We look forward to welcoming you on campus for SummerStart! As you prepare to begin your Becoming Orange journey, please review the following important information about required tasks, course selection, placement exams, preparing to arrive, move-in and orientation, policies and additional resources.
Required Tasks
Access to the University’s computing network and online services is securely managed through your NetID and password.
- NetID: Your NetID is automatically generated based on your name and available NetID options. It typically includes your first (and possibly middle) initial, part or all of your last name, and may include a number. Please note that each NetID is unique to ensure no two are the same.
- Password: This is associated with all online portals that require you to access sensitive, personal information. This includes MySlice, SUMail account, Blackboard, patient portal, wellness portal and more.
- SUID Number: This is a nine digit number located on the top right of your admission notification. This number should not be shared
Due: Immediate Action
Complete: Use your SUID number to active your NetID and password
Contact: For questions, please contact Information Technology Services (ITS) at 315.443.2677 or help@syr.edu.
Your SUMail (@syr.edu) is the primary way Syracuse University shares important information. Students are encouraged to check their SUMail email account often.
- SUMail: Your SUMail account is your NetID followed by @syr.edu (NetID@syr.edu).
Due: Immediate Action
Complete: Use your NetID and password to sign into your SUMail account.
Contact: For questions, please contact Information Technology Services (ITS) at 315.443.2677 or help@syr.edu.
In accordance with New York State law, the following immunization records must be submitted to the Patient Portal. This must be completed in order to move into the residence hall and participate in the program.
- Two Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations received after your first birthday, or proof of immunity.
- Meningococcal meningitis vaccination within the last five years and after the age of 16, or a completed waiver form declining the vaccination.
Due: By June 15
Complete:
- Log into the Patient Portal with your NetID and password.
- Select “Forms” from the main menu. Select the pencil icon when using a mobile devise.
- Begin the process by selecting the from and then following the prompts to complete.
Please note that processing may take up to three business days, or longer during peak times. Ensure that your document(s) are official records and include the student’s full name, date of birth, vaccine type, and vaccine date. Incomplete documentation may cause delays.
Contact: For questions, please contact the Barnes Center at The Arch at 315.443.8000 or barnescenter@syr.edu.
No Action Taken: Students who do not meet this requirement will be unable to move into their SummerStart residence hall assignment.
Your SUID card will service as your official University identification and is used for a variety of campus services such as meal plan access, campus building access, ‘CUSE Cash account access, and more. If submitted before the due date, your SUID card will be available at the SummerStart residence hall upon check-in.
Due: June 15
Complete: You can submit your photo through GET website or the GET app (Apple App Store or Google Play Store) on your mobile devise. If you are using a phone, you must use the GET app, not the website. For more information please visit the Submit/Update your SUID Photo webpage.
Contact: For questions, please contact Housing, Meal Plan, and ID Card Services at 315.443.2721 or housing@syr.edu.
No Action Taken: If you do not submit your SUID photo you will need to visit the Housing, Meal Plan, and ID Card Services office located 111 Waverly, Suite 111 on the first business day after SummerStart check-in to have your photo taken and SUID card printed.
Due: June 15
Complete: Math Placement Exam Instructions
Contact: For troubleshooting help, please contact Information Technology Services (ITS) at 315.443.2677 or help@syr.edu.
All first-year and transfer students are required to complete Community Wellness Requirement online training modules, centered on sexual and relationship violence prevention, alcohol and other drugs, and Orange values. You can complete these modules in multiple sittings, if needed.
Please complete the following modules in the recommended order:
- Sexual Assault Prevention
- AlcoholEdu
- Orange Values
Available: You will receive an email from Vector Solutions by June 20 at the latest confirming your access to the training modules.
Due: June 27
Complete:
- To begin, please activate your Syracuse University Email Account. Following, you will be added into the Vector Solutions portal.
- Log into the Vector Solutions portal with your Syracuse University email ( i.e. @syr.edu) and password.
- To the left select “My Assignments” to display all pending assignments.
- Select a training to begin. Each training module will take about 60 minutes to complete.
- Complete Part One of each training module (Sexual Assault Prevention, AlcoholEdu, and Orange Values) by the deadline.
