Admitted Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to the Newhouse School at Syracuse University!
Why choose the Newhouse School? You may have been admitted to other programs in addition to Newhouse and are now faced with making the important decision about where to go for graduate study. Please take a moment to consider the factors that set the Newhouse School apart:
- Our one-year programs: You can earn an advanced degree and elevate your career prospects in as little as one year. You’ll gain valuable skills and experience in that jam-packed, intense year, and spend less time away from the job market.
- Our career services: Dedicated solely to the communications industry, our Career Development Center provides resources, training and incredible networking opportunities, all with the goal of preparing you for career success.
- Our alumni: And speaking of networking—Newhouse alumni are among the most successful and well-connected communications professionals in the world. They maintain strong ties with the school and are always willing to help students with career guidance and internship and job opportunities. Learn more about the Newhouse Network.
- Our location: Yes, you read that right. Our location. We know some of our students are hesitant to move to Syracuse. Maybe it’s the fact that Syracuse isn’t a large city, or—let’s be honest—maybe it’s the snow. And yet time and again, those students who came in with doubts finish the program saying the move to Syracuse was the best decision they could have made. Don’t believe us? Read what some of our alumni have to say.
Combine these factors with our incredible facilities, our talented faculty and our storied history, and you’ll see why Newhouse is the right place for you.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at nhmasters@syr.edu.
Accepting the offer
Intent to register form and deposit
What you will receive:
After your admission has been processed by our Graduate Enrollment Management Center, you will receive an email from gradadm@syr.edu (an automated account) with the instructions and the form needed to reserve your spot.
International Students: Processing your admission takes longer due to the required SEVIS information the office needs to complete. Your email will not be sent until you have provided the required financial documentation.
What you need to do:
1) Pay an advance deposit of $500. Payments may be made with a check or money order made out to Syracuse University or by credit card via MySlice. (Please note there is a service charge of $13.50 for credit card payments.) This deposit is non-refundable. It will be applied to your first tuition bill once you enroll.
2) Complete the requested information on the Intent to Register email form and send it back to graduateitr@syr.edu.
If you prefer to mail your form and payment, please send to:
Syracuse University
Enrollment Management Processing Center
Syracuse University
Graduate Admissions Processing
400 Ostrom Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13244
Please note that it will take 2-3 business days to confirm receipt of your payment and form.
The deadline
Your form must be returned and your deposit must be paid by April 15.
International students
Our Center for International Services will also prepare your I-20 form and the Graduate Enrollment Management Processing Center will email it along with your admit letter. These documents may still take several weeks to process. We greatly appreciate your patience.
Deferment requests
Newhouse reviews requests for deferment on a case-by-case basis. If you would like to request a deferment, please submit a brief statement indicating your specific reasons for deferment to nhmasters@syr.edu. Include “Request for Deferment” in your subject line. If approved, you will only be allowed to defer your admission once, and for one year. Any merit aid award offered to you for this year will be forfeited and you will be reconsidered for merit aid next year. We will send you a letter explaining the terms of deferment and any deadlines you need to be aware of for next year. Advance deposits paid for 2022 will automatically be applied to 2023 should you defer. All deferment requests must be made prior to May 15.
Declining an offer
