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Academic Advising is an area of strength and great importance within the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, as well as the University. All Falk College students are assigned an academic advisor and must be advised before they are permitted to register.
Advisors can be faculty involved in students’ major and area of interest. Other advisors are professional advisors who also help students learn about their academic and personal fit on campus and in the world. The advising role encompasses discussions of goals, career, study abroad, internships, personal issues, and overall student satisfaction in the College and University.
HOLDS that may prevent students from registering:
Advising Hold – All students in the Falk College have an advising hold that prohibits registration on MySlice. Students MUST meet with their advisor to have their hold released. Advisors can release advising holds by submitting an advising form. An advising hold can take up to 24 hours to release.
Student Support Hold – If a student is on academic probation, they may have a student support hold. It is applied to students who have not met the requirements for probation; in particular they have not met regularly with their Student Support Counselors during probationary semesters. Students, department chairs, and academic advisors receive information about these standards (and outcomes) each semester through emails and, this website.
Students may have other types of holds preventing them from registering for classes; for example, a Bursar hold, Library hold, Health Center hold, Bookstore hold, or Parking hold.
Note: Occasionally a student’s schedule is cancelled because the Bursar bill was not paid by the end of the grace period. Students whose schedules are canceled may not register until after classes begin. They may be closed out of classes they were originally registered for, and they will be charged a late registration fee.
Typically, graduate students, seniors, honors students, and athletes register first, and are then followed by juniors. Sophomores and first year students then have a randomized lottery for registration dates. Students should refer to their Degree Works to plan their courses.
For more information, contact the Office of Student Services, 330 Barclay Hall, (315) 443-3144, falkss@syr.edu
Students can identify their advisor by going into MySlice.
Declaring a Major
Students Within Falk
For students who are already within Falk College, the procedures to declare a major are listed under each department below.
Student
Department approval
Student or department submits signed form to falkrecords@syr.edu
Procedures by Department:
Health and Exercise Science (HES)
3.2 cumulative GPA required; Interested undergraduate students must meet the following criteria- Completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at SU, completed EXE 195 with a B or better, provide a resume, and meet with HES Undergraduate Program Director, Dr. Tiago Barreira, by emailing him at tvbarrei@syr.edu.
Students who meet the criteria listed above will only be accepted into the Health and Exercise Science BS program on a space available basis, based on current program enrollment.
If approved after their appointment, students should complete the Declaration of Major form , obtain HES department signature, and email it to falkrecords@syr.edu.
Human Development and Family Science (HDFS)
Students who meet the following criteria will be considered for Intra-University Transfer and/or Declaration of Major in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) on a rolling basis. Students currently enrolled in Falk College interested in declaring HDFS as a major or those currently enrolled in other programs who are interested in declaring HDFS as a second major must meet the following requirements:
cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above;
completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of academic coursework at Syracuse University;
satisfactory academic progress; and
expressed academic and career interests related to human development and family science.
Interested undergraduate students should contact the HDFS Department to schedule an appointment with the Department Chair or the Director of Undergraduate Studies by emailing Kathy Rainone, kbrainon@syr.edu. The HDFS Director of Undergraduate Program will approve or deny the student’s request.
Upon approval, students should complete the Declaration of Major form , obtain HDFS department signature, and email it to falkrecords@syr.edu.
Students who are not accepted into the major may appeal the decision to the HDFS Undergraduate Committee. The decision of the HDFS Undergraduate Committee is final.
Nutrition/Nutrition Science (NUT/NSD)
3.0 cumulative GPA required; Interested undergraduate students must schedule an appointment by emailing NUT/NSD Undergraduate Program Director, Dr. Margaret Voss at mavoss@syr.edu. If approved after their appointment, students should complete the Declaration of Major form, obtain NUT/NSD department signature, and email it to falkrecords@syr.edu.
Public Health (PH)
Consideration will be given to all students who meet the following criteria. However, acceptance into the Public Health major can only be granted on a space-available basis.
Students with a CUM GPA 2.7 or higher, in good academic standing at the university and with interest in public health are considered for transfer to the major.
Students with CUM GPAs of 2.5 – 2.69 will be considered based on factors influencing the GPA and grades of B or better earned in public health courses previously completed.
A minimum of 12 completed credit hours at Syracuse University.
To complete the public health degree requirements within a 4-year plan of study, students must have a minimum of 4 remaining semesters of study.
An appointment must be made with the Undergraduate Program Director to discuss the major and to outline a plan for degree completion. To make an appointment, contact Dr. Thompson, the undergraduate program director via email: mlthomps@syr.edu.
