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Syracuse UniversityMove-In Guide

Syracuse, New York

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1870🔗 www.syracuse.edu

Syracuse University's campus is anchored by the Hall of Languages, the first building ever constructed here in 1871, with first-year students housed across more than 20 residence halls, most concentrated in the Mount Olympus and West Neighborhoods, including Day, Sadler, and Flint Halls.

Enrollment

22,589

Total Students

Freshman Class

3,989

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 20, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

44%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Students self-select a move-in appointment in the Housing Portal starting mid-July through August 14, 2026 - your eligibility date to select a timeslot depends on your assigned residence hall, not a first-come, first-served rush. Ship items to arrive on campus no earlier than August 14, 2026, and in smaller batches over several weeks rather than all at once, since package storage space is limited. Pre-Welcome Programs run August 16, ahead of required Welcome Week itself. Construction remains underway near campus and student move-in routes, including areas adjacent to several residence halls - check the My Move In Hub for current conditions closer to your arrival date.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day logistics

Check-in location
Day Hall residents: pull in the circle to begin unloading. Sadler Hall residents: pull into the circle, go inside to check in first, then begin unloading. Flint Hall residents: pull in the circle to begin unloading.
What you'll receive
Walk into your residence hall to check in, get your room key, and request a moving bin.
Vehicle restrictions
Once your vehicle is unloaded, a driver must immediately move it to an appropriate parking area - do not leave vehicles unattended in unloading zones.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

First-year halls (6)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Boland Hall

    First-year only

  • Brewster Hall

    First-year only

  • Brockway Hall

    First-year only

  • Day Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only
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  • Flint Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Sadler Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

Residence halls (12)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Booth Hall

  • DellPlain Hall

  • Ernie Davis Hall

  • Haven Hall

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  • Lawrinson Hall

  • Oren Lyons Hall

  • Riley Hall

  • Shaw Hall

  • Skyhalls

  • Walnut Hall

  • Washington Arms

  • Watson Hall

Apartments (3)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Milton Hall

    Apartment · Coed

  • Slocum Heights

    Apartment · Coed

  • South Campus Apartments

    Apartment · Coed

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Who can live where

First-year only:
Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Welcome Week (required)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

August 20 - August 23, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

$15,500

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Syracuse University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • CVS Pharmacy0.3 miles
  • Walgreens1.7 miles
  • Wegmans2.9 miles
  • Walmart4.1 miles
  • Target5.2 miles

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Dates last checked September 2026.