Step Four – Attend Self-Registration Training Session
These training sessions will go over the course selection and registration process, along with scheduling tips and tricks from current students. We will teach you how to use MySlice and Schedule builder so you can enroll yourself in classes. In addition, we will go over Newhouse core degree requirements and how to use Degree Works our web-based curriculum audit software
You must attend one of these sessions to be prepared to register for classes August 1-5.
| Dates | Times |
| July 25th – 29th | 10:00AM & 3:00PM North American Eastern Time |
| August 1st | 10:00AM & 3:00PM North American Eastern Time |
Zoom Information: provided in email sent by your Academic Adviser. If you need the Zoom link E mail nhadvise@syr.edu or call the Newhouse Advising Office at 315-443-4722
These training sessions will go over the course selection and registration process, along with scheduling tips and tricks from current students. We will teach you how to use MySlice and Schedule builder so you can enroll yourself in classes. In addition, we will go over Newhouse core degree requirements and how to use Degree Works our web-based curriculum audit software
You must attend one of these sessions to be prepared to register for classes August 7-11.
| Dates | Times |
| August 1st – 8th | 10:00AM & 3:00PM North American Eastern Time |
Zoom Information: Please refer to the Google Form link you recieved via email on July 15th. If you need the link to register for a session, email nhadvise@syr.edu or call the Newhouse Academic Advising Office at 315-443-4722
Degree Works
Starting August 1, 2022 you will have access to Degree Works, which is a web-based tool to help students and academic advisers monitor a student’s progress toward degree completion. Degree Works combines Syracuse University’s degree requirements and the coursework a student has completed into an easy-to-read worksheet. This helps to show a student what courses/requirements still need to be completed.
Degree Works is also a great tool to use during registration. During our self-registration training sessions we will show you:
- How to Navigate through Degree Works and understand your degree requirements.
- How to view your AP/IB and transfer credits and what to do if your AP/IB or transfer credits are not showing up on Degree Works.
- How to see where future classes you may take will fit within your degree requirements
NEXT: Newhouse Degree Requirements – Singly Enrolled in Newhouse
Starting August 1, 2023 you will have access to Degree Works, which is a web-based tool to help students and academic advisers monitor a student’s progress toward degree completion. Degree Works combines Syracuse University’s degree requirements and the coursework a student has completed into an easy-to-read worksheet. This helps to show a student what courses/requirements still need to be completed.
Degree Works is also a great tool to use during registration. During our self-registration training sessions we will show you:
- How to Navigate through Degree Works and understand your degree requirements.
- How to view your AP/IB and transfer credits and what to do if your AP/IB or transfer credits are not showing up on Degree Works.
- How to see where future classes you may take will fit within your degree requirements
NEXT: Newhouse Degree Requirements – Singly Enrolled in Newhouse
Newhouse Degree Requirements – Singly Enrolled in Newhouse
Singly Enrolled Students
Your Newhouse School major requires specific courses during your four years at Syracuse University to ensure a well-rounded education. This is a summary of your complete degree requirements. Be sure to consult your adviser in the Newhouse Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions.
Public Communications Core • Communications Major • Minor/Professional Specialization • Electives • Summary Notes
Public Communications Core Requirements
Basic Skills for Public Communications students: 22-26 credits (8 courses)
- FYS 101 First Year Seminar
- Basic Writing (one course)
- Foreign Languages (two courses)
- Quantitative Skills (one course)
- Additional Skills course in either foreign languages, quantitative skills, computer skills or speech (CRS 325 for Bandier majors)
- Writing Intensive (two courses)
Divisional Requirements for Public Communications Students: 30–36 credits (10 courses)
Two courses in each of the following areas chosen from the Divisional Lists:
- Social Sciences
- Humanities (BAN, GRA, PHO and TRF majors all take PHI 293 at some point during their four years)
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics (One course must include a laboratory.)
- Plus any combination of four additional courses from Social Sciences, Natural Sciences/Math, or Humanities
Public Communications Core • Communications Major • Minor/Professional Specialization • Electives • Summary Notes
Communications Major Requirements: 39-42 credits
- A major must be declared no later than the end of the second year.
- All majors begin with COM 107: Communications and Society, which you will complete in your first semester and COM 117: Multimedia Storytelling, which will be completed by the end of the second semester.
- All students are required to pass a Grammar Competency Test which they will take at the beginning of the fall term.
Public Communications Core • Communications Major • Minor/Professional Specialization • Electives • Summary Notes
Minor/Professional Specialization Requirements: 18 credits
A minor consists of six or more courses in an area of study, which allows you to investigate a subject in some depth. The minor must be in an area outside of Communications. You must declare your minor by the beginning of your third year.
Professional Specialization for Bandier Majors: 18 credits
A professional specialization with specific courses in Management and Visual and Performing Arts has been designed for the Bandier major.
