The Center for International Services hosts International Student Orientation for incoming matriculated undergraduate, graduate and law international students.
International undergraduate students’ move-in dates for Spring 2026 begin Thursday, Jan. 8. Residence halls will be open starting Jan. 8.
If you have any questions, please email the Center for International Services or call 315.443.2457.
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Syracuse Welcome | 102 Hall of Languages |
| 11-11:30 a.m. | Public and Personal Safety Overview | 102 Hall of Languages |
| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Immigration Overview | 102 Hall of Languages |
Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10-11:10 a.m. | Graduate Student Welcome From the Graduate School | TBD |
Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | Dorm Check-In: Residence halls open for international check-in. | Residence Halls |
| 9:30-10:15 a.m. | Syracuse Welcome | Center for International Services (310 Walnut Place) |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Immigration Overview | Center for International Services |
| 11:30 a.m.-noon | Public Safety Overview | Center for International Services |
| Noon-12:45 p.m. | Lunch | Center for International Services |
| 1-2 p.m. | Guided Campus Tour | Information Desk, Schine Student Center |
| 2-3:30 p.m. | Spring New Student Orientation Check-In | Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Center |
| 2-3:30 p.m. | Resource Fair | Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center |
| 3:45-4 p.m. | Spring New Student Orientation Welcome | Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center |
| 4-5 p.m. | Campus Safety and Community Session | Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center |
| 5:15-6 p.m. | Small Group 1 | Various Locations |
| 6-6:45 p.m. | Small Group Dinner | Ernie Davis Dining Center |
| 7-8 p.m. | Residential Living | The Underground, Schine Student Center |
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10-11 a.m. | New Student Convocation | K.G. Tan Auditorium, National Veterans Resource Center |
| 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | New Student Brunch and Center for Student Excellence Panel | Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center |
| 12:45-2 p.m. | School and College Sessions | Various Locations |
| 2:20-3:45 p.m. | Small Group 2 | Various Locations |
| 4 p.m. | Transportation Arrival | College Place Bus Stop |
| 4:30-8 p.m. | Dave & Buster’s Social | Destiny USA |
| 8:30 p.m. | Return to Campus | College Place Bus Stop |