Admitted Students

1. Activate your Syracuse University NetID.
2. Submit your Seat Deposit(s) by the due date(s) listed on your admissions email.
3. Submit the Commitment to Register Form – available in late spring.
4. Submit your Final Degree-Bearing Transcript by July 1.
5. Complete the Health Services Requirements by July 1.
6. Complete the biography questionnaire, available in summer.

• Save the date for Admitted Student Days: March 18-19, 2027
• Attend Orientation (mandatory for all students)
• Attend an Admitted Student Webinar or schedule an individual visit
• Secure housing arrangements
• Submit your photo for your student ID card (cannot be completed until full deposit is received).
• Part-time residential students must contact the College of Law Registrar’s Office to register for classes (cannot be completed until August).
• Learn more about your new home
• Join the incoming cohort GroupMe. It’s a great way to meet your classmates!

• Syracuse Law Orientation – mandatory for all students
• International Student Orientation – mandatory for all international students
• Parking permits. Note: information about Campus West parking available at bottom of parking website.
• Remember to bring a lock for your assigned locker.

1. Activate your Syracuse University NetID
2. Submit your Seat Deposit(s) by due date(s) listed on your admissions letter.
3. Log into your University email account (cannot be completed until full deposit has been received).
4. Activate your Zoom account (cannot be completed until full deposit has been received).
5. Submit your photo for your student ID card (cannot be completed until full deposit has been received).
6. Submit the Commitment to Register Form, available in late spring.
7. Submit your Final Degree-Bearing Transcript by July 1.
8. Submit the Residency Registration Form, available in late spring.
9. Submit the Biography Questionnaire, available in late spring.
10. Attend the Mandatory online orientation session.
11. Self register for classes in July, exact date TBD. 
12. Attend your first Residency Class (Legal Foundations) in Syracuse, NY, anticipated August 9-13, 2027.

• Learn About the JDi Curriculum
• Join the JDi incoming cohort groupme. It’s a great way to meet your classmates!

Active your NetID

Please allow 24 hours following your admission in order for the system to allow you to "activate your Syracuse University NetID." If you are unable to activate your NetID, please try using a different internet browser or clearing your cache before trying again. If you are still experiencing issues, please email our SU IT services department (help@syr.edu) for assistance. In your email, be sure to include your 9-digit SUID number. You will use your NetID to access your MySlice and other school accounts. (Save or bookmark these websites in your internet browser!) 

Pay Your Seat Deposit (LL.M. and S.J.D. Students Only)

If your admission letter indicates a deposit is due, follow the 

Deposit Payment Instructions. 

Know Your Dates

Visit the Calendars & Schedules page to view the Academic Calendar and learn important dates (first day of class, exam periods, breaks, etc.) for the upcoming academic year.

Proof of Financial Support

International students who are non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents, including Canadian applicants, must submit proof of sufficient funding to cover the cost of attendance for at least one academic year’s expenses. 

• Documentation: Acceptable proof documentation is a bank statement or bank letter showing available funds in accounts you hold. If any portion of your financial support is provided by a sponsor (parent, employer, etc.) you must submit both a bank statement/letter and a letter of support signed by your sponsor indicating the nature of your relationship and the sponsor’s willingness to support you financially during your students. 
• Determining Your Amount: For On-Campus J.D. and LL.M. Students: To calculate the amount of funds you must show, take the total Cost of Attendance for your program and reduce it by the amount of your tuition scholarship (indicated on your admission letter). For example, if the total Cost of Attendance is $89,000 and your scholarship is $20,000, then you need to show proof of available, reliable funding in the amount of $69,000. 
• Dependents: For admitted students seeking to bring dependents (spouse or children) under an F2 visa, please be prepared to show proof of an additional $14,250 for your first dependent and $6,250 for each additional dependent. 
• Submission and I-20 Survey: Submit your responses and upload your documents via the I-20 survey. Be prepared to submit your passport face pages for you and for any dependents, if applicable; your admission letter (or email) indicating your scholarship amount (PDF only); and your proof of sufficient funding documentation for you and any dependents, if applicable (PDF only). You should submit your I-20 survey response only once. It is therefore important that you compile your documentation (and in the correct format) before you submit your I-20 survey in order to avoid delays in the processing of your I-20. You should receive your I-20 along with further instructions within 1-2 weeks after submitting your survey response.

English-Language Training (LL.M. Students Only)

If your admission letter requires that you study Academic English or Legal English before enrolling in the College of Law, please contact the English Language Institute.