- ACC 201 – Introduction to Accounting
- CRS 325 – Presentational Speaking
- EEE 370 – Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- MAR 301 – Essentials Of Marketing
- MUI 205 – Music Industry I
- MUI 206 – Music Industry II
Public Communications Core • Communications Major • Minor/Professional Specialization • Electives • Summary Notes
Electives: 0–31 credits
Since some courses may fulfill more than one requirement, the number of elective credits you have varies according to how you choose to fulfill the Arts and Sciences, Major, and Minor requirements. Elective courses may be chosen from any area in which you are eligible to take courses outside of Communications. If you choose a minor outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, it is very likely that all of your elective credits must be courses in the Arts and Sciences.
Public Communications Core • Communications Major • Minor/Professional Specialization • Electives • Summary Notes
Summary Notes for Public Communications Students
- A minimum of 122 credits is required for graduation.
- A minimum of 61 credits MUST be from courses taught by the College of Arts and Sciences.
- A maximum of 4 credits MAY be in physical education.
- 39-42 of the 122 credits MUST be in a major program in communications. You may take more than 42 credits in Newhouse as long as you have time to complete the rest of your requirements for graduation.
Singly Enrolled Students
Your Newhouse School major requires specific courses during your four years at Syracuse University to ensure a well-rounded education. This is a summary of your complete degree requirements. Be sure to consult your adviser in the Newhouse Academic Advising Office with any questions.
Overview
Total: 122 Credits for Singly Enrolled Newhouse Students
- A minimum of 122 credits is required for graduation.
- A minimum of 61 credits MUST be from courses taught by the College of Arts and Sciences.
- A maximum of 4 credits MAY be in physical education.
- 39-42 of the 122 credits MUST be in a major program in communications. You may take more than 42 credits in Newhouse as long as you have time to complete the rest of your requirements for graduation.
Public Communications Core Requirements
Most of your Public Communication Core requirements will count towards the 61 credits of Arts & Science needed to graduate.
*Please note that NOT ALL CORE REQUIREMENTS ARE A&S CREDIT. Please refer to the University Course Catalog*
Basic Skills for Public Communications students: 22-26 credits (8 courses)
- FYS 101 First Year Seminar
- Basic Writing (one course)
- Foreign Languages (two courses)
- Quantitative Skills (one course)
- Writing Intensive (two courses)
- Additional Skills course in either foreign languages, quantitative skills, computer skills or speech (CRS 325 for Bandier majors)
Divisional Requirements for Public Communications Students: 30–36 credits (10 courses)
Two courses in each of the following areas chosen from the Divisional Lists:
- Social Sciences
- Humanities (BAN, GRA, PHO and TRF majors all take PHI 293 at some point during their four years)
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics (One course must include a laboratory.)
- Plus any combination of four additional courses from Social Sciences, Natural Sciences/Math, or Humanities
Communications Major Requirements
Newhouse Majors: 39-42 credits
- A major must be declared no later than the end of the second year.
- All majors begin with COM 107: Communications and Society, which you will complete in your first semester and COM 117: Multimedia Storytelling, which will be completed by the end of the second semester.
- All students are required to pass a Grammar Competency Test which they will take at the beginning of the fall term.
Minor/Professional Specialization & Electives
Electives: 0–31 credits
Since some courses may fulfill more than one requirement, the number of elective credits you have varies according to how you choose to fulfill the Arts and Sciences, Major, and Minor requirements. Elective courses may be chosen from any area in which you are eligible to take courses outside of Communications. If you choose a minor outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, it is very likely that all of your elective credits must be courses in the Arts and Sciences.
Minor/Professional Specialization Requirements: 18 credits
A minor consists of six or more courses in an area of study, which allows you to investigate a subject in some depth. The minor must be in an area outside of Communications. You must declare your minor by the beginning of your third year.
Professional Specialization for Bandier Majors: 18 credits
A professional specialization with specific courses in Management and Visual and Performing Arts has been designed for the Bandier major.
- ACC 201 – Introduction to Accounting
- CRS 325 – Presentational Speaking
- EEE 370 – Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- MAR 301 – Essentials Of Marketing
- MUI 205 – Music Industry I
- MUI 206 – Music Industry II
Newhouse Degree Requirements – Newhouse/iSchool Dual
Your Newhouse School/iSchool dual major requires specific courses during your four years at Syracuse University to ensure a well-rounded education. This is a summary of your complete degree requirements. Be sure to consult your adviser in the Newhouse Advising Office with any questions.
