Pre-Orientation

Your chance to Jump-Start Your Syracuse University Experience

 

FreshFest

Sponsor: Hillel at Syracuse University
August 18- August 20
Cost: $225

Hillel, which serves Jewish students on campus, offers a 36-hour pre-orientation program for incoming students. FreshFest is an amazing opportunity for incoming students to move in early, participate in Tzedek and social activities, and get better acquainted with life at SU... all through a student perspective. The program is lead by a strong group of hand-picked knowledgeable peer facilitators. Students leave FreshFest feeling comfortable with their new surroundings and get a head start on making friends. For more information on FreshFest click here.


Call (315) 422-5082, or e-mail Brian Small, at brsmall@suhillel.org for more information or CLICK HERE to register.

 

 

Build Your First Year Experience

Sponsor: Hendricks Chapel
August 17- August 20
Cost: $150

Join a local Habitat for Humanity project in the City of Syracuse! Housing and meals will be provided through SU residence halls at a nominal cost.

For more information contact: Ginny Yerdon at
315-443-5044 or gyerdon@syr.edu or CLICK HERE to register.

 

 

 

Discover the Mission

Sponsor: Step Center
August 18 - August 20
Cost: $80

Step off the Hill and into the city of Syracuse. You will begin your tour at The Mission, a four-star Mexican restaurant in the heart of Downtown Syracuse. Students will also have the opportunity to make new friends by working together on a service project in the diverse, redeveloping community of the Near Northside neighborhood. Come see what the city of Syracuse has to offer with activities such as visits to the Everson Museum of Art, IMAX theatre at the Museum of Science and Technology, and the Open Hand Theater and Mask Museum. This 36-hour event offers an in-depth look into life in and around the university.

For more information contact thestepcenter@gmail.com or CLICK HERE to register.

 

 

The Leadership Outdoor Orientation Program (L.O.O.P.)

Sponsor: Recreation Services
August 17-August 20
Cost: $270

Program highlights include: whitewater rafting, a low and high element ropes course, as well as opportunities for hiking canoeing and kayaking in the majestic setting of New York's Adirondack Park. This program is designed to build teamwork, trust, communication, respect, and friendships among participants.

LOOP is now full. If you would like to be added to a waitlist for availability please contact Scott Catucci at sacatucc@syr.edu or 315-443-0290.