Almost two-thirds of students will call South Campus home at some point during their time at Syracuse University. Located about a mile away from North Campus, it is primarily home to second- and third-year students. While you might miss late nights in your residence hall lounges, there’s plenty to look forward to out on South!
1. Independent Living in a Close-Knit Community
South Campus offers the best of both worlds: the independence of apartment-style living combined with a tight-knit community. In other words—you can have your own space, but still live in the same neighborhood as your friends! You’ll have your own kitchen (no meal plan required!), you can have a car and park it right outside your building, and you’re essentially living on your own. It’s the perfect step in between dorm living and renting your own off-campus apartment.
2. Goldstein Student Center
Goldstein Student Center serves as the heart of South Campus life, providing a central hub where students can meet up, study, grab a meal, do laundry and do some shopping at the market. Goldstein Student Center also houses Goldstein Food Hall, with options for coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, rice bowls and late-night snacking.
All University South Campus shuttles make stops at Goldstein Student Center. With comfortable common spaces, study areas and regular events, it’s the perfect place to connect to student life activities without leaving your residential area.
3. Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion
South Campus residents live next to the Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion, where you can find open skating hours and a recreational curling league, and it also serves as the home venue for Syracuse Orange hockey games—all free to access with your Syracuse University I.D.!
4. Quick Access to Soccer and Field Hockey Games
Sports fans on South Campus enjoy convenient access to the SU Soccer Stadium and the J.S. Coyne Field, where they can catch Men’s and Women’s Soccer games and the University’s nationally-ranked field hockey team (again, for free!). Support Syracuse Athletics and be part of the game day excitement without a long commute, fostering school spirit right in your own backyard.
5. The Inn Complete
Did you know that South Campus has its own restaurant and bar? Visit the Inn Complete to enjoy restaurant-style service in a newly renovated and improved space with a ski lodge theme, including cozy fireplaces, billiards and games, and an outdoor patio. The Inn Complete has a full menu and bar, and is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 3-9 p.m. The Inn Complete takes Dining Dollars and ‘CUSE Cash!
6. Drumlins Country Club and Bistro 1926
Just a short drive or bus ride from South Campus, Drumlins Country Club is owned by the University and features golf, tennis, and cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails in the winter months. Undergraduate students can golf and play tennis for free during the academic year.
While you’re there, you should also eat at Bistro 1926, the club’s restaurant, which offers a seasonally rotating menu and weekend brunch. And don’t forget, Bistro 1926 accepts ‘CUSE Cash!
7. Easy Connection to North Campus
While South Campus offers a quieter, more residential atmosphere, students stay connected to campus life through regular shuttle services to North Campus. The convenient transportation makes commuting to academic buildings straightforward, allowing students to enjoy the peaceful South Campus environment while remaining fully engaged in classes, events and activities across the University.