SU Email

You may activate your SU email at SUmail after we have updated your status to "matriculated" in our system. 

Orientation (LL.M., S.J.D. and Exchange students only)

Our orientation is mandatory. We recommend that students arrive in Syracuse two weeks before the first day of class in order to handle your personal affairs (i.e. apartment, course registration, immunizations, etc.) and to attend orientation activities. Information about orientation will be provided in the weeks leading up to the start of the semester. Visit the Center for International Services webpage on "Living in Syracuse" to learn more about finances & banking, telephone services, driving & transportation, and more.

Course Registration (LL.M., S.J.D., and Exchange students only)

You will register for courses during orientation. Please review available course schedules and course descriptions before you arrive for orientation. 

Academic Rules (LL.M., S.J.D., and Exchange students only) 

Review and download the College of Law's Academic Handbook.

Housing Information

The College of Law provides a variety of resources that can assist in identifying housing in Syracuse. Please refer to the Syracuse University Off-Campus Housing Finder. We recommend the Westcott Street neighborhood. 

Travel & Hotel Information

Daily flights are available from New York City’s airports (JFK or LGA), Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte, Detroit, and other cities to Syracuse’s airport (SYR). Train travel from New York City leaves New York’s Penn Station (NYP) to Syracuse’s Regional Transportation Center (SYR). Check train schedules and book tickets on Amtrak.com. Buses leave from New York City’s Port Authority Terminal or Boston’s South Station Bus Terminal and arrive to Syracuse’s Regional Transportation Center. Check bus schedules and book tickets on Greyhound.com or Megabus.com. Local hotels near Syracuse University include the Hotel Skyler, Parkview Hotel, Crowne Plaza Syracuse, and the Marriott Residence Inn (Downtown).

Transportation & Parking

Students living near campus usually walk or bike to the College of Law. There is a convenient SU Trolley around campus and a regional bus system, CENTRO. Syracuse has UBER and LYFT. Students who plan to use a personal vehicle on campus must purchase a parking permit from Syracuse University Parking and Transit Services. Students should purchase a permit for Raynor Street Lot, Standart Street West Lot, or Henry Street Lot. Please note that space is limited.

SU Health & Immunization Requirement (LL.M., S.J.D., and Exchange students only)

The Barnes Center at The Arch provides all the University's services related to health, wellness, immunizations/vaccinations, and health insurance. Use your NetID and password to access the SU Patient Portal. This portal will allow you to submit your immunization records/forms, schedule an appointment, and see other information from the SU student health center. All students must submit records showing proof that you have received immunizations for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and the meningococcal virus. We encourage you to obtain these immunizations in your home country. If you already have these immunizations then we encourage you to submit your records via the SU Patient Portal online before you arrive in Syracuse. Students who need immunizations may obtain them at the SU Health Center shortly after you arrive on campus. Students who do not submit immunization records will have a hold on their student account preventing you from enrolling in classes until you comply with this policy. All immunization records must be submitted in English or must be accompanied by a certified translation in English. 

Student Health Insurance Requirement (LL.M. and S.J.D. students only)

Syracuse University requires all full-time students (domestic and international) to carry comprehensive health insurance coverage. A mandatory health insurance fee may be waived if a student has adequate health insurance coverage and obtains a waiver from Barnes Center staff. If you would like to apply for a waiver of this requirement or if you have questions about the Syracuse University Health Insurance Policy and Plan, please visit the Student Health Insurance website.

Billing and Tuition Payment Information (LL.M. and S.J.D. students only)

Tuition will be charged based on the number of credits you take each semester, which is then reduced by any scholarship indicated on your admission letter. Tuition is due during the first half of the semester and failure to pay may result in late fees and/or a hold on your account preventing you from registering for courses. Tuition notices will be e-mailed to your SU @syr.edu email account. You may view "Student Account" information by using your NetID and password to log into MySlice and click the "View Student Account" link under the "Finances" heading in the "Student Services" box.  

Monthly Tuition Payment Plan (LL.M. and S.J.D. students only)

Syracuse University has a Monthly Payment Plan that may be available to you. You may contact the Bursar's Office at bursar@syr.edu with specific questions concerning your student account (include your 9-digit SUID number). Please know that a failure to pay tuition may place a financial hold on your account that could prevent you from registering for courses.

Disability Accommodations

Students interested in accessing disability-related accommodations should register with the Office of Disability Services.

Laptop

All students must have a laptop for use while enrolled as a student at the College of Law. Students should ensure that laptops meet the minimum system requirements of the Examplify software used on law school exams. 

