{"id":38,"date":"2020-04-21T02:07:03","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T02:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/firstyear\/?page_id=38"},"modified":"2026-02-05T17:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:21:53","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/about\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"4023\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/1_QuestionMark-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Syracuse University New Student Programs Orange Question Mark Icon\" class=\"wp-image-4023\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/about\/faq\/\">FAQs<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3898\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-04-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Syracuse University New Student Programs Blue Phone Icon\" class=\"wp-image-3898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-04-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-04-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-04-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-04-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-04-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-04.png 1834w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/about\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3890\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-03-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Syracuse University New Student Programs Orange Checklist Icon\" class=\"wp-image-3890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-03-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-03-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-03-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-03-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-03-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-03.png 1834w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/getting-started\/requiredtasks\/\">Required Tasks<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3899\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-05-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Syracuse University New Student Programs Blue Calendar Icon\" class=\"wp-image-3899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-05-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-05-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-05-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-05-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-05-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-05.png 1834w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/welcome-schedules\/\">Schedules<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4021\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/1_Pin-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Syracuse University New Student Programs Orange Map Pin Icon\" class=\"wp-image-4021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/1_Pin-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/1_Pin-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/1_Pin-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/1_Pin-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/1_Pin-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/1_Pin.png 1834w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/arriving\/\">Arriving<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4028\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Cone_2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Syracuse University New Student Programs Blue Cone Icon\" class=\"wp-image-4028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Cone_2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Cone_2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Cone_2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Cone_2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Cone_2-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Cone_2.png 1834w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/orientation\/travel-and-parking\/\">Travel and Parking<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4029\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Envelope_1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Syracuse University New Student Programs Orange Envelope Icon\" class=\"wp-image-4029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Envelope_1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Envelope_1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Envelope_1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Envelope_1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Envelope_1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Envelope_1.png 1834w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/getting-started\/enewsletter\/\">Becoming Orange e-Newsletter<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3887\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-26-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Syracuse University New Student Programs Blue Group Icon\" class=\"wp-image-3887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-26-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-26-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-26-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-26-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-26-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/04\/Website_Icons-26.png 1834w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/be-involved-checklist\/?_ga=2.129818060.1318431519.1681744140-1427241504.1674857571&amp;_gac=1.192997215.1679516393.CjwKCAjwzuqgBhAcEiwAdj5dRs172pxvWNFNfe2mSmeHNPEp5gqDrUhnCVH28q2NfUZNoGSmtJjAsBoCQkMQAvD_BwE&amp;_gl=1*f7l48u*_ga*MTQyNzI0MTUwNC4xNjc0ODU3NTcx*_ga_65S0N1FWNY*MTY4MTgyNTEwNC4xMDcuMS4xNjgxODQ0NjQ1LjYwLjAuMA..\">Be Involved Checklist<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/about\/meet-the-staff\/\">New Student Programs<\/a> is here to help answer any questions students, families or supporters may have. Explore the list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) below and don&#8217;t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/about\/contact-us\/\">contact the team <\/a>to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What types of communication will I receive?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <h2>Website<\/h2>\n<p>Here you will find helpful information surrounding<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/requiredtasks\/\">Required Tasks<\/a>,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/orientation\/\">Orientation<\/a>,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/new-student-checklists\/\">New Student Checklists<\/a>,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/moving-in\/\">Moving In<\/a>,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/academics\/\">Academics<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>and more.<\/p>\n<h2>Becoming Orange e-Newsletter<\/h2>\n<p>It is essential for students to read each<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/newsletter\/\">Becoming Orange e-Newsletter<\/a>, sent to their Syracuse University email address (i.e. @syr.edu), to prevent missing important deadlines and information. Throughout the first academic year, students will receive weekly emails encouraging involvement and offering inspiration on how to be active on campus.<\/p>\n<h2>Social Media<\/h2>\n<p>Connect with fellow new students and learn more about New Student Programs by following us<span>\u00a0<\/span><span>on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/syracuse_nsp\/\">Instagram<span>\u00a0<\/span><span>@syracuse_nsp.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            How do I contact New Student Programs?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to help answer any question.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/contact-us\/\">Contact the New Student Programs team<\/a><span>\u00a0today!<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Will there be students helping me transition to Syracuse University?