{"id":1435,"date":"2023-11-17T19:22:21","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T19:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/?page_id=1435"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:43:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:43:54","slug":"senior-year-central","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/events-and-activities\/senior-year-central\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Year Central"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Class Gift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When combined with gifts from your classmates, your class gift will make a real difference at Syracuse University. Make a gift of $26 or more to the part of Syracuse University that means the most to you, and you will be eligible to pick up a special orange and silver cord as a symbol of your generosity!<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\n  \n<a href=\"https:\/\/secure.syr.edu\/s\/1632\/20\/home23.aspx?sid=1632&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=9344&amp;appealcode=03433&amp;amount=26\" class='button margin-bottom button-secondary' style=\"display: inline-block\"  >\n  \n  Give Now\n      <span class=\"icon-right\">\n      <i class=\"icon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n  <\/p>\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senior Celebration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready to celebrate the incredible achievements of the Syracuse University Class of 2026 at Senior Celebration on the Einhorn Family Walk! Join us on Thursday, May 7, from 1-4 p.m. for an afternoon filled with fun activities, food, giveaways and a chance to make lasting memories with friends and family before you head into your next chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note: <\/strong>This event is for undergraduate seniors only and is paid for by the Undergraduate Student Activity Fee.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senior Celebration Photo Gallery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-id=\"2461\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/05\/SeniorCelebration_S25-32.jpg\" alt=\"Students check in to Senior Celebration.\" class=\"wp-image-2461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/05\/SeniorCelebration_S25-32.jpg 500w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/05\/SeniorCelebration_S25-32-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-id=\"2460\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/05\/SeniorCelebration_S25-40.jpg\" alt=\"A student poses with Otto the Orange at Senior Celebration.\" class=\"wp-image-2460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/05\/SeniorCelebration_S25-40.jpg 500w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/05\/SeniorCelebration_S25-40-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"2463\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/05\/SeniorCelebration_S25-35.jpg\" alt=\"Students add to a board sharing their hometowns at Senior Celebration.\" class=\"wp-image-2463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/05\/SeniorCelebration_S25-35.jpg 333w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/05\/SeniorCelebration_S25-35-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-id=\"2462\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/05\/SeniorCelebration_S25-34.jpg\" alt=\"Students pose for photos at Senior Celebration\" class=\"wp-image-2462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/05\/SeniorCelebration_S25-34.jpg 500w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/05\/SeniorCelebration_S25-34-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commencement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about Commencement, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/commencement.syr.edu\/\">Commencement website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remember the Year Forever &#8211; Buy Your Yearbook Today!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1886, the Syracuse University Yearbook has documented the annual history of Syracuse University as perceived and expressed by students. The words and images of the yearbook capture the life of the campus and preserve special moments of Syracuse University students. Filled with senior portraits, academics, sports and much more, the yearbook is a memento that is due each graduating senior.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\n  \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jostens.com\/apps\/store\/productBrowse\/1052761\/Syracuse-University\/2026-Yearbook\/20250909042602567124\/CATALOG_SHOP\" class='button margin-bottom button-secondary' style=\"display: inline-block\"  >\n  \n  Purchase the 2026 Yearbook From Jostens\n      <span class=\"icon-right\">\n      <i class=\"icon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n  <\/p>\n\n\n<p>The Syracuse University Yearbook is produced by a student-led team with assistance and support from Student Engagement. For questions or more information, contact Student Engagement by visiting 230 Schine Student Center, calling <a href=\"tel:3154432718\">315.443.2718<\/a>&nbsp;or emailing <a href=\"mailto:stactivities@syr.edu\">stactivities@syr.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purchase a Yearbook Recognition Ad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior families, you can create a space in the yearbook just for your student! This is a rare opportunity to celebrate their passions and inspiring achievements in a <strong><em>big<\/em><\/strong> way. They will flip through their yearbook for years to come to revisit your heartfelt ad!<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\n  \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jostens.com\/apps\/store\/ybAdDesigner\/1052761\/Syracuse-University\/20250908161544277102\/CATALOG_SHOP\/\" class='button margin-bottom button-secondary' style=\"display: inline-block\"  >\n  \n  Purchase a Recognition Ad\n      <span class=\"icon-right\">\n      <i class=\"icon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n  <\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yearbook FAQs<\/h3>\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            When is the deadline to order a yearbook?            <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>Friday, May 15, 2026.<\/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 will I get my yearbook?            <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 will be shipped to you in the fall of 2026. When you order, make sure to have it shipped to your home address and not a campus address (such as a dormitory or temporary residence).<\/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 get my senior portrait in the yearbook?            <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>Lauren Studioes holds photography sessions in Schine Student Center. Sessions to get your portrait taken are scheduled for Nov. 3-8, Nov. 10-15 and Dec. 1-5.<\/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 join Yearbook Committee?            <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 you&#8217;re interested in joining for 2026, please take the <a href=\"https:\/\/cuseactivities.syr.edu\/submitter\/form\/step\/1?Guid=28705cab-7b02-4796-89e4-2484cfe6ab58\">Yearbook Position Survey<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-engagement\/student-organizations\/cuse-activities\/\">\u2019Cuse Activities<\/a>. This form resets yearly.<\/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 I get a portrait taken for the yearbook if I&#039;m not a senior?            <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>No. While underclassmen will appear in the yearbook in other sections (such as the sports and clubs sections), they will not be able to get a portrait taken and included as that is exclusive to seniors.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Destination Survey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to complete your <a href=\"https:\/\/careerservices.syr.edu\/student-outcomes-reports\/\">First Destination Survey on Handshake<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senior Portraits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lauren Studios is the official photographer for the Syracuse University Yearbook. <strong>Only portraits taken by Lauren Studios can be featured in the senior yearbook.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A photographer will be on campus on the following dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dec. 1-5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional dates will be available during the spring 2026 semester.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss out\u2014click the button below to secure your appointment. Remember, appointments are required, and please note that the portrait sessions will be held in Schine Student Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note: <\/strong>When creating an account on the Lauren Studios website to book your appointment, use <strong>GoOrange26<\/strong> as the School Passcode.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\n  \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.laurenstudios.com\/\" class='button margin-bottom button-secondary' style=\"display: inline-block\"  >\n  \n  Schedule an Appointment\n      <span class=\"icon-right\">\n      <i class=\"icon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n  <\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sitting will include poses in your own business attire and a cap and gown provided by Lauren Studios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no charge to be photographed for inclusion in the yearbook. The photographer offers additional session upgrades for a nominal fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will be emailed when your portrait proofs are ready to be viewed (approximately 5-7 business days after your session).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any questions, please contact Lauren Studios at <a href=\"tel:9512728600\">951.272.8600<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:info@laurenstudios.com\">info@laurenstudios.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Class Gift When combined with gifts from your classmates, your class gift will make a real difference at Syracuse University. 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