Syracuse University has reaffirmed its test optional admissions policy, confirming that SAT and ACT scores will not be required for students applying for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 admission.

The policy, in place since 2021, continues to ensure that students who opt not to submit standardized test scores are not penalized in the review process.

“Our admissions review has always looked well beyond standardized test scores,” says Maurice A. Harris, dean of Admissions. “Our test optional approach enables us to focus more heavily on factors such as academic success, challenging coursework and involvement outside the classroom.”

Merit scholarship eligibility remains open to all applicants, regardless of whether test scores are submitted.

Students who choose to submit test scores may share either self-reported or official scores. Students who self-report their scores will not be required to submit official score reports unless they are admitted and choose to enroll.