Syracuse, NY
Representative
Tammy Bluewolf-Kennedy
tbluewol@syr.edu
(315) 420-2115
Degrees Offered
Certificate, Doctorate, Bachelor's, Master's
Housing and Childcare
On-Campus Native Specific Housing
Student Information
Total Number of Students Enrolled: 15,000
Percentage of Students Who Identify as Native American: 1%
Graduation Rate for Native American Students: 80%
Student to Faculty Ratio: 16:1
Admissions Requirements
We are looking for intelligent, interesting students who excel academically and socially through community service/volunteer experiences, who are involved in their home territories and communities, who will bring their unique Indigenous perspectives, experiences, cultures, languages, and world views to campus. GPA of 3.8 (transfers 3.0 - 3.5); we are test optional for Fall 2026, but average scores are SATs1300; ACTs 28.
Native American Academics
Certificates and Diplomas: Iroquois Linguistics
Minors: Native American and Indigenous Studies
Majors: None
Languages Offered: Iroquois
Native American Supports
Student Organizations: Indigenous Students at Syracuse (ISAS), Indigenous Graduate Student Association (IGSA), Native American Law Student Association
Greek Organizations: None
Activities and Events: Beading club, Friendsgiving, Indigenous graduation celebration, Spring Pow Wow
Other Supports: Center for Global Indigenous Cultures and Environmental Justice, Early Native student orientation, Elder in Residence Program, Gayaneñhsä•ʔgo•nah permanent art installation on the quad, Indigenous Assistant Director in Admissions, Indigenous counselor, Indigenous Ombuds, Native Student Program, Not in the Books Indigenous Studies Committee, Ongwehonwe Alumni Association
Trades Academics
Certificates and Diplomas: None
Minors: Construction Management
Majors: None
How does your college support students who are interest in careers in the trades?
We don't offer trade certificates; however, we do provide internships and research opportunities as soon as you get on campus as a freshman.