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.
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 2026.
Learn more on the Advising and Placement Exams webpage.
- Move-in details can be found on the Moving In webpage, and then selecting which living situation is appropriate.
- Explore My Move In Hub for all instructions on applying for housing, roommate selection, and move-in date selection.
- It is strongly encouraged that families make travel arrangements after a move-in date/time is determined.
There is an optional New Student Orientation program for students taking place in July 2026. More details and registration can be found on the New Student Orientation webpage.
Welcome Week is scheduled for Aug. 20-23, 2026. This is required for all new students.
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.
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 2026 will be announced this summer.