Spring New Student Orientation (Spring NSO) 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 2025. For questions or to request accommodations, please contact the New Student Programs team.
Spring NSO Dates: January 10-12, 2025
Move-In Dates:
International and Exchange Students may move-in beginning January 9, 2025
Domestic and Discovery students move-in: January 10, 2025
Explore the Spring NSO schedule below. Students, parents, families and supporters will receive a detailed schedule upon checking in at the Check-In and Resource Fair.
Audience Key:
- D = Discovery
- I = International
- FY = First-Year
- T = Transfer
- V = Veteran and Military-Connected
- PFS = Parents, Families and Supporters
- 🍊 = Otto will be in attendance!
Friday, Jan. 10, 2025
| Time | Session/Activity | Location | Audience | Required |
| 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | New Student Move In | Residence Halls (north campus) and Goldstein Student Center (South Campus Apartments) | All new students living on campus | |
| 9-10 a.m. | Veteran and Military-Connected Orientation | National Veterans Resource Center, Bisignano Grand Hall | V, PFS | Required |
| 2-4 p.m. | Check-In and Resource Fair | Schine Student Center, Panasci Lounge | D, I, FY, T, V, PFS, 🍊 | Required |
| 2-4 p.m. | Barnes & Noble Bookstore Open House | Schine Student Center, 2nd Floor | D, I, FY, T, V, PFS | Not Required |
| 4-4:30 p.m. | Welcome | Schine Student Center, Goldstein Auditorium | D, I, FY, T, V, PFS | Required |
| 4:45-5:30 p.m. | Community Meetings | Schine Student Center | D, I, FY, T, V, PFS | Required |
| 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Dinner | Schine Student Center, Goldstein Auditorium | D, I, FY, T, V, PFS | Required (V: Optional) |
| 7-7:45 p.m. | Small Group Meeting #1 | Hall of Languages | D, I, FY, T | Required (V: Optional) |
| 7-7:45 p.m. | Family and Supporter Orientation | Schine Student Center, Goldstein Auditorium | PFS | Optional |
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025
| Time | Session/Activity | Location | Audience | Required |
| 10-11 a.m. | Spring New Student Convocation | National Veterans Resource Center, K.G. Tan Auditorium | D, I, FY, T, V, PFS | Required |
| 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Brunch; “What Does It Mean To Be Orange?” Panel | Schine Student Center, Goldstein Auditorium | D, I, FY, T, V, PFS, 🍊 | Required |
| 1-3 p.m. | Discovery Debrief | Schine Student Center, 304ABC | D | Required |
| 1-3 p.m. | College of Arts and Sciences | Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Engagement Welcome and Advising Meetings | Hall of Languages | I, FY, T, V | Required |
| 1-3 p.m. | College of Engineering and Computer Science Welcome, Calculus Readiness Exam and Advising Meetings | 152 Link Hall | I, FY, T, V | Required |
| 1-3 p.m. | Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics Welcome and Advising Meetings | 330 Falk Complex | I, FY, T, V | Required |
| 3-4:30 p.m. | Break | |||
| 4:30-5:45 p.m. | Small Group Meeting #2 | Hall of Languages | D, I, FY, T | Required (V: Optional) |
| 6-9 p.m. | Dave & Buster’s Night | Destiny USA (Pickup will be at College Place Bus Stop) | D, I, FY, T, V, 🍊 | Optional |
Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025
| Time | Session/Activity | Location | Audience | Required |
| Noon-12:45 p.m. | First Year Seminar 101 | 107 Hall of Languages | D, I, FY, T, V | Required |
| 1-2 p.m. | Campus Resource Presentations | Hall of Languages First Floor | D, I, FY, T | Required (V: Optional) |
| 2-3 p.m. | Small Group Meeting #3 | Hall of Languages | D, I, FY, T | Required (V: Optional) |
| After Final Small Group Meeting | Spring NSO Assessment (get more Syracuse Swag!) | 107 Hall of Languages | D, I, FY, T, V | Required (V: Optional) |
Parents, Families and Supporters
Parents, Families and Supporters joining their student during New Student Orientation are invited to attend select sessions. All parents, families and supporters are encouraged to leave campus by Noon, Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Campus Hours of Operation
Campus offices will be open during New Student Orientation (January 10-12, 2025) to accommodate the needs of new and returning students. All offices are open on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 and Sunday, Jan. 12 hours are below.
