4 + 2 Engineering

Nazareth + Syracuse University

Want an exciting future in engineering and the chance to spend your undergraduate college years in a small, nurturing environment? Nazareth’s partnership with Syracuse University provides:

Streamlined admissions process

Meet the requirements below for direct admission to Syracuse.

Supportive community

Earn your bachelor’s degree at Nazareth in small classes with personal guidance and mentoring from faculty and staff. Benefit from multiple experiential learning opportunities, a collaborative community of peers, and strong support for health and wellness. Play division III sports. And Nazareth’s core curriculum gives you an edge by strengthening your writing, communication, and analytical skills.

Bridge to engineering

After graduation, attend a six-week, carefully crafted bridge program with courses to prepare you to move smoothly into engineering. You can earn your graduate engineering degree at Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science in 24 months, typically. Some programs are in person; some are online.

Your Path

Nazareth undergraduate major (B.S.)
  • Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Artificial Intelligence, & Innovation
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science & Sustainability
  • Ethical Data Science
  • Mathematics
Syracuse master’s degree (M.S.)
  • Bioengineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering Science
  • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
  • Operations Research & System Analytics

Requirements

You’ll have direct admission into a Syracuse master’s engineering program listed above once you:

  • Complete your Bachelor of Science degree (listed above) and achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better at Nazareth,
  • Provide a positive letter of recommendation from the chairperson of your Nazareth academic major,
  • Participate in a bridge program offered by Syracuse University (requirement may be waived by Syracuse’s graduate program director for certain qualified students), and
  • Maintain a record of good citizenship and character.

Admission into the program of study is determined by Syracuse’s College of Engineering and Computer Science and depends on space availability in the desired program of study.

Program Contacts

Thomas Lappas, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, Business, & Education
Nazareth University
585-389-4648tlappas4@naz.edu

Shikha Nangia, Ph.D.
Chair, Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
Syracuse’s College of Engineering and Computer Science
315-443-9410snangia@syr.edu