Winter Welcome is Syracuse University’s required orientation program for students new to campus in the spring semester. This includes transfer, first-year and Discovery students new to campus in spring 2024. For questions or to request accommodations, please contact the New Student Programs team.
Welcome Dates: January 12-14, 2024
Move-In Dates:
International and Exchange Students may move-in beginning January 11, 2024
Domestic and Discovery students move-in: January 12, 2024
Student Schedules
Discovery Students
Students returning to campus after spending the fall semester abroad as part of the Discovery program are required to attend Winter Welcome. Discovery students will attend most sessions with the rest of the new students, but will have some Discovery-specific events to support their unique transition to campus. Explore the complete Discovery Schedule below.
Friday, January 12, 2024
Date | Time | Event Title | Location | Required or Optional |
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January 12, 2024 | 2-4 p.m. | Winter Welcome Check-In and Resource Fair | Schine Student Center | Required |
January 12, 2024 | 4-5 p.m. | Winter Welcome Student Community Meetings | Schine Student Center | Required |
January 12, 2024 | 5-6 p.m. | Winter Welcome Opening Session | Goldstein Auditorium | Required |
January 12, 2024 | 6-7 p.m. | Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 1 | Hall of Languages | Required |
January 12, 2024 | 7:15-8:15p.m. | Trivia Night | Goldstein Auditorium | Optional |
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Time | Event Title | Location | Required or Optional |
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10-11 a.m. | Winter New Student Convocation | Setnor Auditorium | Required |
11 a.m.-Noon | Winter Welcome Brunch | Goldstein Auditorium | Required |
Noon-1:15 p.m. | Discovery Debrief | Schine 228 | Required |
1:30-3 p.m. | Together We Thrive | Schine 228 | Required |
3-4 p.m. | Marketing Your Discovery Experience | Schine 228 | Required |
4-5 p.m. | Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 2 | Hall of Languages | Required |
7-9 p.m. | Snowed In | Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Center | Optional |
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Time | Event Title | Location | Required or Optional |
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Noon-1 p.m. | Student Title IX and Student Outreach and Support | Hall of Languages 207 | Required |
1-2:15 p.m. | Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 3 | Hall of Languages | Required |
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Winter Welcome Resource Presentations | Hall of Languages | Required |
7-9 p.m. | Welcome Back Kickback | Schine Student Center | Optional |
January 16-19, 2024
Date | Time | Event Title | Location | Required or Optional |
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January 16, 2024 | 9 a.m.-Noon | ECS: Drop-In Office Hours with Success Advisors | Link Hall | Optional |
January 16, 2024 | 1-4 p.m. | Intercultural Collective Open House | Schine 132 | Optional |
January 19, 2024 | 2-2:30 p.m. | Syracuse Abroad Information Session | Bird Library, 002 | Optional |
January 19, 2024 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | ECS: New Student Welcome | Link Hall | Required |
New First-Year and Transfer Students
This schedule is for domestic and international students that are brand new to Syracuse University. Discovery and Veteran/Military-Connected students can explore their separate schedules.
Thursday, January 11, 2024 (International and Exchange students only)
Time | Event Title | Location | Required or Optional |
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1-5 p.m. | International Student Shopping Trip* | College Place Bus Stop | Optional |
Friday, January 12, 2024
"*" indicates events only for international and exchange students. Domestic students should not attend these events.
