Becoming Orange

Hello, New Student Programs!


This week's Becoming Orange e-Newsletter will provide instructions for your arrival to campus. As a residential or commuter student, it is important to review the Arriving instructions. Part of your Move In experience is to be welcomed by the Goon Squad, a group of student leaders that will physically help you unload your vehicle and move you into your residence hall. A fun fact: the Goon Squad is celebrating it's 80th Anniversary this year! Learn more about the Goon Squad today!


For additional information or questions, please do not hesitate to email New Student Programs or call 315.443.9187.

Video of move-in process.

Step 1: Prepare for Arriving

To view your move-in date and time, please complete the following steps.

  • Log in to MySlice.
  • Select the Student Resources tile.
  • Select the Housing and Meal Plan tile.
  • Log in to the Housing portal.
  • View your housing assignment and move-in date.


When viewing your move-in date, you will see a "start" time associated with it. Please note that this is the earliest time you may begin moving in, but you do not need to arrive right at that time.


On the Moving In webpage, select your unique living experience for more information.

Step 2: Arriving and Holding Lines

Personal Vehicle Arrival:

Arriving to campus will depend on your residence hall and move-in date. Please see below for more details.


  • Aug. 16-18: Proceed directly to residence hall and proceed to the main desk of your residence hall. Locate the address of your residence hall here. These instructions apply to anyone moving in to any residence hall during these dates.


  • Aug. 19-21: Proceed to your residence hall's holding line. GPS Directions for your residence hall's holding line can be found here.
  • If you are unable to make it during your assigned move-in date and/or time between Aug. 19-21, you may proceed directly to your residence hall after 6 p.m. on any of the three days of move-in that works for you. You will not be turned away after 6 p.m.
  • For students moving into Shaw, Flint, or Day Halls on Aug. 19-21: Your holding line is in the Colvin Lot. From there, you will be dismissed to your residence hall when there is space available at the building.


Rideshare Arrival:

If you are arriving by rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.), please utilize the following directions.


  • Aug. 16-18: Proceed directly to residence hall and proceed to the main desk of your residence hall. Locate the address of your residence hall here. These instructions apply to anyone moving in to any residence hall during these dates.
  • Aug. 19-21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Proceed to your residence hall's holding line. GPS Directions for your residence hall's holding line can be found here.
  • For Shaw, Flint, or Day Halls, you will unload at the holding line and board the shuttle that drops off directly in front of the residence hall. This allows your rideshare to skip the lines.
  • Aug. 19-21, 6 p.m. or later: Proceed directly to residence hall and proceed to the main desk of your residence hall. Locate the address of your residence hall here. These instructions apply to anyone moving in to any residence hall after 6 p.m. during these dates.

Step 3: Moving In

Move-In Process for August 19-21 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.):


  1. Upon arrival at the unloading area of your residence hall, your vehicle will be greeted by Orientation Leaders, Goon Squad members, faculty and staff.
  2. Students should proceed inside the residence hall to begin the check-in process, which includes receiving their room key, signing necessary paperwork and picking up their Syracuse University ID card.
  3. It is required that someone remains with the vehicle. That person can begin unloading with the assistance of the Goon Squad.
  4. Goon Squad members will help load items into moving bins and transport them to the student’s room.
  5. Once the vehicle is unloaded, the driver must immediately move the vehicle to the assigned parking lot to make room for others. Shuttles will be available to return the driver to the residence hall to rejoin the student.


For Students Moving In August 16-18, or after 6 p.m. on August 19-21:


This will be an unassisted move-in process. Students will have access to moving bins but no volunteers will be available to assist. The Main Desk of each residence hall will be open to facilitate check-in.

Step 4: Get Settled

Once your belongings are in your room, feel free to start making it your own! However, we ask that if you plan to make any "Target runs" or shop for additional room supplies, please avoid coming and going during the scheduled move-in times from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 19-21. Returning during these hours may prevent you from unloading directly at the building’s entrance and could create traffic issues for other students moving in. You are more than welcome to unload your vehicle for these shopping trips after 6 p.m. on any of those dates.

Step 5: Attend Welcome Week

Welcome Week, Syracuse University's new student orientation program, is designed to on-board all new students through required academic events, milestone moments and social programming. There are programs and events beginning the day students move in. Use this time to meet others through social programming beginning in your residence hall on Monday, Aug. 19! Learn more about attending orientation today!


Family members, parents and supporters are asked to leave campus by 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. Explore Parking information for Welcome Week today!

Commuter Students

Commuter students should complete the following Arriving steps.

  1. Complete Required Tasks, available now through arrival.
  2. Visit Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services at 111 Waverly Ave. to pick up your Student I.D. Card.
  3. Attend Welcome Week programming.


Commuter students are still required to attend all sessions that apply to them. Don't forget to come to the Commuter Student Meet-Up on Friday, Aug. 23!

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