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iSchool | Graduate Student Orientation
August 25, 2023 at 7:30am – 4:45pm EDT
Huntington Beard Crouse Hall (HBC), Gifford Auditorium
Orientation for new iSchool graduate students. Meet faculty, program directors and fellow students. Learn about the iSchool, your program and career opportunities. Breakfast and lunch will be…
New Early Commission Program (ECP) In-Brief
August 25, 2023 at 8:00am – 9:00am EDT
National Veterans Resource Center, 121
Junior Second Lieutenant transfer students receive a welcome brief from the Professor of Military Science. This event is required for new ECPs
Newhouse School | Welcome for Families and Supporters
August 25, 2023 at 8:30am – 9:15am EDT
Newhouse 3, 140 - Hergenhan Auditorium
Newhouse Dean Mark Lodato will welcome incoming Newhouse parents, family and supporters, discuss highlights for the coming year and answer questions. First of two repeat sessions. Students should not…
Newhouse School | Welcome Reception
August 25, 2023 at 9:00am – 11:00am EDT
Newhouse 1, Patio and tents outside of Newhouse 1
Mingle with Newhouse faculty, staff and peer advisers for an informal reception. Department information as well as support offices such as Career Development and Undergraduate Advising will be…
iSchool | Applied Data Science Graduate Program Advising
August 25, 2023 at 9:00am – 12:00pm EDT
Huntington Beard Crouse Hall (HBC), Gifford Auditorium
Learn about the requirements, expectations, and opportunities in the Applied Data Science Program. This event is required for new graduate students in the iSchool’s ADS Program.
College of Engineering and Computer Science | Welcome for Students, Families and Supporters
August 25, 2023 at 9:00am – 10:00am EDT
Life Sciences Complex, Atrium
Please join the leadership of the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) in welcoming you to the ECS family. There will be remarks and refreshments available. New students and their…
iSchool | Breakfast for Students, Families and Supporters
August 25, 2023 at 9:00am – 10:30am EDT
Shaw Quadrangle, Tent in front of Hinds Hall
New undergraduate students, families and supporters are welcome to join the iSchool for breakfast on the Quad. Stop by for a bite and mingle with faculty, staff and fellow students. This event is…
InclusiveU First-Year Student Orientation | Day 2
August 25, 2023 at 9:00am – 5:00pm EDT
Schine Student Center, 304ABC
New students participating in InclusiveU are required to attend Day 2 of the InclusiveU Orientation program. The schedule includes meetings with students, parents, family members and supporters,…
Falk College | Welcome for Families and Supporters
August 25, 2023 at 9:00am – 10:00am EDT
Falk Complex, Grant Auditorium
Parents, families and supporters of new students in Falk College are invited to meet the Dean, get information and ask questions. Students should not attend.
Newhouse School | Welcome for Families and Supporters
August 25, 2023 at 9:30am – 10:15am EDT
Newhouse 3, 140 - Hergenhan Auditorium
Newhouse Dean Mark Lodato will welcome incoming Newhouse parents, families and supporters, discuss highlights for the coming year and answer questions. Second of two repeat sessions.
