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Spring New Student Orientation is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 9-Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

Spring Welcome Week 2026 is scheduled for Jan. 11-23, 2026, and is strongly encouraged for all new and returning students. To view Spring Welcome Week events, visit the Welcome Schedules webpage.

Supporting successful transitions to Syracuse University, New Student Programs (NSP) respects that each Becoming Orange journey is unique and empowering. Through personalized connections, the team looks forward to getting to know students and their loved ones, and helping to eliminate barriers between them and an unsurpassed student experience.

Spring New Student Orientation

Jumpstart your Becoming Orange journey with Spring New Student Orientation, a required program for incoming first-year and transfer students. Spring New Student Orientation is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 9-Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. This orientation program provides a valuable opportunity to familiarize yourself with campus, connect with peers and staff, and gain insights into college life, ensuring a successful start.

Spring NSO Schedule Highlights

New international undergraduate students will move-in on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. They will proceed straight to their residence hall and will receive their Syracuse University ID Card when they move in. See below for required schedule highlights for new international undergraduate students. If you have any questions, please email the Center for International Services  or call 315.443.2457.

Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

  • 9:30 a.m.: Welcome at the Center for International Services (required).
  • 10:30 a.m.: Immigration Essentials (required).
  • 11:30 a.m.: Campus Safety for new international students (required).
  • Noon: Lunch in the Center for International Services.
  • 1 p.m.: Campus Tour at Schine Student Center (optional).
  • 2 p.m.: Check in for Spring New Student Orientation (required).
  • 2:30 p.m.: Resource Fair (required).
  • 3:30 p.m.: Attend Spring New Student Orientation, see below (required).

Please note that new international students will join all other new students starting with check-in, which will be available from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in Schine Student Center. Spring New Student Orientation will officially begin at 3:45 p.m. and the day one schedule will end at 8 p.m.

    • Optional campus tour led by U100.

    • Resource fair.

    • Spring New Student Orientation welcome.

    • Campus safety and community session.

    • Small group meeting.

    • Dinner at Ernie Davis Dining Center.

    • Residential Living session.

Please note that the day two schedule will begin at 10 a.m. Spring New Student Orientation will conclude at 8:30 p.m.

    • New Student Convocation.

    • New Student Brunch.

    • Center for Student Excellence panel.

    • In-person school or college sessions.

    • Small group meeting.

    • Social at Dave & Buster’s in the Destiny USA mall (transportation will be provided).

Academic Advising

Review your advising options before or during Spring New Student Orientation by selecting your school or college below. If you have questions, please contact your home school or college.

Students will attend a in-person session on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

Students will attend an in-person meeting to receive schedule adjustment support on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

Students will attend an in-person meeting that includes a presentation and schedule support on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

Students will work individually with their advisor before Spring New Student Orientation. No in-person meeting will occur on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

For advising questions or support, please email the School of Education.

Students will work individually with their advisor before Spring New Student Orientation. No in-person meeting will occur on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

Students will work individually with their advisor before Spring New Student Orientation. No in-person meeting will occur on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

Students will attend an in-person meeting that includes an information session and drop-in advising on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

Students will work individually with their advisor before Spring New Student Orientation. No in-person meeting will occur on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

Travel and Parking

Parking is available on campus for free. New students, families and supporters attending Spring New Student Orientation should park in the University Avenue Garage (1101 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210).

Families and Supporter Orientation

Families and supporters attending Spring New Student Orientation will check into the program with their student. Families and supporters are encouraged to leave campus on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. For more information regarding Spring New Student Orientation, please email Parent and Family Services.