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Yes, there will be friendly faces to help students with their transition to Syracuse University. Volunteers will welcome students to campus and the Orange Community, as well as host programs throughout Welcome Week<a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/welcome\/\"><\/a>. Please note, students will move in their own belongings.<\/p>\n<p>Our<span> two student leader teams are<\/span> made up of upper-division returning student leaders from all schools and colleges, and are involved throughout campus. They are highly trained to know Syracuse University, New Student Orientation and Welcome Week, so please feel free to ask questions!<\/p>\n<p>Orientation Leaders support New Student Orientation programming in July and will guide students through the program, serving as a resource during the session and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Welcome Week Leaders support all move-in and Welcome Week programming in August. They are the captains of the Goon Squad who help students move in to their residence hall, and they create and implement the large-scale programs during Welcome Week for all new students.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What digital resources does Syracuse University offer to support my success?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>From academic support, to professional development, to health and wellness, Syracuse University offers a multitude of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/digital-resources\/\">digital resources to support success<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            How do I access my NetID, Syracuse University Email and MySlice account?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>As part of a student\u2019s required tasks, please visit the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/requiredtasks\/\">Required Tasks webpage<\/a><span>\u00a0to learn more and for additional directions.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What required tasks are students asked to complete?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>It is encouraged to complete required tasks as soon as possible. Failure to complete requirements may result in losing the ability to register for classes, additional charges and\/or a Conduct Hold on your student account.<\/p>\n<p>Explore the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/requiredtasks\/\">Required Tasks\u00a0webpage<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>for a complete list and for additional instructions.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What are the Community Wellness Requirements students are asked to complete?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>As required tasks,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/well-being\/community-wellness-requirements-new-students\/\">new students begin the Community Wellness Requirements<\/a>\u00a0series before arriving to campus in addition to participating in activities a few weeks into their first semester. Then as returning students, students will complete\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/continuing-community-wellness-requirements-returning-students\/\">Continuing Community Wellness Requirements<\/a><span>\u00a0annually until graduation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Failure to complete these requirements by the deadline may result in a Registration Hold, losing the ability to complete class registration until complete.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Are there any tests I need to take before I arrive?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li>Depending on your program, some schools and colleges will require a<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/academics\/course-enrollment\/#s:placement-exams\">Mathematics Placement Exam<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you are taking a foreign language course, you may need to take a<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/academics\/course-enrollment\/#s:placement-exams\">Foreign Language Placement Exam<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Non-native speakers of English must take the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/academics\/course-enrollment\/#s:placement-exams\">English Language Placement Exam<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What support do you offer transfer students?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">New Student Programs<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun 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BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>by planning events<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">and workshops<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">for<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">transfer<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">student<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">s<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>to build community on campus,<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">learn about valuable campus resources and organizations<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">New Student Programs<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">staff<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextDeletionMarker TrackedChange SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">w<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">ill also send a<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">monthly<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">transfer student e-newsletter. For more information, visit the\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW50528790 BCX9\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/transfer-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Transfer Students webpage<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50528790 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW50528790 BCX9\"><span class=\"SCXW50528790 BCX9\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What happens when I arrive for move-in and Welcome Week?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>Learn more on the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/arriving\/\">Arriving webpage<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Student Orientation<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What is New Student Orientation?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>Jumpstart your Becoming Orange journey with New Student Orientation (NSO), an <strong>optional<\/strong> program occurring in July 2026 for first-year students. NSO provides a valuable opportunity to familiarize yourself with campus, connect with peers and staff, and gain insights into college life, ensuring a successful start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please note that attending New Student Orientation does not provide a housing or academic advantage over those that do not attend. <span>Visit the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/orientation\/\">Orientation webpage<\/a><span>\u00a0for the latest information.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Who is eligible to participate in New Student Orientation?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:48\">The following academic schools and colleges will participate in New Student Orientation for July 2026. Students with dual majors are eligible to attend NSO.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:48\">College of Arts and Sciences | Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:48\">College of Engineering and Computer Science<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:48\">College of Visual and Performing Arts<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:48\">David B. Falk College of Sport<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:48\">Martin J. Whitman School of Management<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:48\">School of Architecture<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:48\">School of Education<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:48\">School of Information Studies<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:48\">S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            When is New Student Orientation?