The College of Arts & Sciences and the Maxwell School | Dean’s Welcome
August 25, 2023 at 9:30am – 10:00am EDT
The Dome
Please join Dean Behzad Mortazavi & Associate Dean Carol Faulkner as they welcome students, families and supporters to the Arts & Sciences and Maxwell family. This event is required for new…
The College of Arts & Sciences and the Maxwell School | Welcome Brunch
August 25, 2023 at 10:00am – 11:00am EDT
The Dome
Students are invited to gather for an informal meet-and-greet with the dean, associate dean, faculty and staff in the JMA Wireless Dome. Enjoy a buffet brunch on the turf. This event is required for…
Whitman School of Management | Welcome Reception for Families & Supporters
August 25, 2023 at 10:00am – 11:00am EDT
Whitman School of Management, Flaum Grand Hall
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management welcomes parents, families and supporters of our new students for an informal reception to mingle with faculty, staff and administrators. This event is…
College of Visual and Performing Arts | Dean’s Welcome
August 25, 2023 at 10:00am – 11:00am EDT
National Veterans Resource Center, Tan Auditorium
Please join us for the Dean’s Welcome! Students, families and supporters are invited to join Dean Michael Tick along with faculty and staff of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA).…
Falk College | Open House
August 25, 2023 at 10:00am – 11:00am EDT
Falk Complex, Grant Auditorium
New students in Falk College, families and supporters are invited to the Falk College open house. Enjoy refreshments and meet Falk faculty, staff and peers. This event is optional for new students in…
College of Engineering and Computer Science | Destination: Graduation
August 25, 2023 at 10:30am – 12:00pm EDT
Physics Building, Heroy Auditorium
Members of the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) Student Success team share expectations with ECS students and review the support services the college has to offer. This event is…
School of Architecture | Welcome Class of 2028
August 25, 2023 at 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
Slocum Hall, Atrium
Welcome to the School of Architecture Class of 2028! Learn what to expect this week and meet your Peer Advisors. Participate in activities to learn more about the School of Architecture and your…
School of Education | Welcome for Families and Supporters
August 25, 2023 at 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
Maxwell Hall, Maxwell Auditorium
Information Session and Q&A. Hosted by the Senior Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Services. Recommended for families and supporters of all School of Education (SOE) students, including…
The College of Arts & Sciences and the Maxwell School | Citizenship Skills: Advocacy, Conflict and Listening Skills
This event has been cancelled.
August 25, 2023 at 11:15am – 12:15pm EDT
The Dome
Citizenship Skills: An interactive event designed for social science and undecided students. This event is canceled.
College of Visual and Performing Arts | Family Tour of the School of Design
August 25, 2023 at 11:30am – 12:30pm EDT
Nancy Cantor Warehouse
Parents, family members and supporters – this is your opportunity for a guided tour of the Warehouse (home of the School of Design)! This event is not open to students. Students will tour the…
The College of Arts & Sciences and the Maxwell School | Transfer Advising Session
August 25, 2023 at 11:30am – 12:30pm EDT
Huntington Beard Crouse Hall (HBC), Kittridge Auditorium
Meet with your advisor and receive vital information for your first weeks at Syracuse as a transfer student. You will review your student record and your support network. This event is required for…
iSchool | Graduate Student Lunch on the Quad
August 25, 2023 at 11:30am – 1:30pm EDT
Shaw Quadrangle, Tent in front of Hinds Hall
Join faculty, staff and fellow students for a lunch on the Quad! This event is required for all new graduate students in the iSchool.
The College of Arts & Sciences and the Maxwell School | Small Group Advising
August 25, 2023 at 11:30am – 3:30pm EDT
No location (See event details)
Meet with your advisor and receive vital information for your first weeks at Syracuse, your student record, and your support network. Exact date, time, location, and details for access to the meeting…
Afternoon
College of Engineering and Computer Science | New Student Social
August 25, 2023 at 12:00pm – 3:30pm EDT
Women’s Building, Field
This is a time for New ECS students that will get together and participate in events and activities to welcome them together as new students to the College. Lunch will be provided at this event. This…
School of Education | Dean’s Welcome
August 25, 2023 at 12:30pm – 2:30pm EDT
Maxwell Hall, Maxwell Auditorium
Meet the Dean of the School of Education, your faculty and academic advisor. Students will be dismissed to their Peer Advising session at 2 p.m. Required for all new students in the School of…
Residence Hall Association Information Session
This event has been cancelled.
August 25, 2023 at 1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT
Schine Student Center, 228
Learn all about the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and how to join! The RHA is a student organization that advocates for improvements in residential life. We foster student leadership through…
Falk College | Dean’s Welcome
August 25, 2023 at 1:00pm – 1:30pm EDT
Falk Complex, Grant Auditorium
Falk students are invited to the official Dean’s Welcome of Falk College. Hear from the Dean, faculty and staff. This event is required for new Falk students.
