Dear New Student and Family Programs, 

Get started early on making friends, campus connections and experiencing adventures unique to your Becoming Orange journey during Pre-Welcome Programs! For additional information or questions, please email New Student and Family Programs or call 315.443.9187.

Pre-Welcome Programs

Register today!

Traditionally hosted prior to Syracuse Welcome, move in early and participate in a Pre-Welcome Program with your soon-to-be friends! Please note, some programs may include a fee and/or have limited spaces. Explore the opportunities below and register today!

• Summer Connections Virtual Small Groups, July 20-Aug. 10: Connect with incoming students who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as an upper-division Summer Connections Mentor.

• Access 'Cuse, Aug. 22-23: Learn how to access accommodations, tour the Center for Disability Resources and more. 

• Christian Outreach Pre-Welcome Program, Aug. 21-23: Start college with new friends and mentors to support your goals to love God, serve others and share Christ.

• 'Cuse First, Aug. 21-23: Meet other first-generation students, learn about campus resources and have fun at social events.

• FreshFest, Aug. 22-24: Learn about Jewish life at Syracuse University, gain mentors and more. Please join the waitlist to express interest.

• Indigenous Student Welcome, Aug. 22-24: Connect with peers, get your bearings and more at the Nya weñha Skä:noñh Welcome! 

• International Student Orientation, Aug. 19-24: All international students new to campus are required to attend.

• Leadership Outdoor Orientation Program (LOOP): Odyssey Adventure, Aug. 21-24: Develop your leadership as you experience the Outdoor Adventure Course on campus with fellow incoming students.

• Living Learning Community Orientation, Aug. 23-24: If you are a member of a Living Learning Community (LLC), you should plan to attend this orientation program. 

• Muslim Student Life Welcome, Aug. 21-23: Explore your new home, peer advising and more.

• Transfer Transitions, Aug. 24-25: Learn the ropes about life on campus as a transfer student.

Syracuse Welcome 2022

Aug. 25-28

Syracuse University's new student required orientation program, Syracuse Welcome, hosts opportunities for new students, families and supporters to get settled into residence halls, attend required academic meetings, in addition to making connections with peers, faculty, staff and more.

• Deadlines Begin July 15: As a Required Task, register for Syracuse Welcome to request a class t-shirt, reserve space in Small Groups and more.
• Syracuse Welcome Schedules: Students are encouraged to explore required and optional events.