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.

DateTimeEvent TitleLocationRequired or Optional
January 12, 20242-4 p.m.Winter Welcome Check-In and Resource FairSchine Student CenterRequired
January 12, 20244-5 p.m.Winter Welcome Student Community MeetingsSchine Student CenterRequired
January 12, 20245-6 p.m.Winter Welcome Opening SessionGoldstein AuditoriumRequired
January 12, 20246-7 p.m.Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 1Hall of LanguagesRequired
January 12, 20247:15-8:15p.m.Trivia NightGoldstein AuditoriumOptional

TimeEvent TitleLocationRequired or Optional
10-11 a.m.Winter New Student ConvocationSetnor AuditoriumRequired
11 a.m.-NoonWinter Welcome BrunchGoldstein AuditoriumRequired
Noon-1:15 p.m.Discovery DebriefSchine 228Required
1:30-3 p.m.Together We ThriveSchine 228Required
3-4 p.m.Marketing Your Discovery ExperienceSchine 228Required
4-5 p.m.Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 2Hall of LanguagesRequired
7-9 p.m.Snowed InPanasci Lounge, Schine Student CenterOptional

TimeEvent TitleLocationRequired or Optional
Noon-1 p.m.Student Title IX and Student Outreach and SupportHall of Languages 207Required
1-2:15 p.m.Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 3Hall of LanguagesRequired
2:30-3:30 p.m.Winter Welcome Resource PresentationsHall of LanguagesRequired
7-9 p.m.Welcome Back KickbackSchine Student CenterOptional

DateTimeEvent TitleLocationRequired or Optional
January 16, 20249 a.m.-NoonECS: Drop-In Office Hours with Success AdvisorsLink HallOptional
January 16, 20241-4 p.m.Intercultural Collective Open HouseSchine 132Optional
January 19, 20242-2:30 p.m.Syracuse Abroad Information SessionBird Library, 002Optional
January 19, 20243:30-4:30 p.m.ECS: New Student WelcomeLink HallRequired

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.

TimeEvent TitleLocationRequired or Optional
1-5 p.m. International Student Shopping Trip*College Place Bus StopOptional

"*" indicates events only for international and exchange students. Domestic students should not attend these events.

TimeEvent TitleLocationRequired or Optional
9:30-10:30 a.m.Immigration Overview*Hall of Languages 107Required
11 a.m.-NoonPersonal and Public Safety*Hall of Languages 107Required
2-3 p.m.International Student Guided Campus Tour*Schine Student CenterRequired
2-4 p.m.Winter Welcome Check-In and Resource FairSchine Student CenterRequired
3-4 p.m.Health and Wellness at SU*Hall of Languages 107Required
4-5 p.m.Winter Welcome Student Community MeetingsSchine Student CenterRequired
5-6 p.m.Winter Welcome Opening SessionGoldstein AuditoriumRequired
6-7 p.m.Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 1Hall of LanguagesRequired
7:15-8:15p.m.Trivia NightGoldstein AuditoriumOptional

TimeEvent TitleLocationRequired or Optional
10-11 a.m.Winter New Student ConvocationSetnor AuditoriumRequired
11 a.m.-NoonWinter Welcome BrunchGoldstein AuditoriumRequired
Noon-4 p.m.Schools and Colleges ScheduleVarious LocationsDepends on School/College
4-5 p.m.Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 2Hall of LanguagesRequired
7-9 p.m.Snowed InPanasci Lounge, Schine Student CenterOptional

TimeEvent TitleLocationRequired or Optional
Noon-1 p.m.Student Title IX and Student Outreach and SupportHall of Languages 207Required
1-2:15 p.m.Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 3Hall of LanguagesRequired
2:30-3:30 p.m.Winter Welcome Resource PresentationsHall of LanguagesRequired
7-9 p.m.Welcome Back KickbackSchine Student CenterOptional

DateTimeEvent TitleLocationRequired or Optional
January 16, 20249 a.m.-NoonECS: Drop-In Office Hours with Success AdvisorsLink HallOptional
January 16, 20241-4 p.m.Intercultural Collective Open HouseSchine 132Optional
January 19, 20242-2:30 p.m.Syracuse Abroad Information SessionBird Library, 002Optional
January 19, 20243:30-4:30 p.m.ECS: New Student WelcomeLink HallRequired

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.

TimeEvent TitleLocationRequired or Optional
2-4 p.m.Winter Welcome Check-In and Resource FairSchine Student CenterRequired
5-6 p.m.Winter Welcome Opening SessionGoldstein AuditoriumRequired
6-7 p.m.Winter Welcome Family SessionGoldstein AuditoriumRequired
7:15-8:15p.m.Trivia NightGoldstein AuditoriumOptional

TimeEvent TitleLocationRequired or Optional
10-11 a.m.Winter New Student ConvocationSetnor AuditoriumOptional
11 a.m.-NoonWinter Welcome BrunchGoldstein AuditoriumOptional

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.

TimeEvent TitleLocationRequired or Optional
9-10 a.m.Veteran and Military-Connected OrientationNational Veterans Resource CenterRequired
2-4 p.m.Winter Welcome Check-In and Resource FairSchine Student CenterRequired
4-5 p.m.Winter Welcome Student Community MeetingsSchine Student CenterOptional
5-6 p.m.Winter Welcome Opening SessionGoldstein AuditoriumOptional
6-7 p.m.Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 1Hall of LanguagesOptional
7:15-8:15p.m.Trivia NightGoldstein AuditoriumOptional

TimeEvent TitleLocationRequired or Optional
10-11 a.m.Winter New Student ConvocationSetnor AuditoriumRequired
11 a.m.-NoonWinter Welcome BrunchGoldstein AuditoriumOptional
Noon-4 p.m.School and College SchedulesVarious LocationsDepends on School/College
4-5 p.m.Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 2Hall of LanguagesOptional
7-9 p.m.Snowed InPanasci Lounge, Schine Student CenterOptional

TimeEvent TitleLocationRequired or Optional
Noon-1 p.m.Student Title IX and Student Outreach and SupportHall of Languages 207Required
1-2:15 p.m.Winter Welcome Small Groups: Session 3Hall of LanguagesOptional
2:30-3:30 p.m.Winter Welcome Resource PresentationsHall of LanguagesOptional

DateTimeEvent TitleLocationRequired or Optional
January 16, 20249 a.m.-NoonECS: Drop-In Office Hours with Success AdvisorsLink HallOptional
January 16, 20241-4 p.m.Intercultural Collective Open HouseSchine 132Optional
January 19, 20242-2:30 p.m.Syracuse Abroad Information SessionBird Library, 002Optional
January 19, 20243:30-4:30 p.m.ECS: New Student WelcomeLink HallRequired

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 TeamDetailsWebsite
Apartment and Off-Campus Living | Student LivingFriday, Jan. 12, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 14, noon-4 p.m. (Goldstein Student Center)
Bird LibrarySaturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Carnegie LibrarySaturday, Jan. 13, Closed; Sunday, Jan. 14, noon-8 p.m.
Center for Disability ResourcesFriday, Jan. 12, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 14, Closed
Center for International ServicesStudents will check in via the online system
College of Professional StudiesFriday, 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 ArchFriday, 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 ArchSee website for more details.
Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card ServicesFriday, 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 LibrarySaturday, Jan. 13, Closed; Sunday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Office of the BursarFriday, 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 ServicesSaturday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m.-3 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 9 a.m.-Midnight.
Schine Student CenterFriday, 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 EmploymentStaff 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 StoreFriday, 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.