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.