On-Campus Living

 

Moving-In

The official opening of the University is Thursday, August 21. Students living in some residence halls will be assigned to a staggered move-in time when they download their move-in pass from http://orientation.syr.edu. These times are designed to keep waiting to a minimum, so we ask that you make every effort to arrive at your assigned time. Hours for check-in are:

Wednesday, August 20, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(assisted move-in with the Goon Squad)

Thursday, August 21, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(assisted move-in with the Goon Squad)

Friday – Sunday, August 22 - 24, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
(for upper class students)

 

North Campus

When you arrive on campus, your first stop should be your residence hall. At the main desk of each residence hall, you will receive your I.D. card, room key, and important information. If you did not upload your picture to the I.D. Card Services web site earlier this summer, you will have a temporary card waiting for you. You will be asked to sign an information card agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of Student Housing (http://housingmealplans.syr.edu/pdf/terms_and_cond.pdf).

 

South Campus

All Skyhall residents should first go to Skyhall II, 420 Lambreth Lane, where the main desk for the Skyhalls is located. You will receive your I.D. Card, room key, and important information. If you did not upload your picture to the I.D. Card Services web site earlier this summer, you will have a temporary card waiting for you. You will sign a document agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of Student Housing (http://housingmealplans.syr.edu/pdf/terms_and_cond.pdf).

Residents of South Campus (Skytop) or Slocum Heights apartments should go to room 201 of Goldstein Student Center, 401 Skytop Road. You will receive your I.D. card, room key, and important information. If you did not upload your picture to the I.D. Card Services web site earlier this summer, you will have a temporary card waiting for you. You will be asked to sign an information card agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of Student Housing (http://housingmealplans.syr.edu/pdf/terms_and_cond.pdf).

 

Goon Squad

Since the 1940s when the Traditions Commission established the Goon Squad, Goons have been helping incoming first-year students adjust to college life and spread school spirit throughout campus. In the early days, squad members would lead cheers at football games and host events such as the annual Goon Show. Goons also used to make sure first-year students wore their beanies, indicating first-year status. Today, Goon Squad members are best known as the friendly group of students who greet first-year students as they arrive on campus and help them move into their residence halls. For more information on moving in with the help of the Goon Squad, visit http://orientation.syr.edu.

 

What to Bring

Naturally, you will want to bring a few things to personalize your room or suite. We recommended some practical items such as:

a. A desk lamp
b. Some dishes, silverware, and glasses
c. An alarm clock
d. A wastebasket
e. A bed pillow
f. Toiletries
g. Clothes hangers
h. Sheets, towels, and blanket(s)
i. A laundry basket and detergent
j. Fish tanks (10 gallons max.)

With the exception of fish, no pets or animals or any kind are permitted in any student housing or surround University property.

Other permitted items include:
a. A stereo
b. A CD and/or DVD player
c. A portable television
d. An undercounter refrigerator (maximum five cu. ft.)
e. A microwave oven (maximum 1,000 watts)
f. A personal computer

Check with your roommate about these items since you won't have extra space for duplicates. If possible, wait until later in the semester, (mid- to late October) to bring winter items.

What Not to Bring
• weapons
• waterbeds
• air conditioners
• washers and dryers
• incense or candles
• halogen lamps
• space heaters
• hot plates
• toasters or toaster ovens
• microwave ovens more than 1,000 watts
• large refrigerators
• console TVs
• electric skillets
• any appliance over the maximum size permitted.

Remember, if it generates heat, leave it at home. The Terms and Conditions of Student Housing (http://housingmealplans.syr.edu/pdf/terms_and_cond.pdf) and the Syracuse University Student Handbook (which you will receive upon your arrival) contain a full list of items not permitted in University Housing.

For more information on what to bring, visit our check lists in the Before You Arrive section.