Online Education at Syracuse University
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University (SU) is a private research university founded in 1870. University College of Syracuse was launched as Evening Session in 1918 and founded as University College in 1946. Its purpose was and continues to be to provide Syracuse University educational opportunities to part-time students.
We are an entry point for students, an innovator of programs, an integrator across campus disciplines, and a builder of bridges to the community.
Mission of Syracuse University
To provide Syracuse University educational programs and services to a diverse, worldwide community of part-time learners who seek change and empowerment through knowledge.
Our vision is to be agile, relevant, passionate, and responsive in providing continuing and professional education to adults. We will do this through the strength of our faculty and staff, and through our commitment to teamwork within and surrounding Syracuse University.
As a distance learner at Syracuse University you will be able to achieve your academic dreams, on your own time. Click here to learn how.
Online Course Experience at Syracuse University
Top Reasons to take an online course from Syracuse University
- Earn More! It's a fact that the higher educated you are, the more your earning potential increases. Yes, it truly pays to have an SU education!
- Prestige. Syracuse University is recognized the world over for quality, with courses that have a reputation of being the best in their field.
- Faculty. World-class faculty with expertise in a variety of subjects offer skillful instruction, stimulating courses, and individual attention.
Skills needed to be a successful distance learner at Syracuse University
Knowledge of Computers and Software:
- understand the concepts and basic functions of a Windows or Mac operating system
- save to disks, find files, create directories, run/execute programs on a Windows or Mac computer
- copy and paste text, images, etc. from one application to another
- create, edit, and save (in various formats) a document using word processing software
- install and uninstall software
- upload and download software and files
Information Retrieval:
- understand and have a working knowledge of the web and its functions
- understand basic site navigation, searching, and installing and upgrading a web browser
Electronic Communication:
- understand use of e-mail, including sending and receiving file attachments
- familiarity with interactive electronic discussion systems (Yahoo Chat, AIM, etc.)
- experience using streaming media players such as RealPlayer and Media Player
