LA - Admissions

The Newhouse LA program is offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. 

Eligibility
  • Junior or senior standing (60 credits completed) by the start of your semester in LA.
  • Good academic, judicial, and financial standing with your home college and no unresolved issues.
  • An academic advising plan that includes completion of your declared major requirements. 
  • Syracuse University non-Newhouse majors need to submit home college approval. 
  • Not a Syracuse University student?  We welcome you.  Please email newhousela@syr.edu for an admissions packet. 

Know before you go: 
  • Advertising: declare your emphasis
  • Bandier:  recommended fall semester of senior year
  • Broadcast Digital Journalism:   Completion of JNL 211 is required.  Completion of BDJ 311/364 is recommended. 
  • TRF:  completion of TRF 205/211/235 before your planned semester
  • Single-enrolled Newhouse students: declare your minor
  • Duals and non-Newhouse majors:  Have the Off Campus Home College Approval form 2022.pdf  filled out from the Advising Office, Records Manager or Student Services Director/Dean of your home college.

Dates and Deadlines

Summer 2025
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 30, 2025
  • Mandatory Virtual Informational Meeting: Feb. 7, 2025 at 2 p.m. EST
  • In-person Los Angeles Orientation: May 19, 2025 at 10 a.m. PST
Fall 2025
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2025
  • Mandatory Virtual Informational Meeting: Feb. 21, 2025 at 2 p.m. EST
  • In-person Los Angeles Orientation: August 18, 2025 at 10 a.m. PST


Ready?

Apply Now! 

Pay Newhouse LA $60 application fee