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>New Student Orientation will take place over five sessions in July 2026. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/orientation\/\">Orientation webpage<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Session 1: Monday, July 6-Tuesday, July 7, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Session 2: Thursday, July 9-Friday, July 10, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Session 3: Monday, July 13-Tuesday, July 14, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Session 4: Thursday, July 16-Friday, July 17, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Session 5: Monday, July 20, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What is the cost to attend New Student Orientation?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>There is no registration cost to attend New Student Orientation for students, families and supporters.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Food for all sessions and materials will be provided to students, families and supporters throughout the program.<\/li>\n<li>For students attending Sessions 1-4, there is no cost associated with your overnight stay in a residence hall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For questions about New Student Orientation, please contact New Student Programs by calling <a href=\"tel:3154439187\">315.443.9187<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:welcome@syr.edu\">welcome@syr.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can families and supporters come to New Student Orientation?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Yes! For each student that registers, they may register up to two family members or supporters. There is no cost for family members or supporters to attend, though overnight accommodations must be arranged off campus for families and supporters.<\/p>\n<p>For questions about Family and Supporter Orientation during New Student Orientation, please contact Parent and Family Services by calling <a href=\"tel:3154431200\">315.443.1200<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:family@syr.edu\">family@syr.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What if I do not attend New Student Orientation?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"424\">If you are unable to attend New Student Orientation, that is okay! All required meetings and action items for new students will still take place during Welcome Week in August. New Student Orientation is optional and is designed to support new students&#8217; transition to Syracuse University by helping them get a jumpstart on navigating campus, meeting peers and connecting with campus resources.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What if I am a transfer student wanting to attend New Student Orientation?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>New Student Orientation in July 2026 is for incoming first-year students only. Transfer students will attend Transfer Orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, prior to the start of Welcome Week. Additional program details will be shared in August.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Are cars allowed on campus for New Student Orientation?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Yes! Whether you are a student and traveling solo for New Student Orientation, or you are traveling as a family with one or two cars, you will be able to park for free on campus during the program. If you are a student, you may park overnight for free as well.<\/p>\n<p>Parking details will be communicated closer to your registered session date.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving In<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Why is move-in scheduled this way?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Year-to-year data supports the move-in schedule using the following criteria. Pre-assigning move-in dates allows for students, families and supporters from far distances a date to confirm flights and hotels at the cheapest rates possible.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Traffic capacity in downtown Syracuse, NY.<\/li>\n<li>Holding lines on campus.<\/li>\n<li>Elevator capacities in the residence halls.<\/li>\n<li>Travel distance for students in NY, NJ, PA and MA.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding the cost of overnight accommodations for families across the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What are the move-in details?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>Learn more on the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/moving-in\/\">Moving In webpage<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            I am from NY, NJ, PA or MA. How can I plan for my travel to campus?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>The majority of students from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Massachusetts will be assigned Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 (Morning, Mid-day or Afternoon). Some students from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Massachusetts will be assigned a move-in date of Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 (Afternoon). We cannot guarantee one date over the other until the assigned move-in dates\/times are shared with all new students. New Student Programs will be able to facilitate next steps if the date you are given does not work for you.<\/p>\n<p>We would recommend making overnight travel arrangements for Aug. 18, 2025 if you can only stay one night. This would allow your travel into Syracuse the morning of Aug. 18 and move-in that afternoon should the student&#8217;s move-in assignment reflect that date\/time. It would also allow for staying overnight on Aug. 18 and being in Syracuse on Aug. 19 should the student&#8217;s move-in assignment reflect that date\/time.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage parents, family members or supporters to stay or travel back to campus for New Student Convocation on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, 10 a.m. in the Dome.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            I am a domestic student, but I am not from NY, NJ, PA or MA. How can I plan for my travel to campus?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Domestic students that are not from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Massachusetts (e.g. any other state or U.S. territory) should plan to move-in on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. We cannot guarantee a specific time, so we encourage students to make travel plans that will support a Morning, Mid-day or Afternoon move-in time block. Each time block will give specific window of time during which a student may enter their holding line for their residence hall and begin the move-in process.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage parents, family members or supporters to stay for New Student Convocation on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, 10 a.m. in the Dome.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What if I can&#039;t move-in on the assigned date?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>If there are extenuating circumstances that require a different move-in date, there will be a process to request a different move-in date following that release. Please note that we cannot guarantee a change of date due to residence hall capacities (e.g. holding lines, traffic patterns, elevators, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to move-in any day after 6 p.m. if there is another day that is preferable.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Travel, Hotel Accommodations and Exploring Syracuse            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>Explore hotel accommodations, local restaurants and more by visiting the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/travel-and-parking\/\">Travel and Parking webpage<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Packing Checklist            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>Explore the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/getting-started\/new-student-checklists\/#packing-checklist\">Packing Checklist<\/a><span>\u00a0today!