Orientation
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
First Year Orientation Schedule
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Taking Care of Business |
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Triples Move-In |
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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New Student Dinner |
6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
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Triples Programming and Games |
8:00 p.m.
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Ice Cream Truck and Games |
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Breakfast |
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Move-In (All Room Types) |
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Lunch |
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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*New Student and Family Welcome |
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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*Parent and Family Welcome with the Dean |
5:15 p.m.
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Family Departure and Photos |
5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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New Student Dinner |
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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*Centennial Hall Floor Meetings (Residents Only) |
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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ESF After Dark - Movie and Crafts |
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Syracuse University Y2K Party |
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Breakfast |
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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*Review of Orientation Expectations |
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
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*Dean's Welcome Address |
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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*Academic Success at ESF |
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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*Registration Tutorial with Registrar's Office |
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Lunch with OL Small Groups |
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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*Academic Department Meetings
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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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*Schedule Adjustments with your Academic Advisor (if needed)
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4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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*Small Group Meeting (ESF and SU Tour) |
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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*Dinner on your own |
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Mandatory Student-Athlete Training |
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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Silent Disco Black-Light Dance Party |
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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Breakfast |
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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*Safety at ESF with University Police |
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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*Title IX Information |
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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*Diversity and Inclusion at ESF |
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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*Small Group Meetings and Lunch |
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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*Health & Wellness at ESF |
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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*Sustainability at ESF |
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Quad Games and Recycling Relay Race |
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Dinner on Your Own |
8:00 p.m. - midnight
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Barnes Kickoff |
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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Breakfast |
9:30 a.m. - Noon
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Taking Care of Business |
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
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*Lunch with OL Small Groups |
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Photo Scavenger Hunt Gateway Center |
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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*New Student Convocation |
5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
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New Student Photo |
5:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Food Truck Rally |
9:00 p.m. - midnight
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SU Event: Orange Blast |
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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Breakfast |
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Saturday of Service T-Shirt Give Away |
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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*Saturday of Service (SOS) |
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Free Time |
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Citrus in the City in Downtown Syracuse |
*Denotes a mandatory event where attendance will be recorded
Transfer Orientation Schedule
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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Orientation Check-in and Breakfast |
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
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*Dean's Welcome Address |
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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*Academic Success at ESF |
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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*Registration Tutorial with Registrar's Office |
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Lunch with OL Small Groups and Tour
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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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*Academic Department Meetings
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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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*Schedule Adjustments with Your Academic Advisor (if needed)
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
*New Student Convocation |
5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
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New Student Photo |
5:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Food Truck Rally |
9:00 p.m. - midnight
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SU Event: Orange Blast |
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Saturday of Service T-Shirt Give Away |
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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*Saturday of Service (SOS) |
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m |
Free Time |
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Citrus in the City in Downtown Syracuse |
*Denotes a mandatory event where attendance will be recorded