Public Communications Core • Communications Major • Information Management and Technology Major • Electives • Summary Notes
Public Communications Core Requirements
Basic Skills for Public Communications students: 19-22 credits (7 courses)
- FYS 101 First Year Seminar
- Basic Writing (one course)
- Foreign Languages (two courses)
- Quantitative Skills (one course)
- Writing Intensive (two courses)
Divisional Requirements for Public Communications Students: 28–30 credits (9 courses)
Three courses in each of the following areas chosen from the Divisional Lists:
- Social Sciences
- Humanities (GRA, PHO and TRF majors all take PHI 293 at some point during their four years)
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics (One course must include a laboratory.)
Proficiency and Computer Programming Requirements
- Proficiency Requirement: foreign language 201 or higher, calculus with a grade of “C” or higher, or math sequence.
- Introduction to Computer Programming (one course)
Public Communications Core • Communications Major • Information Management and Technology Major • Electives • Summary Notes
Communications Major Requirements: 39-42 credits
- A major must be declared no later than the end of the second year.
- All majors start with COM 107: Communications and Society, which you will complete in your first semester and COM 117: Multimedia Storytelling, which will be completed by the end of the second semester.
- All students are required to pass a Grammar Competency Test which they will take at the beginning of the fall term.
Public Communications Core • Communications Major • Information Management and Technology Major • Electives • Summary Notes
Information Management and Technology Major: 39-40 credits
- Your Information Management and Technology major starts in the first semester IST 101: Freshman Forum and IST 195: Information Technologies.
- Consult the iSchool academic advising office for more details on your iSchool major requirements.
Public Communications Core • Communications Major • Information Management and Technology Major • Electives • Summary Notes
Electives: 0–31 credits
Since some courses may fulfill more than one requirement, the number of elective credits you have varies according to how you choose to fulfill the Arts and Sciences and requirements for your two majors. Elective courses may be chosen from any area in which you are eligible to take courses outside of Communications.
Public Communications Core • Communications Major • Information Management and Technology Major • Electives • Summary Notes
Summary Notes for Public Communications/iSchool Students
- A minimum of 151-152 credits is required for graduation.
- A minimum of 67 credits MUST be from courses taught by the College of Arts and Sciences.
- 39-42 of your total credits MUST be in a major program in communications. You may take more than 42 credits in Newhouse as long as you have time to complete the rest of your requirements for graduation.
- 39-40 of the degree credits MUST be in the Information Management and Technology major.
- Students majoring in Graphic Design or Photography are required to complete EEE 370: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises, a School of Management course. Students in these majors will need 157-158 credits to graduate. They will be required to take 70 credits of Arts and Science instead of 67.
- A maximum of 4 credits MAY be in physical education.
Your Newhouse School/iSchool dual major requires specific courses during your four years at Syracuse University to ensure a well-rounded education. This is a summary of your complete degree requirements. Be sure to consult your adviser in the Newhouse Academic Advising Office with any questions.
Overview: Newhouse/iSchool Duals
- A minimum of 151-152 credits is required for graduation.
- A minimum of 67 credits MUST be from courses taught by the College of Arts and Sciences.
- 39-42 of your total credits MUST be in a major program in communications. You may take more than 42 credits in Newhouse as long as you have time to complete the rest of your requirements for graduation.
- 39-40 of the degree credits MUST be in the Information Management and Technology major.
- Students majoring in Visual Communications are required to complete EEE 370: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises, a School of Management course. Students in these majors will need 157-158 credits to graduate. They will be required to take 70 credits of Arts and Science instead of 67.
- A maximum of 4 credits MAY be in physical education.
Electives: 0–31 credits
Since some courses may fulfill more than one requirement, the number of elective credits you have varies according to how you choose to fulfill the Arts and Sciences and requirements for your two majors. Elective courses may be chosen from any area in which you are eligible to take courses outside of Communications.
Public Communications Core Requirements
Basic Skills for Public Communications students: 19-22 credits (7 courses)
- FYS 101 First Year Seminar
- Basic Writing (one course)
- Foreign Languages (two courses)
- Quantitative Skills (one course)
- Writing Intensive (two courses)
Divisional Requirements for Public Communications Students: 28–30 credits (9 courses)
Three courses in each of the following areas chosen from the Divisional Lists:
- Social Sciences
- Humanities (GRA, PHO and TRF majors all take PHI 293 at some point during their four years)
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics (One course must include a laboratory.)
Proficiency Requirement
- Foreign language 201 or higher, calculus with a grade of “C” or higher, or math sequence.
Communications Major Requirements
Newhouse Majors: 39-42 credits
- A major must be declared no later than the end of the second year.
- All majors start with COM 107: Communications and Society, which you will complete in your first semester and COM 117: Multimedia Storytelling, which will be completed by the end of the second semester.
- All students are required to pass a Grammar Competency Test which they will take at the beginning of the fall term.
Information Management and Technology Major
iSchool Majors: 39-40 credits
- Your Information Management and Technology major starts in the first semester IST 101: Freshman Forum and IST 195: Information Technologies.
- Consult the iSchool academic advising office for more details on your iSchool major requirements.