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Hello !

As you embark on your unique Becoming Orange journey, we welcome you to the Syracuse University community and look forward to supporting your successful transition. This series of emails will keep you on track to completing required tasks, supporting your transition to campus and prepare for your arrival.

For additional information or questions, please email New Student Programs or call 315.443.9187.
Required Tasks
Students arriving to campus in January 2023 must complete Required Tasks. Each task will specify who needs to complete it, so proactively begin exploring the full list. Please note, immediate action is needed for some Required Tasks such as Applying for Housing.

Health and Wellness Requirements
Immediate Action

There are several requirements due immediately, including the following.


Students are also required to complete Community Wellness Requirements beginning Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. These activities build connection, promote community well-being and help you learn more about health and wellness resources and programs.


Winter Welcome 2023
To support your Becoming Orange journey, all new students and Discovery students are required to participate in Winter Welcome, Syracuse University's new student orientation program. Please make note of the following dates.


  • January 12, 2023: New International Students and Exchange Students Move-In
  • January 13, 2023: Discovery Students and New Domestic Students Move-In
  • January 13-15, 2023: Winter Welcome
  • January 17, 2023: First Day of Classes

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