Events for August 24, 2023

Morning

New Family Orientation | Part 2

August 24, 2023 at 8:00am – 11:30am EDT

Goldstein Auditorium

This program is designed to help you support your new student’s transition to Syracuse University. Join us for a panel discussion about Health and Wellness where you will learn more about the…

Thursday Morning Roundtable (TMR): TBD

August 24, 2023 at 8:00am – 5:00pm EDT

Syracuse Stage/Drama Theater Complex and Virtual (See event details)

December 7: TBD This session will feature a speaker TBD. Meeting Time: 8 a.m. ET

New Student Veteran and Military Connected Orientation and Resource Fair

August 24, 2023 at 8:00am – 12:00pm EDT

National Veterans Resource Center, K.G. Tan Auditorium and Bisignano Grand Hall

Join the Syracuse University Office of Veteran and Military Affairs for the Fall 2023 Veteran and Military-Connected Student Orientation and Resource Fair. Learn about on and off-campus resources as…

Transfer Orientation | Check-In

August 24, 2023 at 8:15am – 9:00am EDT

Huntington Beard Crouse Hall (HBC), Gifford Auditorium

Grab a light breakfast and check-in for Transfer Orientation! Meet and mingle with other new transfer students and Orientation Leaders as we prepare for the welcome session. This event is required…

Snapshots and Swag

August 24, 2023 at 8:30am – 12:00pm EDT

Einhorn Family Walk, In Front of Schine

Snap an Insta-worthy pic at our photo station! You are Forever Orange and your first days on campus are special. Stop by our photo station hosted by the Forever Orange Student Alumni Council and the…

Transfer Orientation | Welcome Session

August 24, 2023 at 9:00am – 9:30am EDT

Huntington Beard Crouse Hall (HBC), Gifford Auditorium

Kickoff Transfer Orientation with a welcome from New Student Programs and Orientation Leaders, review the schedule for Transfer Orientation and Syracuse Welcome and more! This event is required for…

InclusiveU First-Year Student Orientation | Day 1

August 24, 2023 at 9:00am – 5:00pm EDT

Schine Student Center, 304ABC

New students participating in InclusiveU are required to attend Day 1 of the InclusiveU Orientation program. The schedule includes meetings with students, parents, family members and supporters,…

Orange Welcome and Information Center

August 24, 2023 at 9:00am – 12:00pm EDT

Einhorn Family Walk, In Front of Schine

Visit staff from New Student Programs and Parent and Family Services if you have any questions, need directions and more. We are here to help!

Transfer Orientation | Small Groups

August 24, 2023 at 9:30am – 11:00am EDT

Huntington Beard Crouse Hall (HBC), Gifford Auditorium

Led by Orientation Leaders, new transfer students will connect with other transfer students, learn about what life is really like at Syracuse University and other helpful tips! Students will receive…

The Barnes Center at The Arch Open House

August 24, 2023 at 10:00am – 12:00pm EDT

Barnes Center at The Arch, Wohl Lobby

Explore the state-of-the-art wellness and recreation complex. Stop by the Be Well SU table to learn about services and resources that support students’ academic, physical and emotional well-being.…

Syracuse University Art Museum Open House

August 24, 2023 at 10:00am – 4:00pm EDT

Shaffer Art Building, Art Museum

Join us for an open house at the SU Art Museum. Explore our freshly installed galleries, co-curated with artist and art historian Josh T Franco, featuring selections from our collection of global…

Whitman School of Management | Open House & Welcome

August 24, 2023 at 10:00am – 12:00pm EDT

Whitman School of Management, Suite 116

We welcome new Whitman students and families to stop by the Whitman School during this time for light refreshments, tours of the Whitman building or to speak with staff members. This event is…

Transfer Orientation | Resource Panel

August 24, 2023 at 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT

Huntington Beard Crouse Hall (HBC), Gifford Auditorium

Learn from various offices on campus during this panel. Learn how to be involved, obtain campus employment and more! Offices represented: Student Engagement ‘Cuse Works – Student…

New Student-Athlete Orientation

August 24, 2023 at 11:00am – 2:00pm EDT

John A. Lally Athletics Complex, Lally Fieldhouse

All first-year and transfer student-athletes will meet athletics department staff, student-athlete leaders and connect with department support staff. A brief new international student-athlete meeting…

Afternoon

Syracuse Abroad Open House

August 24, 2023 at 12:00pm – 3:00pm EDT

Schine Student Center, Atrium

Stop by and grab a snack at our Syracuse Abroad Open House at Schine Student Center while learning more about study abroad opportunities for all students at Syracuse University. We will be tabling…

