Welcome Week is Syracuse University’s required orientation program for students new to campus in the fall semester.
Move-In Dates:
New International Students and Exchange Students: Begin Aug. 15, 2025
Pre-Welcome Programs: Various move-in dates.
New Domestic Students: Aug. 18-20, 2025
Welcome Week Dates: Aug. 21-24, 2025
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 SU Mail calendar (@syr.edu) or Google Calendar (whichever you prefer) is set up on your mobile device. We recommend getting comfortable with your SU Mail calendar as this is what faculty, advisors and staff will use to connect and schedule meetings with you.
- Access School/College Schedules: Navigate to the “Welcome Week | School and College Schedules” section and select your specific school or college.
- Add Required Events: Add all “Required Events” to your preferred calendar. To determine if an event is required or optional, open each event within the Events Calendar (after selecting your school/college). The event description will specify its requirement status.
- Explore Additional Events: After adding your school and college events, scroll to the “Welcome Week Schedule” link. This comprehensive schedule includes every event from International Orientation through the first week of classes. While some events may already be on your calendar, we encourage you to explore other campus activities and add any that interest you.
- 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 required to attend the international student orientation, Aug. 16-20, 2025. After international student orientation, undergraduates should plan to attend all required Welcome Week programming, Aug. 21-24, 2025.
View the International Undergraduate Orientation schedule!
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!
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 Families and Supporters schedule!
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 “Welcome Week Schedule” section above.
Aug. 19, 2025
- 6-8 p.m.: New Student Ice Cream Social (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 20, 2025
- 6:15-7:45 p.m.: Residential Hall Floor Meetings (REQUIRED)
- 8:15-9:45 p.m.: The Slice is Right (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 21, 2025
- 10-11 a.m.: New Student Convocation (REQUIRED)
- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: New Student Brunch (OPTIONAL)
- Noon-5 p.m. : Various open houses and engaging opportunities (See full Welcome Week Schedule)
- 12:30-2 p.m.: Experience The College of Arts & Sciences | Maxwell School (REQUIRED)
- 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Orange Blast (OPTIONAL)
- 9-10 p.m.: Orange Blast Showcase (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 22, 2025
- 10 a.m.-Noon: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: College of Arts & Sciences | Maxwell School Small Group Advising (REQUIRED)
- 10:15-11 a.m.: Newhouse and Arts & Sciences, Maxwell Dual Majors Advising (REQUIRED for Dual Majors)
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.: College of Arts & Sciences | Maxwell School Transfer Advising (REQUIRED)
- 2-4 p.m.: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 5-7 p.m.: Barnes Center Kickoff (OPTIONAL)
- 6:30-9 p.m.: Welcome Week Fête (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 23, 2025
- 10 a.m.-Noon: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 11 a.m.-Noon: College of Arts & Sciences | Maxwell School Career Advising (OPTIONAL)
- 12:30-2 p.m.: College of Arts & Sciences | Maxwell School Health Professions Advising (OPTIONAL)
- 12:30-2 p.m.: College of Arts & Sciences | Maxwell School Pre-Law Advising (OPTIONAL)
- 1:30-2:15 p.m.: College of Arts & Sciences | Maxwell School – ILM Meetings (FSC, NEU, LSP only) (OPTIONAL)
- 4:45-8 p.m.: Citrus in the City (OPTIONAL)
- 8:30-9:30 p.m.: Dome Sweet Dome (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 24, 2025
- 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Speak About It | Sadler, Lawrinson, and Shaw (REQUIRED)
- Noon-2 p.m.: Speak About It | BBB, Haven, and Dellplain (REQUIRED)
- 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Speak About It | Flint, Day, South Campus Communities and Commuters (REQUIRED)
Aug. 25, 2025
- 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Day One Celebration (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 19, 2025
- 6-8 p.m.: New Student Ice Cream Social (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 20, 2025
- 6:15-7:45 p.m.: Residential Hall Floor Meetings (REQUIRED)
- 8:15-9:45 p.m.: The Slice is Right (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 21, 2025
- 10-11 a.m.: New Student Convocation (REQUIRED)
- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: New Student Brunch (OPTIONAL)
- Noon-5 p.m.: Various open houses and engaging opportunities (See full Welcome Week Schedule)
- 3-4:30 p.m.: College of Engineering and Computer Science | Welcome for Students, Families and Supporters (REQUIRED)
- 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Orange Blast (OPTIONAL)
