How to Apply

Applications open in mid-November. Reviews begin in late January.

The priority application deadline is March 1. Priority applicants are reviewed first, but acceptance is not guaranteed. After that, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until spots are filled. The requirements below must be met before an admission decision is made.

The completed application and relevant documentation must be sent via email to ontrack@syr.edu.

Application Process & Guidelines

Students can submit their OnTrack application before finding out if they have been accepted to SU since they are separate application processes.

For more information, please register for a webinar listed on the OnTrack at SU homepage or email ontrack@syr.edu to schedule a time to connect with an OnTrack staff member.

Prospective students also have the option to apply to the program before an information session is completed. When the application is received an OnTrack staff member will reach out to schedule. This option should only be done if the student is certain they want to be considered for the program.

Before setting up the interview, students must:

  • Attend an online webinar information session or email ontrack@syr.edu to discuss the program.
  • Submit the OnTrack application form

OnTrack staff will start reaching out to students sometime in early February to set-up their one-on-one interview.

  • Students have the option to wait until they have received notification from the University on their acceptance before scheduling the OnTrack interview.

Once students have completed the information session and interview, OnTrack staff can begin reviewing applications.

  • Staff review applications received by the March 1 priority application deadline first, then continue on a rolling basis until spots are filled; priority status does not guarantee acceptance into OnTrack.

Regular decision students must notify us of their acceptance into the University. OnTrack does not have access to University Acceptance Status.

Students must inform the OnTrack Program:

  • if they have been accepted into the university AND if they intend on accepting their invitation to participate in the program.

If participating in the program influences your college choice, please reach out. We will inform you of your program status before you make your final decision.

  • Students who submit in their OnTrack application by March 1, will be notified of their acceptance decision by April 1.
  • Early decision students attending Syracuse will be notified following their evaluation if they have been accepted into OnTrack

FAQs:

The application and acceptance process to Syracuse University is completely separate from applying to the OnTrack program. Students must apply to the University first, before sending their application in for OnTrack.

Accepted forms of documentation are an IEP, 504 Plan, or a neuropsychological evaluation.

The OnTrack program is a not guaranteed support. There is limited availability in the program. On average, we accept approximately 60 first-year students.