See Laptop Requirements

Send Us a Digital Photo

Prior to your arrival, submit your digital photo online via your MySlice account. This photo is required and is important to prepare your SUID card and the class roster. 

See Digital Photo Instructions

Suggested Pre-Semester Reading:

1. Gidi, Antonio & Henry Weihofen, Legal Writing Style (2018) (read more about Professor Gidi)
2. Various Authors (LexisNexis). Understanding Law School (2004)    
3. Binder, David, Paul Bergman & Susan Price. Lawyers as Counselors (1990)
4. Cappalli, Richard B. The American Common Law Method (1997)
5. Fischl, Richard & Jeremy Paul. Getting to Maybe: How to Excel on Law School Exams (1999)
6. Levit, Nancy & Douglas O. Linder.  The Happy Lawyer: Making a Good Life in the Law (2010)
7. Farnsworth, Edward. An Introduction to the Legal System of the United States (1983)
8. Hegland, Kenney. Introduction to the Study and Practice of Law (1983)
9. Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird (1960)
10. Levi, Edward H. An Introduction to Legal Reasoning (1949)
11. Lewis, Anthony. Gideon’s Trumpet (1966)

Tips for International Students

You're here! Now what? 

Original Transcripts (LL.M. and S.J.D. students only)

All students are required to submit original transcripts (in English) upon arrival at Syracuse University College of Law. Failure to provide an original transcript may result in the inability to register for courses or removal from the program.

International Student Check-In

All incoming international students and scholars holding an F1 or visa should visit the Center for International Services website to complete the online check-in process. Please know that a failure to complete the check-in process may place a hold on your account that could prevent you from registering for courses.

SUID Card

All students and scholars (who hold a J1 visa) should upload their photo via MySlice for your SUID card. Unless prepared for you beforehand, go to the Office of I.D. Card Services (located at 111 Waverly Avenue, Suite 111) to obtain your SUID Card. Bring your passport and your SUID number. Always carry your SUID Card on you to access the SU campus. 

See Photo Upload Instructions

Dineen Hall/Syracuse University Campus

Your new Syracuse "home," Dineen Hall is located at 950 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, New York, 13244, on the west side of Syracuse University campus. The College of Law's Office of International Programs is located in Suite 217, on the second floor, of Dineen Hall. 

Course Syllabi/Textbooks (LL.M., S.J.D., and Exchange students only)

After you select courses and complete the registration process during orientation, you will need to access and download the syllabus for each course by logging into Blackboard using your NetID and password. Once you are logged in, click on "Organizations" and select “College of Law Office of Affairs Community." From the column on the left, select the link to "Course Syllabi." Review each course syllabus before you start classes. The course syllabus will also identify the textbook(s) that you will need to purchase for the course. You may purchase textbooks online or at the SU Bookstore at the Schine Student Center on Main Campus.

Lockers

Each student and scholar will be assigned a locker in Dineen Hall for personal use. You will learn of your locker assignment during orientation. You will need to purchase a combination/key lock to secure your locker.

Final Details

During orientation and prior to the start of the academic semester, students should work to address any remaining items pertaining to housing, parking, health insurance, etc. (see the complete list above). Feel free to e-mail llmadmissions@syr.edu with any questions.

