- July Family and Supporter Orientation
- Growing Oranges Virtual Series for New Families
- Welcome Week 2025 information (coming soon)
July Family and Supporter Orientation
New Student Orientation (NSO) is an optional program occurring in July for incoming first-year and transfer students. NSO provides a valuable opportunity for your student to become familiar with campus, connect with peers and staff, and gain insights into college life, ensuring a successful start.
Each student is allowed to register up to two family members or supporters to attend NSO with them. There is no cost for family members to attend, including food for all sessions and materials. You are responsible for the overnight accommodations and travel accommodations for family members and supporters.
NSO Sessions
The NSO sessions will occur in July 2025. Invited students and family/supporters in the schools/colleges listed may register for NSO. Select double majors or dually enrolled students are eligible to attend as well. Please check the school/college information here.
- Session 1: July 7-8
- College of Arts & Sciences | Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs (CAS | MAX)
- College Engineering and Computer Science
- Session 2: July 10-11
- CAS | MAX
- Session 3: July 14-15
- School of Education
- S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
- Session 4: July 17-18
- School of Education
- College of Engineering and Computer Science
- S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
- Session 5: July 21
- Transfer Students
Family/Supporter Schedule Highlights
- Campus Safety and Community presentations,
- Small Group meetings led by Family Support Navigators.
- Resource Fair.
- Lunch in a dining center.
- Health, Well-Being and Support panel
- Breakout sessions related to student involvement on campus, resources for students with disabilities, and study abroad.
- A special catered dinner followed by an opportunity to socialize with other families/supporters.
- Academic and Career Resources presentations.
- Introduction to your student’s school/college expectations, advising and career support
- Residential Living presentation.
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Staff from Parent and Family Services, New Student Programs and Housing, Meal Plan and ID Card Services discuss the new student move-in process and the logistics that help to make Welcome Week as stress-free as possible.
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Meet our Parent and Family Services staff and learn more about how our department can support you and your student for a successful Syracuse University experience.
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This informative workshop is designed to help parents, families, and supporters better understand the realities college students face around substance use and sexual health. Together, we’ll explore the current landscape for college students in terms of substance use and sexual health, review Syracuse University’s policies and expectations, and discuss harm reduction approaches that students can use to make safer choices.
We’ll also highlight the support services and resources available at Syracuse University to promote student well-being and success.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the current landscape of substance use and sexual health among college students
- Become familiar with Syracuse University’s policies and expectations for students
- Gain insight into harm reduction strategies that promote student safety
- Learn about the campus resources available to support students
This session offers practical knowledge and reassurance for families looking to stay informed and supportive throughout their student’s college journey.
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Meet our Parent and Family Services staff and learn more about how our department can support you and your student for a successful Syracuse University experience.
Orange Family Resources
As a member of the Orange community, we invite you to further explore the following resource highlights.