Rolling admissions at Syracuse University—do they offer it?

I've been researching Syracuse University and I'm curious if they have a rolling admissions option. If so, what are the pros and cons compared to other admission processes?

Syracuse University does not have a rolling admissions process. Instead, it offers three types of admissions processes: Early Decision, Regular Decision, and Early Decision II.

With Early Decision, you apply by November 15 and get notification by mid-December. Early Decision II has a later deadline of January 1, with notification in early February. Both Early Decisions are binding, which means if you are accepted, you agree to attend Syracuse University and withdraw all other college applications.

Regular Decision, on the other hand, has an application deadline of January 1, and decisions are typically released in late March. This is non-binding, so you have until May 1 to decide whether or not to attend.

Each process has its pros and cons. Early decision is ideal if Syracuse University is your top choice of school, as it can help demonstrate your interest to the school, which might slightly boost your chances of admission. However, it's a big commitment, since you can't compare financial aid packages with other schools.

Regular decision, on the other hand, offers more flexibility as you don't have to commit to the school immediately upon acceptance, and you can apply to other colleges and compare various aspects such as courses, faculty, location, and financial aid packages.

Therefore, while Syracuse doesn't offer rolling admissions, understanding their offered options and what works best for your unique case will be key in your application process.