- 9-10 p.m.: Orange Blast Showcase (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 22, 2025
- 9:30-10:15 a.m.: College of Engineering and Computer Science | Dean’s Welcome (REQUIRED)
- 10 a.m.-Noon: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.: College of Engineering and Computer Science | Meetings by Major (REQUIRED)
- 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: College of Engineering and Computer Science | Introduction to ECS (REQUIRED for those that did not attend New Student Orientation in the summer)
- 1-5 p.m.: College of Engineering and Computer Science | New Student Social and Assisted Schedule Adjustment (REQUIRED)
- 2-4 p.m.: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 5-7 p.m.: Barnes Center Kickoff (OPTIONAL)
- 6:30-9 p.m.: Welcome Week Fête (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 23, 2025
- 10 a.m.-Noon: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: College of Engineering and Computer Science | Campos Kickoff (OPTIONAL)
- 4:45-8 p.m.: Citrus in the City (OPTIONAL)
- 8:30-9:30 p.m.: Dome Sweet Dome (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 24, 2025
- 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Speak About It | Sadler, Lawrinson, and Shaw (REQUIRED)
- Noon-2 p.m.: Speak About It | BBB, Haven, and Dellplain (REQUIRED)
- 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Speak About It | Flint, Day, South Campus Communities and Commuters (REQUIRED)
Aug. 25, 2025
- 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Day One Celebration (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 19, 2025
- 6-8 p.m.: New Student Ice Cream Social (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 20, 2025
- 6:15-7:45 p.m.: Residential Hall Floor Meetings (REQUIRED)
- 8:15-9:45 p.m.: The Slice is Right (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 21, 2025
- 10-11 a.m.: New Student Convocation (REQUIRED)
- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: New Student Brunch (OPTIONAL)
- Noon-5 p.m.: Various open houses and engaging opportunities (See full Welcome Week Schedule)
- 12:30-1:30 p.m.: College of Visual and Performing Arts | Dean’s Welcome (REQUIRED)
- 2-5 p.m.: College of Visual and Performing Arts | Family Tour of the School of Design (OPTIONAL)
- 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Orange Blast (OPTIONAL)
- 9-10 p.m.: Orange Blast Showcase (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 22, 2025
- 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: College of Visual and Performing Arts | Academic Advising (OPTIONAL)
- 10 a.m.-Noon: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- Meetings by Major (REQUIRED)
- 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Setnor School of Music Meeting
- 1-5:30 p.m.: Department of Drama Meeting
- 2-3 p.m.: Communication and Rhetorical Studies Meeting
- 2-3:30 p.m.: Department of Film and Media Arts Meeting
- 2-3:30 p.m.: School of Art Meeting
- 2-4 p.m.: School of Design Meeting
- Noon-1 p.m.: College of Visual and Performing Arts | Leadership Scholars Welcome (OPTIONAL for Leadership Scholars)
- 2-4 p.m.: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 5-7 p.m.: Barnes Center Kickoff (OPTIONAL)
- 6:30-9 p.m.: Welcome Week Fête (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 23, 2025
- 10 a.m.-Noon: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 2:45-4:45 p.m.: College of Visual and Performing Arts | Peer Advising (REQUIRED)
- 4:45-8 p.m.: Citrus in the City (OPTIONAL)
- 8:30-9:30 p.m.: Dome Sweet Dome (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 24, 2025
- 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Speak About It | Sadler, Lawrinson, and Shaw (REQUIRED)
- Noon-2 p.m.: Speak About It | BBB, Haven, and Dellplain (REQUIRED)
- 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Speak About It | Flint, Day, South Campus Communities and Commuters (REQUIRED)
Aug. 25, 2025
- 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Day One Celebration (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 19, 2025
- 6-8 p.m.: New Student Ice Cream Social (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 20, 2025
- 4-5 p.m.: Falk College | International Student Mixer (OPTIONAL)
- 6:15-7:45 p.m.: Residential Hall Floor Meetings (REQUIRED)
- 8:15-9:45 p.m.: The Slice is Right (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 21, 2025
- 10-11 a.m.: New Student Convocation (REQUIRED)
- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: New Student Brunch (OPTIONAL)
- Noon-5 p.m.: Various open houses and engaging opportunities (See full Welcome Week Schedule)
- 1-1:30 p.m.: Falk College | Welcome for Families and Supporters (Students should not attend)
- 1:30-3 p.m.: Falk College | Open House (OPTIONAL)
- 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Orange Blast (OPTIONAL)
- 9-10 p.m.: Orange Blast Showcase (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 22, 2025
