Orientation

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Taking Care of Business
Visit offices on campus

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Move-In
Centennial Hall 

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Dinner
Sadler Dining Hall

6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Programming and Games
Centennial Hall 

8:00 a.m.  - 2:00 p.m.

Taking Care of Business
Visit offices on campus

8:00 a.m.  - 2:00 p.m.

Move-In
Centennial Hall 

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

New Student & Family Welcome*
Hendricks Chapel
Join President Mahoney as she welcomes students to campus. After she speaks, Executive Officer McCarthy will address families in a special presentation; students will be dismissed and escorted by their Orientation Leaders (OLs) to the Quad.

5:15 p.m.

Family Departure and Photos
Quad

5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dinner with OL Small Group
Sadler Dining Hall

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

New Student Ice Cream Social
Shaw Quadrangle
Syracuse University

8:00 p.m. 

Centennial Hall Floor Meetings*
Centennial Hall
Meet with your Resident Assistant and floor mates about Centennial Hall expectations and tips for campus living. This meeting is mandatory.

Commuter students can meet in the Lobby. Following the meetings, join Centennial staff for programming on the patio.

8:00 a.m.  - 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast
Sadler Dining Hall

8:30 a.m.  - 9:00 a.m.

Orientation Welcome and Overview*
Gateway Center

9:00 a.m.  - 9:45 a.m.

Registration Tutorial with Registrar's Office*
Gateway Center
Learn how to navigate the registration process so you feel confident at your departmental meeting and schedule adjustments.

10:00 a.m.  - 11:00 a.m.

Academic Success at ESF*
Gateway Center
ESF is academically rigorous, but there are plenty of support resources available. Learn about all the ways to enhance your success at ESF through tutoring, coaching, office hours, and study skills workshops.

10:00 a.m.  - noon

Academic Department Meetings*
Obtain information specific to your program of study. You must meet with your curriculum coordinator or advisor before you can complete your registration.

Bring Your Laptops.

• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Environmental Biology
• Environmental Resources Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Studies
• Landscape Architecture
• Sustainable Resources Management

11:00 a.m.  - 2:00 p.m.

Skippy's Ice Cream Truck
Stop by to grab a cold treat! Sponsored by the Mighty Oak Student Assembly.

11:30 a.m.  - 1:00 p.m.

Grab & Go Lunch
Gateway Center

1:00 p.m.  - 4:00 p.m.

Schedule Adjustments with Your Academic Advisor (if needed)
Baker Lab Computer Clusters and Rooms 310, and 314
Bring your laptops, or use one of the lab computers, to adjust your schedule and purchase textbooks, if needed. OLs will be available to help you.

Environmental Biology will meet in 309 Baker Lab

• Last Name A - H 2 - 3 p.m.
• Last Name I - Q 3 - 4 p.m.
• Last Name R - Z 4 - 5 p.m.

2:00 p.m.  - 4:00 p.m.

Moon Library Goosechase
Get to know Moon Library with a scavenger hunt to learn about the services we offer to support your academic success. Following questions on the app, Goosechase, you'll identify where certain things are in the library by snapping photos.

4:00 p.m.  - 4:30 p.m.

Small Group Meeting* (ESF and SU Tour)
Quad

6:30 p.m.  - 9:00 p.m.

Silent Disco
Gateway Center

8:15 p.m.  - 9:45 p.m.

The Slice is Right
JMA Wireless Dome
Syracuse University

9:00 a.m.  - 10:30 a.m.

Building a Community of Respect*
Gateway Center

10:30 a.m.  - 11:30 a.m.

OL Small Group Break-Out Scenarios and Discussion*
Various Locations

11:30 a.m.  - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch with OL Small Groups*
Sadler Dining Hall

1:00 p.m.  - 1:45 p.m.

Student Panel - Getting Connected at ESF*
Gateway Center

1:45 p.m.  - 2:15 p.m.