Interested undergraduate students should schedule an appointment by emailing PH Undergraduate Program Director, Dr. Maureen Thompson at mlthomps@syr.edu. If approved after their appointment, students should complete the Declaration of Major form, obtain PH department signature, and email it to falkrecords@syr.edu.
Social Work (SWK)
The Declaration of Major for Undeclared Falk College Students and Intra-University Transfer Students has the same criteria. The deadlines for applying are November 15 (Spring Entry) and April 15 (Fall Entry). Students who meet the following criteria will be considered (on a space available basis) for intra-university transfer and/or declaration of major in social work:
Students with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher, who are in good standing at the university and who have expressed an interest in pursuing the social work profession will be considered for transfer to the major.
Students with cumulative GPAs of 2.5 – 2.79 will be considered based on factors influencing the GPA and grades of B or better in social work courses previously completed.
A minimum of 12 completed credit hours at Syracuse University.
A minimum of four (4) semesters of study remaining at the university to complete the social work degree within a four-year time frame.
Students must complete and submit an SWK Intra-University Transfer Interest Form
After submission of the interest form, students will be contacted to schedule a meeting with the Baccalaureate Social Work (BSSW) Program Director, Nadaya Brantley at nbrantle@syr.edu, to discuss their interest in the major and to develop a plan for degree completion prior to being formally accepted.
If approved after their appointment, Falk students should complete the Declaration of Major form , obtain SWK department signature, and email it to falkrecords@syr.edu.
Sport Analytics (SAL)
Current Syracuse University students (including Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics students) interested in an Intra-University Transfer into Sport Analytics (SAL) should review the transfer criteria below and complete an SAL IUT application form. For more info, contact friverso@syr.edu.
Deadlines to apply: November 1st for Spring entry; March 1st for Fall entry. Due to course sequencing and enrollment limitations, students must have a minimum of four semesters remaining on campus to complete the major requirements.
The following criteria must be met and will be adhered to by the Sport Analytics IUT committee:
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
To complete the requirements of the Sport Analytics degree within a four-year plan of study; students must have a minimum of four remaining semesters of study on campus
Completed, or in the process of completing, a minimum of 24 credits of coursework at SU when applying
Recommended completion of the following courses: MAT 221, MAT 295, ECN 101 and/or ECN 102 (included in the 24 credit hours required)
Recommended completion of at least two semesters of foreign language coursework (included in the 24 credit hours required)
Materials to be submitted:
Two to three page typed essay that includes the following:
Reason for pursuing the degree
Specific areas of interest in sport analytics
Proposed research interests as it relates to the senior thesis requirement
Sport-related experience (volunteer, internship, experiential, and/or community service work)
Current resume, including prior sport industry and/or analytical experience
A personal interview with the Sport Analytics IUT transfer committee may be arranged for qualified students based on the criteria listed above. While careful consideration will be given to all students who meet the outlined criteria, acceptance into Sport Analytics can only be granted on space availability based on current enrollment.
Sport Management (SPM)
Current Syracuse University students (including David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics students) interested in an Intra-University Transfer into Sport Management should review the transfer criteria below and complete an SPM IUT application form. For more info, contact the department at falkspm@syr.edu or 315-443-2630.
Intra-University Transfer Policy Deadlines are: November 1 for Spring and March 1 for Fall entry.
The following criteria must be met and will be reviewed by the SPM faculty committee:
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
To complete the SPM degree requirements within a four-year plan of study, SU students must have a minimum of five remaining semesters of study.
Minimum of 24 completed credit hours at Syracuse University.
It is required that applicants have completed SPM 205, or be enrolled in the course when applying. It is also highly recommended that applicants take an SPM elective prior to applying.
Complete and submit an SPM Intra-University Transfer application.
Submit a resume.
Submit a two-to-three page type-written essay explaining:
academic interest in sport management
desired career track (i.e. marketing, legal studies, communications, business management, etc.)
prior sport industry experience
sport-related volunteer and/or community service work
internship experience
A personal interview with the SPM transfer committee may be arranged by the department after the IUT application deadline.
While careful consideration will be given to all students who meet the outlined criteria, acceptance into Sport Management can only be granted on space availability based on current enrollment.
Students Outside Falk
View a list of majors
Each college or school has different procedures and requirements for declaring a major, for detailed information please check the Intra-University Transfer Standards. For students who are outside of Falk College and would like to apply to declare their major within Falk, they must do an Intra-University Transfer (IUT).
