Syracuse University today announced it will extend its test optional policy and will not require SAT or ACT scores for students applying for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 admission.
Details surrounding the test optional policy remain the same as for those who applied for admission since the policy was first established in 2021, including the important fact that students who choose not to submit standardized test scores will not be disadvantaged.
“Our holistic review process means that standardized test scores have always been just one element,” says Maurice A. Harris, dean of admissions. “As a result of the test optional policy, we place greater emphasis on other components of the student’s journey, including academic performance, the rigor of their chosen courses and extracurricular engagement.”
Students who do not submit test scores will also remain eligible for merit scholarships.
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.
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