Family Welcome
We’re looking forward to helping you get settled at ESF through a variety of events and sessions. Orientation week is designed to help new students:
- Meet your classmates and peers
- Be welcomed by ESF’s faculty, staff, and administration
- Meet with your advisor and finalize your schedule
- Learn about resources available to you
- Understand ESF values and student expectations
- Find out how to make the semester a success
- Explore the city of Syracuse
New Student Orientation | Tuesday, Aug. 22 – Saturday, Aug. 26
Transfer Orientation | Friday, Aug. 25
International Student Orientation | Wednesday, Aug. 16 – Friday, Aug. 18
Online Student Orientation | Blackboard modules open Aug. 14
Schedule
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Triple Room New Student Move-In Family Information Sessions |
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Housing and Meal Plan Overview
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10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Keeping Students Safe |
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Financial Aid for the College Student, Parent, and Family |
11:30 a.m. - noon |
Supporting Your Student's Health and Wellness |
noon - 12:30 p.m. |
Academic and Career Success at ESF |
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Housing and Meal Plan Overview |
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
All Room Type New Student Move-In Family Information Sessions |
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Housing and Meal Plan Overview |
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Keeping Students Safe 148 Baker Laboratory |
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Financial Aid for the College Student, Parent, and Family |
11:30 a.m. - noon |
Supporting Your Student's Health and Wellness |
noon - 12:30 p.m. |
Academic and Career Success at ESF |
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Housing and Meal Plan Overview |
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
New Student and Family Welcome |
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
*Parent and Family Welcome with the Dean |
5:15 p.m. |
Family Departure and Photos with Oakie |
*Denotes a mandatory event where attendance will be recorded