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
First Generation Orientation | August 16-22
New Student Orientation | August 18-22
Transfer Student Orientation | August 19-22
International Student Orientation | August 17-18
New Student Move-in | August 17-18
First Year Orientation Schedule
*Please note that the following times are approximate and may change
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8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
MOVE IN, Centennial Hall |
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3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
New Student & Family Welcome, Marshall Auditorium |
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7:00 p.m. |
Centennial Hall Programming |
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8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
MOVE IN, Centennial Hall |
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3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
*New Student & Family Welcome, Marshall Auditorium *First Year Dinner, Gateway Center |
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7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Silent Disco, Gateway Center |
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9:15 a.m. |
Welcome & Overview, Gateway Center |
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9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
*Academic Registration 101 *Academic Department Meetings & Schedule Adjustments |
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12:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
*Lunch *MOSA Quad Games *Ice Cream Truck |
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9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
*Wellness, Self Care, & Sustainability *Building a Community of Respect *Student Panels *Moon Library Tour *Syracuse University Tour *Lunch |
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9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
*Shopping Trip *ESF Office Presentations, Various Locations |
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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
ESF Convocation, Gateway Center |
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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Food Truck Rally *Ali Baba (cash or credit card) *Grub on the Run (cash or credit card) *Soda & Pop Stop (cash or credit card) *Trailhead (credit card or Cuse Cash) |
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9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Join ESF staff members, Orientation Leaders, and fellow members of the Class of 2030 on a Saturday of Service at locations around campus! Transportation will be provided where applicable. Limited spots available per excursion. |
Transfer Orientation Schedule
*Please note that the following times are approximate and may change
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8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
MOVE IN, Centennial Hall |
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3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
New Student & Family Welcome, Marshall Auditorium |
|
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
MOVE IN, Centennial Hall |
|
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
New Student & Family Welcome, Marshall Auditorium |
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7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Silent Disco, Gateway Center |
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8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. |
Transfer Registration and Check-in, Gateway Center |
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9:15 a.m. |
Welcome & Overview, Gateway Center |
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9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
*Academic Registration 101 *Academic Department Meetings & Schedule Adjustments |
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12:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
*Lunch *MOSA Quad Games *Ice Cream Truck |
|
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
*Wellness, Self Care, & Sustainability *Building a Community of Respect *Student Panels *Moon Library Tour *Syracuse University Tour *Lunch |
|
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
*Shopping Trip *ESF Office Presentations, Various Locations |
|
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
ESF Convocation, Gateway Center |
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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Food Truck Rally *Ali Baba (cash or credit card) *Grub on the Run (cash or credit card) *Soda & Pop Stop (cash or credit card) *Trailhead (credit card or Cuse Cash) |
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9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Join ESF staff members, Orientation Leaders, and fellow members of the Class of 2030 on a Saturday of Service at locations around campus! Transportation will be provided where applicable. Limited spots available per excursion. |
If you are a commuter student, please follow the appropriate schedule.
International Orientation Schedule
Monday, August 17
- Student Orientation and SEVIS check - in
Tuesday, August 18
- 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Marshall 24