School of Architecture | Dean’s Welcome
August 25, 2023 at 1:00pm – 2:30pm EDT
Life Sciences Complex, 001
Kick off your School of Architecture education with official introductions to faculty and staff, and learn about important components of our program. This event is required for new students in the…
Whitman School of Management | Dean’s Welcome
August 25, 2023 at 1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT
Goldstein Auditorium
Whitman students are invited to the official Dean’s Welcome of Whitman. Hear from the Deans, House Mentors and academic advisors. This event is required for new Whitman students.
Falk College | New Student Meeting
August 25, 2023 at 1:30pm – 2:00pm EDT
Falk Complex, Grant Auditorium
Student Services Staff provide an orientation to Falk College. Students will be dismissed to their Department Meetings immediately following this session. This event is required for new Falk students.
College of Visual and Performing Arts | School of Art Meeting
August 25, 2023 at 2:00pm – 3:30pm EDT
Shaffer Art Building, 121
This is your opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, current students, and/or fellow new students in the School of Art. This event is required for new School of Art students.
The Newhouse School | Peer Advisor Introduction
August 25, 2023 at 2:00pm – 2:45pm EDT
Newhouse 1, Patio
New students will meet with their peer advisers and fellow new students in small groups to discuss advising and answer initial questions. Please come to the Newhouse patio and you will be directed to…
College of Visual and Performing Arts | Department of Film and Media Arts Meeting
August 25, 2023 at 2:00pm – 3:30pm EDT
Shaffer Art Building, Shemin Auditorium
This is your opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, current students, and/or fellow new students in the Department of Film and Media Arts. This event is required for new students in the…
College of Visual and Performing Arts | School of Design Meeting
August 25, 2023 at 2:00pm – 4:00pm EDT
Smith Hall, School of Design
This is your opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, current, and fellow new students in the School of Design for Design, Print, and Buzz, a fun interactive activity at Smith Hall! This event is…
College of Visual and Performing Arts | Communication and Rhetorical Studies Meeting
August 25, 2023 at 2:00pm – 3:30pm EDT
Heroy Geology Laboratory, Heroy Auditorium
This is your opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, current students, and/or fellow new students in the department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies. This event is required for new…
The Newhouse School | External Transfer Meeting
August 25, 2023 at 2:00pm – 2:45pm EDT
Newhouse 1, 408
New students in Newhouse that have transferred to Syracuse University for fall 2023 (i.e. external transfers) will meet with members of the Newhouse Advising Office and their peer adviser. This event…
Whitman School of Management | New Student Community Gathering
August 25, 2023 at 2:00pm – 3:30pm EDT
Shaw Quadrangle, Tent in front of Hendricks Chapel
New students are invited to join Whitman deans, house mentors, faculty, and staff on the quad immediately following the Dean’s Welcome. This is a great opportunity to begin building your…
iSchool | Dean’s Welcome
August 25, 2023 at 2:00pm – 3:00pm EDT
Watson Hall, Watson Theater
Be welcomed to the iSchool by the Dean, your Program Director, and key faculty and staff. This event is required for new undergraduate students in the iSchool.
College of Visual and Performing Arts | Setnor School of Music Meeting
August 25, 2023 at 2:00pm – 3:30pm EDT
Crouse College, Setnor Auditorium
This is your opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, current students, and/or fellow new students in the Setnor School of Music. This event is required for new students in the Setnor School of…
Falk College | Department Meetings
August 25, 2023 at 2:00pm EDT
Falk Complex, Grant Auditorium
The Department Meetings provide new students an opportunity to meet with faculty, staff and fellow students in Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. Students will be dismissed to Department…
College of Visual and Performing Arts | Department of Drama Meeting
August 25, 2023 at 2:00pm – 7:00pm EDT
820 E. Genesee Street
The Department of Drama meeting will include various activities including an opening reception and meetings with faculty! This event is required for new students in the Department of Drama.
