Orientation

The Center for International Services hosts the International Students Orientation for incoming matriculated Undergraduate, Graduate, and Law International Students.

All international students that are coming to the SU campus for the first time are required to attend International Student Orientation and Syracuse Welcome.

    Orientation Schedule

    DateTimeEvent TopicLocation & Presenter
    Friday, July 1, 20229:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Immigration EssentialsHall of Languages 107
    Friday, July 1, 202210:30 a.m. - 12:00 noonHealth and Wellness

    The staff from the Barnes Center will introduce the health care procedures at Syracuse University and the student health insurance policy. Topics on how to keep students physically and mentally healthy will also be addressed.    		Hall of Languages 107
    Friday, July 1, 202212:00 noon - 1:15 p.m.Lunch
    		Hall of Languages 500
    Friday, July 1, 20221:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 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. Tips on how to avoid scams which target international students will also be provided.    		HBC Gifford Auditorium
    Friday, July 1, 20223:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Coffee and Tea Social

    Come to the Center for International Services to see the office and meet the staff!
    		Center for Internaitonal Services
    310 Walnut Place

    Weekly Q & A Sessions with Current Graduate Students

    Time:

    • All sessions will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

    Place:

    • Hall of Languages Room 500, except August 26, it will be in Room 107

    Date and Place:

    • Friday, July 29
    • Friday, August 5
    • Friday, August 12
    • Friday, August 19
    • Friday, August 26 (Hall of Languages Room 107)

    All international students that are coming to the SU campus for the first time are required to attend International Student Orientation.

    Orientation:

    • Please register for the International Undergraduate Orientation here: 

    Important Dates:

    • August 19, 2022 - Residence Halls (including South Campus) will be open for international students to move-in.
    • August 20-24, 2022 - New Undergraduate International Students Orientation
    • August 24-27, 2022 - Syracuse Welcome
    • August 29, 2022 -  First Day of Class

    Note:

    • The Orientation Schedule and location details will be announced by June 1, 2022

    All international students that are coming to the SU campus for the first time are required to attend International Student Orientation.

     EVENTS AND DATES:

    1. Weekly Q & A Sessions with Current Graduate Students:
      • Time:
        • All sessions will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
      • Place:
        • Hall of Languages Room 500,  except August 26, it will be in Room 107
      • Date and Place:
        • Friday, July 29
        • Friday, August 5
        • Friday, August 12
        • Friday, August 19
        • Friday, August 26 (Hall of Languages Room 107)
    2. Graduate Orientation
      • Date:
        • August 18-19, 2022
      • Time and Location:
        • The otientation schedule with time and  location details will be announced by June 1, 2022