Procedures by Department:
Health and Exercise Science (HES)
3.2 cumulative GPA required; Interested undergraduate students must meet the following criteria- Completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at SU, completed EXE 195 with a B or better, provide a resume, and meet with HES Undergraduate Program Director, Dr. Tiago Barreira, by emailing him at tvbarrei@syr.edu.
Students who meet the criteria listed above will only be accepted into the Health and Exercise Science BS program on a space available basis, based on current program enrollment.
If approved after their appointment, students should complete the Application for Undergraduate Intra-University Transfer, obtain HES department signature, and email it to falkss@syr.edu.
Human Development and Family Science (HDFS)
Students who meet the following criteria will be considered for Intra-University Transfer and/or Declaration of Major in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) on a rolling basis. Students currently enrolled in programs outside the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics (Falk College) must meet the following requirements:
have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above;
have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of academic coursework at Syracuse University;
be making satisfactory academic progress; and
have expressed academic and career interests in the area of human development and family science.
Interested undergraduate students should contact the HDFS Department to schedule an appointment with the Department Chair or the Director of Undergraduate Studies by emailing Kathy Rainone, kbrainon@syr.edu. The HDFS Director of Undergraduate Program will decide whether to approve the student’s request.
Upon approval, students should complete the Application for Undergraduate Intra-University Transfer form, obtain HDFS signature, and email it to falkss@syr.edu.
Students who are not accepted into the major may appeal the decision to the HDFS Undergraduate Committee. The decision of the HDFS Undergraduate Committee is final.
Public Health (PH)
Consideration will be given to all students who meet the following criteria. However, acceptance into the Public Health major can only be granted on a space-available basis.
Students with a CUM GPA 2.7 or higher, in good academic standing at the university and with interest in public health are considered for transfer to the major.
Students with CUM GPAs of 2.5 – 2.69 will be considered based on factors influencing the GPA and grades of B or better earned in public health courses previously completed.
A minimum of 12 completed credit hours at Syracuse University.
To complete the public health degree requirements within a 4-year plan of study, students must have a minimum of 4 remaining semesters of study.
An appointment must be made with the Undergraduate Program Director to discuss the major and to outline a plan for degree completion. To make an appointment, contact Dr. Thompson, the undergraduate program director via email: mlthomps@syr.edu.
Interested undergraduate students must schedule an appointment by emailing PH Undergraduate Program Director, Dr. Maureen Thompson at mlthomps@syr.edu. If approved after their appointment, students should complete the Application for Undergraduate Intra-University Transfer, obtain the PH department signature, and email it to falkss@syr.edu.
Social Work (SWK)
2.8 cumulative GPA required. Students with cumulative GPAs of 2.5 – 2.79 will be considered based on factors influencing the GPA and grades of B or better earned in social work courses previously completed. Students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at Syracuse University.
Interested undergraduate students must schedule an appointment by emailing SWK Undergraduate Program Director, Nadaya Brantley at nbrantle@syr.edu. If approved after their appointment, students should complete the Application for Undergraduate Intra-University Transfer, get it signed, and email it to falkss@syr.edu.
Sport Analytics (SAL)
Current Syracuse University students (including Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics students) interested in an Intra-University Transfer into Sport Analytics (SAL) should review the transfer criteria below and complete an SAL IUT application form. For more info, contact friverso@syr.edu.
Deadlines to apply: November 1st for Spring entry; March 1st for Fall entry. Due to course sequencing and enrollment limitations, students must have a minimum of four semesters remaining on campus to complete the major requirements.
The following criteria must be met and will be adhered to by the Sport Analytics IUT committee:
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
To complete the requirements of the Sport Analytics degree within a four-year plan of study; students must have a minimum of four remaining semesters of study on campus
Completed, or in the process of completing, a minimum of 24 credits of coursework at SU when applying
Recommended completion of the following courses: MAT 221, MAT 295, ECN 101 and/or ECN 102 (included in the 24 credit hours required)
Recommended completion of at least two semesters of foreign language coursework (included in the 24 credit hours required)
Materials to be submitted:
Two to three page typed essay that includes the following:
Reason for pursuing the degree
Specific areas of interest in sport analytics
Proposed research interests as it relates to the senior thesis requirement
Sport-related experience (volunteer, internship, experiential, and/or community service work)
Current resume, including prior sport industry and/or analytical experience
A personal interview with the Sport Analytics IUT transfer committee may be arranged for qualified students based on the criteria listed above. While careful consideration will be given to all students who meet the outlined criteria, acceptance into Sport Analytics can only be granted on space availability based on current enrollment.
Sport Management (SPM)
Current Syracuse University students (including David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics students) interested in an Intra-University Transfer into Sport Management should review the transfer criteria below and complete an SPM IUT application form. For more info, contact the department at falkspm@syr.edu or 315-443-2630.