Time | Event Title | Location | Required or Optional |
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9:30-10:30 a.m. | Immigration Overview* | Hall of Languages 107 | Required |
11 a.m.-Noon | Personal and Public Safety* | Hall of Languages 107 | Required |
2-3 p.m. | International Student Guided Campus Tour* | Schine Student Center | Required |
2-4 p.m. | Winter Welcome Check-In and Resource Fair | Schine Student Center | Required |
3-4 p.m. | Health and Wellness at SU* | Hall of Languages 107 | Required |
4-5 p.m. | Winter Welcome Student Community Meetings | Schine Student Center | Required |
5-6 p.m. | Winter Welcome Opening Session | Goldstein Auditorium | Required |
6-7 p.m. | Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 1 | Hall of Languages | Required |
7:15-8:15p.m. | Trivia Night | Goldstein Auditorium | Optional |
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Time | Event Title | Location | Required or Optional |
---|---|---|---|
10-11 a.m. | Winter New Student Convocation | Setnor Auditorium | Required |
11 a.m.-Noon | Winter Welcome Brunch | Goldstein Auditorium | Required |
Noon-4 p.m. | Schools and Colleges Schedule | Various Locations | Depends on School/College |
4-5 p.m. | Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 2 | Hall of Languages | Required |
7-9 p.m. | Snowed In | Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Center | Optional |
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Time | Event Title | Location | Required or Optional |
---|---|---|---|
Noon-1 p.m. | Student Title IX and Student Outreach and Support | Hall of Languages 207 | Required |
1-2:15 p.m. | Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 3 | Hall of Languages | Required |
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Winter Welcome Resource Presentations | Hall of Languages | Required |
7-9 p.m. | Welcome Back Kickback | Schine Student Center | Optional |
January 16-19, 2024
Date | Time | Event Title | Location | Required or Optional |
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January 16, 2024 | 9 a.m.-Noon | ECS: Drop-In Office Hours with Success Advisors | Link Hall | Optional |
January 16, 2024 | 1-4 p.m. | Intercultural Collective Open House | Schine 132 | Optional |
January 19, 2024 | 2-2:30 p.m. | Syracuse Abroad Information Session | Bird Library, 002 | Optional |
January 19, 2024 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | ECS: New Student Welcome | Link Hall | Required |
Parents, Families and Supporters
Parents, Families and Supporters joining their student during Winter Welcome are invited to attend the following sessions. All parents, families and supporters are encouraged to leave campus by Noon, Saturday, January 13, 2024.
Friday, January 12, 2024
Time | Event Title | Location | Required or Optional |
---|---|---|---|
2-4 p.m. | Winter Welcome Check-In and Resource Fair | Schine Student Center | Required |
5-6 p.m. | Winter Welcome Opening Session | Goldstein Auditorium | Required |
6-7 p.m. | Winter Welcome Family Session | Goldstein Auditorium | Required |
7:15-8:15p.m. | Trivia Night | Goldstein Auditorium | Optional |
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Time | Event Title | Location | Required or Optional |
---|---|---|---|
10-11 a.m. | Winter New Student Convocation | Setnor Auditorium | Optional |
11 a.m.-Noon | Winter Welcome Brunch | Goldstein Auditorium | Optional |
Veteran and Military-Connected Students
New students that are veterans and military-connected are invited to all events during Winter Welcome. To better serve this community, we have determined which sessions are required and what are optional. Please prioritize the required events.
Friday, January 12, 2024
Time | Event Title | Location | Required or Optional |
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9-10 a.m. | Veteran and Military-Connected Orientation | National Veterans Resource Center | Required |
2-4 p.m. | Winter Welcome Check-In and Resource Fair | Schine Student Center | Required |
4-5 p.m. | Winter Welcome Student Community Meetings | Schine Student Center | Optional |
5-6 p.m. | Winter Welcome Opening Session | Goldstein Auditorium | Optional |
6-7 p.m. | Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 1 | Hall of Languages | Optional |
7:15-8:15p.m. | Trivia Night | Goldstein Auditorium | Optional |
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Time | Event Title | Location | Required or Optional |
---|---|---|---|
10-11 a.m. | Winter New Student Convocation | Setnor Auditorium | Required |
11 a.m.-Noon | Winter Welcome Brunch | Goldstein Auditorium | Optional |
Noon-4 p.m. | School and College Schedules | Various Locations | Depends on School/College |
4-5 p.m. | Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 2 | Hall of Languages | Optional |
7-9 p.m. | Snowed In | Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Center | Optional |
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Time | Event Title | Location | Required or Optional |
---|---|---|---|
Noon-1 p.m. | Student Title IX and Student Outreach and Support | Hall of Languages 207 | Required |
1-2:15 p.m. | Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 3 | Hall of Languages | Optional |
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Winter Welcome Resource Presentations | Hall of Languages | Optional |
January 16-19, 2024
Date | Time | Event Title | Location | Required or Optional |
---|---|---|---|---|
January 16, 2024 | 9 a.m.-Noon | ECS: Drop-In Office Hours with Success Advisors | Link Hall | Optional |
January 16, 2024 | 1-4 p.m. | Intercultural Collective Open House | Schine 132 | Optional |
January 19, 2024 | 2-2:30 p.m. | Syracuse Abroad Information Session | Bird Library, 002 | Optional |
January 19, 2024 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | ECS: New Student Welcome | Link Hall | Required |
Campus Hours of Operation
Campus offices will be open during Winter Welcome (January 12-14, 2023) to accommodate the needs of new and returning students.
