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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the application deadline?
A: You can begin the IR
Master's degree program in August or January. The deadline for
admission to the program in January 2004 is November 1, 2003.
For consideration for August 2004, you should have your
application completed by January 8, 2004 for
consideration for a Syracuse University Fellowship, and by
February 1, 2004 for consideration for merit-based
financial aid from the International Relations Program.
Q: What is the minimum GPA,
GRE,
and
TOEFL
for admission?
A:
While
we do require GRE and TOEFL scores for admissions
consideration, we do not establish a minimum profile in terms
of GRE, TOEFL, or GPA. Your application is examined as a
whole.
Q: What are
the Maxwell School’s ETS codes for
the GRE and TOEFL tests?
A: The
Syracuse University code for GRE score reporting is 2823.
For questions
related to GRE and TOEFL testing, contact
Educational Testing Service at:
http://www.ets.org/.
Q: What courses should I
take to strengthen my application? Are there other
requirements for admission?
A: There is
a foreign language
requirement for admission. You must have two years of
college level foreign language training.
In some cases, there are
exceptions. Please contact the
International Relations Program Office for specific questions
regarding your situation.
Q: Are interviews part
of the application process?
A: No, we do not require
interviews as part of the application process.
We welcome your visit to campus to sit in
on a class, meet with professors, an IR graduate advisor, and
current students. To arrange for a visit, please contact
Ms. Janis Gray at:
jgray@maxwell.syr.edu.
Q: How do I apply for
fellowships?
A: Applications will be
considered for fellowships if they are submitted to the
Graduate Admissions office by January 8.
All applications must be complete before they can be
considered for fellowships. Mark the appropriate box on
the application indicating that you would like to be
considered for a fellowship. All fellowships awarded by the
Maxwell School are merit based.
Q: Is it possible to
attend classes on a part-time basis?
A: Yes. Many of our students
attend classes on a part-time basis.
Q: Does the
International Relations Program
offer Ph.D. programs?
A: No, the
International Relations Program only offers
Bachelors, Masters and graduate
certificate programs. The Maxwell School
does, however, offer a wide range of Ph.D. program in other
departments. You may find out more information about these
programs by visiting the Maxwell School
website at
http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/.
Q: How do I find out
about on-campus housing for graduate students?
A:
On-campus graduate housing is
offered on South Campus in the Slocum Heights Graduate and
Family Housing Complex and is accessible to main campus by
frequent bus service. If you are interested in on-campus
housing, please refer to:
http://sumweb.syr.edu/res-life/slocum.htm.
Q: How can I request information about
Masters of Arts in International Relations
Program at the Maxwell School?
A: All of the information you
might need can usually be found on the
International Relations Program website. General
questions and requests for paper applications and program
materials may be directed to
irgradir@maxwell.syr.edu.
You may also fill out our online
request for information form.
Q: Can I apply for admission on-line?
Yes, you can apply
electronically by completing the online application
here.
Q: What is the mailing
address for the Maxwell School IR Program?
A: If you have questions or
would like to visit the Maxwell School IR
Program, our mailing address, telephone and fax numbers
are:
International Relations Program
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
225 Eggers Hall
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244-1090
Phone: 315-443-2306
Fax: 315-443-9204
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