Syracuse University

Welcome to the Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs! 

We are here to improve the academic and social experiences of all transfer students.  Together with the Syracuse University community, we aim to provide programs and resources that will help ease the transition for transfers to life here at SU!

Transfer Mentor Program

In an effort to assist transfer students in their acclimation to Syracuse University, the  and the Office of Residence Life have created the Transfer Student Mentor Program.  This program matches successful transfer students with incoming transfer students to help new students adjust to campus life.  Mentors provide support for their students regarding classes, campus resources, and personal concerns.  We hope that this program will increase the overall academic achievement and satisfaction of transfer students at Syracuse University by easing the adjustment for new transfer students and by creating a leadership opportunity for returning transfer students.

We would like to offer all current Syracuse University transfer students the opportunity to apply to be a Transfer Student Mentor to our new transfer students this spring 2010.  By becoming a Transfer Student Mentor you will have the opportunity to:

    * Help facilitate events for new transfer students.
    * Help transfer students learn about SU's history and traditions.
    * Help transfer students connect to University and community resources.
    * Participate in an exciting new student leadership position.

If you are interested in applying, please fill out the Application form.  
For more information or for questions, please contact Laura Crandall at newtosu@syr.edu or 315-443-1012.

Transfer Newsletter

The Transfer Newsletter will be published monthly and sent out to all new transfer students via the listserv.  Each issue will highlight an important office at SU and spotlight a current transfer student.

If there is a topic or office you would like to see in the newsletter or if you want to contribute to it, please email us at newtosu@syr.edu.  

Transfer Newsletter Issues:
Transfer Newsletter, V1 I1, September 2009
Transfer Newsletter, V1 I2, October 2009
Transfer Newsletter, V1 I3, November 2009

Transfer Credit Resources

If you have questions regarding the transfer of credits, contact your college advising office. 

Getting to Know Syracuse

We understand that making a move to a new school can mean learning about the area as well.  We have included some information about shopping, banking, lodging and other important places.

Shopping in Syracuse guide.  This includes directions to grocery stores, shopping malls, wholesale stores, and home improvement stores.

Syracuse Area Lodging.  There are a ton of different lodging options in Syracuse should you have any out of town family or friends come to visit.

Syracuse Area Restaurants.  Not only can you eat on Marshall street or Westcott area, but you can take the Connective Corridor bus to the downtown restaurants or visit the many options on Erie Boulevard.  To preview some of the menus online, go to www.cnymenus.com.
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Banks and ATMs.  Here are some banks located near campus and some within driving distance. 

Transportation Information.  Not only can you get to Syracuse via plane, bus, or train, but you can also ride around in Syracuse and the university with the Centro bus company.  For details on bus routes, visit http://parking.syr.edu. 

Local Gas Stations.   Directions to local gas stations.