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Syracuse University, College of Arts and Sciences

Awards, Scholarships and Funding for International Students

Certificate of Excellence

The International Student Certificate of Excellence (LinkedIn badge) or Engagement Certificate (LinkedIn badge) gives first-year international 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.

Benefits of Receiving the Certificate of Excellence

  • A permanent award record in your LinkedIn profile and resume
  • Receive recommendations for career immersion programs, research opportunities, scholarship applications and others.

To earn the certificate, students must fulfill the following requirements.

Part I: SU International Student Success Catapult Program (SU-ISSC) - Milestone

  1. Complete the required assignments by SU-ISSC in Blackboard before the fall semester (1st semester) starts.
  2. Attend A&S international student orientation during the opening weekend.

Part II: Peer Mentor Program

  1. Attend at least 8 of the 13 weekly meetings with their Peer Mentor and other mentees during the 1st semester.
  2. Attend at least one on-campus or off-campus event organized by their Peer Mentor during the 1st semester.

Part III: First Term GPA

  1. Students with a GPA of 3.0 and above will receive an International Student Certificate of Excellence
  2. Students with a GPA of 2.0 to 2.99 will receive an International Student Engagement Certificate

SU Scholarship and Research Funding

If the scholarship does not specify “U.S. permanent resident and/or U.S. citizens only)," international students can apply. Here are some scholarship resources. Please read the weekly international student newsletter for the application notice.