Undergraduate Admissions
Transfer Students
Students frequently transfer into the School of Education from both inside and outside of the University. If you are considering transferring into one of our undergraduate programs, there are some important policies and procedures that you should be aware of to make the transition as smooth as possible for you.
Transferring to the School Of Education from Other Syracuse University Programs
If you are currently a Syracuse University student interested in an intra-university transfer to the School of Education you must meet the following cumulative grade point average (GPA) requirements for your desired program of study:
- Inclusive Elementary and Special Education Programs and all Secondary Education Programs: 2.80 GPA
- Health and Exercise Science and Physical Education: 2.80 GPA
- Art Education: 2.80 GPA
- Music Education: 3.00 GPA
You must submit an intra-university transfer application, available from the Office of Academic and Student Services in the School of Education, 270 Huntington Hall; in addition, a personal interview may be required. If you meet the cumulative GPA requirement, you are admitted on a space-available basis as determined by each particular education program. If your cumulative GPA does not meet the requirements, we can counsel you as to your best options.
The applicability of prior earned credit (both SU and transfer credit) will be evaluated for you. Intra-University transfer applications are held until the end of the semester when GPA's and student interest in entering the program are assessed.
If you are considering transfer into one of our single programs in education, you may find the following course suggestions helpful. These courses may be taken by non-education students with advisement while you make the decision to transfer or while the intra-University transfer application is being processed.
- Inclusive Elementary and Special Education teacher Preparation Program
- EDU 203 Study of Elementary and Special Education Training (freshman year)
- SPE 204 Inclusive Education and the Law (sophomore year)
- SPE 311 Perspectives on Disabilities
- Health and Exercise Science
- PPE 295 Introduction to Exercise Science
- HEA 332 Personal Health and Safety
- Physical Education
- PPE 377 Introduction to Physical Education
Transferring to Syracuse University and the School of Education from Other Institutions
You're not alone in your decision to transfer to Syracuse University. About fifteen percent of undergraduates entering the university each year are transfer students. Syracuse transfer students are academically strong and they enter at different levels and in all of the University's academic programs.
External transfers must meet the following cumulative grade point average (GPA) requirements for your desired program of study:
- Inclusive Elementary and Special Education Programs and all Secondary Education Programs: 2.80 GPA
- Health and Exercise Science and Physical Education: 2.80 GPA
- Art Education: 2.80 GPA
- Music Education: 3.00 GPA
Generally, some liberal arts and education courses will transfer, depending on your major. If you plan to transfer from another college or university into Syracuse University's School of Education, we strongly recommend that you speak with our Undergraduate Admissions Recruiter as early as possible to evaluate your record and to plan your course of study. The Undergraduate Admissions Recruiter in the School of Education can be reached at (315) 443-4269 or e-mail to lldeyo@syr.edu.