New Student Programs is excited to have you as one of the newest members of our Orange community!
As a transfer student, we recognize your unique needs and are committed to assist you with your transition to Syracuse University. Our goal is to provide support through specific programming opportunities and resources throughout the academic year.
National Transfer Student Week (NTSW)
National Transfer Student Week (NTSW) was started by the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) as a celebration of transfer students. Celebrated annually in October, New Student Programs (NSP) hosts events throughout the week to celebrate and support transfer students at Syracuse University.
The event schedule will be available early Fall 2024.
Transfer Resources
Academic Resources
- Center for Disability Resources (CDR) - mitigates disadvantages and environmental barriers that impact learning for Syracuse University students.
- Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS) - provides and facilitates academic support services in partnership with offices and academic departments across Syracuse university. Services include group and one-on-one tutoring, academic coaching and academic integrity education and training.
- Syracuse Abroad - offers students program options for studying abroad as well as financial information surrounding tuition, fees, and scholarships.
- Syracuse University Libraries - offers information on library hours and space reservations, research databases/catalogs, the borrowing process and polices for laptops and gear and much more!
Wellness Resources
- Barnes Center at The Arch - as the hub for student wellness at Syracuse University, the Barnes Center offers programs and services that promote holistic health and well-being in one centralized space on campus.
- Orange Safe - a mobile app that helps students stay connected, receive important campus notifications and communicate with campus safety (all Syracuse University students are encouraged to download Orange Safe).
- Student Support and Outreach (SOS) - assists students in identifying and removing barriers to help students meet their goals.
Identity Resources
- Center for International Services - the resource for international students on issues related to immigration status, employment, cultural, social and academic concerns.
- Disability Cultural Center (DCC) - coordinates campus-wide social, educational and cultural activities on disability issues for students, faculty, staff and community members.
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Resource Center - supports LGTBQ+ and questioning students explore the complexity of their identities and connect them with campus resources while collaborating with and educating University partners on campus climate issues, policies and practices.
- Multicultural Affairs (OMA) - provides the necessary support and guidance needed to encourage students to become members of a community respectful of differences.
- National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) - the center of veteran life at Syracuse University.
Professional Resources
- Career Services - provides services to empower students by facilitating personalized career exploration through experiential learning, advising and job search assistance.
- 'Cuse Works (Student Employment) - helps students connect to on- and off-campus jobs (both Federal Work-Study and non-Federal Work Study).
Orange Mentor Connection
The Orange Mentor Connection is about friendship and students supporting students. To learn more and support your transition to Syracuse University, apply to be an Orange Mentor Connection Mentee or Mentor.