Admitted Students
Congratulations on being admitted to Syracuse Law! Please see below for your next steps.
JD Interactive (Online J.D. Program)
Residential Program
Steps to confirm your acceptance
- Activate your Syracuse University NETID
- Submit your Seat Deposit[PDF] of $500.00 by due date listed on your admissions letter
- International Students: submit proof of financial support[PDF] for an I-20 to be issued
- Submit Commitment to Register Form by July 1
- Submit Final Degree-Bearing Transcript by July 1
- Complete Health Services Requirements by July 1
Prepare for Syracuse Law
- Attend an Admitted Student Day event or Schedule an individual visit
- Attend an Alumni reception - admitted students are welcome to join our alumni at off-campus receptions
- Join the Class of 2023 Facebook group - great place to find a roommate or ask for advice from current students
- Apply for Financial Aid
- Calculate your anticipated expenses with the online budget calculator
- Apply to Outside Scholarship opportunities - this database is updated weekly
- Secure housing arrangements
- Register for the Orange Edge Program
- Activate your University email account
- Have a required laptop [PDF] ordered and available to use by the first day of orientation, see bookstore recommendations
- Submit your photo for your student ID card
- Part-time students must contact Courtney Abbott-Hill via email at cabbotth@law.syr.edu to develop an appropriate academic plan and register for classes by July 15
- Learn more about your new home
Arriving at Syracuse Law
Many of the items below cannot be completed until May 2020
- Syracuse Law Orientation - mandatory for all students
- International Student Orientation - mandatory for all international students
- Parking permits. Note: Campus West residents cannot apply for parking online through MySlice. Campus West residents must complete the Campus West Parking Application Form[PDF]
- Instructions on how to view your class schedule[PDF] - Class schedules will be available in August
- Reserve your Textbooks[PDF]
- Health Insurance requirement
- Disability Services
- Student Mentors
Additional Information
- Check your Applicant Status Online checklist to confirm receipt for deposit, FAFSA, commitment to register form, final transcript and visa documents
- Academic Calendar[PDF]
- 1L Course Descriptions
- Suggested reading
Off-Campus Receptions
As an admitted student, you are welcome to attend Syracuse Law Alumni Receptions and other off-campus events.
College of Law in California:
Los Angeles Alumni Reception with Dean Boise and Judge Baker
Tuesday, January 14th, 6:00-9:00 pm
Farmhouse LA
8500 W 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
San Francisco Alumni Reception with Dean Boise and Judge Baker
Thursday, January 16th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Waterbar
399 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
San Diego Lunch with Dean Boise and Judge Hayes L'83
Friday, January 17th, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
United States Courthouse
Judge Hayes' Chambers
333 West Broadway, Room 1480
San Diego, CA 92101
To attend these events, please email Kristen Duggleby, Director of Alumni Relations, at klduggle@law.syr.edu. Please be sure to let her know you are an admitted student.