During your first year and throughout your time at Syracuse University, we encourage you to find ways to Be Involved. Experiencing clubs, activities and more will help you meet friends with similar interests, have an enriching student experience and provide opportunities to network with faculty, staff and community members. Being involved can also increase your sense of Civic and Global Responsibility. Be sure to follow @SUFYTP on your favorite social media platforms to connect with Orientation Leaders, fellow students and to learn more about Becoming Orange!

For additional information and questions, please email First-Year and Transfer Programs or call 315.443.9187.

OrangeSeeds
OrangeSeeds student organization logo which reads Learn. Grow. Lead. Established 2004
OrangeSeeds is an organization dedicated to developing a group of first-year and transfer students into confident campus leaders. Highlights include a wide network of campus leaders, resources, professional mentorship and opportunities to participate in community service.

Information Session: Tuesday, July 14, 7 p.m. EST
Join the OrangeSeeds on Zoom to learn more about the organization, advice on campus life and to ask questions. To attend, please  complete the OrangeSeeds Virtual Information Session registration. 

Learn more about OrangeSeeds today!
Office of Student Activities
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The Office of Student Activities (OSA) is your hub for all things involvement on campus. With a dedicated team and an  ever-growing list of 300+ student organizations, we encourage you to explore events such as  Orange After Dark and student organizations that fit your interests.

Learn more about OSA today!
Professional Development
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Starting as early as your first year, students have access to employment opportunities, internships and professional development resources. Learn more about the resources below!

As Syracuse University's new career management tool, students can find all employment and internship postings, career fair and event details, employer descriptions and schedule career counseling appointments with the Syracuse University Career Services team. 

Helps students connect to on- and off-campus jobs - both Federal Work-Study and non-Federal Work Study - to gain valuable experience, build personal and professional skills, and meet new people. Using Handshake, you can look for employment opportunities, internships and more. 
OttoTHON
Ottothon Leadership Program participants in front of Upstate Golisano Children_s Hospital
As the largest philanthropy organization at Syracuse University, OttoTHON raises money for Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. By helping raise awareness and hosting a 12-hour dance marathon, first-year students have the opportunity to participate in leadership roles within the OttoTHON Leadership Program (OLP). Transfer students may apply to be on OttoTHON committees this fall.

Learn more about OttoTHON today!
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Office of First-Year & Transfer Programs
Women's Building 820 Comstock Avenue, Suite 310, Syracuse, NY  13244 · 315.443.9187   ·  [email protected] · firstyear.syr.edu