Parent and Family Newsletter |
July 31, 2019
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Marianne Thomson
Associate Vice President for the Student Experience
and Dean of Students
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Welcome
from the Dean of Students
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Dear First Year and Transfer Families:
I look forward to meeting many of you when you arrive in August. This is probably a bittersweet time for many of you. That’s why I would like to take a moment to thank you for all that you have done thus far to nurture and challenge your students--you stood by them in time of joy and disappointment, have been their shoulder to cry on and the ear that only gets the benefit of two word answers like “I’m fine”--you have pushed and loved them. Now they are now ready for the next step, and we are so honored that they’ve chosen Syracuse University.
I assure you that we see ourselves as your partners as your
slices
transition to life at Syracuse. This is not a situation where we ask you to step out so we can step in--we work together to support your students, help them to take advantage of all the University has to offer, and ease the transition in any way that we can. The transition may be surprisingly smooth or unexpectedly bumpy, but either way we want to make sure that students find their place both academically and personally. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are here for you as well as your students!
Welcome to the Syracuse family!
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Meet Parent and Family Services
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Parent and Family Welcome | Hendricks Chapel
Wednesday, August 21, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
In a few short weeks, your student will be arriving on campus to begin a new journey that will be filled with excitement, exploration, and new opportunities. Of course every college experience is unique and may come with some challenges. You can help make sure your student knows where to go when those challenges arise.
Learn how the Parent and Family Services and the Dean of Students Office can help support you and your student during their transition and throughout their Syracuse University experience. Featured speakers are Missy Mathis-Hanlon, director of parent and family services, and Sarah Solomon, assistant dean of students.
Orange Welcome and Information Center Tent | The Quad
Wednesday, August 21, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday August 22, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy some refreshments, meet the staff of Parent and Family Services and ask questions of representatives from various campus offices.
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New Student and Family Orientation
Residence Hall Move-In | Tuesday, August 20 - Thursday, August 22
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- The Syracuse Welcome Guide was mailed to new students and is available here or via the Syracuse University Guides app. In it, you will find directions to the residence halls, parking and shuttle information, and the programs for students and their families.
- ReadySet is the primary resource for new students and their families. Take some time to explore it with your student!
- Meal Plan changes - the deadline to lower the number of meals per week is September 6, 2019. Students may increase their meal plan at anytime.
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Join a Virtual New Student Send-Off!
August 7, 1 p.m. EDT
Over the past month, the Syracuse University Alumni Association has offered incoming students and their families the chance to meet current students and other new SU families during the New Student Send-Off series. If you or your student missed out on attending a send-off in person, the Syracuse University Alumni Association is pleased to offer a virtual send-off. The ’Cuse Q&A on Facebook is in partnership with the Office of First- Year and Transfer Programs and Director Carrie Grogan Abbott will share important last-minute information and answer questions during the session. Go to
Syracuse University Alumni Facebook page for the live event or view it anytime once it is uploaded to the Facebook page.
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Community Wellness Requirement
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Mandatory Online Training for Students
Must be completed before August 26, 2019
The
EVERFI
online training modules are now available. Please note that students received an e-mail with the instructions at their syr.edu e-mail account.
As your student prepares to join our campus community, it is important to know that we aim to foster an environment where all community members feel safe and supported. It is on all of us to make, and encourage others to make, healthy and respectful decisions that help cultivate a caring community.
To provide students with opportunities to learn more about ways to make healthier decisions and support a healthy community, we partner with EVERFI to deliver Syracuse University’s Community Wellness Requirements through online modules focused on sexual and relationship violence prevention, alcohol and other drug education, and diversity, equity and inclusion. These interactive modules introduce students to concepts, resources and policies related to healthy personal and professional relationships.
Each of the modules takes about 60 minutes to complete and students may work at their own pace from any computer with Internet access. Students are required to complete these modules. They only need to complete each module once. If your student started a module and did not complete it prior to the website experiencing technical difficulties, we ask that they please restart and complete the module.
Failure to complete the modules will result in a Conduct Hold, hindering class registration in addition to participation in Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, Athletics, studying abroad and more.
As a new student, they will participate in signature experiences that build connection, promote community well-being and help them to learn more about the University through the
First-Year Experience initiative
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healthpromotion@syr.edu
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Syracuse University Cultural Centers
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Office of Multicultural Affairs
The mission of the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) is to support and promote the academic achievement, multicultural competence, social development, civic engagement, and retention of students from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups at Syracuse University. As you and your student prepare for their first year at Syracuse University, we would like to offer your student the opportunity to join an OMA mentoring program.
The WellsLink Leadership Program
is an award-winning academic excellence and leadership program for first-year students who are not sponsored by any of the university's state or federally-funded programs. Through a series of structured academic, social and cultural enrichment activities, WellsLink scholars are trained for exceptional success and leadership at Syracuse University. The goal of the program is to give students an "edge" in college.
fullCIRCLE Mentoring Program is a sustainable, multilayered program designed to assist first-year and transfer students in effectively adjusting to the different challenges of college life, including those that are academic, social, professional and personal in nature, with the goal of retention. In the fullCIRCLE family, we support the holistic development of students of color through intentional relationships with peers, faculty, staff, alumni, and employers, as well as opportunities for cross-cultural exchange, networking, and community building.
Dimensions Mentoring Program is a peer-to-peer mentoring program for self-identified women of color. The program is specifically designed to provide mentoring to first-year/transfer women of color by pairing up with an upperclass woman who shares similar interests, and assists them in adapting to college life.
Please visit OMA's
website to find details and application information for each program. If your students applies to any of these programs, they will be invited to an orientation after classes begin. Following orientation, we ask that students decide on one program to join, as we aim to support as many students as we can.
Any questions, please feel free to stop by 548 Bird Library or contact the director, James K
("Dr. D")
Duah-Agyeman at
dagyeman@syr.edu
or the associate director, Huey Hsiao, at
huhsiao@syr.edu,
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Slutzker Center for International Services
The Slutzker Center for International Services is the resource for international students, scholars and their dependents on issues related to immigration status, employment, cultural, social and academic concerns which impact their success at Syracuse University. The staff and programs at the Slutzker Center help with transition to life at Syracuse University.
Juan Taveres, director of the Slutzker Center for International Services is pleased to welcome international students and their families to Syracuse University. The Slutzker Center hosts student programs to help make the most of the student experience. Students can connect with fellow international students through peer mentoring programs, build intercultural understanding, and celebrate the richly diverse student body at Syracuse University.
Please mention the following programs to your new student:
Please visit the Slutzker Center at 310 Walnut Place or contact them at 315.443.2457 or
lescis@syr.edu.
Regular office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Summer office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Advisor on-call hours: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Notary services available by appointment.
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Syracuse University Bookstore
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Computing
Click here
to learn more about Computer Purchases at the Syracuse University Bookstore.
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MicroFridge Rental
This all-in-one refrigerator, freezer, and microwave is approved by Syracuse University for use in residence halls, helping your room feel a little more like home! It measures 18 5/8" wide by 19 1/2" deep by 43 1/2" tall and uses only one plug-no need for extension cords or adapters.
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Thanksgiving Charter Buses to Metro Areas
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Register Now for Family Weekend 2019!
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Friday, October 18- Sunday, October 20
Family Weekend registration is now available! You can purchase $25 tickets for the football game within the registration process.
Please be sure to register your student as a guest.
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Parent and Family Services | Syracuse University | 306 Steele Hall
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