Within the “Resource Name and Website” column, select a Resource to view their website. You will see the address/location at the bottom of each webpage.
| Resource Name and Website | Information | Hours |
| Barnes Center at The Arch | Fitness, health care, medical records, pharmacy, counseling and more! | Please visit experience.syr.edu/bewell for hours of operation. |
| Barnes Center – Mental Health | Open for appointments; Therapist will be located in Health Care. | Saturday, Jan. 11, Noon-4 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, Closed |
| Office of the Bursar | Payments for tuition, fees and more. | Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 11-12, 2025, 1-4 p.m. Students are encouraged to call 315.443.2444 or email bursar@syr.edu or bursarzoom@syr.edu. |
| Barnes and Noble College Book Store | Purchase textbooks, apparel and supplies at the Barnes and Noble College Book Store! | Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 11-12, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Center for International Services | Get your questions answered during International Student Orientation. | Students needing assistance Jan. 11-12, 2025 should call 269.271.4844. |
| Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs | Available to help make financial aid decisions as easy as possible! | Staff will be remote and available Jan. 11-12, 2025, 1-4 p.m. |
| Campus Dining | Explore campus dining center locations available when you move-in! All residential dining centers accept your meal plan. | Visit the Campus Dining Center Hours webpage for full details. |
| Goldstein Student Center (South Campus) | For those living on South Campus, this is your hub for various services like Student Living, laundry, dining and more! | Visit the Goldstein Student Center webpage for full details. |
| Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services | Available if you have questions about housing, your meal plan, or need a replacement Student ID. Commuter students can pick up their Student ID at this office. | Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 11-12, 2025, 1-4 p.m. |
| Information Technology Services (ITS) | Having trouble accessing campus networks, wifi, MySlice, Blackboard and more? ITS is available to support you in person and remotely! | Visit the ITS website for full details. |
| Parking and Transportation Services | Visit Parking and Transportation Services for all parking and shuttle/bus needs. | Visit the Parking and Transportation Services website for full details. |
| Office of the Registrar | The Office of the Registrar can support student access to transcripts, course registration and more. | Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 11-12, 2025, 1-4 p.m. |
| Student Living | Get residence hall support at the Main Desks of your residence halls or at Goldstein Student Center in the Apartment/Off-Campus Living office. | Visit the Student Living website for full details. |
| Schine Student Center | Schine Student Center is the student hub for engagement, retail dining, Barnes and Noble College Book Store, Intercultural Engagement and more! | Visit the Schine Student Center website for full details. |
| College of Professional Studies | While not required to attend all Spring New Student Orientation sessions, students in the College of Professional Studies are still encouraged to reach out if they have concerns or questions as well as attend the required College of Professional Studies orientation sessions. | Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, Noon-4 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, Closed. |
| University Libraries | Likely to become your home for studying, University Libraries has three locations for you to enjoy all semester long! | Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, Bird Library (10 a.m.-6 p.m.); King + King and Carnegie Libraries (Closed). Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, Bird Library (Opens at 10 a.m. and remains open 24 hours a day through end of semester); King + King and Carnegie Libraries (Closed). |
| Student Employment (‘Cuse Works) | Getting a job on campus is easy by visiting ‘Cuse Works! | Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, Noon-4 p.m. (in-person); Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, Closed. |
| Student Outreach and Support (SOS) | The SOS team is available to support students, faculty, staff, parents and supporters, in identifying and removing academic and non-academic barriers to help students meet their goals. | Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, Noon-4 p.m. (in-person); Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, Closed. |
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! More details coming soon!