International Student Certificate of Excellence

The Syracuse University, College of Arts & Sciences | Maxwell School, International Student Certificate of Excellence, gives first year students the ability to systematically navigate and learn Syracuse University’s academic requirements and expectations, to ensure a successful college transition and ultimately academic success. Students who have earned the certificate will be recommended to participate in A&S and Maxwell career immersion programs. This certificate will be counted towards the upcoming co-curricular transcript. Purpose: To indicate that a Syracuse University first year undergraduate student has completed required college transition programs. Upon the completion of the college transition programs, first year students are able to: - Be familiar with the U.S. higher education system and its differences from other countries - Analyze Syracuse University’s academic requirements and expectations - Identify curricular and co-curricular resources and opportunities - Assess self-academic strengths and weakness - Establish goals and action plan for the academic year - Understand University policies such as Academic Integrity and Academic Standing - Apply academic success skills such as time management, note taking, self-discipline and others Criteria: - Attend required activities - Complete required assignments Evidence: - Meeting attendance - Assignment submission Minimum Requirements: - Complete required tasks by SU International Student Success Catapult Program in Blackboard before the fall semester (1st semester) starts - Attend A&S international student orientation during the opening weekend - Attend at least 8 of the 13 weekly meetings with Peer Mentor and other mentees during the 1st semester - Attend at least one on-campus or off-campus event organized by Peer Mentor during the 1st semester - Academic plan for the freshman year: draft and final version - Earn GPA 3.0 and above for the first semester