Welcome Week is Syracuse University’s required orientation program for students new to campus in the fall semester.
Welcome Week Dates: Aug. 22-25, 2024
Move-In Dates:
New International Students and Exchange Students: Begin Aug. 16, 2024
Pre-Welcome Programs: Various move-in dates.
New Domestic Students: Aug. 19-21, 2024
OrangeNow Mobile App
Have Welcome Week information at the tip of your fingers by downloading the new OrangeNow mobile app before heading to campus! The app, available on the App Store and Google Play, provides convenient access to campus maps; transit, parking, dining and Wi-Fi information; event schedules and much more!
Welcome Week Schedule
Please note that this includes every event during Welcome Week, including some that do not apply to some students.
View the complete Welcome Week schedule today!
Welcome Week | Families Schedule
Parents, families and supporters are invited to attend the sessions included in the link below. Please note that this includes all events where parents, families and supporters are invited, including some that may not apply to all parents, families and supporters.
View the Family and Supporters schedule today!
Welcome Week | School and College Schedules
In addition to the University-wide events, students have required and optional events to attend hosted by their home school or college. Included in each schedule below are Welcome Week Signature Events, family and supporter events specific to that school or college and required events for students in each school or college. If you are a student who is dually enrolled, you should follow the schedule for your home school or college. If you have a dual advising meeting, it will be reflected in that schedule. To view the other optional events during Welcome Week, view the “complete Welcome Week Schedule” above.
Welcome Week | International Undergraduate Orientation Schedule
International undergraduate students are required to attend the international student orientation, Aug. 17-21, 2024. After international student orientation, undergraduates should plan to attend all required Welcome Week programming, Aug. 22-25, 2024.
View the International Undergraduate Orientation schedule today!
Campus Hours of Operation
Campus offices will be open during Welcome Week to accommodate the needs of new and returning students from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday, August 19-Friday, August 23, 2024. Using the table below, students may connect with various campus offices should needs arise during the weekend. Operating hours for the academic year officially starts 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, August 26, 2024 until spring 2025 commencement.
| Campus Team | Details | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment and Off-Campus Living | Student Living | Saturday, August 24: 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sunday, August 25: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Goldstein Student Center, South Campus | Learn more on the Goldstein Student Center webpage today! |
| Bird Library | Saturday, August 24: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, August 25: Normal Academic Year Hours | Learn more on the University Libraries website today! |
| Carnegie Library | Saturday, August 24: Noon-8 p.m. | Learn more on the University Libraries website today! |
| Center for Disability Resources | See website for more details. | Learn more on the Center for Disability Resources website today! |
| Center for International Services | Students will check in via the online system | Learn more on the Center for International Services website today! |
| College of Professional Studies | Saturday, August 24: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (in-person); Sunday, August 25: Virtual | Learn more on the College of Professional Studies website today! |
| Counseling at the Barnes Center at The Arch | Saturday, August 24: Noon-4 p.m.; Sunday, August 25: Noon-4 p.m. Crisis response services available by calling 315.443.8000 and following the prompts to speaking to the on-call counselor. | Learn more on the Barnes Center at The Arch website today! |
| Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs | Saturday, August 24: 1-4 p.m.; Sunday, August 25: 1-4 p.m. | Learn more on the Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs website today! |
| Food Services | Saturday, August 24-Sunday, August 25: 9-10 a.m. (Continental Breakfast); 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Brunch); 4:30-8 p.m. (Dinner) | Learn more on the Food Services website today! |
| Goldstein Student Center | Saturday, August 24: 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, August 25: 7:30 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | Learn more on the Goldstein Student Center webpage today! |
| Health Care and Pharmacy at the Barnes Center at The Arch | See website for more details. | Learn more on the Barnes Center at The Arch website today! |
| Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services | Saturday, August 24-Sunday, August 25: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Learn more on the Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services website today! |
| Information Technology Services | Offering phone, email, chat and in-person support. See website for more details. | Learn more on the Information Technology Services website today! |
| King + King Architecture Library | See website for more details. | Learn more on the University Libraries website today! |
| Office of the Bursar | Saturday, August 24-Sunday, August 25: 1-4 p.m. (Virtual appointment or email process: students encouraged to call 315.443.2444, email bursar@syr.edu. | Learn more on the Office of the Bursar website today! |
| Office of the Registrar | Remote services only. Saturday, August 24-Sunday, August 25: 1-4 p.m. Available for questions at 315.443.2422 or registrar@syr.edu. | Learn more on the Office of the Registrar website today! |
| Parking and Transportation Services | Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25: Noon-5 p.m. | Learn more on the Parking and Transit Services website today! |
| Recreation and Fitness Center at the Barnes Center at The Arch | See website for more details. | Learn more on the Barnes Center at The Arch website today! |
| Residence Hall Check-In | See website for more details. Main Desks in each residence hall are open 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. | Learn more on the Student Living website today! |
| Schine Student Center | Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25: 7:30 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | Learn more on the Schine Student Center webpage today! |
| Student Employment | Staff will be available via email Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For questions, email cuseworks@syr.edu. | Learn more on the ‘Cuse Works website today! |
| Student Outreach and Support | Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25: Noon-4 p.m. | Learn more on the Student Outreach and Support website today! |
| Syracuse University Campus Store | Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Learn more on the Syracuse University Campus Store website today! |
| Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Processing Center | Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |