Check out this issue for important information about campus shuttles, WellsLink Leadership Program, Family Weekend, and more!
New Student Newsletter
  
August 1, 2018
Volume 9
 

Only a few more weeks until Syracuse Welcome starts! As we get closer to Syracuse Welcome it's even more important for you to check your syr.edu email on a regular basis.  The University will send all information about coming to campus to this email account.
Syracuse Welcome Shuttle Service
Free shuttle from the airport to campus!

Syracuse University is excited to offer free shuttle service from Hancock International Airport to the University campus and local, off-campus addresses from August 1-26, 2018. This service is by reservation only. Please complete the Syracuse Welcome Airport Transportation Request Form 72 hours (3 days) prior to your arrival. 
WellsLink Leadership Program
Deadline to apply is August 24

The WellsLink Leadership Program is the nationally recognized academic and leadership excellence program for first-year students of color at Syracuse University. Through structured academic, social, and cultural enrichment activities, WellsLink scholars train for exceptional success at the University and beyond.
 
Participants of The WellsLink Leadership Program will enjoy two semesters of support, and upon their successful transition into the second year, they join an exclusive community of WellsLink alumni who will be recognized by faculty, staff, and peers as high achievers and community leaders. Deadline to apply is Friday, August 24, 2018.
 
To learn more, visit the  WellsLink Leadership Program website, and complete the WellsLink application to apply.
Family Weekend 2018
Mark your calendars for October 26th - 28th!
 
Family Weekend is an annual opportunity for parents and family members to experience life on the Syracuse University campus. Weekend highlights include meetings with SU's faculty and staff, information sessions, and a variety of social events. 
 
For the full schedule and registration information, visit the Parent's Office Family Weekend page. 
Students for Community Safety Services
Department of Public Safety

Students for Community Safety (SCS) has various programs under the supervision of Department of Public Safety (DPS). Operating out of Watson hall, SCS oversees the Residential Security Program and the Safety Escort Programs.

Residential Security Program

The primary responsibility of the RSA is to monitor and control access to residence halls by checking the identification of all persons entering the residence halls, and signing in visitors and guests who are escorted by a hall resident. RSAs control access to the halls, ensure that only residents and staff are permitted access to the hall during restricted hours. 
 
For more information, visit the Residential Security Program page.
Safety Escort Programs
DPS provides shuttle escorts and walking escorts to ensure that members of the campus community arrive safely to their destinations. They provide a walking escort service, Shuttle-U-Home program, and the Shuttle 44 service. 
To learn more about each service visit the Safety Escort Programs page.
Learn your SU Traditions!
Home to the Dome

Home to the Dome is an annual event held during
Syracuse Welcome for new students to experience the Orange spirit!  The program concludes with all new students lining the Carrier Dome turf for the traditional class photo. Check out last year's photo!

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