Welcome Week 2025: What You Need to Know
Welcome new students! As you settle into your new home, celebrate —packed with tradition, making connections and pure energy—and explore all that Syracuse University has to offer.
From being greeted by Goon Squad members during move-in to small‑group gatherings, rousing events in the JMA Wireless Dome and a foray into downtown Syracuse, Welcome Week ushers in the start of your Syracuse experience.
Download OrangeNow Mobile App
First off, find all the Welcome Week information at your fingertips by downloading the .
The app, available on the Ի, provides convenient access to your class schedule; campus maps; transit, wellness, dining and Wi-Fi information; event schedules; University news and much more.
Don’t Miss One Moment
Make your schedule and join in the fun. From the required and informative to the uplifting and community-building, Welcome Week events help you navigate campus, learn about University resources and engage with your new community.
Explore the , the , and your —each includes required and optional events tailored to your experience.
For starters, check out these events:
Tuesday, Aug. 19
- (6-8 p.m., Shaw Quad)
Wednesday, Aug. 20
- (4-6 p.m., Panasci Lounge, Schine Student Center)
- (6:15-7:45 p.m., check with your resident advisor for location)
- (8:15-9:45 p.m., JMA Wireless Dome)
Thursday, Aug. 21
- (10-11 a.m., JMA Wireless Dome)
- (11-12:30 p.m., JMA Wireless Dome)
- (noon-5 p.m., Einhorn Family Walk)
- (6:30-8:30 p.m., Shaw Quad)
- (9-10 p.m. Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center)
Friday, Aug. 22
- (6:30-9 p.m., Schine Student Center)
Saturday, Aug. 23
- (5-8 p.m., meet at College Place Bus Stop to travel to downtown Syracuse)
- (8:30-9:30 p.m., JMA Wireless Dome)
Sync up your own personal Welcome Week schedule with these steps:
- Set Up Your Calendar: Add your SU Mail or Google Calendar to your mobile device—preferably SU Mail, as it’s used by faculty and staff to connect and schedule meetings with you.
- Add Required Events: Go to your specific school or college’s Welcome Week schedule and add all “Required Events” to your calendar by checking each event’s description.
- Explore and Customize: Browse the full Welcome Week Schedule to discover additional events and personalize your experience.
Outside of scheduled events, campus offices will be available 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday (Aug. 18–22), with —including Housing, Meal Plan and I.D. Card Services; Barnes Center; libraries; Registrar; Financial Aid and Information Technology Services—through Aug. 23-24.
Looking for more information about Welcome Week, how to get involved and resources on campus? Try these links:
