickets at the student ticket price with a valid Syracuse University
I.D. card. Guests are to enter with the student and follow the same entry and seating
procedures as the student.
The Syracuse University student season ticket seating area on the lower level is a
modified general admission area. Student football and men’s basketball season ticket
holders wishing to sit in this area on game day must report to Gate F of the stadium to
enter the facility. Presentation of the student’s mobile ticket for scanning validation
is required, upon which they will receive a wristband for sitting in that area. Student
seating in the general admission area is first-come, first-served. Once the lower level
student area is full, any later arriving students will be required to sit in the third level
student seating area.
Women’s Basketball, Men’s Lacrosse and Women’s
Lacrosse Tickets
Syracuse University students can enter any home women’s basketball, women’s
lacrosse or men’s lacrosse game free-of-charge by displaying their valid Syracuse
University I.D. card at any open stadium entrance. All student seating for women’s
basketball and men’s and women’s lacrosse is general admission.
Other Athletic Events
Syracuse University students can attend free-of-charge any home Syracuse
University athletic contest that takes place at a campus venue other than the
stadium by displaying their valid Syracuse University I.D. card at the time of entry.
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Syracuse University Global
including College of Professional Studies
Syracuse University Global provides services, support and access to Syracuse
University students who are not studying on Main Campus, through Project Advance
or on a Syracuse Abroad campus. All students enrolled in College of Professional
Studies degree programs, and in select degree programs within other Syracuse
University schools and colleges, are supported by Syracuse University Global.
Syracuse University Global support and services offices are currently located at the
College of Professional Studies, 700 University Ave.
Students may elect to audit a course at 60% of the full tuition rate (see
exceptions below). Students will register for credit at the time of registration.
Students who submit a completed Grading Option Application to the College of
Professional Studies Bursar and Registration Office by the elect/rescind grading
option deadline of the class will have the registration changed to audit.
Senior citizens, who are 55 or older by the first day of the term, admitted to
an undergraduate part-time degree program or credit undergraduate certificate
through the College of Professional Studies (online or on campus) are eligible for a
30% discount at the current Syracuse University Global rate up to 11 credits per
semester. This rate cannot be combined with other rates or grants.
Charges for non-credit courses and programs vary. Contact the program website
or program director for exact rates.
Non-matriculated graduate students may take undergraduate courses at
the undergraduate tuition rate. Graduate students taking a 500-level class for
undergraduate credit, or electing to audit a 500-level or undergraduate level
class, may do so with appropriate approvals and required paperwork, and pay the
appropriate undergraduate tuition rate.
Intra-University Transfer to the College of Professional Studies
Matriculated undergraduate students may only intra-university transfer to the
College of Professional Studies from another school/college at Syracuse University
to a College of Professional Studies part-time online degree program. Full-time
students who register on the Main Campus for a College of Professional Studies
course are charged Main Campus tuition and fees rates.
No student may transfer from Main Campus to the College of Professional
Studies to enroll in a non-credit course. Full-time students on the Main Campus must
register separately at the College of Professional Studies for these courses and pay
the non-credit tuition in full.
Undergraduate students may not transfer to College of Professional Studies
part-time status for the summer.
Student Deferred Payment Plan
Summer
All students who choose Student Deferred Payment Plan register online and
must sign a promissory note and pay 25% of the total anticipated tuition charges
plus fees at the time of registration. The balance is due in one installment on the
invoice due date. Students will be billed on the first invoice date immediately
following registration. Since summer billing is scheduled to begin on the Friday of
the first summer session, students who choose to register just before the session
begins may find that the posting of the down payment and invoice production
overlap. In addition, students who early register for the second summer session will
be billed and have payment due prior to the beginning of that session.
Fall/Spring
All students who choose Student Deferred Payment Plan register online and
must sign the promissory note and pay 25% of the total tuition charges plus all fees.
The balance is due in three equal monthly installments on the invoice due dates.
Continued participation in Student Deferred Payment Plan is contin gent upon
a satisfactory payment history. Syracuse University reserves the right to deny
continued participation to anyone who has not complied previously with the terms of
the promissory note.
Employer Tuition Reimbursement Plan
Students whose employers reimburse tuition only after courses are completed
may request that their tuition payments be deferred until approximately 21 days
after the semester ends. Specific rules apply regarding classes in the Eight week,
Flex short, Flex long, Maymester and Winterlude sessions. Refer to the application
for rules and exclusions.
The Employer Tuition Reimbursement must be signed by the company
representative and submitted to the College of Professional Studies Bursar/
Registration Office within seven business days of registering. Failure to do so may
result in cancellation of your registration.
Students are billed and are responsible to pay by the billing invoice due date.
Non-reimbursement from your employer for any reason by the invoice due date will
not result in an extension to that date. It will also result in a late payment fee and
denied participation in the plan for future terms. See the late fees section of the
Tuition and Fees booklet at bursar.syr.edu.
Continued participation in the Employer Tuition Reimbursement Program is
contingent upon a satisfactory payment history. Syracuse University reserves the
right to deny continued participation to anyone who has not complied previously with
the terms of this program.
Schedule Adjustment Procedures
Students can drop classes via MySlice through the withdrawal (WD) deadline
of the term. Note: The amount of any tuition adjustment will be based on the
financial deadline in place on the date the class is dropped by the student.
Dropping credits during the semester may impact your eligibility for financial
aid both in the current and future terms. Any time you reduce your enrollment after
class has begun, the University’s Financial Aid Office must review your record and
potentially recalculate your aid for the term. If you received a refund from the Bursars
Office, a recalculation of your financial aid awards for the term may require you to
repay all or part of your refund to Syracuse University.
We recommend that students contact Financial Aid prior to dropping classes in
MySlice to discuss any potential financial aid implications. The Financial Aid Office
can be reached at 315.443.2948.
Academic/Financial Deadlines
Not all classes have the same academic and financial deadlines. Students are
expected to seek out and know the official deadlines associated with each class of his/
her registration. There are financial repercussions associated with each deadline. To
find the deadline to add a class go to MySlice>Class Search>Search for the class you
are interested in then click the calendar icon to the left of the five-digit class number.
After registering, the deadlines associated with dropping a specific class can be found
via MySlice>Student Home>Billing/Payments>Financial Deadlines.
Financial Aid
Students must be enrolled at least half time (six credits) per term to be eligible
for student loans and for prior loans to remain in deferment status.
Payment Arrangements
All students must pay or make satisfactory payment arrangements at the time
of registration. Depending on the student’s payment option, class, program fees
and late registration fees may require payment in full at checkout. Our enhanced
registration process will indicate Payment Awards specific to the student at
the time of registration. The student will then be required to choose a Payment
Option to cover any balance not covered by applicable Payment Awards. Any
registration without a complete payment arrangement will result in cancellation of
the student’s entire class schedule. Any questions regarding payment awards or
what payment option is best, please go to professionalstudies.syracuse.edu/tuition-
aid/tuition-fees/payment-options/, or call the Bursar and Registration Office at
315.443.4135.
Non-Credit Courses
Syracuse University Global facilitates the registration and payment process for
non-credit courses offered through Syracuse University. Payment in full is required
at the time of registration. Failure to pay in full will result in cancellation or your
registration.
The fees and refund policies for these courses differ based on each individual
course. For course-specific information, contact the department offering the course.
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Summer at Syracuse
Registration and Payment
Main Campus students should contact the Registrar’s Office for information
related to summer registration at registrar.syr.edu or by phone 315.443.2422.
Main campus students can find summer registration information and contact
information for the Registrar’s Office at registrar.syr.edu. Main Campus students
register via MySlice and will be billed for their summer charges.
All Syracuse University Global students who show a payment due now on the
payment page of the online registration process are required to choose a payment
option at the time of registration. Any registration without necessary payment
information is subject to cancellation. Failure to make payment arrangements or drop
the classes according to the published deadline dates will not clear the student of the
financial responsibility assumed upon enrollment.
College of Professional Studies students should contact the college for
any information related to registration and payment. This office is located at
700 University Ave. and can be reached by phone at 315.443.4135 or email at
bursareg@syr.edu.
Dropping Classes and Financial Deadlines
All Main Campus and Syracuse University Global students can drop classes via
MySlice through the withdrawal (WD) deadline of the class. NOTE: The amount of
any tuition adjustment will be based on the academic deadline in place on the date
the student drops any class.
Students are expected to seek out and know the official deadlines before
dropping classes. There are financial repercussions associated with each deadline.
Deadlines can be found online via: MySlice>Student Home>Enrollment> My
Class Schedule>Deadlines or Student Home>Billing/Payments> Financial Deadlines.
Fees
The Main Campus undergraduate Student Activity Fee of $12 will be charged
only once during the summer, at the time of registration. Applied music fees and
course fees are determined by the department offering the course and are available
by contacting that department. Other fees are listed on the “FEES”
pages of this document.
Intra-University Transfer to
the College of Professional Studies
Main Campus undergraduate students may not transfer to the College of
Professional Studies.
Summer residence rates and meal plans see Tuition and Fees bulletin at
bursar.syr.edu.
English Language Institute see Tuition and Fees bulletin at
bursar.syr.edu.
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Tuition Assistance/Remitted Tuition/
Syracuse University Tuition Waiver Program
New York State Tuition Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance Program aid is calculated and awarded based on student
income and, if applicable, parental or spousal income, as reported on New York
State income tax returns.
Upon completing a financial aid application (FAFSA), available at
studentaid.gov, a direct link to the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
application is automatically available. Higher Education Services Corporation will
mail a request for information to the student if any further information is required. The
student must complete the request for information for determination of a TAP award.
A student may receive a New York State TAP grant, provided they meet the
following:
(1) be a legal resident of New York state and have resided in New York state for 12
continuous months;
(2) be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
(3) is a matriculated full-time student (12 credit hours or more per state
requirement) in an approved program of study (courses taken for audit and
certain credit courses that are being repeated may not count toward full-time
eligibility for TAP certification);
(4) meets program pursuit requirements and maintains satisfactory academic
progress. For further details, view the “Policies” section of the Office of
Financial Aid and Scholarship Program’s website, financialaid.syr.edu/policies.
(5) after receiving four semesters of TAP aid, undergraduates must have a
cumulative C (2.0) average to receive the fifth and subsequent payments of
TAP;
(6) has officially declared a major/program of study prior to the first day of classes
of the junior year (junior status is defined as having earned 60 credits);
(7) does not exceed the New York State net taxable income eligibility guidelines;
(8) effective for the 2023-24 academic year, TAP is available for students attending
part-time at a State University of New York, City University of New York, or
not-for-profit independent colleges to cover all otherwise TAP-eligible students
enrolled in six or more credits. To be eligible for part-time TAP, you must have
been a first-time freshman in the 2006-07 academic year or thereafter, be
academically eligible and declared your major no later than 30 days after the
financial drop deadline for students with junior standing.
Tuition assistance funds may be used only toward tuition. Students who are New
York state residents and are recipients of the Syracuse University Tuition Waiver
Program are required to apply for TAP awards. These students may use TAP funds
to pay any additional tuition charges incurred that are not covered by their tuition
scholarship. Applicants for the Tuition Waiver Program are required to apply in a
timely fashion for a New York State TAP award each year benefits are being used.
An exemption from the New York State TAP award is available if certain income
or residency requirements are satisfied. For more information on the New York State
TAP award exemption filing process, please contact the University’s Bursar Office
New York State Awards Coordinator at 315.443.5346. Failure to apply for a New
York State TAP award or satisfy the exemption requirements will result in a $1,000
reduction of the waiver ($500 each semester). All New York State awards and
minimum award amounts are subject to change or elimination pending New York State
legislation.
The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation also administers
various scholarship and fellowship programs for undergraduates and graduates. The
eligibility requirements for these programs are the same as for TAP grants, with the
exception of income limitations. These programs may also have unique requirements
that must be met.
Additional information is available at the Syracuse University Bursar Operations
Office, bursar.syr.edu, or contact New York State Higher Education Services
Corporation, 1.888.697.4372; or by visiting their website at hesc.ny.gov.
Remitted Tuition Benefits
Eligibility
The awarding of Remitted Tuition is administered by the Office of Human
Resources. Remitted Tuition provides credit hours for eligible employees/
retirees and their spouses/same-sex domestic partners for full-time or part-time
undergraduate and graduate study at Syracuse University. Employees using
Remitted Tuition benefits for themselves receive a full tuition waiver. Employees’
spouses or same-sex domestic partners who receive benefits transferred from
an employee will receive a tuition waiver of 85%. For more information on tuition
credit use, availability and expiration, please view the Human Resources website:
hr.syr.edu/benefits/tuition-benefits/remitted-tuition or contact the Office of
Human Resources at 315.443.4042.
The University does not discriminate on any protected basis. This includes in
admission, treatment or access to its programs or activities or in employment in its
programs and activities. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination related
to any protected category. The protected bases include without limitation creed,
ethnic or national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political
or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual
orientation, domestic violence status, gender identity, gender expression or perceived
gender.
Any complaint of discrimination or harassment related to any of these protected
bases should be reported to the University’s chief equal opportunity and Title IX
officer, Sheila Johnson-Willis. To report harassment or discrimination
(including sexual harassment), please send an email to TitleIX@syr.edu or
equalopp@syr.edu.
Remitted Tuition Taxation
Below you will find the current tax rules relating to a remitted tuition benefit
(RTB).
As with all tax rules, these are subject to change by the U.S. Congress. In the event
that the tax rules change, the new rules will be posted on the comptroller’s website at
comptroller.syr.edu when they become available from the Internal Revenue Service.
RTB used by an eligible University employee for qualifying graduate-level
courses is tax free up to $5,250 per calendar year. (This tax free treatment assumes
the applicable requirements of the Syracuse University Educational Assistance Plan
have been satisfied.)
RTB used by an eligible employee for graduate-level courses in excess
of the annual $5,250 limit is generally taxable to the employee, and subject to
tax withholding by the University at the time the benefit is used. Internal Revenue
Service regulations and applicable court decisions set forth circumstances under
which graduate-level courses in excess of the annual $5,250 limit taken by eligible
employees using RTB may be non-taxable.
RTB used by the spouse of an eligible University employee for graduate-level
courses generally is taxable to the employee, and subject to tax withholding at the
time the benefit is used.
RTB used by an eligible University employee or the spouse of an eligible
University employee for undergraduate courses generally is tax free.
RTB used by the same-sex domestic partner of a University employee for
undergraduate and/or graduate level courses generally is taxable to the employee,
and subject to tax withholding at the time the benefit is used.
For questions relating to the taxation of RTB, contact the Payroll Office at
315.443.4042, extension 2.
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Tuition Assistance/Remitted Tuition/
Syracuse University Tuition Waiver Program
Cooperating Agencies
Cooperating agencies that provide field instruction for Syracuse University
students receive tuition credits. Each agency authorizes those individuals who are
eligible to use tuition credits in accordance with the agency’s contractual agreement
with the University.
Tuition credits are not available for use until the semester following the term in
which field instruction was provided and may not be applied retroactively to tuition
charges incurred during a previous semester. Unused credits are forfeited if not used
before or during the semester of expiration.
Outside agency tuition credits may be used in conjunction with any benefits that
an individual may be eligible for as a spouse of a University employee. Determination
of taxability, as well as any actual tax withholding, is the responsibility of the agency
that authorizes the use of tuition credits.
NOTE: Individuals using Outside Agency tuition credits should have their
agencies submit the appropriate authorization forms to Special Programs, Bursar
Office, at least two weeks prior to registration.
SUNY ESF, Hendricks Chapel, ROTC and cooperating agencies must contact the
Bursar Operations Office at 315.443.5115 for assistance with the use of outside
agency credits.
TUITION ASSISTANCE used by Syracuse University campus employees
of ROTC and of Hendricks Chapel (who are not otherwise benefits-eligible
employees of Syracuse University) for undergraduate or graduate level courses
is taxable income to the employee of ROTC and of Hendricks Chapel. The value of
the RTB will be reported by Syracuse University on Form 1099 to the IRS and to
employees of ROTC and of Hendricks Chapel who use it.
NOTE: The University at its discretion may prohibit the use of cooperating
agencies credits for certain courses and programs.
Refunds
If a student drops a course by the financial drop deadline during the fall or spring
semester (for summer refer to MySlice>Billing/Payments>Financial Deadlines) and
has no tuition liability, the remitted tuition benefit or tuition credit for that course
will be restored.
