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Syracuse University General Requirements

Prospective undergraduate students applying to VPA must besides meet SU's full general requirements and consummate the Syracuse University Common App.

SAT or ACT Requirements

Standardized tests (SAT or ACT) are not required for our programs except for the B.S. in communication and rhetorical studies, the B.South. in studio arts, and the B.S. in design studies. Yet, given the extraordinary circumstances facing loftier schoolhouse students and families due to the COVID-xix pandemic, Sabbatum/Human activity scores will non exist required for students applying in the 2022-23 admissions cycle (and for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 admission). Students who are unable to submit test scores, or who cull not to, will non exist disadvantaged and will remain eligible for merit scholarships.During this bicycle, scores will not exist required for the B.Southward. in advice and rhetorical studies, the B.S. in studio arts, and the B.S. in design studies.

Audition, Portfolio or Interview Requirements

All students applying to the School of Art's B.F.A. programs, the School of Design's B.F.A. and B.I.D. programs, the Department of Moving picture and Media Arts, the Section of Drama, or the Setnor Schoolhouse of Musicmust submit additional materials(a portfolio, audition, or departmental interview) to complete your application. Delight view your expanse of interest for further details.

Students applying to the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, the School of Art'due south B.S. in studio arts program , and the School of Design's B.Due south. in design studies programme are not required to submit additional materials.

Select your area of interest beneath for specific program requirements.

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    Fine art, Design, and Film and Media Arts Requirements

    A portfolio is required for all B.F.A. and B.I.D. programs.

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    Department of Drama

    An audition, portfolio or departmental interview is required for all students.

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    Setnor School of Music

    An audition is required for all students applying to the Setnor Schoolhouse of Music.

International Students

Syracuse University and VPA have a long tradition of welcoming international students from effectually the world. The total student population at Syracuse represents all l U.Due south. states and 123 countries. Because international students are such an important part of our customs, the University has a number of offices and programs defended to helping you lot make the transition and take a rubber and fulfilling experience in the United States, including the Function of Multicultural Affairs and our English language Language Institute (ELI), an choice for students who wish to report English that is too available to international students who are offered conditional admission, but need to complete required levels of English language proficiency before they are fully admitted to their program of study. Refer to International Educatee Admissions for more information.

Intra-University Transfer Students

Students currently attending Syracuse University who are interested in applying for an intra-University transfer (IUT) into the College of Visual and Performing Arts must meet certain requirements. Larn more than about intra-University transfer requirements.