New students form the "Block S" on the field of the JMA Wireless Dome. (Photo by Joseph Heslin)
Welcome Week 2026 in Photos
Syracuse University welcomed the Class of 2030 to campus last week. Check out the slideshow below for a sampling of the fun, spirited and emotional moments. Wishing all of our students a wonderful semester!
Chancellor J. Michael Haynie shows a new student the view from Sadler Hall. (Photo by Amy Manley)
Members of the Goon Squad and Otto the Orange greet new students and families moving in. (Photo by Marilyn Hesler)
Goon Squad members help a new student and her family move her belongings into Flint Hall. (Photo by Angela Ryan)
New international students take a tour of campus. (Photo by Angela Ryan)
A new student and his family (Photo by Marilyn Hesler)
The Syracuse University Marching Band practices on the steps of Hendricks Chapel. (Photo by Amy Manley)
Parents give their daughter a kiss to celebrate her arrival as a member of the Class of 2030. (Photo by Marilyn Hesler)
Family members offer their new students a hug at the Hillel Breakfast. (Photo by Amy Manley)
Two ROTC members speak with a family member during an ROTC orientation event. (Photo by Angela Ryan)
Anne Laver, right, associate professor in the Setnor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and University organist, guides students through an organ demonstration in Hendricks Chapel. (Photo by Amy Manley)
Two students pose for a photo an an InclusiveU welcome event. (Photo by Marilyn Hesler)
A young man speaks during the Nya weñha Skä:noñh Welcome Luncheon to welcome incoming Indigenous and Native students to campus. (Photo to Amy Manley)
Students packed the seats during the New Student Convocation on Thursday, held in the JMA Wireless Dome. (Photo by Amy Manley)
Elyas A. Layachi ’27, this year’s New Student Convocation student speaker, offers his advice to the Class of 2030. (Photo by Amy Manley)
Members of the Syracuse University Marching Band play during the New Student Convocation. (Photo by Amy Manley)
Women’s Basketball Coach Felisha Legette-Jack speaks to new students during the Dome Sweet Dome event. (Photo by Amy Manley)
Students spread Orange cheer in downtown Syracuse during the Citrus in the City welcome event. (Photo by Amy Manley)
Rows of dorm room windows glow yellow, purple and blue against a high-rise residence hall’s facade at twilight. (Photo by Amy Manley)
