Congratulations on your admission to our College!
We are so excited for you to join our campus community this fall and to begin your Becoming Orange Journey.
To ensure you enroll in the courses best for you, Syracuse University has developed a Qualtrics Survey called First Year Student Registration (FYRS). The first step in the course registration process is the completion of the Math and Calculus Readiness Placement Exams beginning May 8. Second, complete the Qualtrics Survey, the link to this survey will be sent to your syr.edu email address beginning the week of May 15 and must be completed by June 30, 2023.
The two Math Placement Exams and Survey are important because they will provide us with the information we need to begin creating your Fall schedule. There are two parts to scheduling your courses. We will be registering you for your schedule in mid-July and you will be able to add one more course in early August. Additional detailed information and instructions will be sent to your syr.edu email account in mid-July.
Based on your major you will be automatically enrolled in in the following courses unless you expect to receive external credit.
Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil & Environmental Engineering Majors:
- ECS 101 – Introduction to Engineering & Computer Science
- CHE 106/107 – General Chemistry for Engineers Lecture & Lab
- MAT XXX – Math course based on your Placement Exam & Calculus Readiness Exam
- ECS 114/115 – Academic Excellence Workshop
- FYS 101 – First Year Seminar
Computer & Electrical Engineering:
- ECS 101 – Introduction to Engineering & Computer Science
- CIS 151 – Fundamentals of Computing & Programming
- CHE 106/107 – General Chemistry for Engineers Lecture & Lab
- MAT XXX – Math course based on your Placement Exam & Calculus Readiness Exam
- ECS 114/115 – Academic Excellence Workshop
- FYS 101 – First Year Seminar
Mechanical Engineering:
- ECS 101 – Introduction to Engineering & Computer Science
- CHE 106/107 – General Chemistry for Engineers Lecture & Lab
- MAT XXX – Math course based on your Placement Exam & Calculus Readiness Exam
- ECS 114/115 – Academic Excellence Workshop
- FYS 101 – First Year Seminar
- ECN 101 – Microeconomics or ECN 102- Macroeconomics
Computer Science:
- ECS 101 – Introduction to Engineering & Computer Science
- CIS 151 – Fundamentals of Computing & Programming
- MAT XXX – Math course based on your Placement Exam & Calculus Readiness Exam
- ECS 114/115 – Academic Excellence Workshop
- FYS 101 – First Year Seminar
Description of Mathematics & Technical Courses
ECS 101 – Introduction to Engineering and Computer Science (3 credits)
Engineering and Computer Science gateway course. Topics include discussion of each discipline within the college, technical communication, presentation of technical results, professional behavior, ethics, computers, and software packages, problem-solving and modeling, and data analysis. Major-specific sections.
CIS 151 – Principles and practice of programming (3 credits)
Computing fundamentals: variables, types, scope, objects, classes, functions, parameter passing, input/output, conditionals, and iteration. Defensive programming techniques, including exceptions. Program testing and debugging. Includes programming laboratory. Only for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering students.
ECS 114/115 – Academic Excellence Workshop for Calculus courses (1 credit)
Designed to supplement the theory taught in Pre-calculus and Calculus III courses. Problems will incorporate coursework. The computational component is designed to reinforce the understanding of concepts through a series of repetitive exercises.
CHE 106/107 – General Chemistry Lecture (with Lab) (4 credits)
Fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, states of matter, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, properties of solutions, chemical equilibrium, and introductory thermodynamics. Descriptive chemistry in relation to theoretical principles. All engineering majors.
MAT 193 – Algebra-Infused Precalculus (4 credits)
Polynomial, rational, exponential, and Logarithmic functions. Analytical trigonometry and trigonometric functions. Emphasis on algebra throughout the course. A student cannot receive credit for MAT 193 after receiving a grade of C or better in any calculus course. Credit cannot be given for both MAT 193 and MAT 194.
MAT 194 – Precalculus (4 credits)
Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Analytical trigonometry and trigonometric functions.
MAT 295 – Calculus I (4 credits)
Analytic geometry, limits, derivatives, maxima-minima, related rates, graphs, differentials, exponential and logarithmic functions, mean-value theorem, integration.
MAT 296 – Calculus II (4 credits) Integration: the definite integral and applications, trigonometric functions, methods of integration, improper integrals, L’Hospital’s rule, infinite series, elementary differential equations, parametric equations, polar coordinates.
Description of Non-Technical Courses
FYS 101 – First Year Seminar (1 credit)
Students will explore the areas of belonging, interdependence, health and wellness, development of identity, socialization, prejudice, discrimination, bias, and stereotypes both within their FYS 101 section, in Syracuse University-sponsored experiential activities, and in School/College level-sponsored experiential activities.
WRT 105 – Studio 1: Practices of Academic Writing (3 credits)
Study and practice of writing processes, including critical reading, collaboration, revision, editing, and the use of technologies. Focuses on the aims, strategies, and conventions of academic prose, especially analysis and argumentation.
