June 2020
Welcome Letter
Dear Mighty Oaks!
 
On behalf of my colleagues in the Division of Student Affairs and across campus, I am thrilled to formally welcome you to the College of Environmental Science and Forestry community! We are busy getting things ready for your arrival in August. I hope you are looking as forward to that day as we are.
 
You likely chose ESF because you know you will get an excellent education here. You will take classes from outstanding faculty members who are highly regarded in their fields. And you may participate in research projects with these faculty members. In addition to an excellent academic experience, a hallmark of an ESF education is the learning and experience you will have outside the classroom.
 
In the Division of Student Affairs, our mission is "to advance individual student learning, well-being, and success by intentionally designing involvement and engagement opportunities to promote contributions to the College community and greater society" . We do this by planning programs and service projects, by helping you prepare for your internship and job searches, by coordinating tutoring programs, by assisting you with any challenges you may face, by helping you to get connected and involved on campus, and in many other ways. You will learn more about our office and other offices on campus during your upcoming Orientation.
 
Enjoy the remainder of your summer. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Regards,
Dean Lombard
Anne E. Lombard, Ph.D.
Vice Provost and Dean for Student Affairs
Orientation/Reminders
Welcome to ESF! We are excited to host your Orientation program and assist you with a variety tasks you must complete before classes start. You will receive more instructions on these tasks in June. Tasks include activating your Syracuse University credentials, updating personal information, providing your immunization records, and uploading a headshot for both ESF records and your ID Card (provided by Syracuse University).

Many of you will receive a special invitation to complete a Math Placement module, as well as a Chemistry Learning Module called ALEKS, to better assign your courses. All students will receive an email to complete the required Alcohol EDU and Sexual Violence Prevention Course in July. Please pay particular attention to the posted deadlines.

Lastly, starting on August 1st, we will launch a series of modules that are part of your Virtual Orientation program. These modules are all made to be informational and concise so you know about all of the various resources, including the ESF staff and faculty, to support you during your time at ESF. You will be assigned an Orientation Leader to meet you before classes start and further help you transition to ESF as a peer. Your final course schedule for the Fall semester will be completed a few days prior to the start of classes. Be on the lookout for more details about your Virtual Orientation program!
Division of Student Affairs Intro
Student Involvement and Leadership
Student Involvement and Leadership is staffed by Director Laura Crandall and Coordinator Sarah Houck.
   
Student Involvement and Leadership assists with:
·      All ESF student organizations, student government called the Undergraduate Student Association, and special interest groups
·      Leadership opportunities including Emerging Leaders and a Leadership Certificate program
·      Community Service initiatives including Alternative Spring Break and Campus Days of Service
·      Insomniacs events held on some Friday nights on or off-campus
·      Student-run events (see the Student Planner!), such as Morning Munches, TGIFs, Earth Week events, and December Soiree/Spring Banquet (awards and semi-formal dance)
·      Campus-wide events including Orientation, Family Weekend, and Commencement
 
Get involved! Check your e-mail regularly for our weekly updates!
L ocated in 14 Bray Hall, be sure to meet our welcoming staff members. For more information, visit our website here !
Academic Intro
ESF will pre-register you for many of your courses this summer. Please be sure to submit all college/university credit including AP scores and final transcripts to ESF's Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Just prior to the start of classes, you will be part of a departmental meeting and finalize your schedule with your academic advisor and/or curriculum coordinator and then you can purchase textbooks online.
Many of your courses at ESF and Syracuse University (SU) will utilize some elements of Blackboard. Blackboard is ESF and SU's learning management system where you will find grades, course instruction, group projects, turn in homework, and view live course material. ESF will host your Virtual Orientation program on Blackboard this August too.
Student Intro
Welcome to ESF! We are the two head student Orientation Leaders, Molly Mulhare and Mete Rice. OLs are students who signed up to help YOU transition to ESF! We all love ESF and working with new students so please utilize us!

Our role is to assist in the development of Orientation activities involving our team of Orientation Leaders (OLs) who help YOU in your transition to ESF.  As OLs, we were in your shoes not that long ago and understand that transitioning to college is a big deal and something you should be extremely proud of! Do not worry as we are here to help you transition socially, guide you to resources you may need, and assist you in getting prepared academically for the upcoming year. We plan on meeting with you virtually a few times before the academic year starts. We are here to answer your questions, help you to meet other new students, and have some fun!   Here’s a brief introduction to the two of us , but keep an eye out for all 50 OL bios to learn more about our 2020 Orientation Leaders.
ESF Info
Here at ESF, many of our students join one of more than 40 recognized student organizations (RSOs) and over 10 special interest groups (SIGs). Another wonderful advantage of our relationship with Syracuse University is that you can also join any of the Syracuse University student organizations, Greek Life, or Club Sport teams. By joining a group at ESF or SU, you receive so many wonderful benefits like social connection with peers, outdoor ventures from a hike to a conference, and the opportunity to develop your leadership skills. Many ESF students become fully involved in student life by being an officer and hosting meetings, conferences, trips, specialized training and certificates, and competitions.
Centennial Hall
Centennial Hall welcomes you to ESF! We are looking forward to meeting you!
 We are preparing for your arrival in August and are planning for a safe arrival and fall semester. Housing contracts will be released shortly along with the RoomSync information. RoomSync is the official way to find and request a roommate. If you do not choose a roommate, we will match you with another student. The last day to request a roommate is June 28th.
 For any questions, please email us here !
Academic Accommodations
Students seeking disability-related accommodations and adjustments begin this process by contacting the Center for Disability Resources at Syracuse University. This is a shared service with ESF. For further information on setting up accommodations and beginning your registration, please visit their website here.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF)
Division of Student Affairs
14 and 110 Bray Hall
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, New York 13210