Family Lounge | Carnegie Library

August 24, 2023 at 12:00pm – 4:00pm EDT

Carnegie Library, Landing at top of stairs

Looking for somewhere to hang out on campus while your students are busy? Stop by Carnegie Library for bottled water, snacks, Libraries information, and swag while you wait. Tours of Carnegie Library…

Multicultural Affairs Open House

August 24, 2023 at 12:00pm – 1:30pm EDT

Schine Student Center, 132 (Intercultural Collective)

Join the Multicultural Affairs (OMA) staff to learn more about the office’s programs and services. Refreshments will be served.

Transfer Orientation | Optional Campus Tour

August 24, 2023 at 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT

Huntington Beard Crouse Hall (HBC), Gifford Auditorium

Bring your class schedule for this optional campus tour! Orientation Leaders can show you hot spots on campus, the buildings where you will meet for your classes and more! Tours will be in your…

Family Lounge | Bird Library

August 24, 2023 at 12:00pm – 4:00pm EDT

Bird Library, Quad-side entrance

Looking for somewhere to hang out on campus while your students are busy? Stop by the tent at Bird Library for bottled water, snacks, Libraries information, and swag while you wait. Tours of the…

Library and Information Science Information Session

August 24, 2023 at 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT

Virtual (See event details)

Join faculty, staff and current students from Syracuse University’s iSchool to learn more about our MS in Library and Information Science curriculum, internships, research and more.

School of Architecture | Family Welcome: Open House

August 24, 2023 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm EDT

Slocum Hall, Atrium

An informal open house for all undergraduate students and their families. This is a great opportunity to say hello, tour Slocum Hall and ask questions. This event is optional for new Architecture…

Army ROTC Cadet Orientation

August 24, 2023 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm EDT

National Veterans Resource Center, Tan Auditorium

Army ROTC welcomes new Army Cadets and their families for a welcome presentation to cover all that your student should expect and what they will be expected of! The brief will offer an opportunity…

Pipe Organ Demonstration

August 24, 2023 at 1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT

Hendricks Chapel, Main Chapel

Discover one of the University’s treasures: the large pipe organ built by Walter Holtkamp in 1952 for Hendricks Chapel. This informal demonstration led by University Organist and professor Anne…

Syracuse Welcome Small Groups | Meeting 1

August 24, 2023 at 2:00pm – 4:00pm EDT

Shaw Quadrangle, Various Locations

Syracuse Welcome Small Groups invites new students to join 25 other students to learn about life on campus, helpful resources, create meaningful relationships and more! Meetings include information…

LGBTQ Resource Center Open House

August 24, 2023 at 2:00pm – 3:30pm EDT

Schine Student Center

Welcome to Syracuse University! Stop by the LGBTQ Resource Center at the Intercultural Collective for desserts and information about our office, upcoming events and affinity groups.

Residence Hall Floor Meetings

August 24, 2023 at 4:00pm – 4:45pm EDT

No location (See event details)

Welcome home! Join your Resident Advisor (RA) and new neighbors for the first floor meeting of the year. During this time you will have time to better acquaint yourself with your new home, and…

Evening

New Student Convocation

August 24, 2023 at 5:30pm – 6:30pm EDT

The Dome

This special academic ceremony marks the opening of the University and the beginning of new students’ careers at Syracuse University. Convocation will include a welcome from the University…

New Student Picnic

August 24, 2023 at 6:30pm – 7:30pm EDT

The Dome

Immediately following New Student Convocation, we invite you to enjoy a picnic dinner on the field of the JMA Wireless Dome. This event is optional for new students, families and supporters.

Orange Celebration

August 24, 2023 at 7:00pm – 8:00pm EDT

Shaw Quadrangle

Celebrate with desserts and a pep rally on the Quad as an official member of the Orange community. This event is optional for students, families and supporters.

Barnes Kickoff

August 24, 2023 at 8:00pm – 11:00pm EDT

Barnes Center at The Arch

The Barnes Center at The Arch is your hub for all things health and wellness. Kick off your semester with late-night access to the Barnes Center and experience disco roller skating, climbing wall,…

Syracuse Welcome Fête

August 24, 2023 at 9:00pm – 11:00pm EDT

Women’s Building, Field

New students are invited to Syracuse Welcome Fête. The Fête, which is Haitian-Creole for “party” or “celebration,” is a come-and-go event that includes meet and greets with members from…