My Move In Hub

• Date Available: Students will receive an email to their Syracuse University email account (i.e. @syr.edu) once their application is available, typically within 3-5 business days after they submit their deposit.
• Due: June 1, 2026. Please note if you miss the deadline, you may still apply for housing during the summer, but you will not be able to participate in the roommate selection and will be assigned a roommate based on your Roommate Questionnaire.
• Required for: First-year and transfer students not commuting during their first year.
• Instructions:
  • Before accessing the housing application, students will need to establish their NetID, which is used to access MySlice where the self-service housing portal is located.
  • To access the housing application:
    • Sign in to MySlice and then
    • Select ‘Student Resources’
    • Select ‘Housing and Meal Plans’.
    • Once directed to the housing portal, log-in using your University credentials and select the ‘Housing Application’ button from the homepage menu.
  • During the housing application process, you will be prompted to decide if you would like to participate in a Living Learning Community (LLC).  Completion of the Housing Application with LLC preferences is due May 31, 2026. This only applies to first-year students only.
    • If yes, you may rank order up to three LLC choices.
      • Select “Add” to add your first LLC choice, select the LLC name from the drop down menu and then select “OK” to save your choice.
      • Repeat to add your second and third LLC choices.
      • Select “Continue”
      • Submit your t-shirt size for your LLC t-shirt, to be received upon arrival.
    • If no, then complete the housing application.
• Housing Application Contact: For questions, to request accommodations or to verify completion of this task, please contact Housing, Meal Plan, and ID Card Services at housing@syr.edu or call 315.443.2721.
• Living Learning Communities Contact: For questions, please contact Living Learning Communities at llc@syr.edu or 315.443.2079.

• Date Available: Upon completion of the housing application.
• Due: June 1, 2026.
• Required for: First-year and transfer students not commuting during their first year.
• Instructions:
  • You are able to request and match with a roommate of your choice. Students eligible to access their housing application will have access to select and confirm their chosen roommate within the application process.
  • If you’re interested in a Living Learning Community (first-year students only), you will have the option to find other students with that same interest.
  • Please review the provided guide on how to find & match with roommates within the housing application on the Housing Portal.
  • Keep in mind that as Spring goes on and more students commit to Syracuse, your pool of possible connections and roommates will grow.
  • Complete your Roommate Questionnaire in the Housing Portal promptly. If you opt not to select your roommate, the Housing Office will utilize your roommate questionnaire to assign a compatible roommate.
• Contact: For questions, to request accommodations or to verify completion of this task, please contact Housing, Meal Plan, and ID Card Services at housing@syr.edu or call 315.443.2721.

Please note: Students are strongly encouraged to contact their roommate to become acquainted and begin a discussion on sharing a room. Students will have some important things to discuss and consider as they begin a new roommate relationship. Once settled into their room, students will have follow-up discussions and complete a roommate agreement, administered through Residential Living. We realize that sharing a living space with someone new can create anxiety and stress for some, but we’re hopeful that students will be able to connect with new roommates prior to coming to campus and get to know one another.

The ease at which you can unload your car should help you determine what to pack. Students should bring only the essentials. Explore the New Student Checklists webpage for detailed packing checklists and recommendations.

• Date Available: March 20, 2026
• Due: Multiple deadlines beginning June 24, 2026.
• Optional: This is optional for any incoming first-year or transfer student.
• Explore: Learn more about all the Pre-Welcome Programs and complete registration today!
• Contact:  For more information or questions, please email New Student Programs or call 315.443.9187.

• Date Available: Mid-July.
• Due: Open from the mid-July date through August 14, 2026.
• Required For: Any new student living on campus in Fall 2026.
• Instructions:
  • Students will be able to self‑select a move‑in appointment in the Housing Portal prior to their arrival on campus.
  • Move-in appointment selection occurs on a rolling basis. The date you become eligible to select an appointment is based on your assigned residence hall.
    • For example, if your selection date is a Friday but your friend’s is the Tuesday before, it simply means you are living in different residence halls — you will both have access to the same available move-in timeslots.
  • You will receive an email at your Syracuse University email address (i.e. @syr.edu) once you are eligible to select a timeslot. This notification will be included in the same email as your housing assignment.
  • You may also change your appointment if you are no longer able to move in at your originally selected time.
  • If you are part of a Pre-Welcome program or a sponsored departmental early arrival group (e.g. Division I Athletic Team), your timeslot will be automatically assigned to match your group’s approved arrival date and cannot be adjusted.

Available move-in dates for students to select:

• Monday, August 17, 2026
• Tuesday, August 18, 2026
• Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Timeslots each day will vary in number based on the size of the residence hall, but will span 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Students may also select “After 5 p.m.” as a timeslot; however, please note that move-in during this time will be unassisted, though moving bins will be available for use.

• Contact: For questions, to request accommodations or to verify completion of this task, please contact Housing, Meal Plan, and ID Card Services at housing@syr.edu or call 315.443.2721.

Planning your arrival is essential. Please review the instructions below carefully based on your move-in date.

Early Arrival (Sunday, Aug. 16 or prior)

• Who: New international students, students who are part of an approved Early Arrival program or students that have an accommodation from a sponsoring office.
• Directions: Proceed directly to your assigned Residence Hall. For students moving into Skyhall, proceed to Goldstein Student Center.
• Assistance: Moving bins will be available to help you with your belongings.
• After Unloading: Once the vehicle is unloaded, the driver must relocate it to the appropriate parking lot. Please ask the Main Desk Assistant inside the Residence Hall as to where is the most appropriate lot in which the driver should park the vehicle.

General Move-In (Aug. 17-19, 2026)

• Who: Students with an assigned move-in date and time.
• Directions: Do not use GPS to navigate directly to your Residence Hall. Instead, follow the campus signage and proceed to the designated holding line for your Residence Hall.
  • For students moving into Skyhall, proceed to Goldstein Student Center.
• On-Site Support: Once permitted to your Residence Hall from the holding line, students will be greeted by staff volunteers, the Goon Squad and Welcome Week Leaders, all of whom will physically assist students with the unloading of their vehicle. Staff from Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will provide specific instructions for unloading your vehicle and where to park.
  • Students moving into Skyhall will have access to moving bins but will be able to take their time moving in as well as parking near the residence hall. There is no Goon Squad support at this location.
• Important Note: The driver of the vehicle must remain with the vehicle at all times during the unloading process.
• After Unloading:Once the vehicle is unloaded, the driver must relocate it to the appropriate parking lot. Directions will be provided by PTS and DPS staff. If needed, shuttles will be available to bring the driver back to the Residence Hall to help the student get settled.

Taxis and Ride-Sharing Services

Taxis and ride-sharing services will be permitted to enter Residence Hall areas only when directed by DPS and PTS staff. Proceed to the holding line first and let the staff member know.

Details coming soon!

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.

Get Started today!

• Complete Required Tasks.
• Explore New Student Checklists.
• Prepare for Spring New Student Orientation.
• Attend Spring Welcome Week.

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 most Required Tasks may not be available for Early Decision students to submit until mid-spring 2026, 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 2026.

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 2026 will be available by early 2026.

• Move-in details can be found on the Moving In webpage, and then selecting which living situation is appropriate.
• Students will receive instructions on choosing a move-in date later in the spring semester. These details are still being determined.
• 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 taking place in July 2026. More details and registration can be found on the New Student Orientation webpage in February 2026.

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.

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 2026 will be announced this summer.