Syracuse University

New Student Checklist

Monday, May 18

  • Complete your health forms and send them to 111 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13244. Download the forms to complete.
  • Complete your course registration. See readySET page 10-11 for instructions.
  • Activate your NetID and check your syr.edu e-mail. See readySET page 15.
  • Pre-orientation programs are filling up fast. Register today at orientation.syr.edu. See readySET page 18.
  • If you have not yet applied for housing, and plan to live on campus, apply now. See readySET page 39.

Sunday, May 24

  • Last day to choose your roommate.  Visit http://myslice.syr.edu for more information.

Monday, June 1

  • Deadline to cancel 2009 housing applications. To cancel, e-mail housing@syr.edu. For more information visit http://bfasweb.syr.edu/bursar/TuitionFees_09-10.pdf.
  • Deadline to complete "tasks" section of your financial aid portfolio. Access your account at http://myslice.syr.edu.
  • Do you have insurance? Check out health, property and tuition refund insurance information on readySET page 36.

Tuesday, June 5

  • Return the Office of Disability Services accommodations form if you wish to seek accommodations for a documented disability.  See readySET page 51.

Wednesday, June 17


  • If you have one, specify your religious preference.  Learn how on readySET page 68.  Then visit http://myslice.syr.edu.

Friday, June 19

  • Deadline to return SUBands interest form.  See readySET page 71.

Monday, June 29

  • Plan to attend an SU Alumni Club send-off party in your area.  See readySET page 75.

Tuesday, June 30

  • Upload your photo for your SU I.D. card and enter for a chance at free SUpercard food dollars or an 8GB iPod. To upload your photo, visit idphoto.syr.edu. See readySET page 39.
  • If you are an international student, make sure you have read and followed the instructions on readySET page 8.

Wednesday, July 1

  • Visit orientation.syr.edu for a list of things to bring when you move to campus.
  • First Fall tuition due for students on the monthly payment plan. Questions? Call 315-443-2444 or e-mail bursar@syr.edu.

Monday, July 20

  • Pre-orientation programs are filling up fast.  Register today at orientation.syr.edu.  See readySET page 18.

Friday, July 24

  • Check your syr.edu e-mail account for your roommate and housing e-mail. Contact your roommate.
  • Fall tuition due for students on regular billing.  Questions?  Call 315-443-2444 or

Wednesday, July 29


Thursday, July 30

  • Phase 1 of AlcoholEdu for College begins. This program is required for all first-year students. Be sure to complete this section by August 18. See readySET page 14.
  • Reserve your textbooks online at bookstore.syr.edu.

Friday, July 31

  • Deadline to order your microfridge in time for move-in day delivery. See readySET page 41.
  • Deadline to order your computer equipment in time to have it shipped to your home before you come to campus.  Questions? Call 315-443-9900. See readySET page 22.
  • Reserve your locker in the Schine Student Center. See readySET page 40.
  • Last day to return application for the WellsLink Leadership Program.  To find out if you're eligible, see readySET page 52.

Saturday, August 1

  • Second Fall tuition due for students on the monthly payment plan. Questions? Call 315-443-2444 or e-mail bursar@syr.edu

Monday, August 3


Tuesday, August 4


Friday, August 7

  • Last day to get a $40 discount on student football and basketball season tickets. Order online at www.suathletics.com, e-mail mail@carrierdome or call 1-888-DOMETIX. See readySET page 44.

Monday, August 10


Thursday, August 13


Tuesday, August 18

  • Deadline to complete phase 1 of AlcoholEdu for College. This program is required for all first-years. See readySET page 14.
  • If you are a transfer or commuter student, this is the last day to RSVP for special welcome programs.  See readySET page 9.
  • Check your MySlice account for your Class Schedules!

Tuesday, August 25

  • Have you completed the academic integrity interactive video task at http://aio.syr.edu?  See readySET page 12.

Wednesday, August 26

  • Move-in for students with move-in assignments on August 26. See readySET page 86.
  • International student orientation at the Slutzker Center, 310 Walnut Place.

Thursday, August 27

  • Move-in for students with move-in assignments on August 27.  See readySET page 86.

Friday, August 28

  • Chancellor's Convocation for New Students and departure of families.

Saturday, August 29

  • Schedule adjustment.

Monday, August 31

  • First day of classes.