The Center for International Services hosts the International Student Orientation for incoming matriculated undergraduate, graduate and law international students. A trained team of student leaders, the Welcome Ambassadors International will also support your transition to campus life.
Summer 2023 Graduate Student Orientation
Friday, June 30, 2023
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:15am | Immigration Essentials: SEVIS advisor will go over essential immigration regulations and resources | Hall of Language, Room 105 |
| 10:30am – 12:00pm | Health and Wellness: Staff members from the Barnes Center will introduce services available to students for physical and mental health. | Hall of Language, Room 105 |
| 12:00pm- 1:30 pm | Lunch: Center for International Services will provide free lunch | 310 Walnut Place |
| 2:00pm- 3:00pm | Department of Public Safety presentation on public and personal safety | Hall of Language, Room 105 |
| 3:00pm- 5:00pm | Ice cream social with student leaders | 310 Walnut Place |
Fall Pre-departure Information Sessions
Graduate Sessions:
June 1, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0oce2prz8jEtOwBqREMtcaQDjAGAgXf4Bq
June 29, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpc-CgrzIqHtU9vnjPyicO7L5AZm46CeIO
July 6, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEofu2vrTgoE9FNdExcU9u0nSYX1ag_MWa4
July 27, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkfuqqrz4jH9YKOelJ4AMEjh3x8wpHw1_H
Undergraduate Sessions:
June 15, 2023 9:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtduChpzgjGdfN7B6Jv8CJX4oqmyWy5U35
June 20, 2023 9:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqcu2srzsqHtwZHcC00Ddm_q6MJHosT3Jj
Fall 2023 International Graduate Student Orientation
Friday, August 18 – Sunday, August 20
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 18 | 6:00- 8:00pm | Campus Tour with current grad students | Starting Point- 310 Walnut Place |
| Friday, August 18 | 8:15- 10:00pm | Ice Cream Social and Game Night just for international students. Join us for eSports, basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, table tennis, and badminton, whilst socializing. | Barnes Center |
| Saturday, August 19 | 9:00-10:00am | Health and Wellness Presentation. Barnes Center staff will discus health care procedures, including health insurance. | K.G.Tan Auditorium, NVRC |
| Saturday, August 19 | 10:15-11:15am | Personal and Public Safety. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) will go over resources and assistance on how to be safe while studying and living in Syracuse. | K.G.Tan Auditorium, NVRC |
| Saturday, August 19 | 11:30-12:30pm | Resources and Success Tips for New Graduate Students. Presented by current grad students. | K.G.Tan Auditorium, NVRC |
| Saturday, August 19 | 12:45-2:00pm | Lunch | Tent on the Shaw Quad |
| Saturday, August 19 | 2:00-4:00pm | Small Group Activities with Welcome Ambassadors. Activities will help students get familiar with campus, resources and community. | Around Campus |
| Sunday, August 20 | 12:00- 6:00pm | Shopping trips to Destiny Mall. Shuttle bus provided. | College Place bus stop |
| Sunday, August 20 | 6:00- 10:00pm | Shopping trip to Target. Shuttle bus provided. | College Place bus stop |
Fall 2023 International Undergraduate Student Orientation
Sunday, August 20 – Thursday, August 24
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, August 20 | All Day dorm check-in | Residence halls open for international check-in | Residence halls, Goldstein Center |
| Sunday, August 20 | All day | Center for International Services Check-in | Online through Myslice |
| Sunday, August 20 | 12:00- 6:00pm | Shopping trip to Destiny U.S.A Mall | College Place Bus Stop |
| Sunday, August 20 | 6:00- 10:00pm | Shopping trip to Target | College Place Bus Stop |
| Monday, August 21 | 10:00-11:00am | International Student Welcome Meeting | Schine Student Center Goldstein Auditorium |
| Monday, August 21 | 1:00-2:00pm | Immigration Essentials | Huntington Beard Crouse (HBC) Gifford Auditorium |
| Monday, August 21 | 2:00-4:00pm | Personal and Public Safety | HBC Gifford Auditorium |
| Monday, August 21 | 6:00-7:00pm | International Talent Show | Schine Student Center Goldstein Auditorium |
| Monday, August 21 | 8:00-9:30pm | Pre-Welcome Social | Schine Student Center 304ABC |
| Tuesday, August 22 | 10:00-11:00am | Health and Wellness | HBC Gifford Auditorium |
| Tuesday, August 22 | 11:00-12:00pm | Barnes Center Visit with WAI Leaders | Barnes Center at the Arch |
| Tuesday, August 22 | 12:00-2:00pm | Pre-Welcome Affinity Spaces | Hall of Languages 102. 105, 114, 202, 205 |
| Tuesday, August 22 | 2:00-3:00pm | Immigration Essentials (repeat) | HBC Gifford Auditorium |
| Tuesday, August 22 | 3:00-4:00pm | Community Standards and Academic Integrity | HBC Gifford Auditorium |
| Tuesday, August 22 | 5:00-7:30pm | International Student Welcome Dinner | JMA Wireless Dome |
| Tuesday, August 22 | 7:00-8:00pm | Grocery Bingo | HBC Gifford Auditorium |
| Tuesday, August 22 | 8:00-9:30pm | Christian Worship Service | Hendricks Chapel |
| Wednesday, August 23 | 10:00-11:00am | On Campus Resources | HBC Gifford Auditorium |
| Wednesday, August 23 | 11:15-12:00pm | Career Services & On Campus Employment Advising | HBC Gifford Auditorium |
| Wednesday, August 23 | 1:00-3:00pm | Resource Fair | Schine Student Center Underground |
| Thursday, August 24 | 5:00pm | New Student Convocation | JMA Wireless Dome |
All orientation programs can be found on the University Events Calendar!
Residential Check-In:
The residence halls will be open for international students to check in starting Friday, Aug.18. All international students should plan to arrive by Aug. 20, 2023, to participate in International Student Orientation. Syracuse Welcome, the orientation program for ALL incoming students, will take place Aug. 24-27, 2023.