Student Records Office
Maria Marceau
Director of Student Records and Year Abroad
Nicole Adkins
Assistant to Director of Student Records and Year Abroad
The primary role of the Student Records Office is to guide and advise undergraduate students throughout their academic career and help them complete their degree requirements at the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS) and Syracuse University. We also evaluate and award transfer and AP credits. In order to achieve these goals we will:
- Provide students with faculty and staff advisors.
- Mid Semester Progress Reports updates during the freshmen year.
- Process Dean's List at the end of each semester.
- Process Probation reports also at the end of each semester.
- Degree Audits for juniors and prospective graduating seniors.
- Certification of degree requirements.
Requirements of Majors
Requirements of academic programs are summarized in the curriculum sheets and supplamental information, with links in the table below. You can use these documents to track your progress in your studies, or to compare the requirements of different programs. Further details and official requirements of each program can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.
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Curriculum Files
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ECS 101 Instructor
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Email
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Aerospace
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Bioinstrumentation
Biomechanics
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Chemical
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Civil
Environmental
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Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical
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Mechanical
Engineering Physics
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Rules and Regulations
Official SU Rules and Regulations Document
Advising
All Engineering and Computer Science students are assigned faculty advisors. The advisor signs all academic forms (add/drops, petitions). Each semester, prior to registration, students meet with their advisors to discuss the upcoming semester and to prepare for registration. It is important to plan carefully for this meeting to be sure that you will be taking the appropriate courses. You should also feel free to meet regularly with your advisor during the term to discuss program plans for the next term as well as any problems or concerns you may have.
Academic Probation and Suspension Policy
To be in good standing a student must meet all of the following conditions:
- Maintain at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average
- Maintain at least a 2.00 semester grade point average
- Maintain at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average in all LCS, mathematics, and science courses taken at Syracuse University
- Meet grade and/or cumulative average requirements for specific courses
- Show satisfactory progress by completing a minimum of 24 credit hours toward the degree in the last calendar year
Students failing to meet one or more of the above conditions will receive notice of probation status.Students may be suspended from the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science if they do not achieve the minimum GPA specified below:
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Hours Completed
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Minimum GPA
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1.40 |
| 17-32 |
1.60 |
| 33-48 |
1.80 |
| 49+ |
2.00 |
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(Hours Completed: refers to credit hours toward the degree program)
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Probationary status is determined by the Associate Dean for Student and Academic Affairs, in consultation with program directors. The following are the various levels of probation status:
- COP --- College Probation
- PST --- Probation With One Semester Trial
- PAW --- Probation With Advice to Withdraw
- IRE --- Ineligible to Register In Engineering and Computer Science
In order to graduate, students must meet all degree requirements specific to the chosen major, and must have at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA and at least a 2.00 GPA in all LCS, mathematics, and science course taken at Syracuse University.
Advanced Placement Examinations
Credits awarded for AP courses are explained in the Academic Rules and Regulations portion of the undergraduate catalog. Since suitability of those courses to specific programs depends on academic major, students should contact their academic advisors or the Student Records Office (223 Link Hall) for additional information.
Change of Major
In order to select or change a major, students must obtain a formal approval from the department chair or program director of the new major. Students may do this by obtaining a Change of Major Petition in the Student Records Office and following the procedure below:
- Meet with Chairperson or Program Director of the new major.
- Complete a Petition Form clearly stating the current Major and the new major.
- Obtain the signature of the Chairperson or the Program Director of the new major.
A review of the student's file may be necessary before making a decision. If the petition is approved, the Chairperson will assign a new faculty advisor to the student.
Intra-University Transfer (IUT) into LCS
Students who wish to transfer to an Engineering major must meet the following requirements:
- A minimum 2.5 grade point average
- Students should be able to excel in college-level calculus and science
Petitions
Petition forms may be obtained online or in the Student Records Office (223 Link Hall). When petitioning, students must obtain the following signatures (in this order), unless otherwise noted below:
- Faculty Advisor
- Department Chair or Program Director
- Associate Dean
Petitions should be written as clearly and concisely as possible. They should contain all pertinent information since, in many cases; they are used in place of an interview. If the intention of the petition is not clear, it may be returned to the student for further clarification, and thus, delay the processing.
Registration
Syracuse University uses a computerized registration system known as My Slice. Detailed instructions for using this system are included in the Time Schedule of Classes published during the Fall and Spring semesters by the Registrar's Office. LCS undergraduate students are put on Advising Hold and must meet with their advisor before they can register for classes.
Summer Transfer Courses
Students wishing to obtain transfer credit for summer courses taken at another university must meet the requirements below:
- Complete a Transfer Credit Petition Form that has the name of the school;the course and a description; the number of credits and the SU course equivalent
- Obtain the faculty advisor, department chairperson and Associate Dean' signatures
- Receive a grade of C or better (Pass/Fail grades are not acceptable)
- Have an official transcript showing the course taken sent to:
Syracuse University
L.C. Smith College of Engineering & Computer Science
Dean's Office
223 Link Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244-1240
Attn: Maria Marceau |