Dear New Student Programs, 

We are excited to welcome you to campus for Winter Welcome, Syracuse University's required orientation program! This email includes information on your arrival, parking information and orientation schedule details.

For additional information or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to New Student Programs at 315.443.9187 or by emailing welcome@syr.edu.

Arrival and Parking Details

Residential, commuter and international students each have unique arrival requirements. Please note that a parking pass is not required for the weekend but it is asked that visitors review parking instructions carefully.

• Prioritized Required Tasks (Failure to complete may prevent moving into residence hall assignment or course registration. Visit the Required Tasks webpage for complete details.)
• Arriving to Campus
• Parking Maps and Details
• Directions to Residence Halls

Explore all arrival details today!

Winter Welcome Schedules

January 13-15, 2023

All first-year, transfer, international, Discovery and commuter students are required to attend Winter Welcome events that support their transition to the University. Any student that has not registered for Winter Welcome should complete this Required Task by Jan. 10, 2023.

Throughout the weekend, several offices and resources will be open to support student needs and answer questions.

Explore Winter Welcome Schedules today!

Winter Welcome Small Groups

January 13-15, 2023

All new students and Discovery students are pre-assigned a small group led by a member of the Winter Welcome Team. These student leaders will share information regarding campus resources, tips, answer your questions and more! Small Groups will meet at the following times.

• Friday, Jan. 13, 6-7 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 14, 3-4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Jan. 15, 1-2 p.m.

Small Group assignments and meeting locations will be shared at Winter Welcome Check-In and the Resource Fair.

Orange Alert

Sign-up today!

Orange Alert is the University's crisis notification system and may be utilized in the event of campus closures and schedule adjustments for Winter Welcome. It allows rapid notifications to be sent to the contact information you provide in the event of any campus emergency.

Learn about Orange Alert and sign-up today!

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