Students admitted to the M.L.S. and the M.S. in Information Resources Management programs must begin by attending an introductory core course in the summer. Students admitted to the M.A. degrees in Illustration and Ad Design, and the M.S. in Communications Management must begin with an August residency. M.B.A. applicants must score a minimum of 580. M.S. in Communications Management and Master of Social Science applicants must score a minimum of 600. The ISDP program requires that you attend several residencies either on the Syracuse campus or at another residency site during the process of completing your degree.
Students often plan another visit to the U.S. to coincide with the residency schedule.