Please visit the Community Wellness Requirements webpage for more information.
Contact: For questions, please contact the Barnes Center at The Arch Health Promotion at 315.443.8000 or communitywellness@syr.edu. If you are experiences technical issues, Vector Solutions provides an online technical support webpage. Support requests may also be submitted by emailing Vector Solutions.
No Action Taken: Failure to complete these requirements (three online training modules: Sexual Assault Prevention, AlcoholEdu, and Diversity, Orange Values) by the deadline may result in a Registration Hold, losing the ability to complete class registration until the training is complete.
All students whose dominant language is not English must take the ESOL Placement Exam.
- Deadline to register for the ESOL exam: May 28, 2025.
- Directions for ESOL exam emailed to applicant’s syr.edu email account: May 29, 2025.
- Take ESOL exam: May 30-31, 2025. (Must be completed between noon Eastern Time May 30 and noon Eastern Time May 31. The exam must be completed in one sitting once started.)
Due:
- May 28, 2025: Register for May 30 ESOL exam by May 28. (Register here for the May 30 exam.)
- May 30-31, 2025: Complete ESOL exam via Blackboard.
Contact: For questions, please contact Joseph Denn, Assistant Teaching Professor, ESOL at jwdenn@syr.edu
English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Exam
Students for whom English is not their dominant language must register to take the ESOL exam to be considered for admission to SummerStart. Due to course availability students must place into WRT 105 or ENL 207 to be accepted into the SummerStart program. International students will be notified of their official acceptance once ESOL exam results are received.
- Deadline to register for the May 30 ESOL exam: May 28, 2025.
- Directions for ESOL exam emailed to applicant’s syr.edu email account: May 29, 2025.
- Take ESOL exam: May 30-31, 2025. (Exam must be completed between noon Eastern Time May 30 and noon Eastern Time May 31 and must be completed in one sitting once started.)
Due:
- Register for May 30 ESOL exam by May 28, 2025.
- Complete ESOL exam May 30-31, 2025 via Blackboard.
Complete: Register for ESOL exam here!
Contact: For questions, please contact Joseph Denn, Assistant Teaching Professor, ESOL at jwdenn@syr.edu
Student Visa
If you need to apply for a student visa, apply as early as possible. F-1 and J-1 visas are non-immigrant visas. You should apply for your student visa using the I-20 or DS-2019 you received for the Fall semester.
Due: Immediate Action
Complete: For detailed instructions, please visit the Pre-Arrival webpage of the Center for International Services.
Contact: For questions, please contact the Center for International Services at 315.443.2457 or international@syr.edu.
Financial Requirements
If you are an international applicant who has been accepted to the SummerStart program who requires a student visa to come to Syracuse, you must submit documentation that demonstrates the ability to fund your education for one full academic year plus the cost of the SummerStart program.
Due: Immediate Action after Receiving Acceptance
Complete: Email a bank statement or letter indicating proof of liquid funds for the costs of the SummerStart program and the Fall and Spring semesters to SummerStart@syr.edu. For more information see the Financial Requirements section on the International Undergraduate Requirements webpage.
The Center for International Services will send you a new I-20 or DS-2019 for the summer. The new document will have the same Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) ID number as the Fall.
Arrival
Upon arrival, all International students are asked to complete this process, allowing the Center for International Services to verify Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) information. This includes confirming that each F-1 and J-1 student is attending Syracuse University.
Due: Arriving to Campus
Complete: Visit the Center for International Services Check-In webpage to complete the International student check-in steps.
Contact: For questions, please contact the Center for International Services by calling 315.443.2457 or emailing international@syr.edu.
Additional Information
The Campus Dining nutrition team is here to help you manage your dietary needs on campus. They personally review ingredients, recipes, and menus for allergens and label foods so allergens are easy to identify.
If you have any questions or issues relating to food allergies, specialized dietary requirements, or nutrition, please email mealtalk@syr.edu.
For more information, please visit the Food Allergies and Dietary Accommodations webpage.
If you are in need of accommodations while attending SummerStart please contract the Center for Disability Resources (CDR) at 315.443.4498 or disabilityresources@syr.edu.