Syracuse University Tuition Waiver Program
Eligibility
The awarding of the Syracuse University Tuition Waiver Program is
administered by the Office of Human Resources. It is important to note that the
tuition waiver is not automatically activated with a student’s acceptance to the
University by the Office of Admissions. For more information on the Tuition
Waiver Program, please view the Human Resources website, hr.syr.edu/benefits/
tuition-benefits/dependent- tuition or contact the Office of Human Resources at
315.443.4042.
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Parking/Syracuse University Campus Store
Parking fees - refer to Tuition and Fees bulletin at bursar.syr.edu.
Registration and Permit Purchase
Students must register and purchase a parking permit for the vehicle they
operate on Syracuse University property. A Syracuse University permit allows
only the permit holder and vehicle owner to operate the vehicle. Permits are
non-transferable. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to be aware of the
parking regulations and abide by them. The purchasing of a permit is deemed to be
conclusive evidence that the owner accepts and agrees to abide by the rules and
regulations of the Parking and Transportation Services and Syracuse University.
Vehicle Registration Policies
(1) Resident first-year students may NOT possess or be responsible for a motor
vehicle while in attendance at Syracuse University. Requests for exceptions to
this regulation must be made through Parking Services, 621 Skytop Road. All
requests must be made and approved by our office before the vehicle is brought
to campus.
(2) Garage permit holders may park in any available space within the garage except
those which are marked as reserved.
(3) Students who do not qualify to park in a Main Campus parking lot may park
registered vehicles at the Comstock/Colvin or Skytop commuter parking lots
for a nominal fee and use the free shuttle bus service to and from campus.
(4) Motorcycles and mopeds are permitted with a permit in certain campus areas.
Motorcycles and mopeds must be registered and must be parked only in the
recognized motorcycle parking areas.
(5) A Syracuse University vehicle registration does not permit other members of
the registrant’s family or friends to operate the registered vehicle.
(6) Students cannot register another student’s vehicle on their permit. Permits are
not transferable.
Permit Refund Policies
Cancellations
Individuals may cancel their parking privileges by removing the parking permit
from the vehicle and returning it to Parking Services. Unwillingness to remove the
permit is not a valid reason for not surrendering it. Refunds will be authorized only
upon presentation of the permit to Parking Services.
Refunds
Refunds will be computed when permits are returned, based upon the posted
rates. If an individual has an outstanding balance for violation charges, any credits
will be applied to the balance before a refund is issued. No refunds under $10 will
be processed. Student fall permit refunds will not be given after Oct. 15. Student
spring and academic permit refunds will not be given after March 15. Full-summer
and full-year refunds will not be given after June 15.
Replacement Charge
There is no charge for a replacement permit when registering a replacement
vehicle or changing lot designation if the old permit is turned in.
If an individual fails to remove the permit from a registered vehicle, or if no permit
is turned in when changing lots, there is a replacement charge of $40.
Charges
Any charges and expenses incurred by the University for towing or relocating
a vehicle will be charged against the registrant without regard to whether the
registrant was operating the vehicle. In the case of nonregistration, the charge shall
be assessed against the person who should have registered the vehicle, or, if there is
more than one, all concerned will be liable for the charge.
Charges shall become effective on the day issued and are payable within a period
of 14 days from the date of issuance. Payment may be made in person by cash, check
or credit card (MasterCard or VISA) at Parking Services. Payment may also be made
in the form of a check mailed to Syracuse University, Parking Services, 621 Skytop
Road, Syracuse, NY 13244-5300. Checks must be payable to Syracuse University.
The violator’s copy of the ticket must be included with payment. Failure to resolve
outstanding balances may result in additional charges and collection action.
Students may be held responsible for any vehicle registered to any member
of their families. It is the responsibility of the students to inform members of their
families of the regulations.
The University reserves the right to have the vehicle of any person
physically removed (towed) from its campuses or immobilized at the driver’s
or registrant’s expense.
Parking information is available upon request from Syracuse University, Parking
Services, 621 Skytop Road, Syracuse, NY 13244-5300, telephone 315.443.4652.