Wellness and Self-Care*
Gateway Center
Presented by Counseling Center

2:15 p.m.  - 3:15 p.m.

Sustainability and Recycling Relay*
Gateway Center

3:30 p.m.  - 4:30 p.m.

Small Group Self-Care Activity*
Various Locations

6:30 p.m.  - 8:30 p.m.

Orange Blast
Shaw Quadrangle
Syracuse University

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Taking Care of Business

8:15, 9:15, 10:15 a.m.

Odds and Ends
Bus leaves Stadium Place
Did you forget items for Centennial Hall or apartment? Jump on the blue bus to head to a local shopping area to grab items.

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Schedule Adjustments with Your Academic Advisor (if needed)
Baker Lab Computer Clusters, rooms 310 and 314
Bring your laptops, or use one of the lab computers, to adjust your schedule and purchase textbooks, if needed. OLs will be available to help you.

Resource Sessions
104 Marshall Hall
9:00 a.m. - In and Outs of Work Study
9:30 a.m. - Navigating Syracuse and Centro
10:00 a.m. - Center for Disability Resources (CDR) Accommodations
10:30 a.m. - Study Abroad

noon - 1:00 p.m.

New Student Convocation*
Gateway Center
Together with all new students, faculty, and staff, we will launch of your academic career at ESF. Convocation will feature ESF President Joanie Mahoney, Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud, Executive Officer for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Kitty McCarthy, Provost Lindi Quackenbush, MOSA President Eden Gardner, and many esteemed ESF Faculty and student leaders. Procession to the Quad for ESF new and transfer student photo will commence after the ceremony.

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Food Truck Rally and Lawn games
Quad
Not included in the meal plan, must purchase food independently with cash or card.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

 Barnes Center Kickoff 
Experience disco roller skating, the climbing wall, esports, curling, zen  gardens, mindspa, dive-in movies, and more! 

The Barnes Center at the Arch
Syracuse University

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

 Welcome Week Fête
 A come-and-go event that includes meet and greets with members from registered student organizations that serve BIPOC students. It is open to anyone regardless of race, national origin, ethnicity, or other demographic. 

Women's Building Field
Syracuse University

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Saturday of Service T-shirt Giveaway
Meet in Gateway with OL small groups.

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saturday of Service (SOS)*
Meet in Gateway then disperse to buses. Participate in local beautification and cleanup projects, and get acquainted with our local parks. All new students will attend with their OL groups. Bring a filled water bottle, wear comfortable clothing (you will be able to change into your new ESF T-shirt), and closed-toed/hard-soled shoes.

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Citrus in the City
Buses leave Stadium Place at 4:45. Check with the shuttle driver for return times.
A favorite each year, Citrus in the City takes place in downtown Syracuse. Several local vendors and restaurants provide samples throughout the night as we introduce you to the City of Syracuse. Enjoy a pep rally, DJ, and lots of food!

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Check-in
Gateway Center

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Orientation Welcome and Overview
Gateway Center

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Registration Tutorial with Registrar's Office
Gateway Center
Learn how to navigate the registration process so you feel confident at your departmental meeting and while making schedule adjustments.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Academic Success at ESF
Gateway Center
ESF is academically rigorous, but there are plenty of support resources available. Learn about all the ways to enhance your success at ESF through tutoring, coaching, office hours, and executive function workshops.

10:00 a.m. - noon

Academic Department Meetings
Obtain information specific to your program of study. You must meet with your curriculum coordinator or advisor before you can complete your registration.

Bring Your Laptops.

• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Environmental Biology
• Environmental Resources Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Studies
• Landscape Architecture
• Sustainable Resources Management

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Skippy's Ice Cream Truck
Stop by to grab a cold treat! Sponsored by the Mighty Oak Student Assembly.

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Grab & Go Lunch
Gateway Center

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Schedule Adjustments with Your Academic Advisor (if needed)
Baker Lab Computer Clusters and Rooms 154, 310, 314, 319, 434 and 314
Bring your laptops, or use one of the lab computers, to adjust your schedule and purchase textbooks, if needed. OLs will be available to help you.

