Syracuse Welcome 2008: A Slice of SU Life

Highlights of Individual School and College Events

Event schedules will be available in early May.

 

Syracuse Welcome 2008 marks the official beginning of your academic career as a college student at Syracuse University. The underpinnings of success in your college studies are good advising and a meaningful and appropriate schedule of classes. Your school or college -- or schools and/or colleges, if you are a dually enrolled student -- has structured a series of required meetings and events during Syracuse Welcome to begin the academic advising process, to help you make some important academic connections, and to ensure that your first semester of classes is well-structured. Your involvement is essential. Successful advising depends upon the shared commitment of students, faculty, and staff. This weekend, you will be able to ask questions, gather important information and materials, and adjust your class schedule (or register for the first time, during or after these sessions.

Full Academic Schedule

CAMPUS MAP

 

School of Architecture (SOA)

201 Slocum Hall
315-443-2256
http://soa.syr.edu

As the fourth oldest program of architecture in the United States, Syracuse University's School of Architecture has a long tradition of quality professional education in the design arts. The School of Architecture prepares students to make lasting contributions to society through a unique educational approach that provides students with an understanding of the arts and humanities, as well as a technical understanding of structures and construction.

School of Architecture Schedule

 

The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S)

329 Hall of Languages
315-443-4322
http://thecollege.syr.edu

The College of Arts and Sciences was established in 1870 as Syracuse University's founding college. Today, the college remains at the center of undergraduate learning at Syracuse, where students receive the highest level quality liberal arts education available, by providing perspective, intellectual breadth and depth, and academic offerings in a variety of disciplines. Its faculty--nationally renowned leaders, poets, and scientists--create a student-centered environment of excellence and creativity.

College of Arts and Sciences Schedule

 

School of Education (SOE)

270 Huntington Hall
315-443-2506
http://soe.syr.edu
http://gradsch.syr.edu

The National Council for Accreditation in Teacher Education (NCATE) accredited School of Education offers a variety of degree programs in both teaching and nonteaching areas with many of its programs leading to recommendation for initial teaching certification in New York State. The School of Education's programs offer students field-based experiences in local school districts, on-campus clinics, community agencies, and in on- and off-campus early childhood centers.

Update to schedule: All new students enrolled in the Art Education program are invited to a reception on Thursday, August 21, 3 - 5 p.m., in the department offices at M-17, 441 Lambreth Lane. If you have any questions, please call the Department of Art Education at 315-443-2355.

Additional Update: The reception for Art Education students has been moved to Sunday, August 24. The time and location remain the same.

School of Education Schedule

 

L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS)

223 Link Hall
315-443-5191
http://lcs.syr.edu

Since its founding in 1901, the LC Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University has been leading the way in educating engineers and computer scientists, creating new knowledge and technologies and anticipating the evolution of the field. With a strong history of preparing leaders from around the globe, our research-centered college allows our students to take advantage of the breadth and depth of our engineering education and research. 

Update to Schedule:
12:15-1:15 p.m. Academic Excellence Workshop (AEW) Learn about the small-group, student-led interactive workshop designed to help students master key courses, including algebra, pre-calculus, calculus I, II, and III and other fundamental LCS courses.

Shemin Auditorium
Shaffer Art Building (58)

All new LCS students

 

1-4 p.m. LCS Leads: Building the Class of 2012 - ECS 101 Sections

L.C.Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science Schedule

 

College of Human Ecology (CoHE)

119 Euclid Avenue
315-443-3144
http://humanecology.syr.edu

The College of Human Ecology consists of Syracuse University's professional programs in child and family studies, health and wellness, hospitality management, marriage and family therapy, nutrition, nutrition science, and sport management. Through cross-disciplinary teaching, scholarship, and practice, the college is committed to the values of social responsibility, social justice, and equity as related to gender, social class, age, and disability. Through classroom learning and hands-on experience, students in the college prepare to become professionals who will provide the services that enhance the emotional and physical well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

College of Human Ecology Schedule

 

School of Information Studies (iSchool)

114 Hinds Hall
315-443-1830
http://ischool.syr.edu

The School of Information Studies, the first of its kind, has been a leader in the information field for more than 100 years and offers top-ranked programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. These programs examine the role of information as it relates to such areas as technology, policy, management, communications, behavior, literacy, commerce, security, and design.

iSchool Schedule

 

Martin J. Whitman School of Management (WSOM)

Whitman School of Management, Suite 215
315-443-2361
http://whitman.syr.edu

Whether you aim to join a multinational corporation, participate in an emerging enterprise, or start your own business, the Whitman School provides the tools you need to build a successful career. Its program is widely recognized for its relevance, innovative design, and effective presentation. In surveys by U.S. News & World Report and others, it consistently ranks among the best business programs in the country.

Martin J. Whitman School of Mangement Schedule

 

S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications (PC)

315 Newhouse III
315-443-2303
http://newhouse.syr.edu

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications' nationally recognized undergraduate programs emphasize the professional skills and ethical awareness required of communications industry leaders. Newhouse's top-rated master's and doctoral programs provide the essential skills needed by public communications professionals, researchers, and teachers.

S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications

 

College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)

204 Crouse College
315-443-2517
http://vpa.syr.edu

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where faculty help students develop their creative and scholarly abilities. The college contains the School of Art and Design; the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies; the Department of Drama; the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music; and the Department of Transmedia. Together, students and faculty play a vital role in the academic and cultural life of the University as well as the greater Syracuse community.

College of Visual and Performing Arts

 

University College (UC)

700 University Avenue
315-443-3261
http://yesu.syr.edu

University College (UC) offers a variety of degree programs, certificates, and noncredit courses in formats tailored to the busy schedules of part-time students. Courses are offered in the daytime, evenings, on weekends, online, and in condensed and accelerated formats. UC is home to all summer studies at Syracuse University. In addition to serving the academic needs of students pursuing their degrees part time, UC offers award-winning workforce training programs and sponsors community service programs. Part time students can pursue a degree from any of Syracuse University's schools through University College.

University College Schedule

 

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF)

Syracuse University enjoys a rich and long-standing partnership with ESF, a small, public, specialized college located adjacent to our campus. The college is a doctoral degree-granting institution with highly focused research and service programs that reach across the globe in the search for new knowledge and with a mission to improve the quality of life. About 2,100 students take advantage of ESF's environmental focus in programs on design, engineering, life sciences, and resource management. Students can enroll in classes at either institution and take advantage of the unique resources offered by each.

SUNY ESF Schedule