<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            How does housing work at Syracuse University?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li>All new students are randomly assigned to<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/moving-in\/\">any number of residence halls<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Students who elect to live in a<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/lc.syr.edu\/\">Living Learning Community<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>or who mutually select a roommate will likely have those requests honored.<\/li>\n<li>Please note, students cannot select a residence hall or a specific room type.<\/li>\n<li>Following roommate assignments, students may not change until after classes begin. Students are encouraged to speak with their Resident Director (RD) after classes begin to explore those options should they be available.<\/li>\n<li><span>Learn more on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/moving-in\/\">Moving In<\/a><\/span>\u00a0webpage<span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What is a Living Learning Community?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/llc\">Living Learning Communities (LLCs)<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>provide a distinct, personalized housing experience based on academic interests, passions and studies. LLC residents have exclusive access to peers with common interests, faculty, staff, student leaders, social activities and outings.<\/p>\n<p>Incoming students may<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/getting-started\/requiredtasks\/\">express interest in living in an LLC during the Apply for Housing Required Task<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Do you have a list of things to bring and things that are not allowed?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>Explore all helpful lists on the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/new-student-checklists\/\">New Student Checklists webpage<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            May incoming students have a car?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li>First-year students are not allowed to have a car. However, in certain circumstances, a student may<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parking.syr.edu\/permits\/student-parking-application\/freshman-first-year-parking-policy\/\">complete a<span>\u00a0<\/span><span>Parking and Transportation Services<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span>petition<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer students may have a car and are required to<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parking.syr.edu\/permits\/\">purchase a permit<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Which meal plan is best?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li>Required for first-year students, we encourage students to explore the available meal plan options. Please<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/housingmealplans.syr.edu\/\">visit the\u00a0Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services website\u00a0<\/a>for more information about packages and to get an idea of what could be offered.<\/li>\n<li>Please note, meal plans are subject to change annually.<\/li>\n<li>Pending deadlines, students may also decide to change meal plans during the semester.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What happens if I have not completed my health and wellness requirements?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>Residential students who fail to meet these requirement deadlines will not be able to receive an Arrival Pass and will not be permitted to move into their residence hall assignment. Complete details and instructions are available on the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/requiredtasks\/\">Required Tasks webpage<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What happens when I arrive to my residence hall for Move In?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>Learn more by visiting the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/on-campus-living\/\">On-Campus Living webpage<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Will I have assistance during New Student Move In?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span>Yes! Upon arrival during designated times, new students, families and supporters will be greeted by student, faculty and staff volunteers.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/about\/student-leaders\/\">Orientation Leaders<\/a><span>\u00a0and members of the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW108341661 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108341661 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">returning student volunteer team<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108341661 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108341661 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">affectionately called the<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW108341661 BCX9\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/be-involved\/student-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW108341661 BCX9\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW108341661 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108341661 BCX9\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Goon Squad<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW108341661 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108341661 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">,<span>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW36243175 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36243175 BCX9\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">will be ready to help with wayfinding, unloading vehicles and more.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW36243175 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0 Please note that this is only available for move-in taking place Aug. 18-20, 2025 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome Week<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What is Welcome Week?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Welcome Week 2026 is the official, holistic transition experience for new students. Welcome Week includes Pre-Welcome Programs, New Student Move-In, milestone events like New Student Convocation, and various required meetings and programs facilitated by students&#8217; home schools and colleges.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            When is Welcome Week?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Welcome Week officially begins with New Student Convocation on Aug. 20, 2026. There are some programs and events scheduled prior to Aug. 20, 2026 to accommodate students that arrive earlier in the week. Welcome Week ends on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 with a Day One Celebration on the first day of classes.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What is a Pre-Welcome Program and how do I register?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Occurring one to three days prior to Welcome Week, new students are encouraged to<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/orientation\/pre-welcome-programs\/\">participate in a Pre-Welcome Program<\/a>. Pre-Welcome Programs offer students the opportunity to meet and connect in small groups based on identity and interest. Pre-Welcome Programs are a great way to start your Syracuse University journey and prepare for your first year on campus.<\/p>\n<p>Please note, space is limited and costs may apply.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Is there anything for families and supporters to do during Welcome Week?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Yes! 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