LA - Admissions

The Newhouse LA program is offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Junior or senior standing (60 credits completed) by the start of your semester in LA.
Good academic, judicial, and financial standing with your home college and no unresolved issues.
An academic advising plan that includes completion of your declared major requirements.
Syracuse University non-Newhouse majors need to submit home college approval.
Not a Syracuse University student? We welcome you. Please email newhousela@syr.edu for an admissions packet.

Advertising: declare your emphasis
Bandier: recommended fall semester of senior year
Broadcast Digital Journalism: Completion of JNL 211 is required. Completion of BDJ 311/364 is recommended.
TRF: completion of TRF 205/211/235 before your planned semester
Single-enrolled Newhouse students: declare your minor
Duals and non-Newhouse majors: Please have the Home College Approval Form filled out from your advising office, records manager or student services director of your home college.

Application Deadline: September 11, 2025
Mandatory Virtual Information Session (required): September 12, 2025 @ 2 p.m. EST
In-person Los Angeles Orientation (required): January 5, 2026 @ 10 a.m. PST
Orientation Week Events (required): January 5-January 10, 2026
Academic Program Dates: Monday, Jan. 12-Monday, April 27, 2026

Application Deadline: Jan. 30, 2026
Mandatory Virtual Information Session (required): early February (exact date & time TBA)
In-person Los Angeles Orientation (required): Monday, May 18 (Time TBA)
Academic Program Dates: Monday, May 18-Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026