Each distance learning course has a Web site that typically includes the syllabus, assignments, lectures, and fora for class discussion. Online course delivery is asynchronous and students are not required to be online at a specific time. Students log on and complete their assignments when it is convenient for them, as long as they meet deadlines. The School's web course tool does offer a real-time chat environment that students use for group work. Residency Requirements Distance Learning students typically attend two or three short residencies in Syracuse each year.
Students meet and bond with the other students in 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. 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.