- 9:15-10 a.m.: Falk College | Advising for Falk/Newhouse ESports Students (REQUIRED)
- 10 a.m.-Noon: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 11 a.m.-Noon: Falk College | Peer Advisor Meetings (REQUIRED)
- 1-1:30 p.m.: Falk College | Dean’s Welcome (REQUIRED)
- 1:30-2 p.m.: Falk College | New Student Meeting (REQUIRED)
- 2-3:30 p.m.: Falk College | Department Meetings (REQUIRED)
- 5-7 p.m.: Barnes Center Kickoff (OPTIONAL)
- 6:30-9 p.m.: Welcome Week Fête (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 23, 2025
- 10 a.m.-Noon: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Falk College | Drop In Advising (OPTIONAL)
- 4:45-8 p.m.: Citrus in the City (OPTIONAL)
- 8:30-9:30 p.m.: Dome Sweet Dome (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 24, 2025
- 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Speak About It | Sadler, Lawrinson, and Shaw (REQUIRED)
- Noon-2 p.m.: Speak About It | BBB, Haven, and Dellplain (REQUIRED)
- 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Speak About It | Flint, Day, South Campus Communities and Commuters (REQUIRED)
Aug. 25, 2025
- 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Day One Celebration (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 19, 2025
- 6-8 p.m.: New Student Ice Cream Social (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 20, 2025
- 6:15-7:45 p.m.: Residential Hall Floor Meetings (REQUIRED)
- 8:15-9:45 p.m.: The Slice is Right (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 21, 2025
- 10-11 a.m.: New Student Convocation (REQUIRED)
- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: New Student Brunch (OPTIONAL)
- Noon-5 p.m.: Various open houses and engaging opportunities (See full Welcome Week Schedule)
- 1-3 p.m.: Newhouse | Student Success Open House (OPTIONAL)
- 1:15-2 p.m.: Newhouse | Departmental Sessions (OPTIONAL)
- 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Newhouse | External Transfer Student Meeting (REQUIRED for any new Newhouse student that has transferred from another university)
- 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Orange Blast (OPTIONAL)
- 9-10 p.m.: Orange Blast Showcase (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 22, 2025
- 8:30-9:15 a.m.: Newhouse | Advising for Dual Whitman/Newhouse Students (REQUIRED only for new Dual Whitman/Newhouse students)
- 9:15-10 a.m.: Newhouse | Advising for Falk/Newhouse ESports Students (REQUIRED for new Falk/Newhouse ESports students)
- 9:30-11 a.m.: Newhouse | Department Meetings for External Transfer Students (REQUIRED for any new Newhouse student that has transferred from another university)
- 10-11 a.m.: Newhouse | Advising for Singley Enrolled and Dual iSchool/Newhouse Students (REQUIRED for new Dual iSchool/Newhouse students)
- 10:15-11 a.m.: Newhouse | Advising for Dual Arts & Sciences, Maxwell and Newhouse Students (REQUIRED for Dual A&S/Maxwell and Newhouse students)
- 11:15 a.m.-Noon: Newhouse | Dean’s Welcome (REQUIRED)
- Noon-1 p.m.: Newhouse | Drop In Advising (OPTIONAL)
- 1:30-3 p.m.: Newhouse | Tours of Newhouse and Campus (OPTIONAL)
- 2-4 p.m.: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 3:30-5 p.m.: Newhouse | Grammar Competency Test (REQUIRED)
- 5-7 p.m.: Barnes Center Kickoff (OPTIONAL)
- 6:30-9 p.m.: Welcome Week Fête (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 23, 2025
- 10 a.m.-Noon: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 2:45-4:45 p.m.: College of Visual and Performing Arts | Peer Advising (REQUIRED)
- 4:45-8 p.m.: Citrus in the City (OPTIONAL)
- 8:30-9:30 p.m.: Dome Sweet Dome (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 24, 2025
- 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Speak About It | Sadler, Lawrinson, and Shaw (REQUIRED)
- Noon-2 p.m.: Speak About It | BBB, Haven, and Dellplain (REQUIRED)
- 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Speak About It | Flint, Day, South Campus Communities and Commuters (REQUIRED)
Aug. 25, 2025
- 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Day One Celebration (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 29, 2025
- 1-4 p.m.: Campus Media Fair (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 19, 2025
- 6-8 p.m.: New Student Ice Cream Social (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 20, 2025
- 6:15-7:45 p.m.: Residential Hall Floor Meetings (REQUIRED)
- 8:15-9:45 p.m.: The Slice is Right (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 21, 2025
- 10-11 a.m.: New Student Convocation (REQUIRED)
- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: New Student Brunch (OPTIONAL)
- Noon-5 p.m.: Various open houses and engaging opportunities (See full Welcome Week Schedule)
- 12:30-1:30 p.m.: School of Architecture | Family & Student Reception (REQUIRED)
- 1:30-3 p.m.: School of Architecture | Meet Your Peer Advisor! (REQUIRED)
- 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Orange Blast (OPTIONAL)
- 9-10 p.m.: Orange Blast Showcase (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 22, 2025
