Residencies

I enjoyed the campus residency stay mainly because you get a sense of what Syracuse is, and you develop this certain sense of pride that's associated with Syracuse that, from a distance education program, you don't often get.

            --Marita Fowler
            MS in Telecommunications and Network Management
            Summer Institute 2005

The residencies are important to the success of the programs for a number of reasons, including:

  • students are trained on the technology that will allow them to complete their courses over the Internet
  • students complete activities that are easier to accomplish face-to-face (e.g., hands-on labs, group activities etc.)
  • students meet and bond with their cohort group
  • students network with each other and faculty members
  • students are exposed to the atmosphere of the school
  • students familiarize themselves with the University and the Syracuse area

Distance learning students begin their first year in July with a 8-day required residency in Syracuse. During this time, students are oriented to the degree program and the school, as well as complete the introductory courses for the degree.Some programs have additional residency requirements.

Please note that all course residencies are mandatory. We strongly recommend that students consider their schedules before registering for a class which requires a residency.  If students are unable to attend a residency they must drop the class.  As well, students can expect classes to begin with the start of the required residency or the start of classes-- whichever comes first.  Information on pre-residency assignments is posted in advance within the Distance Education LMS site.  Assignments may include readings, written work, and participation on LMS for the class. Most residencies take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the scheduled dates, however, please check the specific requirements for each course in which you enroll

For more information about the specific requirements for each program, please review the programs distance learning website:
  • Master of Science in Library and Information Science
  • Master of Science in Library and Information Science, School Media Specialization
  • Master of Science in Information Management
  • Master of Science in Telecommunications and Network Management
  • Certificate of Advanced Studies in Information Systems and Telecommunications Management
  • Certificate of Advanced Studies in Information Security Management
  • Certificate of Advanced Studies in School Media
  • Certificate of Advanced Studies in Digital Libraries
The introductory residency is held during the school's Helen Benning Regnier Summer Institute on Leadership and Change in an Information Society. Summer Institute courses meet daily for two, five, or seven days. Students may pick electives during the Summer Institute based on their schedules and interests. We do not recommend new distance learning students taking additional Summer Institute coursework their first summer. We recommend that all students avoid a heavy course load during the summer.
 
Accommodations
 
During the summer semester, housing is available in Syracuse University residence halls. Students can stay in single or double rooms equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. Meal plans are not provided during the summer sessions, although dining halls and restaurants are within walking distance of campus.
 
During the fall and spring semesters, discounted rates are available at hotels located within walking distance of the University.
 
Summer housing on campus costs approximately $100-150 per week. Housing in local hotels for fall and spring semester residencies costs approximately $60-130 per night. Students should also consider the cost of textbooks, computer, Internet, and travel expenses.
 
Parking
Students staying at the Sheraton can park at the Sheraton for a small fee.  Complimentary parking is provided to students staying at the Genesee Grande Hotel.
Students commuting to courses have various options available to them:
  • students may park in the University Sheraton Hotel parking lot ($8/day)
  • students may purchase parking passes from SU Parking Services
Students commuting to residency courses that meet at the University Sheraton Hotel may:
  • park in the University Sheraton lot
  • collect a parking ticket
  • have the ticket validated at the front desk (payments must be made in cash)

 

 

 

    
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