Intra-University Transfer Policy Deadlines are: November 1 for Spring and March 1 for Fall entry.
The following criteria must be met and will be reviewed by the SPM faculty committee:
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
To complete the SPM degree requirements within a four-year plan of study, SU students must have a minimum of five remaining semesters of study.
Minimum of 24 completed credit hours at Syracuse University.
It is required that applicants have completed SPM 205, or be enrolled in the course when applying. It is also highly recommended that applicants take an SPM elective prior to applying.
Complete and submit an SPM Intra-University Transfer application.
Submit a resume.
Submit a two-to-three page type-written essay explaining:
academic interest in sport management
desired career track (i.e. marketing, legal studies, communications, business management, etc.)
prior sport industry experience
sport-related volunteer and/or community service work
internship experience
A personal interview with the SPM transfer committee may be arranged by the department after the IUT application deadline.
While careful consideration will be given to all students who meet the outlined criteria, acceptance into Sport Management can only be granted on space availability based on current enrollment.
Declaring a Minor
Students in the College are strongly encouraged to complete a minor, and should seek assistance from their academic advisors in choosing a minor that will enhance their academic programs and add breadth and depth to their college experience. With careful and early planning, most minors can fit into the undergraduate curriculum without a need of extra coursework.
View a list of minors
Minor Declaration Form (PDF)
The general procedure to declare a minor:
Student makes an appointment with the department responsible for their desired minor.
Student meets with the designated person from the department to discuss the academic program plan and the student’s future academic and career goals. The student’s transcript is also reviewed to determine if they meet the minimum grade point average and any other admissions requirements for the minor.
If the student meets the department requirements a Declaration of Minor form will be filled out and signed by the department representative. The student may be required to provide other materials to complete the application.
The Declaration of Minor form is delivered by the student to falkrecords@syr.edu, the Falk College Office of Student Services, to be reviewed by the Associate Dean.
If the student meets the criteria, Student Services will send a letter to the student with copies to the department and college recorder. The academic advisor is assigned to the student through the department.
If the student does not meet the criteria, Student Services sends a letter to the student with copies to the department.
Student
Academic Advisor
Minor Coordinator
Student or department submits to falkrecords@syr.edu
Declaring a Social Justice Minor
Students pursuing majors in other areas of study may choose a social justice minor. The minor program requires the completion of 18 credits. To declare a social justice minor:
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Submit Minor Declaration Form to the social justice minor program coordinator, their faculty advisors, and the dean’s office of their home colleges.
Submit a Social Justice Minor Interest form to the SWK department.
A limit of 3 transfer credits may be applied with permission.
Declaring Sport Management Minors
The Department of Sport Management offers minors in Emerging Sport Enterprise, Sport Analytics, Sport Event Management, Sport Management, to declare one of these minors first check with your home school or college office to make sure you have:
the ability to take 18 credits of sport management courses;
the required cumulative GPA indicated in the course catalog page for each minor program linked above;
completed a minimum of 30 credits at Syracuse University in courses graded A-F.
Additionally, please check each minor course catalog page linked above for important information on program specific deadlines.
If you meet the above requirements:
Complete the Minor Declaration Form (PDF). (keep in mind the November 1 and April 1 deadlines).
Email the declaration of minor form, signed by you and your advisor, to the Department of Sport Management before the deadline, to falkspm@syr.edu.
If your application is approved, you will be notified via e-mail after semester grades are posted. Please note applications are accepted on a space-availability basis. Admission into the minor is not guaranteed, even if you meet the minimum GPA.
Dropping Majors or Minors
The Declaration of Major form and Declaration of Minor form are used to drop previously declared majors and minors. Students should discuss these changes with their academic advisors. The student then fills out the appropriate form and submits to falkrecords@syr.edu, in the Office of Student Services for Home College Approval.
Students can petition to have pre-approved courses taken at another college or university to fulfill requirements for their SU degree.
Students and/or their Academic Advisors should first check the TES (Transfer Equivalency System – please see description below) to determine if the course they wish to take at a particular college is listed (or to get ideas about where to take courses).
Courses listed within the TES do not require approval paperwork for the course. However, an official transcript must be sent to the College Recorders, (330 Barclay Hall, Syracuse, NY, 13244) for the credits to transfer to SU once the course is completed.
If the course is not listed students must complete a petition for transfer credits form (one petition per course).