For more information, please visit the CDR’s Accommodations webpage.
Micro fridge rentals are not guaranteed and are dependent on availability. Requests must be submitted and confirmed directly with the vendor.
For more information, please visit the Micro Fridge webpage.
Through the SummerStart program, you will take foundational courses that help complete required coursework early and classes tailored to your program and interests. You will receive personalized attention from faculty in a small and supportive classroom setting.
Course registration is completed by your school/college academic advising office based on your particular program and answers provided in your First Term Registration Qualtrics Survey.
The course sections are open to SummerStart participants only. However, students, in consultation with their college advisors, may select an alternative course from the University curriculum.
Once you know what classes you will be taking, you can purchase textbooks and course materials through the Syracuse University Campus Store.
Wondering what you should bring to campus? Refer to the New Student Checklist. We recommend only bring exactly what you need for the six weeks as you will be staying in a temporary residence hall. For your time during SummerStart, also remember to bring dress attire or business casual attire for the SummerStart closing celebration.
From Syracuse Hancock International Airport
It is very easy to take a taxi from the airport. There are two taxi stands located at each end of the terminal past the luggage area (the Syracuse airport is small and very manageable). Once you collect your luggage, go to either end to find the taxi stand; it’s inside the building. There you can arrange a taxi to Syracuse University or directly to your housing, depending on your plans. Typical taxi fare is around $30, not including tip. Students may also use Uber or Lyft. There is free Wi-Fi at the airport.
From Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
If you are taking a train or bus from New York City to Syracuse, you will arrive at the Regional Transportation Center. Taxis are usually located outside the front door and are marked. Century is the most popular company, but there are other small independent companies. If you do not see any, you may call Century at 315.455.5151 and they will arrange for a taxi to come and get you. The cost is about $30, not including tip. Students may also use Uber or Lyft.
Move-in is scheduled for Saturday, June 28.
Orientation will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29.
The Move-In and Orientation Schedule can be found here.
Check the SummerStart Schedule webpage often for important event information and updates.
For questions, please contact 315.443.1031 or SummerStart@syr.edu.
As part of the SummerStart program to promote student success, we have researched many resources that are available both on the Syracuse University campus and on the web. Students will find these resources helpful in navigating the roadblocks that can occur when transitioning from high school to college study. We highly recommend checking out the following links.
- 113 Euclid Ave.
- Barner-McDuffie House
- Banking Information
- Barnes Center at The Arch
- Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Student Success
- Campus Map
- Campus Store
- Career Services
- Center for Disability Resources (CDR)
- Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising
- Center for International Services
- Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS)
- Community Folk Art Center
- Community Standards
- Connective Corridor
- ‘CuseWorks – Student Employment
- Degree Works
- Department of Public Safety (DPS)
- Disability Cultural Center
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs
- Financial Literacy
- Handshake
- Hendricks Chapel
- Housing, Meal Plan, and ID Card Services
- Information Technology Services (ITS)
- La Casita Cultural Center
- LGBTQ Resource Center
- Math Clinics and Calculus Help Center
- New Student Programs
- Office of the Bursar
- Orange Success
- Physics Clinic
- Shaw Center
- Student Engagement
- Student Living
- Student Outreach and Support (SOS)
- SU Libraries
- Syracuse Abroad
- Writing Center
Knowing When a Bill is Ready
An email notification is sent when an electronic bill (e-bill) is created and available to view on MySlice.
Sharing Bill Access
Share My Access is a feature used to set up parents/guardians to receive notifications of e-bills. This allows students to provide their parents/guardians with their own account and password necessary to view financial information online, as well as other University information.
Make a Payment
For detailed instructions on how to make a payment, please visit the Make a Payment webpage of the Office of the Bursar.
“SummerStart is a place that I hold dear to my heart. You’d be surprised by how living in a dorm with 12 other people only minutes away from your door can help with building relationships. On my first day moving into my dorm the girl next door to me had never used a laundry machine before and decided to ask me for help. That was the first-ever friend I made in college. Six years later, as an iSchool graduate student, we’re still good friends. Thanks, SummerStart!”