• Active your NetID: Activate your Syracuse University NetID. You will use your NetID to access your MySlice and other school accounts. (Save or bookmark these websites in your internet browser!)
• Technical Issues: If you are experiencing any technical issues with our systems (i.e. MySlice, SU Email, Blackboard, etc.) please write to help@syr.edu for advice. When you write them, provide your 9-digit SUID number and indicate you are an admitted student.
• Know Your Dates: Visit the Calendars & Schedules page to view the Academic Calendar and learn important dates (first day of class, exam periods, breaks, etc.) during upcoming academic year. 
• Proof of Financial Support: To obtain your I-20 or DS-2019, international applicants, including Canadian applicants, must submit proof of sufficient funding to cover the cost of attendance for at least one academic year’s expenses. You can reduce this amount by any scholarship you may have received from Syracuse University College of Law.  Acceptable proof for privately sponsored applicants is a bank statement, bank letter, and/or a signed letter of support from the sponsor that includes the U.S. dollar amount of support showing funds sufficient. Documents may be sent to llmadmission@law.syr.edu.
• SU Email: You may activate your SU E-mail after we have updated your status to “matriculated” in our system. Activate your SU e-mail address at SUmail. 
• Orientation: Our orientation is mandatory. We recommend that students arrive to Syracuse two weeks before the first day of class in order to handle your personal affairs (i.e. apartment, course registration, immunizations, etc.) and to attend orientation activities. Information about orientation will be provided in the weeks leading up to the start of the semester. Visit the Center for International Services webpage on “Living in Syracuse” to learn more about finances & banking, telephone services, driving & transportation, and more.
• Course Registration: You will register for courses during orientation. Please review available course schedules and course descriptions before you arrive for orientation. 
• Housing Information: The College of Law provides a variety of resources that can assist in identifying housing in Syracuse. Please refer to the Syracuse University Off-Campus Housing Finder. We recommend the Westcott Street neighborhood.   
• Academic Rules: Review and download the College of Law’s Academic Handbook.
• Transportation & Parking: Students living near campus usually walk or bike to the College of Law. There is a convenient SU Trolley around campus and a regional bus system, CENTRO. Syracuse has UBER and LYFT. Students who plan to use a personal vehicle on campus must purchase a parking permit from Syracuse University Parking and Transit Services. Students should purchase a permit for Raynor Street Lot, Standart Street West Lot, Henry Street Lot. Please note that space is limited.
• SU Health & Immunization Requirement: The Barnes Center at The Arch provides all the University’s services related to health, wellness, immunizations/vaccinations, and health insurance. Use your NETID and password to access the SU Patient Portal. This portal will allow you to submit your immunization records/forms, schedule an appointment, and see other information from the SU student health center. All students must submit records showing proof that you received immunizations for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and the meningococcal virus. We encourage you to obtain these immunizations in your home country. If you already have these immunizations then we encourage you to submit your records via the SU Patient Portal online before you arrive to Syracuse. Students who need immunizations may obtain them at the SU Health Center shortly after you arrive to campus. Students who do not submit immunization records will have a hold on his/her student account preventing you from enrolling in classes until you comply with this policy. All immunization records must be submitted in English or must be accompanied by a certified translation in English. 
• Tuition & Fees Payment Information: Because you are studying at Syracuse under a semester exchange agreement with your home institution, no tuition will be charged to you. However, mandatory College of Law and University fees will be charged for the semester of your study. You may view “Student Account” information by using your NetID and password to log into MySlice and clicking the “View Student Account” link under the “Finances” heading in the “Student Services” box. Additional details and instructions for paying tuition can be found on the University Comptroller’s website. You may contact the Bursar’s Office at bursar@syr.edu with specific questions concerning your student account (remember to include your 9-digit SUID number). 
• Disability Accommodations: Students interested in accessing disability-related accommodations should register with the Office of Disability Services.
• Laptop: All students must have a laptop for use while enrolled as a student at the College of Law.
• Send Us a Digital Photo: Prior to your arrival, submit your digital photo online via your MySlice account. This photo required, and is important to prepare your SUID card and for the class roster. Instructions can be found online here.
• Travel & Hotel Information: By air: Daily flights are available from New York City’s airports (JFK or LGA), Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte, Detroit, and other cities to Syracuse’s airport (SYR). Check Orbitz.com, Expedia.com, or Jetblue.com for times and fares. By train: Train travel from New York City leaves from New York’s Penn Station (NYP) to Syracuse’s Regional Transportation Center (SYR). Check train schedules and book tickets on Amtrak.com. By bus: Buses leave from New York City’s Port Authority Terminal or Boston’s South Station Bus Terminal and arrive to  the Syracuse Regional Transportation Center. Check bus schedules and book tickets on Greyhound.com or Megabus.com. Hotels: Local hotels near Syracuse University include the Syracuse University Sheraton, Hotel Skyler, Genesee Grande, Parkview Hotel, Crowne Plaza Syracuse, and the Marriott Residence Inn (Downtown). In Syracuse: Students living near campus usually walk or bike to the College of Law. There is a convenient SU Trolley around campus and a regional bus system, CENTRO. Students may rent a local Zipcar. Syracuse has UBER and LYFT. 
• International Student Check-In: All incoming international students holding a F1 or J1 visa must visit the Center for International Services to complete the check-in process upon arrival Syracuse. Bring your passport, I-20 or DS-2019 student visa document, and SUID card (if you have one) with you. The Center is located at 310 Walnut Place, Syracuse, New York. Please know that a failure to complete the check-in process may place a hold on your account that could prevent you from registering for courses.
• SUID Card: All Syracuse University students will be issued a SUID Card. Keep your SUID card on you at all times. This card will allow you access to Dineen Hall and other University facilities. Visit the Office of ID Card Services in Room 206 of Steele Hall to have your SUID card issued to you. Bring your passport with you.
• Dineen Hall & Maps of the University: Your new Syracuse “home,” Dineen Hall is located at 950 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, New York, 13244.  Dineen Hall is located on the west side of Syracuse University campus. The College of Law’s Office of International Programs is located in Suite 217, on the second floor, of Dineen Hall. 
• Course Syllabi & Textbooks: After you select courses and complete the registration process during orientation, you will need to access and download the syllabus for each course by logging into Blackboard using your NetID and password. Once you are logged in, click on “Organizations” and select “College of Law Office of Affairs Community.” From the column on the left, select the link to “Course Syllabi.” Review each course syllabus before you start classes. The course syllabus will also identify the textbook(s) that you will need to purchase for the course. You may purchase textbooks online or at the SU Bookstore at the Schine Student Center on Main Campus.
• Lockers: Each student will be assigned a locker in Dineen Hall for personal use. You will learn of your locker assignment during orientation. You will need to purchase a combination/key lock to secure your locker.
• Final Details: During orientation and prior to the start of the academic semester, students should work to address any remaining items pertaining to housing, parking, health insurance, etc. (see the complete list above). Feel free to e-mail llmadmissions@law.syr.edu with any questions.