ECN 101 – Introductory Microeconomics (3 credits)
Introduction to microeconomics. Consumer demand, theory of production, markets and prices, social welfare, and related topics. ECN 101 or ECN 102 is required for Mechanical Engineering students only.
ECN 102 – Introductory Macroeconomics (3 credits)
Introduction to concepts and methods of economic analysis. Emphasis on such macroeconomic topics as gross domestic product, unemployment, money, and the theory of national income. ECN 101 or ECN 102 is required for Mechanical Engineering students only.
To complete your schedule and based on your major, you will enroll yourself in one of the following courses beginning August 7-11 unless you expect to receive external credit.
Additional detailed information and instructions will be sent to your syr.edu email account in mid-July. You will have access to MySlice beginning August 7-11, to add the remaining courses such as:
- Social Science or Humanities 100-200 level (for all majors except Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering)
Description of Optional Courses
You may also register for one of the following optional courses. Read through the descriptions for the Marching Band Option and Army/Air Force ROTC and determine if you wish to register for one.
ENI 510 –Syracuse University Marching Band (SUMB) Option “The Pride of The Orange”
If you are interested in participating in “The Pride of the Orange,” Syracuse University Marching Band, please contact the band office at 315-443-2194 or email Fran Moore at fmmoore@syr.edu. All members are required to attend band camp the week before classes begin. Rehearsals averaging six hours per week (three evenings, two hours each) occur during the fall semester with additional rehearsals during game week. You are required to register for Marching Band (ENI 510) for one credit. If you are at a maximum credit load, your college will contact the band office for consent.
Please be sure to indicate this on your Qualtrics survey.
MST 101 or ASC 101 – Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
If you are interested in enrolling in the Army or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), you should have received information in a separate mailing. If you have not received information, please call or e-mail to find out more about the program that interests you. The Army course meets once a week for academics, two leadership lab hours, and three physical fitness hours each week, and the Air Force meets for three academic and three physical fitness hours each week. Courses taken through the ROTC program are counted as additional courses—they are in addition to the normal course load.
AFROTC courses can be taken for credit or noncredit. Army ROTC offers merit-based scholarships that pay for full tuition and fees at Syracuse, as well as monthly stipends. Air Force ROTC also offers merit-based scholarships that pay for full or partial tuition and fees and give each recipient a monthly stipend. In addition, all Army and Air Force ROTC scholarship winners receive a full Room & Board Leadership Award from the University that can be applied to their room and board fees.
Please be sure to indicate this on your Qualtrics survey.
Air Force contact information: Phone number 315-443-2461 afdet535@syr.edu, Airforce ROTC website.
Army contact information: Phone number 315-443-3759, armyrotc@syr.edu, Army ROTC website.
Frequently Asked Questions
I have AP credit in Calculus. Do I still need to take the Mathematics Placement Exam and the Calculus Readiness Exam?
Yes, all newly admitted College of Engineering and Computer Science students are required to take the Mathematics Placement Exam to ensure placement in the proper mathematics/calculus course.
How do I register for the remainder of my courses?
Instructions will be emailed to your syr.edu email account in mid-July on how to add courses beginning August 7-11.
Where can I find the list of Social Science / Humanity electives available?
Visit this link to the Social Science or Humanity elective courses.
What if I have AP credit for any required courses?
You can register for another Social Science or Humanity course. Some majors require at least 18 credits of social science or humanities during your 4 years at SU.
Do I need to meet with an advisor during Syracuse Welcome?
Yes. Although the ECS Student Records office will register you for your required courses, you will have a chance to enroll yourself in some courses. You must attend the advising session during Syracuse Welcome to go over your fall schedule and make necessary adjustments.
When will I be assigned an advisor?
Success Advisor assignments are made by June 15, and you can start contacting them at that time. Your faculty/major advisor will be assigned in mid-August, and you can contact them by the first week of fall classes.
When can I get my email/computer account?
You will receive in the mail instructions to set up your Syracuse University NetID.
When can I purchase my textbooks?
During the summer, the SU Bookstore will send you information about purchasing books according to your schedule. The books will be packed and ready for pick up during Syracuse Welcome. You may also opt to purchase your textbooks when you arrive on campus. The SU Bookstore has extended hours at the start of each semester to accommodate your shopping needs.
Should I bring or buy my own desktop/laptop?
Bringing your own desktop/laptop is completely optional but if you don’t want to purchase or bring your own device, there are many computer labs located throughout campus and residence halls for you to use. If you want to purchase your own desktop/laptop, here are suggestions.
The University Bookstore offers recommended computers, computer software, and many accessories. Syracuse University students, faculty, and staff can receive significant savings on educationally priced software. For more information on computing services, visit the Information Technology & Services website.