Required Tasks

Fall 2023 Required Tasks

It is encouraged to complete required tasks as soon as possible. Failure to complete may result in losing the ability to register for classes, additional charges and/or a conduct hold on your student account, hindering studying abroad, participating in Fraternity and Sorority Affairs and more. Students participating in the Discovery program in Fall 2023 should complete the required tasks below unless noted otherwise (i.e. Required for:).

Prioritized Required Tasks

Your health history and immunization forms must be uploaded to the Patient Portal.

  • Due: Saturday, July 1, 2023
  • Required For: Transfer and new first-year students (domestic and international).
  • Complete: To submit records or for additional instructions, please visit the Patient Portal webpage. (You will need your Syracuse University email address (@syr.edu) and password.)
  • Contact: For questions, to request accommodations or to verify completion of this task, please contact the Medical Records Office at health@syr.edu or by calling 315.443.2667.
  • No Action Taken: Residential students who fail to meet this requirement will not be permitted to move into their residence hall assignment. Non-residential students will not be able to complete course registration.

In accordance with New York State law, the following vaccination records must be submitted to the Patient Portal by the due date below.

    • Two Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations received after your first birthday, or proof of immunity.

All new students are required to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questionnaire on the Patient Portal.

  • Due: Saturday, July 1, 2023
  • Required For: Transfer and new first-year students (domestic and international).
  • Complete: To submit records or for additional instructions, please visit the Patient Portal webpage. (You will need your Syracuse University email address (@syr.edu) and password.)
  • Contact: For questions, to request accommodations or to verify completion of this task, please contact the Medical Records Office at health@syr.edu or by calling 315.443.2667.
  • No Action Taken: Residential students who fail to meet this requirement will not be permitted to move into their residence hall assignment. Non-residential students will not be able to complete course registration.

Required Tasks

Throughout your time at Syracuse University, your NetID and password will help you access digital platforms such as your SUMail email account, MySlice, the Patient Portal, the Wellness Portal and more.

The NetID is the first part of the student's email. For example, New Student Program's NetID would be welcome, and New Student Program's Syracuse University Email Account is welcome@syr.edu.

Prior to arriving and throughout your time at Syracuse University, you will receive important and timely information. It is encouraged to access your SUMail email account often.

Students will receive information via email (i.e. @syr.edu) from their School or College regarding the process for course enrollment and placement exams.

  • Available: Beginning May 8 (placement exams) and May 15 (course enrollment preparation survey).
  • Due: Please visit the Course Enrollment webpage to learn more. Each school and college have various due dates.
  • Complete: Please visit the Course Enrollment webpage to learn more.
  • Required For: All new students. Discovery students will receive instructions about course enrollment from Syracuse Abroad in early July.
  • Contact: Please visit the Course Enrollment webpage to learn more.

All new students are required to live in University housing for the first two years of enrollment (unless commuting from a residential address in the Syracuse area).

  • Due: Thursday, June 1, 2023
  • Complete: You will need your NetID and password. Visit the First-Year housing webpage for detailed instructions.
  • Required For: All new students living on campus in Fall 2023.
  • My College Roomie: Once you have paid your advanced payments and completed your Housing Application, you will receive an email (i.e. @syr.edu) to gain access to My College Roomie.
  • Living Learning Communities (LLCs): Learn more about the 25 offerings, including academic LLCs, identity-based LLCs and theme housing. Application due Thursday, June 1, 2023. Visit the LLC Incoming Student Application webpage for detailed instructions.
  • Housing Assignments:  Will be announced via your Syracuse University email (i.e. @syr.edu) in mid-July.
  • Contact: For questions or to request accommodations, please email Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services or call 315.443.2721.

To confirm semester registration, your Bursar student account must be current. This means either paid in full or covered by anticipated financial aid (aid that has been awarded but not disbursed). Accounts on the Monthly Payment Plan are billed monthly and installment payments must be current.

Knowing When a Bill is Ready

An email notification is sent when an electronic bill (e-bill) is created and available to view on MySlice. (Please note, you will need your NetID and password.) If you are on the Monthly Payment Plan, you may pay for the semester in monthly installments. Explore the billing and payment schedule on the Accounts and Billing webpage.

Sharing Bill Access

Share My Access is a feature used to set up parents/guardians to receive notifications of e-bills. This allows students to provide their parents/guardians with their own account and password necessary to view financial information online, as well as other University information.

Establishing a Financial Aid Plan

Additionally, you may establish your college financial plan with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs. Call 315.443.1513 or email your personal financial aid counselor for more information.

Take Action

  • Due: Please note there are multiple deadlines.
    • First Fall 2023 Bill Available: June 9, 2023.
  • Complete Loan Requirements: If Federal student loan funds are part of your financial award, you must Accept, Reduce or Decline the loan funding in MySlice and complete the loan requirements. The loan funding will not show as anticipated aid until you have accepted the loan(s) and completed the loan requirements.
  • Complete your Billing/Payments: To pay your bill, log into MySlice using your NetID and password and explore resources under the "BILLING/PAYMENTS" tile. Find detailed instructions on the Accounts and Billing webpage.
  • Required For: All students.
  • Contact: For more information on tuition, billing and refunds, or to request accommodations, please email the Bursar's Office - BFAS - Syracuse University or call 315.443.2444. If you have questions about financial aid, please email Financial Aid or call 315.443.1513.

