Becoming Orange

Hello, New Student Programs!


Get an early start on making friends, campus connections and experiencing adventures unique to your Becoming Orange journey during Pre-Welcome Programs!


For additional information or questions, please do not hesitate to email New Student Programs or call 315.443.9187.

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Pre-Welcome Programs

Register today!


Hosted prior to Syracuse Welcome, Pre-Welcome Programs allow students to move in early and participate in a program with soon-to-be friends! Please note, some programs may include a fee and/or have limited spaces. Programs include the following.


  • 'Cuse First
  • Access 'Cuse
  • Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Connections
  • Christian Student Welcome
  • Esports and Gaming Community
  • Hillel FreshFest
  • Leadership Outdoor Orientation Program (LOOP): Adirondack Adventure
  • Leadership Outdoor Orientation Program (LOOP): Odyssey Adventure
  • Muslim Student Life Welcome
  • Wilderness Intensive Leadership Development (WILD) (Waitlist Only)


Please note, while some Pre-Welcome Programs are designed with certain identities in mind, they are open to all students regardless of racial/ethnic identities, ability status, sex, gender, gender expression, religion and/or sexual orientation.

Syracuse Welcome Highlights

August 24-27, 2023


Syracuse Welcome is the University's required orientation program for new students. At Syracuse Welcome, you will attend required events to support your college transition, meet new friends and establish your network of success. The Syracuse Welcome schedule will be posted over the next couple of weeks. Some schedule highlights from Syracuse Welcome include the following.


  • New Student Move-In | Aug. 22-24
  • "Back to the 2000s" Party on the Quad | Aug. 22
  • The Slice Is Right at the Dome| Aug. 23
  • Syracuse Welcome Small Groups | Aug. 24-26
  • New Student Convocation | Aug. 24
  • Syracuse Welcome FĂȘte | Aug. 24
  • School/College Required Sessions | Aug. 25-26
  • Orange Blast and Orange Blast Involvement Fair| Aug. 25
  • Citrus in the City | Aug. 26
  • Dome Sweet Dome | Aug. 26
  • Community Wellness Requirement: Speak About It | Aug. 27


Learn more about Syracuse Welcome and register today!

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