Once the Transfer Credit form is completed, submit the form, and the form will be sent to your faculty/academic advisor for their approval and signature. Some courses will require submission of supplemental materials such as a course syllabus for review. Some courses will require additional review and approval by departments outside of Falk College. Students should consult with their Academic Advisor for more information.
This form requires additional signatures. After the faculty/academic advisor approves and submits, it will go to the next person for their approval. After all required signatures are obtained, the form will then be sent to the Student Services Office for final review.
Students will be sent a link if this transfer credit has been approved or denied.
After the course is completed, the student must have an official transcript sent to Falk Records Department in 330 Barclay Hall or e-mail to falkrecords@syr.edu
The following conditions must exist for the credits to transfer:
The institution must be an accredited institution.
The student must receive a grade of C or better.
Unopened, official transcripts must be mailed or hand delivered (or delivered electronically to falkrecords@syr.edu) to 330 Barclay Hall for processing.
No more than 66 credits can be taken at a two-year institution.
Any upper division courses must be completed at a four-year institution.
Note: Grades for transfer courses have no impact on a student’s grade point average. Only credits transfer.
Transfer Evaluation System (TES)
The Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics is continually looking to improve and expedite our processes for our students. We are happy to be able to provide a list of accredited institutions and those courses that have already been reviewed and approved by our college as appropriate for transfer back to SU. The table below lists the college or university that has offered the course and how that particular course articulates within our majors in Falk. It should be noted that this is an internal document specific to our Falk majors and that transfer by a student into another home college at Syracuse University or an outside institution does not guarantee equivalency or acceptance. This list will be updated at the end of each semester.
The equivalencies in the TES listing have been determined by reviewing individual petitions to faculty as submitted by our FALK College students. They are a best practice reference for our college and majors. Students who transfer to another college will have their transcripts / records re-evaluated by the new college.
The listing below is updated periodically and subject to change. Please check for current information.
The maximum number of credits allowed for transfer from any combination of 2-year schools is 66 credits. Maximum number of 90 credits may be transferred (if degree applicable), to include 2- and 4-year schools, AP credits, IB credits, etc.
Minimum grade allowed to transfer credit back to SU is a grade of “C”. “C-” grades do not transfer (and) P/F grades only transfer with proof of grade being a “C” or better. P/F courses can only be used towards elective credits, not program requirements.
It is the student’s responsibility to request that an official transcript be sent directly to their college recorder upon completion of their course(s) taken at other institutions.
The Writing Department has made significant reductions in the classes that are now recognized as equivalent to WRT 105 and WRT 205. Any time you are going to petition for these classes to be fulfilled outside of SU, please refer to the WRT Course Substitute web page.
There is no need to petition the equivalencies listed within the table below.
Please note: courses that have an * next to them have been approved by either Biology, Chemistry or Math Departments.
Questions about this listing?
Contact Falk Student Services at falkss@syr.edu
Office of Student Services
Falk 330 (Barclay Building), Syracuse NY 13244
Internal Admissions Process for Graduate Students
Are you a current Syracuse University graduate student?
If you are already pursuing a graduate degree at Syracuse University or have received a graduate degree from Syracuse University within the past 12 months you can apply for a Falk College graduate degree using the Internal Admissions Process.
You are considered an “internal admit” if you are a current Syracuse University graduate student pursuing a graduate degree and either of the following apply to you:
If you wish to pursue a concurrent degree, you are presently in a graduate program and are pursuing a second graduate degree at the same time as your current one; or
If you wish to pursue another; or wish to be admitted to the doctoral program in the same program of study in which you are currently pursuing a master’s degree.
Graduate students who are in one of the above-mentioned categories should complete the Graduate Enrollment Internal Admission Application form.
Along with obtaining the necessary signatures, graduate students must also:
provide all official degree transcript(s)*,
provide a statement of research interests,
provide three letters of recommendation (external or internal)
complete and return forms and required documents by January 15th to the department contact:
*Graduate students who have recommendations on file in the HDFS department from having applied for and/or obtained an HDFS degree need only two letters of recommendation from HDFS faculty who are familiar with their work. If official transcripts are on file in the HDFS department, they do not need to be resubmitted.
Graduate students who received a graduate degree from Syracuse University more than 12 months ago and are not currently pursuing a graduate degree at Syracuse University should not use the Graduate Enrollment Internal Admission Application form but should apply online instead.
Internal Program Transfer Students
If you are seeking to transfer/change from a current graduate degree program to a different graduate degree program, you are considered a “Program Transfer Student” and should use the Graduate Program/Plan Transfer Form. You will need to obtain signatures from both your new and old departments. When complete, the form should be sent to the Student Records Office, located in Steele Hall.