Syracuse University, commonly referred to as Syracuse, 'Cuse, or SU, is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York. The institution's roots can be traced to the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary (later becoming Genesee College), founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in Lima, New York, in 1831. Following several years of debate over relocating the college to Syracuse, the university was established in 1870, independent of the college. Since 1920, the university has identified itself as nonsectarian, although it maintains a relationship with The United Methodist Church.
The campus is located in the University Hill neighborhood of Syracuse, east and southeast of downtown, on one of the larger hills. Its large campus features an eclectic mix of buildings, ranging from nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival structures to contemporary buildings. SU is organized into 13 schools and colleges, with nationally recognized programs in information studies and library science, architecture, communications, business administration, sport management, public administration, engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Syracuse University athletic teams, known as the Orange, participate in 20 intercollegiate sports. SU is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference for all NCAA Division I athletics, except for women's ice hockey, and the rowing team. SU is also a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference.
Motto: Suos Cultores Scientia Coronat
Motto in English: Knowledge crowns those who seek her
Established: March 24, 1870
Type: Private University
Endowment: $1.183 billion (June 30, 2014)
Academic staff: 1,563
Students: 21,267
Undergraduates: 15,097
Postgraduates: 6,170
Location: Syracuse, New York
Colors: Orange
Athletics: NCAA Division I, ACC, CHA, EARC
Sports: 20 varsity teams
Nickname: Orange
Mascot: Otto the Orange
Website: www.syr.edu
By charter of its Alpha Chapter, Alpha Phi Delta has authorized men of Syracuse University to be eligible for fraternity membership since November 5, 1914.
The campus is located in the University Hill neighborhood of Syracuse, east and southeast of downtown, on one of the larger hills. Its large campus features an eclectic mix of buildings, ranging from nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival structures to contemporary buildings. SU is organized into 13 schools and colleges, with nationally recognized programs in information studies and library science, architecture, communications, business administration, sport management, public administration, engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Syracuse University athletic teams, known as the Orange, participate in 20 intercollegiate sports. SU is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference for all NCAA Division I athletics, except for women's ice hockey, and the rowing team. SU is also a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference.
Motto: Suos Cultores Scientia Coronat
Motto in English: Knowledge crowns those who seek her
Established: March 24, 1870
Type: Private University
Endowment: $1.183 billion (June 30, 2014)
Academic staff: 1,563
Students: 21,267
Undergraduates: 15,097
Postgraduates: 6,170
Location: Syracuse, New York
Colors: Orange
Athletics: NCAA Division I, ACC, CHA, EARC
Sports: 20 varsity teams
Nickname: Orange
Mascot: Otto the Orange
Website: www.syr.edu
By charter of its Alpha Chapter, Alpha Phi Delta has authorized men of Syracuse University to be eligible for fraternity membership since November 5, 1914.