Syracuse University Campus Store
The Campus Store is your resource for academic materials, technology, art and
school supplies, food and beverages, and Orange clothing and gifts; conveniently
located in the Schine Student Center.
Shop in person or online at syrcampusstore.com. The store accepts Visa,
MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB, UnionPay, ’CUSE Cash, Campus Store
Gift Cards and cash for purchases.
Department Contact Information
ADDRESSES
General Mailing Address
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244
315.443.1870
Office of Admissions
100 Crouse-Hinds Hall
315.443.3611
orange@syr.edu
syracuse.edu/admissions
Bursar Operations
119 Bowne Hall
315.443.2444
bursar.syr.edu
Syracuse University
Campus Store
Schine Student Center
200 Waverly Ave.
315.443.9900
campusstore@syr.edu
syrcampusstore.com
Center for International Services
310 Walnut Pl.
315.443.2457
lescis@syr.edu
international.syr.edu
College of Law
Student Affairs
220 Dineen Hall
315.443.1146
Office of the Dean
408 Dineen Hall
315.443.2524
law.syr.edu
Child Care Centers
Lambreth Ln.
315.443.4482 or
315.443.2471
Office of Financial Aid and
Scholarship Programs
200 Bowne Hall
315.443.1513
finmail@syr.edu
syracuse.edu/admissions/cost-and-aid/
Graduate School
304 Lyman Hall
315.443.2543
grad@syr.edu
graduateschool.syr.edu
Office of Graduate Admissions
207 Bowne Hall
315.443.4492
grad@syr.edu
graduateadmissions.syr.edu
Health Insurance Office
Barnes Center at The Arch
150 Sims Dr.
315.443.9019
healthinsurance.syr.edu
Health Services
Barnes Center at The Arch
150 Sims Dr.
315.443.9005
suhealth@syr.edu
experience.syracuse.edu/bewell
Housing, Meal Plan
and I.D. Card Service Center
111 Waverly Ave.
315.443.2721
housing@syr.edu
housingmealplans.syr.edu
JMA Wireless Dome Box Office
900 Irving Ave.
1.888.DOMETIX
dometix@syr.edu
Parking and
Transportation Services
621 Skytop Rd.
315.443.4652
parking.syr.edu
College of Professional Studies
700 University Ave.
315.443.3261
professionalstudies.syr.edu
Recreation Services
150 Sims Dr.
The Barnes Center at The Arch
315.443.4386
experience.syracuse.edu/bewell
Office of the Registrar
106 Steele Hall
315.443.2422
registrar@syr.edu
registrar.syr.edu
Office of Student Debt
Management
119 Bowne Hall
315.443.4771
Student Outreach
and Support
111 Waverly Ave.
Suite 220
315.443.4357
studentsupport@syr.edu
Syracuse Abroad
106 Walnut Pl.
315.443.3471
suabroad.syr.edu
Office of Veteran Success
101 Waverly Ave.
315.443.0358
veterans@syr.edu
veterans.syr.edu
The University does not discriminate on any protected basis. This includes in
admission, treatment or access to its programs or activities or in employment in its
programs and activities. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination related
to any protected category. The protected bases include creed, ethnic or national
origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation,
age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic
violence status, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender.
Any complaint of discrimination or harassment related to any of these protected
bases should be reported to the University’s chief equal opportunity and Title IX
officer, Sheila Johnson-Willis. She is responsible for coordinating compliance efforts
under the various laws, including Titles VI, VII, IX* and Sections 503 and 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.* She can be contacted at
the Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, and Resolution Services, 005 Steele Hall,
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244-1520; or by email: EOIRS@syr.edu; or by
telephone: 315.443.4018.
* Title IX prohibits harassment or discrimination based on sex, gender, sexual
orientation, gender expression or gender identity and is enforced by the Office for
Civil Rights [[email protected]v; 800.421.3481]. Titles VI and VII prohibit harassment
or discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. Sections 503
and 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act
prohibit discrimination or harassment because of disability. In addition, New York law
prohibits discrimination or harassment based on these and other protected categories.
To report an incident related to discrimination (including sexual harassment),
please send an email to TitleIX@syr.edu or equalopp@syr.edu.
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