Pathways to Degree Completion

This protocol is subject to the limits imposed by accreditation and professional licensing requirements for the specific degree program in which the student is enrolled.

For Current Undergraduate Students and Graduate Students Enrolled in Programs that Only Require Coursework for Degree Completion

Interruption of Study during a Semester

For students in good standing—both academically and with respect to conduct—who are on a Syracuse University campus and are refused re-entry to the United States by the first day of classes or are deported from the United States on or after the first day of classes, maximum opportunity will be extended for the completion of courses for which they have already registered.

Protocol recommendations for students in progress toward degree

For students in good standing—both academically and with respect to conduct—who are unable to continue study on a Syracuse University campus due to refusal of re-entry to the United States or deportation:

For students who have completed 75% or more of the credits and requirements for their degree, maximum opportunity will be extended to facilitate completion of the degree program with Syracuse University credits.

For students who have completed less than 75% of credits and requirements, but more than the minimum Syracuse University credits needed for a Syracuse University degree as determined by the student’s home school or college, maximum opportunity will be extended to apply transfer credits from other accredited institutions or Syracuse University online courses for completion of the Syracuse University degree.

Students who have completed less than the minimum Syracuse University credits and requirements needed for a Syracuse University degree as determined by the student’s home school or college will be placed on a leave of absence and considered for readmission upon request.

For Current Graduate Students in Programs Requiring Thesis or Dissertation

Interruption of Study during a Semester

For students in good standing—both academically and with respect to conduct—who are on a Syracuse University campus and are refused re-entry to the United States by the first day of classes or are deported from the United States on or after the first day of classes, maximum opportunity will be extended for the completion of courses for which they have already registered.

Protocol recommendations for students in progress towards degree

For students in good standing—both academically and with respect to conduct—who are unable to continue study on a Syracuse University campus due to refusal of re-entry to the United States or deportation:

For students who have completed all course credits for their degree, a reasonable opportunity will be extended to facilitate completion of the degree program remotely.  Where remote degree completion is not possible, permission may be granted for extension of the Graduate School’s time limits on degree completion.

For students who have completed 75% or more of the credits and requirements for their degree, maximum opportunity will be extended to facilitate completion of the degree program with Syracuse University credits.

For students who have completed less than 75% of credits and requirements, but more than the minimum Syracuse University credits needed for a Syracuse University degree as determined by the student’s home school or college, maximum opportunity will be extended to apply transfer credits from other accredited institutions or Syracuse University online courses for completion of the Syracuse University degree.

Students who have completed less than the minimum Syracuse University credits and requirements needed for a Syracuse University degree as determined by the student’s home school or college will be placed on a leave of absence and considered for readmission upon request.

Documentation

Students must provide Syracuse University documentation supporting refusal of re-entry to or deportation from the United States.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Matriculation in Syracuse University courses is subject to tuition and fee policies at the time of enrollment.  Normal financial aid policies will apply.