1. Apply for Financial Aid
2. Calculate your anticipated expenses with the online budget calculator
3. Apply to Outside Scholarship opportunities

View Your Schedule & Account Holds

MySlice is Syracuse University’s online portal to critical information resources for applicants, students, faculty, and staff. You will need your NetID and password to log in.

• To check your class schedule, please login to MySlice, and from the student homepage click on the “My Class Schedule” tile (Select your desired term to view your schedule).
• To view your holds, please login to MySlice and click on the “My Holds” tile.  A list will appear stating what the hold is and what department to contact to resolve the issue.

Many of our incoming first year students have requested suggestions for summer reading that would help prepare them for law school this fall. It is that very enthusiasm and interest in the law that makes the first year of law school so exciting, and we look forward to sharing that enthusiasm with you. We have listed below a collection of books on the profession, jurisprudence, legal history and legal writing that may be of interest to you as you begin to think about the study of law. None of these books contains the “key” to success in your first year of law school. We offer most merely as suggestions for summer reading about law-related topics.

Highly Recommended

• Binder, David, Paul Bergman & Susan Price. Lawyers as Counselors (1990)
• Cappalli, Richard B. The American Common Law Method (1997)
• Fischl, Richard & Jeremy Paul. Getting to Maybe: How to Excel on Law School Exams (1999)
• Friedman, Barry & John C.P. Goldberg. Open Book: Succeeding on Exams from the First Day of Law School (2011)
• Gallacher, Ian. Coming to Law School: How to Prepare Yourself for the Next Three Years　(2010)
• Gidi & Weihofen, Legal Writing Style (2018)
• Irons, Peter. A People’s History of the Supreme Court: The Men and Women Whose Cases and Decisions Have Shaped Our Constitution (1999)
• Irons, Peter. The Courage of Their Convictions: Sixteen Americans Who Fought Their Way to the Supreme Court (1990)
• Levit, Nancy & Douglas O. Linder. The Happy Lawyer: Making a Good Life in the Law (2010)
• McKinney, Ruth Ann. Reading Like a Lawyer: Time Saving Strategies for Reading Law Like an Expert (2005)
• Sherwin, Richard K. When Law Goes Pop: The Vanishing Line Between Law and Popular Culture (2002)
• Toobin, Jeffrey. The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court (2008)

Recommended　

• Banks, Russell. The Sweet Hereafter (1992)
• Farnsworth, Edward. An Introduction to the Legal System of the United States (1983) - 4th edition
• Harrington, Mona. Woman Lawyers: Rewriting the Rules (1994)
• Hegland, Kenney. Introduction to the Study and Practice of Law (1983)
• Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird (1960)
• Levi, Edward H. An Introduction to Legal Reasoning (1949)
• Lewis, Anthony. Gideon’s Trumpet (1966)
• Lewis, Anthony. Make No Law (1992)
• Miller, Robert H. Law School Confidential: A Complete Guide to the Law School Experience By Students, For Students (2000)
• Stropus & Taylor. Bridging the Gap Between College and Law School (2001)

Please wait to purchase your textbooks until after your class schedule has been solidified. Please note that on-campus J.D. students register for classes through the Registrar's Office in late August, while hybrid online JDinteractive students self-register in July. 

Purchase textbooks