As part of their Becoming Orange journey, new first-year and transfer students must attend Spring New Student Orientation on campus from Friday, Jan.8-Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027.
Move-In Dates:
New International Students and Exchange Students: Thursday, January 7, 2027
New Domestic Students: Friday, January 8, 2027
Spring Welcome Week Events: January 11-16, 2027
How to Use the Schedule Links
To build your own unique Welcome Week schedule, you are encouraged to do the following.
- Set Up Your Calendar: Ensure your Syracuse University Email calendar (i.e. @syr.edu) or Google Calendar (whichever you prefer) is set up on your mobile device. We recommend getting comfortable with your Syracuse University Email calendar through Microsoft Outlook as this is what faculty, advisors and staff will use to connect and schedule meetings with you.
- Explore and Add Events: The University Events Calendar will have every event happening on or around campus. Add events you are interested in attending to your preferred calendar.
- Questions? If you have any questions, please email welcome@syr.edu. Our staff will be happy to assist you in navigating the schedule.
Welcome Week | International Undergraduate Orientation Schedule
International undergraduate students are encouraged to attend the international student orientation, Aug. 14-18, 2026. After international student orientation, undergraduates should plan to attend all required Welcome Week programming, Aug. 20-23, 2026.
Fall 2026 International Orientation Schedule
Spring Welcome Week Schedule
Spring Welcome Week is designed to support and welcome new first-year and transfer students with a mix of social and academic activities
- Day One Celebration | Monday, Jan. 11, 2027
- Pottery Night | Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027
- Academic Coaching | Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027
- Vision Boards with SOS | Friday, Jan. 15, 2027
- Men’s Basketball Tailgate | Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027
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!
Campus Hours of Operation
Campus offices will be open during Welcome Week to accommodate the needs of new and returning students from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, August 17-Friday, August 21, 2026. Operating hours for the academic year officially start 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2026, until Spring 2027 Commencement.