Check out this issue for important information about move-in, free shuttle service, Pre-Orientation programs, Disability Services, computers, and more!
New Student Newsletter
  
July 3, 2019
Volume 5


 
New student move-in and  Syracuse Welcome 2019  are quickly approaching! Now is the time to learn more about the new student move-in process and start planning your schedule for Syracuse Welcome. 

Don't forget that Syracuse Welcome has gone mobile, so be sure to download the SU Guides app from the iTunes or Google Play store.
What is an Arrival & Parking Pass?
To ensure a smooth arrival and move-in, all new residential students must print and bring their Arrival and Parking Pass with them to move into their residence hall. When you register for 
Syracuse Welcome using the Orientation Registration Form, students from NY, NJ, and PA will submit your preferences for your move-in date (students from all other states will be assigned August 21 as their move-in date). The Orientation Registration Form will be available between June 1 and July 15.

Your move-in date and time will be randomly assigned based on your housing assignment and move-in preferences received from the Orientation Registration Form. Your Arrival and Parking Pass states your move-in date and time and will be automatically created and emailed to your syr.edu email address on or before July 22, 2019. There are a limited number of passes for each date and shift. Possible Shifts include:

  • Tuesday, August 20th 9am-11:30am

  • Tuesday, August 20th 11:30am-2pm
  • Tuesday, August 20th 2-5pm
  • Wednesday, August 21st 9am-11:30am
  • Wednesday, August 21st 11:30am-2pm
  • Wednesday, August 21st 2pm-5pm
  • Thursday, August 22nd 9am-11:30am
  • Thursday, August 22nd 11:30am-2pm
Please note: All new student residence halls are not available for assisted new student move-in for all shifts. If you do not register for Syracuse Welcome using the above form by July 15th, you will be assigned a move-in date based on availability. 

For NY, NJ, and PA students, there is a possibility you may not be assigned the date you gave as your preference. Due to safety and space limitations, we are required to limit the number of new students that can move in during each move-in shift.  We appreciate your patience knowing that you may not receive your first preference for move-in. If you have any questions, please email our office at [email protected].
Syracuse Welcome  Shuttle Service
Free shuttle from the airport!

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, 2019. This service is by reservation only. Please complete the  Syracuse Welcome Airport Transportation Request Form  1 week prior to your arrival. 

For International Students, Syracuse University is excited to offer free shuttle service from Hancock International Airport (in Syracuse, NY). We are also excited to offer - for a small fee - a limited transportation service from JFK (in New York City) on August 14 at 9:00am and August 16th at 5:00pm. Please click this link to register for the shuttle service. 
Student Health Insurance Plan: August 2019 Active Coverage
Deadline: Monday July 22

To prevent a lapse in coverage and/or have active coverage by Thursday, August 1, 2019, proactively enroll on MySlice by Monday, July 22, 2019.
 
Using your SU NetID username and password, log into MySlice to access the enroll/waive form. Once logged in, navigate to the 'Student Services' section and under the 'Student Health Insurance' header, select the 'Health Insurance Enroll/Waive' option.
Failure to take action or receive an approved waiver by Monday, September 16, 2019, will result in automatic enrollment into the Student Health Insurance Plan. The Student Health Insurance Plan anticipated premium of $1,730 (subject to plan approval by New York State) is applied to your Bursar account and will be removed with proof of qualifying coverage.
 
For additional information, please email the Student Health Insurance Office or visit the  Student Health Insurance site
Pre-Orientation Programs
There's still time to sign up!

Get an early start on your Syracuse University experience by participating in a pre-orientation program. These programs enable you to make connections early, get familiar with our campus and community, and have fun. Registration deadline is July 15th. There are programs for all interests!  

2019 Pre-Orientation Programs include:
  • Access 'Cuse - VERY LIMITED SPACE LEFT!
  • 'Cuse First (for first generation college students) - VERY LIMITED SPACE LEFT!
  • FreshFest (you must also register with Syracuse Hillel)
  • Leadership Outdoor Orientation Program: Adirondack Adventure - CLOSED
  • Transfer Transitions (for transfer students) - VERY LIMITED SPACE LEFT!
  • Transitioning Military Veterans to University Life
For more information and to register, visit the  Pre-Orientation Programs website. 

Register with Disability Services

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is the designated campus office that facilitates access for students with documented disabilities to programs and activities at Syracuse University. If you are a student with a disability and plan to request accommodations, it is important that you
contact the Office of Disability Services . 

Students with disabilities may choose to self-disclose at any time. However, in order to ensure sufficient time to arrange for and provide auxiliary aids and services, requests for accommodations should be made by July 15. Please feel free to contact the Office of Disability Services at (315) 443-4498 or (315) 443-1371 TDD, to speak with an ODS Counselor regarding any questions or concerns.

For more information, visit the Office of Disability Services' website .

Computers and Technology
What you need to know and bring to campus!

All SU residences enjoy 100 percent high-speed wireless and wired network coverage. You will receive information about connecting your devices to the SU network when you check into your residence hall. To connect, you will need your NetID and password, and access to your device's administrator account. 
 
Bring an Ethernet cable for any network-enabled TVs, streaming media devices (e.g., Roku 3, Apple TV), and similar devices, including wireless game consoles (e.g. Xbox, Playstation), and if you want the option of a wired connection for your computer. Except for your computer, none of these are supported on the wireless network.
 
Computer recommendations from your school or college can be found at its.syr.edu/computers. Check them before making any decisions. If your school or college says you can buy either Apple or Windows, buy the one with which you are most comfortable. Running a Windows operating system on an Apple computer may add cost. Most standard software is available for both platforms.
 
For more information, visit the ITS New Student website.  

Learn your SU Traditions!
Winter Carnival

Winter Carnival was a conglomeration of events and traditions all rolled up into one weekend.  The origin of this tradition (1933) was as a holiday before the onset of exams, but also a means to break the monotony of the winter months.  Events included dances, snow sculpting contests, and winter sports. Today's Winter Carnival offers outdoor and indoor activities, including human dog sled races, ice-carvings, chili cook-offs, snow sculptures, and other events that coincide with Syracuse Winterfest.
50 days until
Syracuse Welcome 2019!


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