Campus & Community

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day Is Sept. 6 at the JMA Wireless Dome

Monday, August 18, 2025, By News Staff

Promotional banner for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day on September 6, 2025, featuring white and orange text on a dark blue background with decorative orange leaves.

It’s time to cheer on the Orange and celebrate the incredible faculty and staff who make Syracuse University thrive! Join us for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at the JMA Wireless Dome as the Orange football team takes on the University of Connecticut at noon on Saturday, Sept. 6, for the home opener.

Here’s what’s happening and how faculty and staff can participate:

Discounted Tickets

Faculty, staff and their guests (up to 13 total) can purchase tickets at special rates:

  • Level G: $21.51
  • Level F: $26.82
  • Level D: $42.72

Tickets are available online through Friday, Sept. 5 at 11:59 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 6, is also Military Appreciation Day, celebrating the service, contributions, sacrifice and impact of our military veterans and active-duty service members. Faculty and staff who are also an active military member or veteran may purchase a discounted Military Appreciation Day ticket instead; but please note that discounts may not be combined.

Pre-Game Fun on the Kenneth A. Shaw Quadrangle

Beginning at 9 a.m., stop by before kickoff to enjoy live music from the Pride of the Orange Marching Band, visit with Otto the Orange and grab a bite from food and beverage concessions.

Game Day Gifts and Concession Coupons

The first 400 faculty and staff (full-time, part-time or temporary) who visit the Faculty and Staff Appreciation tent on the Quad with their Syracuse University I.D. will receive a game day gift and a $5 concession coupon for use inside the Dome.

Win an Upgraded Game Day Experience

Purchase your tickets by Monday, Sept. 1, to be entered in a drawing for seat upgrades, participation in the on-field fan tunnel or enhanced concession vouchers. Winners will be notified before game day.

Season Ticket Discount

Faculty and staff can also receive 20% off up to four football season tickets. To learn more or request a call from a sales representative, fill out the interest form.

Parking Details

University parking permits will be honored for free game day parking at the Skytop lot. If you don’t have a permit, you can pick up a complimentary one-time-use Skytop pass between Aug. 25 and Sept. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Office of Human Resources (621 Skytop Road, Suite 1001). Bring your Syracuse University I.D. and proof of game ticket.

Questions?

Let’s make this a game day to remember—see you at the Dome!

Cheerleaders wave flags on a football field as fans in orange fill the JMA Wireless Dome, with a large white flag bearing an orange 'S' in the foreground.