Welcome. Connect. Belong.
From limited-edition merch drops, invite only events like tailgates and can’t miss class moments with peers, First Year Connections helps first-year students make their Syracuse University experience uniquely theirs.
Fall 2025 Events
| Event | Date | Time | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Orange Welcome | Monday, Aug. 18-Wednesday, Aug. 20 | All Day | [calendar event link] |
| Orange You Glad You Asked for Directions? | Sunday, Aug. 25 | All Day | [calendar event link] |
| First Year Connections First Tailgate | Saturday, Sept. 6 | 10 a.m.-noon | [calendar event link] |
| Thriving at 44 | Wednesday, Oct. 1 | TBD | [calendar event link] |
| Taste of the Orange Nation | TBD | TBD | [calendar event link] |
| “The Lonely Campus” Live Podcast With Coach Jack | TBD | TBD | [calendar event link] |