In the event of severe weather and the University switches to essential staff only, academic advising, and New Student Programs activities will switch to remote services. Notice of schedule changes will be listed on the New Student Programs website as well as distributed via Orange Alert. Sign up for Orange Alert today!
Campus Team | Details | Website |
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Apartment and Off-Campus Living | Student Living | Friday, Jan. 12, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 14, noon-4 p.m. (Goldstein Student Center) | |
Bird Library | Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | |
Carnegie Library | Saturday, Jan. 13, Closed; Sunday, Jan. 14, noon-8 p.m. | |
Center for Disability Resources | Friday, Jan. 12, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 14, Closed | |
Center for International Services | Students will check in via the online system | |
College of Professional Studies | Friday, Jan. 12, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (in-person); Sunday, Jan. 14, 1-4 p.m. (virtual). Call or email questions at 315.443.3261 or profstudiesinfo@syr.edu. | |
Counseling at the Barnes Center at The Arch | Friday, Jan. 12, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 13, noon-4 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 14, Closed. | |
Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs | Saturday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 14, 1-4 p.m. Available for questions at 315.443.1513 or through setting up a Zoom appointment through Orange Success. | |
Food Services | Hours vary by location. Please visit the website for facilities and hours. | |
Goldstein Student Center | Friday, Jan. 12, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 14, 9 a.m.-Midnight | |
Health Care and Pharmacy at the Barnes Center at The Arch | See website for more details. | |
Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services | Friday, Jan. 12, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 14, Noon-4 p.m. | |
Information Technology Services | Offering phone, email, chat and in-person support. See website for more details. | |
King + King Architecture Library | Saturday, Jan. 13, Closed; Sunday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | |
Office of the Bursar | Friday, Jan. 12, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 14, 1-4 p.m. (Virtual appointment or drop-in process: students encouraged to call 315.443.2444, email bursar@syr.edu or bursarzoom@syr.edu). | |
Office of the Registrar | Remote services only. Saturday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 14, 1-4 p.m. Available for questions at 315.443.2422 or registrar@syr.edu. | |
Parking and Transit Services | Saturday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | |
Recreation and Fitness Center at the Barnes Center at The Arch | See website for more details. | |
Residence Hall Check-In | See website for more details. Main Desks in each residence hall are open 9 a.m.-Midnight. | |
Schine Student Center | Friday, Jan. 12, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 13, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 14, 8 a.m.-Midnight | |
Student Employment | Staff will be available via email Saturday, Jan. 13 and Sunday, Jan. 14. The 'CuseWorks team will be presenting to new students during Winter Welcome. Explore session details today! Please note, I-9 completion is done through an online portal. For questions, email cuseworks@syr.edu. | |
Student Outreach and Support | Friday, Jan. 12, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 13, noon-4 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 14, noon-3 p.m. | |
Syracuse University Campus Store | Friday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | |
Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Processing Center | Available remotely. Please see New Student Programs staff member to connect with an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor. |