Congratulations on Becoming Orange! We know you are probably eager to learn more about next steps. We have created a Frequently Asked Questions list that includes concerns commonly brought up by new students. During your Becoming Orange journey, we hope this helps you plan as you prepare to transition to Syracuse University!
To complete your required tasks, it will be helpful to understand the terminology and tools the University uses.
- SUID Number: This is a nine digit number located on the top right of the admission notification. This should not be shared with other students.
- NetID: This is often a first (and maybe middle) initial, all or part of your last name and possibly a number. It is derived automatically from your name based on available NetIDs. Note that no two NetIDs are the same.
- Password: This is associated with all online portals and platforms requiring a student to access sensitive, personal information. This includes email, patient portal, wellness portal, MySlice and more.
- Email: Your email is your NetID followed by @syr.edu. Upon matriculation to the University, all communication will be sent to this email, not personal emails. It is a good idea to begin using this email to communicate with all University representatives, offices, professors, advisors and students.
Prior to Welcome Week, all students, families and supporters are invited to visit campus.
- Undergraduate Admissions will communicate via email about Spring Receptions.
- Explore additional opportunities on the Visit and Tour webpage.
As part of a student’s required tasks, please visit the Required Tasks webpage after May 1 to learn more and for additional directions.
Yes, a complete list and directions are available on the Required Tasks webpage. Please note that Required Tasks may not be available for Early Decision students to submit, but it will be a great idea to proactively take care of the tasks this spring so you simply upload the forms and documentation when it becomes available to you.
There will be several events hosted by Parent and Family Services, schools and colleges and more during Welcome Week! The schedule will be shared in July 2025.
Learn more about the class registration process, placement exams and more on the Course Enrollment webpage after May 1.
- From residence hall assignments, roommate selection, Living Learning Communities (LLCs), to shipping and more, find details on the On-Campus Living webpage.
- Housing application for new students arriving in August 2025 will be available by early 2025.
- Move-in details can be found on the Moving In webpage, and then selecting which living situation is appropriate.
- Students will receive their move-in date/time block once housing announcements are made during Summer 2025.
- It is strongly encouraged that families make travel arrangements after a move-in date/time is determined.
Welcome Week is scheduled for Aug. 21-24, 2025. This is required for all new students.
There is an optional New Student Orientation program for students in the College of Arts and Sciences, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, the School of Education and the College of Engineering and Computer Science. More details can be found on the New Student Orientation webpage.
Explore a checklist and more on the New Student Checklists webpage.
- Required for first-year students, we encourage students to explore the available meal plan options. Please visit the Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services website for more information about packages and to get an idea of what could be offered.
- Please note, meal plans are subject to change annually.
- Pending deadlines, students may also decide to change meal plans during the semester. Students may always increase the meal plan size, but there is a deadline in the beginning of the academic year to decrease the meal plan size.
As part of a student’s required tasks, please visit the Required Tasks webpage after May 1 to learn more and for additional directions.
Explore a list of student success digital resources today!
This six-week, in-person residential program begins prior to the start of the fall semester. By participating, students will begin earning degree credits, build campus community connections, gain confidence in academic and social expectations, receive personalized support and more. Visit the SummerStart webpage for more information and application instructions.
While families are invited to campus throughout the semester to visit their students, families are also invited to attend Family Weekend. Taking place each fall, Parent and Family Services plans a full schedule of events for students, parents, families and supporters to connect, attend social events and more. More updates about schedule, registration and more will be shared on the Family Weekend webpage later this summer.
Family Weekend is Sept. 26-28, 2025.