The Graduate School at ESF
Fall 2025 Orientation
Welcome to SUNY ESF! We're looking forward to helping you get settled in through a variety of events and sessions.
Orientation week is designed to help new graduate students:
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Meet other graduate students -
Be welcomed by ESF’s faculty, staff, and administration - Learn about resources available to you
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Understand ESF values and student expectations -
Get tips for a successful graduate school experience -
Explore the city of Syracuse
International Student Orientation
Location: Gateway Center
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Graduate School Orientation
Check back for details!
New Student Checklist
- Health and immunization forms
- Set up ESFid and SU NetID
- Enrolling for classes | MySlice
- Visit student resources for more information
- Grad student life
Communications
Miss any of our emails? No worries, we’re compiling them here as an easy reference.
• July 17 — Newsletter Issue 2
Orientation details, action items, Counseling Center resource spotlight, health information, and more.
• June 6 — Countdown to Your Arrival
Account activation, course registration, important dates, tuition billing, and Student Success and Engagement resource spotlight.