- 10 a.m.-Noon: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 11:30-2 p.m.: School of Architecture | Lunch with your Peer Advisor (REQUIRED)
- 2-3:15 p.m.: School of Architecture | Dean’s Welcome (REQUIRED)
- 2-4 p.m.: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 5-7 p.m.: Barnes Center Kickoff (OPTIONAL)
- 6:30-9 p.m.: Welcome Week Fête (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 23, 2025
- 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: School of Architecture | Class Photo and Campus Tour (REQUIRED)
- 4:45-8 p.m.: Citrus in the City (OPTIONAL)
- 8:30-9:30 p.m.: Dome Sweet Dome (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 24, 2025
- 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Speak About It | Sadler, Lawrinson, and Shaw (REQUIRED)
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: School of Architecture | Academic Advising (OPTIONAL)
- Noon-2 p.m.: Speak About It | BBB, Haven, and Dellplain (REQUIRED)
- 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Speak About It | Flint, Day, South Campus Communities and Commuters (REQUIRED)
Aug. 25, 2025
- 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Day One Celebration (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 19, 2025
- 6-8 p.m.: New Student Ice Cream Social (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 20, 2025
- 6:15-7:45 p.m.: Residential Hall Floor Meetings (REQUIRED)
- 8:15-9:45 p.m.: The Slice is Right (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 21, 2025
- 10-11 a.m.: New Student Convocation (REQUIRED)
- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: New Student Brunch (OPTIONAL)
- Noon-5 p.m.: Various open houses and engaging opportunities (See full Welcome Week Schedule)
- 2-3 p.m.: School of Education | Welcome for Families and Supporters (Students should not attend)
- 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Orange Blast (OPTIONAL)
- 9-10 p.m.: Orange Blast Showcase (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 22, 2025
- 9-11 a.m.: School of Education | Dean’s Welcome (REQUIRED)
- 10 a.m.-Noon: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 11 a.m.-Noon: School of Education | Meet & Greet with Peer Advisors (REQUIRED)
- 2-4 p.m.: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 5-7 p.m.: Barnes Center Kickoff (OPTIONAL)
- 6:30-9 p.m.: Welcome Week Fête (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 23, 2025
- 10 a.m.-Noon: Community Meet Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: School of Education | Advising with Academic and Student Services (OPTIONAL)
- 4:45-8 p.m.: Citrus in the City (OPTIONAL)
- 8:30-9:30 p.m.: Dome Sweet Dome (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 24, 2025
- 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Speak About It | Sadler, Lawrinson, and Shaw (REQUIRED)
- Noon-2 p.m.: Speak About It | BBB, Haven, and Dellplain (REQUIRED)
- 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Speak About It | Flint, Day, South Campus Communities and Commuters (REQUIRED)
Aug. 25, 2025
- 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Day One Celebration (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 19, 2025
- 6-8 p.m.: New Student Ice Cream Social (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 20, 2025
- 6:15-7:45 p.m.: Residential Hall Floor Meetings (REQUIRED)
- 8:15-9:45 p.m.: The Slice is Right (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 21, 2025
- 10-11 a.m.: New Student Convocation (REQUIRED)
- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: New Student Brunch (OPTIONAL)
- Noon-2 p.m.: iSchool | Undergraduate Open House (OPTIONAL)
- Noon-5 p.m.: Various open houses and engaging opportunities (See full Welcome Week Schedule)
- 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Orange Blast (OPTIONAL)
- 9-10 p.m.: Orange Blast Showcase (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 22, 2025
- 9:30-9:45 a.m.: iSchool | Undergraduate Dean’s Welcome (REQUIRED)
- 9:45-11 a.m.: iSchool | Undergraduate Speed Friending (REQUIRED)
- 10-11 a.m.: iSchool | Advising for Dual iSchool/Newhouse Students (REQUIRED for new Dual iSchool/Newhouse students)
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: iSchool | Undergraduate Scavenger Hunt (REQUIRED)
- 12:30-1:30 p.m.: iSchool | Undergraduate Lunch (REQUIRED)
- 1:30-2:30 p.m.: iSchool | Undergraduate Transfer Student Advising Session (REQUIRED for all new iSchool students that transferred from another university)
- 1:30-4 p.m.: iSchool | Undergraduate Open Academic Advising (OPTIONAL)
- 2-4 p.m.: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 5-7 p.m.: Barnes Center Kickoff (OPTIONAL)
- 6:30-9 p.m.: Welcome Week Fête (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 23, 2025
- 10 a.m.-Noon: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 4:45-8 p.m.: Citrus in the City (OPTIONAL)
- 8:30-9:30 p.m.: Dome Sweet Dome (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 24, 2025
- 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Speak About It | Sadler, Lawrinson, and Shaw (REQUIRED)
