Congratulations, !

As you begin your unique Becoming Orange journey, we welcome you into the campus community and look forward to supporting your successful transition to Syracuse University.

Leading up to Welcome Week and throughout your first year, New Student Programs will provide essential information, resources and deadlines. We encourage you to explore the following and the Getting Started webpage.

Be sure to follow New Student Programs on Instagram for updates all summer long! For additional information or questions, email us at welcome@syr.edu or call 315.443.9187.

Immediate To-Dos

Set up N etID and password: Access your SUMail (@syr.edu), MySlice, Patient Portal, etc.
Access SUMail: Check your @syr.edu email frequently for updates.
Health and Wellness Requirements: Includes Health History Form, Immunization Records, Minor Consent Form and Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire.
Prepare for Arrival: Complete Required Tasks and understand the checklist in My Move In Hub.

Meet the Center for International Services

Date: May 21, 2026 | 8 a.m. (EST) and 8 p.m. (EST)

The Center for International Services (CIS) supports international students throughout their transition to life at Syracuse University. CIS provides guidance on visa and employment matters while also helping students build community through programs and events.

From International Student Orientation and “Intro to Upstate” field trips to cultural celebrations like International Festival and other recurring events, CIS offers many opportunities to get connected and feel at home on campus.

CIS will host Welcome Webinars throughout the summer. Watch your email for registration details and upcoming dates!

Apply for Housing

Due: June 1, 2026

All new students are required to live on campus and are invited to explore the Living Learning Communities (LLCs) as an option. There are more than 25 living learning communities and two theme housing communities to choose from, including communities centered on the arts, business management, cultural exploration, education, global connections, health and wellness, leadership, and science and math.

Learn how to apply for housing today!

Save These Dates

It is important that you start making travel plans for New Student Move-In and Welcome Week, the University's required new student program. Get started by planning your arrival today!

International Student Move-In: Begins Aug. 14, 2026
Pre-Welcome Participant Move-In: Aug. 16, 2026, or sooner (program dependent)
New Student Move-In: Aug. 17-19, 2026
Transfer Student Orientation: Aug. 19, 2026
Welcome Week (Required): Aug. 20-23, 2026

Fun events will be hosted beginning the evening you move in. Visit the Welcome Week webpage for updates.

Deadlines to Keep in Mind

Explore a list of Required Tasks, some of which are listed below. It is your responsibility to make sure you are keeping up with all that is required of you before Welcome Week, so be sure to keep track, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you feel confused or lost. Failure to complete may result in losing the ability to receive your class schedule, additional charges and/or holds on your student account.

June 1, 2026

Apply for Housing
Submit Syracuse University ID Photo
Enroll/Waive Student Health Insurance Plan: Avoid premium charges on your June Bursar bill by submitting an approved waiver.
Application for Payment Plan (if needed)

June 8, 2026

Fall Bill is available

Aug. 14, 2026

Community Wellness Requirement: Two Training Modules (Available July 13, 2026)

My Move In Hub is your one-stop-shop for instructions for every milestone of the move-in journey. Check this page for an overview of roommate selections and assignments and information for selecting a move-in date.