Environmental Biology will meet in 309 Baker Lab

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Moon Library Goosechase
Get to know Moon Library with a scavenger hunt to learn about the services we offer to support your academic success. Following questions on the app, Goosechase, you'll identify where certain things are in the library by snapping photos.

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Transfer Student Meet-Up
Gateway Center

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Silent Disco
Gateway Center

8:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

The Slice is Right
JMA Wireless Dome
Syracuse University

9:00 a.m.  - 10:30 a.m.

Building a Community of Respect
Gateway Center

10:30 a.m.  - 11:30 a.m.

OL Small Group Break-Out Scenarios and Discussion
Various Locations

11:30 a.m.  - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch with OL Small Groups
Sadler Dining Hall

1:00 p.m.  - 1:45 p.m.

Student Panel - Getting Connected at ESF
Gateway Center

1:45 p.m.  - 2:15 p.m.

Wellness and Self-Care
Gateway Center
Presented by Counseling Center

2:15 p.m.  - 3:15 p.m.

Sustainability and Recycling Relay
Gateway Center

3:30 p.m.  - 4:30 p.m.

Small Group Self-Care Activity
Various Locations

6:30 p.m.  - 8:30 p.m.

Orange Blast
Shaw Quadrangle
Syracuse University

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Taking Care of Business

8:15, 9:15, 10:15 a.m.

Odds and Ends
Bus leaves Stadium Place
Did you forget items for Centennial Hall or apartment? Jump on the blue bus to head to a local shopping area to grab items.

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Schedule Adjustments with Your Academic Advisor (if needed)
Baker Lab Computer Clusters, rooms 310 and 314
Bring your laptops, or use one of the lab computers, to adjust your schedule and purchase textbooks, if needed. OLs will be available to help you.

Resource Sessions
104 Marshall Hall
9:00 a.m. - In and Outs of Work Study
9:30 a.m. - Navigating Syracuse and Centro
10:00 a.m. - Center for Disability Resources (CDR) Accomodations
10:30 a.m. - Study Abroad

noon - 1:00 p.m.

New Student Convocation
Gateway Center
Together with all new students, faculty, and staff, we will launch of your academic career at ESF. Convocation will feature ESF President Joanie Mahoney, Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud, Executive Officer for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Kitty McCarthy, Provost Lindi Quackenbush, MOSA President Eden Gardner, and many esteemed ESF Faculty and student leaders. Procession to the Quad for ESF new and transfer student photo will commence after the ceremony.

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Food Truck Rally and Lawn games
Quad
Not included in the meal plan, must purchase food independently with cash or card.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

 Barnes Center Kickoff 
Experience disco roller skating, the climbing wall, esports, curling, zen  gardens, mindspa, dive-in movies, and more! 

The Barnes Center at the Arch
Syracuse University

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

 Welcome Week Fête
 A come-and-go event that includes meet and greets with members from registered student organizations that serve BIPOC students. It is open to anyone regardless of race, national origin, ethnicity, or other demographic. 

Women's Building Field
Syracuse University

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Saturday of Service T-shirt Giveaway
Meet in Gateway with OL small groups.

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saturday of Service (SOS)
Meet in Gateway then disperse to buses. Participate in local beautification and cleanup projects, and get acquainted with our local parks. All new students will attend with their OL groups. Bring a filled water bottle, wear comfortable clothing (you will be able to change into your new ESF T-shirt), and closed-toed/hard-soled shoes.

2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Free Time

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Citrus in the City
Buses leave Stadium Place at 4:45. Check with the shuttle driver for return times.
A favorite each year, Citrus in the City takes place in downtown Syracuse. Several local vendors and restaurants provide samples throughout the night as we introduce you to the City of Syracuse. Enjoy a pep rally, DJ, and lots of food!