School of Architecture | Peer Advising Sessions
August 25, 2023 at 2:30pm – 3:00pm EDT
Slocum Hall, Various Locations
Join your Peer Advising groups to debrief the information learned during the Dean’s Welcome. This event is required for new Architecture students.
The Newhouse School | Dean’s Welcome
August 25, 2023 at 3:00pm – 4:00pm EDT
Goldstein Auditorium
New Newhouse students are invited to attend the annual Dean’s Welcome. This event is required for new Newhouse students.
School of Architecture | Ice Cream Social
August 25, 2023 at 3:00pm – 4:00pm EDT
Slocum Hall, Atrium
Mix and mingle with classmates and Peer Advisors during this informal social event. This event is required for Architecture students.
College of Engineering and Computer Science | Dean’s Welcome
August 25, 2023 at 3:30pm – 4:30pm EDT
Hendricks Chapel
This formal event includes a welcome from the Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). This event is required for new ECS students.
OPEN ART: CENTERING COMMUNITY CONNECTION
August 25, 2023 at 4:00pm – 6:15pm EDT
Shaffer Art Building, Atrium
Join us during this drop-in artmaking workshop centered on works from the Syracuse University Art Museum’s permanent collection! How might art help you connect with yourself and your community?…
Evening
College of Visual and Performing Arts | Leadership Scholars Welcome
August 25, 2023 at 5:00pm – 6:00pm EDT
Crouse College, 308
Leadership Scholars are invited to this welcome event hosted by the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). This event is optional for Leadership Scholars.
College of Engineering and Computer Science | Women in Engineering Networking Reception
August 25, 2023 at 5:00pm – 6:00pm EDT
Link Hall, 369
Calling all Women Engineering Students! Let’s come together and meet one another from this pressure-free networking reception. Lite snacks will be provided. While this program is designed to…
Syracuse Welcome Small Groups | Meeting 2
August 25, 2023 at 6:00pm – 8:30pm 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…
Learn to Curl
August 25, 2023 at 7:00pm – 9:00pm EDT
Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion
You’ve seen it in the Winter Olympics, now you can experience the thrill of curling yourself at the Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion! The Syracuse University Curling Club and the Barnes Center at The…
Commuter Student Meet and Greet
August 25, 2023 at 8:15pm – 8:45pm EDT
Hall of Languages, 500
Commuter Students are invited to come to a meet and greet before Orange Blast! Meet other first-year and transfer commuter students, make connections and play some games! This event is optional for…
Orange Blast!
August 25, 2023 at 9:00pm – August 26, 2023 at 12:00am EDT
Shaw Quadrangle
Join Orientation Leaders and new students on The Quad to enjoy inflatable games, a dance party, snacks and souvenirs! You will also have opportunities to meet representatives from student…
Late Night Ice: First-Year Friday
August 25, 2023 at 9:00pm – 11:00pm EDT
Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion
Calling all first-year students! You are the guests of honor for our first Late Night Ice event of the academic year! Join us at the Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion on South Campus for an evening of…
Orange After Dark: Ice Cream Social Game Night
August 25, 2023 at 10:00pm – August 26, 2023 at 12:00am EDT
Schine Student Center, Atrium
Join Orange After Dark for an amazing ice cream social with games! Required to Attend: Valid Syracuse University I.D. No ticket needed. Accommodation Requests: Please email oad@syr.edu by Aug. 18,…
All Day
Biblio Gallery Exhibit: The Word Upon Your Heart
July 28, 2023 – August 28, 2023 EDT
Bird Library, 4th Floor
Syracuse Skating School Registration Deadline
August 7, 2023 – September 15, 2023 EDT
Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion
Continuity, Innovation, and Resistance: The Art of Peter B. Jones
August 24, 2023 – December 15, 2023 EDT
Syracuse University Art Museum
Pickleball Tournament Registration
August 24, 2023 – October 25, 2023 EDT
Virtual (See event details)
Spikeball Tournament Registration
August 24, 2023 – October 11, 2023 EDT
Virtual (See event details)