Kevin Frisch for Keuka College / July 6, 2026
Keuka College and Syracuse Create New Master’s Pathways for STEM Students
Eligible Keuka College graduates can gain direct admission to 12 high-demand graduate programs in SU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science.
Keuka College announced a new direct admission agreement with Syracuse University that offers qualified KC graduates streamlined entry into master’s degree programs in SU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science.
The agreement covers students who complete a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Applied Mathematics and Finance at Keuka College; achieve a GPA of 3.2 or higher and satisfy other academic and character requirements; and participate in a bridge program.
Eligible students can choose from 12 nationally recognized master’s programs at Syracuse University, including Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Operation Research and Systems Analytics.
“Building on Keuka College’s liberal arts foundation and our career-focused Field Period® program, this agreement broadens opportunities for students to enter competitive STEM fields,” said Dr. Carol Lugg, Keuka College’s associate vice president for institutional effectiveness.
Dr. Michael Keck, chair of Keuka College’s Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, added, “This makes Keuka College a stronger option for students who are interested in engineering – they can come here for a hands-on, close-knit undergraduate experience and continue on to advanced study at a top research institution right in our region.”
Dr. Shikha Nangia, chair of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at Syracuse University, stated, “We are excited to partner with Keuka College and expand access to high-demand careers while providing students with the academic support and research opportunities needed to thrive in graduate education and beyond.”
About Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Keuka College
Keuka College’s Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics pairs rigorous scientific and quantitative study with hands-on learning beginning in the first year. Students engage in research, internships, fieldwork, and Keuka College’s Field Period® program while preparing for careers and graduate study in biology, chemistry, environmental science, applied mathematics, finance, and related fields. Founded in 1890, Keuka College is a private residential college in New York’s Finger Lakes region offering bachelor’s and master’s programs on campus, online, regionally, and internationally.
About Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University
Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science offers more than 30 programs across biomedical and chemical, civil and environmental, electrical and computer, and mechanical and aerospace engineering disciplines. Through rigorous education and research, the College prepares students to apply expertise, creativity, and empathy to build a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. Syracuse University is a student-focused global research university with 13 schools and colleges, more than 200 customizable programs, and R1 research status supporting discovery and impact.