- Noon-2 p.m.: Speak About It | BBB, Haven, and Dellplain (REQUIRED)
- 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Speak About It | Flint, Day, South Campus Communities and Commuters (REQUIRED)
Aug. 25, 2025
- 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Day One Celebration (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 19, 2025
- 6-8 p.m.: New Student Ice Cream Social (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 20, 2025
- 2-3 p.m.: Whitman | Whitman First Generation Student & Supporters Gathering (OPTIONAL)
- 6:15-7:45 p.m.: Residential Hall Floor Meetings (REQUIRED)
- 8:15-9:45 p.m.: The Slice is Right (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 21, 2025
- 10-11 a.m.: New Student Convocation (REQUIRED)
- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: New Student Brunch (OPTIONAL)
- 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Whitman | Welcome Reception (OPTIONAL)
- Noon-5 p.m.: Various open houses and engaging opportunities (See full Welcome Week Schedule)
- 3:30-4 p.m.: Whitman | Dean’s Welcome (REQUIRED)
- 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Orange Blast (OPTIONAL)
- 9-10 p.m.: Orange Blast Showcase (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 22, 2025
- 8:30-9:15 a.m.: Whitman | Advising for Dual Whitman/Newhouse Students (REQUIRED for new Dual Whitman/Newhouse students)
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Whitman | Welcome to Whitman! (REQUIRED)
- 2-4 p.m.: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 5-7 p.m.: Barnes Center Kickoff (OPTIONAL)
- 6:30-9 p.m.: Welcome Week Fête (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 23, 2025
- 10 a.m.-Noon: Community Meet-Ups (OPTIONAL)
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Whitman | Drop-in Advising (OPTIONAL)
- 4:45-8 p.m.: Citrus in the City (OPTIONAL)
- 8:30-9:30 p.m.: Dome Sweet Dome (OPTIONAL)
Aug. 24, 2025
- 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Speak About It | Sadler, Lawrinson, and Shaw (REQUIRED)
- Noon-2 p.m.: Speak About It | BBB, Haven, and Dellplain (REQUIRED)
- 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Speak About It | Flint, Day, South Campus Communities and Commuters (REQUIRED)
Aug. 25, 2025
- 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Day One Celebration (OPTIONAL)
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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 18-Friday, August 22, 2025. 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 25, 2025 until spring 2026 commencement.
| Campus Team | Details | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment and Off-Campus Living | Residential Living | Saturday, August 23: 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sunday, August 24: 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 23: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, August 24: 10 a.m.-Midnight | Learn more on the University Libraries website today! |
| Carnegie Library | Saturday, August 23: Closed; Sunday, 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 23: 1-4 p.m. (in-person in Bowne Hall and Virtual); Sunday, August 24: 1-4 p.m. (Virtual) | Learn more on the College of Professional Studies website today! |
| Counseling at the Barnes Center at The Arch | Saturday, August 23: Noon-4 p.m.; Sunday, August 24: 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 23: 1-4 p.m. (In-Person); Sunday, August 24: 1-4 p.m. (Virtual) | Learn more on the Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs website today! |
| Campus Dining | Hours vary by Dining Center. | Learn more on the Campus Dining website today! |
| Goldstein Student Center | Saturday, August 23: 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, August 24: 7:30 a.m.-11:59 p.m. South Campus apartment student check-in: August 23, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; August 24, 8 a.m.-6 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 23-Sunday, August 24: 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! |
| Office of the Bursar | Saturday, August 23 (In-Person)-Sunday, August 24 (Virtual): 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 23-Sunday, August 24: 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 23-Sunday, August 24: Noon-5 p.m. | Learn more on the Parking and Transportation 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 Residential Living website today! |
| Schine Student Center | Saturday, August 23 – Sunday, August 24: 9 a.m.-Midnight | Learn more on the Schine Student Center webpage today! |
| ‘Cuse Works (Student Employment) | Staff will be available via email Saturday, August 23 – Sunday, August 24: 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 23 – Sunday, August 24: Noon-4 p.m. | Learn more on the Student Outreach and Support website today! |
| Syracuse University Campus Store | Saturday, August 23 – Sunday, August 24: 11a.m.-5 p.m. | Learn more on the Syracuse University Campus Store website today! |