Welcome Schedules

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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

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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 TeamDetailsWebsite
Apartment and Off-Campus Living | Student LivingSaturday, August 24: 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sunday, August 25: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Goldstein Student Center, South Campus
Bird LibrarySaturday, August 24: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, August 25: Normal Academic Year Hours
Carnegie LibrarySaturday, August 24: Noon-8 p.m.
Center for Disability ResourcesSee website for more details.
Center for International ServicesStudents will check in via the online system
College of Professional StudiesSaturday, August 24: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (in-person); Sunday, August 25: Virtual
Counseling at the Barnes Center at The ArchSaturday, 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.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs Saturday, August 24: 1-4 p.m.; Sunday, August 25: 1-4 p.m.
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)
Goldstein Student Center Saturday, August 24: 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, August 25: 7:30 a.m.-11:59 p.m.
Health Care and Pharmacy at the Barnes Center at The ArchSee website for more details.
Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card ServicesSaturday, August 24-Sunday, August 25: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Information Technology Services Offering phone, email, chat and in-person support.

See website for more details.
King + King Architecture LibrarySee website for more details.
Office of the BursarSaturday, 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.
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.
Parking and Transportation ServicesSaturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25: Noon-5 p.m.
Recreation and Fitness Center at the Barnes Center at The ArchSee website for more details.
Residence Hall Check-InSee website for more details.

Main Desks in each residence hall are open 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Schine Student CenterSaturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25: 7:30 a.m.-11:59 p.m.
Student EmploymentStaff will be available via email Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

For questions, email cuseworks@syr.edu.
Student Outreach and Support Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25: Noon-4 p.m.
Syracuse University Campus StoreSaturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Processing Center Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.