Student Experience

From breaking the ice to navigating boundaries with roommates, these upperclass students say communication is key in building new relationships on campus.

More than 3,600 first-year and transfer students filled the JMA Wireless Dome as University leaders offered guidance for their Syracuse journey.

Explore the beloved University tradition that sees student volunteers hauling boxes, welcoming nervous first years and hyping up families on campus across generations.

Through small groups and candid conversations, new students and their families build real connections before classes even begin.