Dear New Student and Family Programs, 

Congratulations! You have completed your first week at Syracuse University! This email will serve as the final "Becoming Orange" Newsletter. We hope that you take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way this semester. Please remember that we are always here to be a resource for you as you navigate your first year at Syracuse! If you are having trouble adjusting to college, not sure where to go to resolve an issue or you are looking for ways to develop your leadership, our office is here to help!

See below for final updates, highlights from Syracuse Welcome and more!

For additional information or questions, please email New Student and Family Programs or call 315.443.9187.

The Great New York State Fair Shuttles

Sept. 3-5, 2022

Take advantage of the free shuttles from campus to the Great New York State Fair! Shuttles will run continuously throughout each day, with wait times averaging from 15-30 minutes, but may vary depending on traffic. An accessible shuttle is included in the fleet. Simply show up to College Place bus stop, board one of the Hale buses and ride to the fair. Learn more below!

• Sept. 3, 2022, Noon-10 p.m.
• Sept. 4, 2022, Noon-10 p.m.
• Sept. 5, 2022, Noon-9 p.m.

Syracuse Welcome Feedback

Due: Friday, Sept. 16, 2022

New Student and Family Programs wants to learn about your experience during Syracuse Welcome. Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out this survey and share feedback regarding these newsletters, move-in, events and more. Feedback is anonymous unless you indicate otherwise at the end. 

Complete the Syracuse Welcome Feedback today!

Student Health Insurance Plan

Due: Monday, Sept. 19, 2022

All students must enroll or waive in the University-provided student health insurance plan. Learn more about the Student Health Insurance Plan today!

Fall Student Involvement Fair

Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, 4-7 p.m.

Connect with up to 200 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) during this annual event on the Quad! Members of these RSOs will be tabling, sharing information about their RSO and will offer opportunities to take your contact details to share more information.

Can't make it to the Involvement Fair? Visit Student Engagement in 230 Schine Student Center or the 'Cuse Activities webpage!

Learn more about the Fall Student Involvement Fair today!

OrangeSeeds

OrangeSeeds is a leadership empowerment RSO for first-year and transfer students. Develop your own unique leadership identity through service, community engagement and more!

Learn more and apply to OrangeSeeds today!

The Peel

Keep up with all things student experience on The Peel! The Peel is a fun, interactive newsletter and blog focused on the Syracuse University student experience. The stories, quizzes and events (many of them created by students, for students) share ways to connect you with what’s happening on campus and the must-knows about student life.

Along with a website that’s updated regularly, The Peel also sends out a bimonthly newsletter highlighting new articles and quizzes and a weekly campus events newsletter directly to every student’s Syracuse email address (i.e. @syr.edu).

Check out today's edition of The Peel!