All students whose dominant language is not English must take the English Language Placement Exam.

  • Due: Register by Tuesday, June 6, 2023 (EDT), for one of two sessions to take the English Language Placement Exam: Thursday, June 8, or Saturday, June 10, 2023.
  • Complete: To register, please visit the Course Enrollment webpage. 
  • Required For: All new students whose dominant language is not English.
  • Contact: For additional information, questions or to request accommodations, please email Meichan Huang, Ph.D.

Benefits of proactively submitting a Syracuse University I.D. photo include ease of pick-up at Syracuse Welcome. If submitted before the due date, Syracuse University I.D. cards will be available upon check-in at your residence hall, or if commuting, at 111 Waverly, Suite 111, Housing, Meal Plan and I.D. Card Services.

Federal guidelines require Syracuse University to receive confirmation of your graduation from high school and receive a copy of your final high school transcript. Failure to complete may hinder the distribution of federal financial aid (for U.S. citizens and permanent residents).

  • Due: July 31, 2023
  • Complete: Please have your school send your official final high school transcript.
    • Complete by Mail: Please ask your school to use the following address, Syracuse University, Enrollment Processing – Undergraduate Admissions, 400 Ostrom Ave., Syracuse, NY 13244.
    • Complete Electronically: Please ask your school to send by email to orange@syr.edu or through the Common Application Portal.
  • Required For: All new students.
  • Contact: For more information or questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at 315.443.3611 or email orange@syr.edu.

Students living on campus

New students begin Community Wellness Requirements before arriving to campus in addition to participating in activities a few weeks into their first semester. Returning students complete continuing requirements annually until graduation.

  • Available: Monday, July 17, 2023
  • Due: Monday, August 14, 2023
    • AlcoholEdu
    • Sexual Assault Prevention
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Complete: Explore instructions on the Community Wellness Requirements webpage.
  • Required For: All students.
  • Contact: For questions or to request accommodations, please email the Community Wellness Team or call Barnes Center at The Arch Health Promotion at 315.443.8000.
  • No Action Taken: Failure to complete these requirements may result in a Registration Hold, losing the ability to complete class registration.

The Center for International Services hosts intentionally designed orientation sessions for new international students prior to Syracuse Welcome. International students will move in Aug. 18-20, with International Student Orientation beginning Aug. 21. Please note that international students should register for both International Student Orientation and Syracuse Welcome.

International Student Orientation Registration

Syracuse Welcome, Syracuse University's new student orientation program, will support students' transitions to college through wayfinding, academic meetings, social events and more. Registration will allow New Student Programs to plan appropriate amounts of food, giveaways, class T-shirts and more.

  • Available: Monday, May 8, 2023
  • Due:  Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 (Deadline Extended!)
  • Required For: All new students. Discovery students will register for Winter Welcome beginning in Dec. 2023.
  • Complete: Select the button below, log in using your NetID and Password. It is recommended that students complete this Required Task.
  • Contact: Email New Student Programs or call 315.443.9187.

New Student Orientation (Syracuse Welcome) Registration

New students begin Community Wellness Requirements before arriving to campus, then as returning students they complete continuing requirements annually until graduation.

  • Due: Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023
  • Complete: Explore instructions on the Community Wellness Requirements webpage.
  • Required For: All new students under 21 years old. Discovery students will complete this task in Jan. 2024.
  • Contact: For questions or to request accommodations, please email the Community Wellness Team or call Barnes Center at The Arch Health Promotion at 315.443.8000.
  • No Action Taken: Failure to complete these requirements may result in a Registration Hold, losing the ability to complete class registration.

Syracuse University offers students a platinum-rated health insurance plan administered through Aetna Student Health. Each year, all full-time, matriculated undergraduate, graduate and law students must enroll in or waive out of the Student Health Insurance Plan through their MySlice account. Students within traditionally online degree programs are not eligible to enroll in or waive the Student Health Insurance Plan.

  • Due: The deadline to enroll into or waive out of the Student Health Insurance Plan is Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Please note, dates are subject to change. June Bursar bills will reflect the anticipated premium charge unless an approved waiver is received by Friday, June 2, 2023.
  • Complete: Please explore information about the Student Health Insurance Plan and the MySlice Enroll/Waive Form. (You will need your NetID and password.)
  • Required For: All students.
  • Contact: For additional information or to request accommodations, please visit the Student Health Insurance webpage, email the Student Health Insurance Office or call 315.443.9019.
  • No Action Taken: Students must enroll into or waive the Student Health Insurance Plan by the above deadline. Failure to take action or receive an approved waiver by the deadline above will result in automatic enrollment into the Student Health Insurance Plan and the anticipated premium fee to remain on the student's Bursar account. Additionally, this will result in a delay of active insurance coverage and access to insurance cards.

Please Note: Requirements are subject to change.