Welcome to the Orange Family! You are starting your Becoming Orange journey at Syracuse University next week and we cannot wait to welcome you to campus during your required New Student Orientation.

Overview

When: Friday, Jan. 9-Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
New Student Orientation Check-In: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Panasci Lounge (3rd floor, Schine Student Center)
Welcome Session Begins: Friday, Jan. 9, 3:45 p.m. (arrive on time!)
Free Parking: University Avenue Garage (UAG)

Check-In Process

Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Step 1: Get Your Key and Syracuse University ID (SUID) Card

North Campus and Skyhalls: Check in at your residence hall's front desk with Residential Living staff.
South Campus: Check in at Goldstein Student Center, Suite 206 and 210 (401 Skytop Road, Syracuse, NY 13210).
Commuters/Off-Campus Students: Visit Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services (111 Waverly Ave., Suite 111).

For detailed move-in information, visit the Spring Semester Move-In webpage.

Step 2: New Student Orientation Check-In

After receiving your key and SUID card, all students should proceed to Panasci Lounge (3rd floor, Schine Student Center) between 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to check in for the orientation program.

You will receive the following items during check-in.

Spring New Student Orientation Guide and full orientation schedule
Nametag
Syracuse University swag

Bringing Guests? Families and supporters should check in at the same location.

Parking & Transportation

Parking is available on campus for free. Students and guests should park in the University Avenue Garage (1101 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210).

Garage Hours

Friday, Jan. 9: Open until 9 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 10: Open until 5 p.m.

Note that New Student Programs does not provide shuttles to or from Syracuse Hancock International Airport or the Regional Transportation Center. Please arrange your own transportation to campus.

Required Tasks

Please complete the following important tasks before you arrive to campus.

1. Submit Your SUID Card Photo

You will receive your Syracuse University ID card upon checking into your residence hall or Goldstein Student Center. Submit your photo now!

2. Complete Health Requirements

Learn how to submit health records.

Health History Form
Immunization Records
Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questionnaire
Minor Consent Form (if applicable)

3. Take Placement Exams

Complete any required academic placement exams based on your school, college or intended major. Learn more about placement exams.

4. Submit Official Transcripts

Ensure your official final high school and college transcripts have been sent to Syracuse University. Contact the Office of Admissions at orange@syr.edu or 315.443.3611.

5. Complete the Pre-Spring New Student Orientation Survey

Your responses help us better support you throughout the program. Complete the survey now!

6. Review All Required Tasks

Visit the Required Tasks webpage and complete any outstanding items before orientation or by the listed deadlines.

Campus Tours

New students interested in touring campus and the Barnes Center at The Arch can join optional walking tours led by the Syracuse University 100 (U100) tour guides.

When: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026; tours depart on the hour from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Second floor of Schine Student Center (in front of the Campus Store and the Gaming & Esports Center)
Duration: Approximately one hour.

Spring Welcome Week

Kick off the Spring 2026 semester by participating in a variety of events throughout January! Highlights of Spring Welcome Week include the following.

Neon Night Silent Disco (with Student Engagement) | Sunday, Jan. 11, 6 p.m.
Spring Day One Celebration | Monday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m.
Navigating Internships (with Career Services) | Tuesday, Jan. 13, 6 p.m.
Syracuse Abroad LIVE! Podcast | Wednesday, Jan 14, 5:30 p.m.
Plan Your Semester (with the Writing Center) | Thursday, Jan 15, 6:30 p.m.
Greek Life 101 | Friday, Jan. 16, 3 p.m.
Spring Involvement Fair | Jan. 20-21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bird Library Tours | Thursday, Jan 22, 12 p.m.
Vision Boards (with Student Outreach and Support) | Friday, Jan 23, 6 p.m.

View all event details and add specific events to your personal calendar using the Syracuse University Events Calendar!

Stay Connected

Follow New Student Programs on Instagram @syracuse_nsp for reminders and updates.

Questions?

For additional Spring New Student Orientation information, questions or accommodations:

New Student Programs

111 Waverly Avenue, Suite 110, Syracuse, New York 13244-5040

315.443.9187