Syracuse University

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Tours

  1. Self-Guided Campus Tour

    Tour the Syracuse University Campus on your own time and at your own pace. We hope you enjoy our beautiful campus.

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    1. Crouse-Hinds Hall

      Welcome to Syracuse University! Begin your tour at 900 South Crouse Ave., the location of the Office of Admissions. Crouse-Hinds Hall is also the home of the Chancellor's Office and several administrative offices. 


      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    2. National Veterans Resource Center

      Diagonally across the intersection from Crouse-Hinds Hall is the National Veterans Resource Center. The NVRC is a first-of-its-kind facility that is dedicated to the collaboration of education, government, and community to advance the lives of veterans and military families.

      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    3. The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications

      The Newhouse School is one of the most respected public communications schools in the nation. Newhouse offers eight communications majors that range from broadcast and digital journalism to television, radio, and film. Inside the three-building complex, students can utilize the latest in communications technology that includes editing suites, The Diane and Bob Miron Digital News Center, and the cutting-edge media facility Dick Clark Studios. Other famous Newhouse alumni include Mike Tirico and Mary Calvi.


      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    4. Crouse College

      At the top of the winding steps sits the castle-like Crouse College, which has towered over campus since 1889. Crouse is home to the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the Setnor School of Music. The Setnor School of Music provides an exceptional range of programs in musical development. Students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts take classes in a variety of locations across campus. At the top of the building holds the bell tower where a secret society of students, the Chimemasters, ring the bells three times a day. Notable VPA alumni include Bob Costas, Betsey Johnson, and Aaron Sorkin.


      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    5. Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Eggers Hall

      The signature statue of Abraham Lincoln resides on the grounds outside both Maxwell and Eggers. Maxwell provides professional degree programs in public administration, international relations, and public policy. Undergraduate instruction is offered in the social sciences which includes, but not limited to, policy studies and citizenship and civic engagement through the College of Arts and Sciences. Students at the undergraduate level who take social sciences courses learn from the reputable faculty that earns Maxwell top rankings in graduate education and research.


      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    6. David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics

      Named after renowned sports agent David B. Falk ('72) and his wife Rhonda S. Falk ('74), the college is committed to an education that provides professional advancement. Academics in Falk College range from ten undergraduate majors from sport management to public health. Programs are focused in providing services to better the physical and emotional well-being of individuals and communities. Students are given both classroom and hands-on learning experiences, including semester long internship opportunities. The balcony between the two buildings offers a view toward Dineen Hall, home of the College of Law.

      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.

    7. The Stadium

      Since opening in 1980, the 50,000-seat "Loud House" has hosted Syracuse University's football, basketball and lacrosse games, as well as a variety of performances and celebrations. University first-year convocation and graduation commencement ceremonies are held in the Stadium, where students begin and end their student career. The Stadium holds one of the largest record attendances for a college men’s basketball game of 35,642 fans. In 2019, renovations to the Stadium began in order to enhance the visitor experience.  A permanent roof, air conditioning, and a vertically hung scoreboard are a few of the many improvements. 


      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    8. Heroy Geology Laboratory

      Directly across from the Stadium’s Gate D is the Heroy Geology Laboratory. Home to the Earth Science Department, among others, the building includes removable ceilings allowing access to water, gas and electrical services. The giant spinning, glowing globe in its lobby is made of a mosaic of thousands of individual NASA photographs.

      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    9. Barnes Center at The Arch

      The Barnes Center at The Arch provides a holistic approach to health, wellness, and recreation. The complex holds all health and wellness services in a central and convenient location on campus for students, faculty, and staff including Health Services, the Counseling Center, the Office of Health Promotion, and Recreation Services. Amenities in the Barnes Center include a multi-floor fitness center, a world-class climbing wall, an Esports gaming room, a multi-use pool, and athletic courts. Mindfulness resources include a pet therapy room, the MindSpa, and massage chairs.

      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.


    10. Kenneth A. Shaw Quadrangle

      The heart of the Syracuse University campus is the Kenneth A. Shaw Quadrangle, known as 'The Quad.' Surrounded by numerous academic buildings, the central green space on campus is a popular area where students enjoy spending time relaxing and being with friends in between classes, especially on a warm day. The Orange Grove is located along the south end of the Quad where the names of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of SU are engraved on the paving bricks.


    11. Hendricks Chapel

      Hendricks Chapel, located on the quad, opened to students in 1930 and since its dedication has defined and embraced its role as the heart of Syracuse University. Hendricks Chapel is a multi-faith chapel that offers a meeting space for a diverse array of religious groups and service organizations. Students who want to volunteer in the community start at Hendricks Chapel. The Office of Engagement Programs connects students to local nonprofits in need. Students who volunteer in the local community gain invaluable experiences, and the Greater Syracuse area benefits from the services these students provide. There is a popular student run, non-profit coffee shop located at the bottom of the chapel, People's Place, that offers great prices on food and beverages. Hendricks is also a popular venue for alumni weddings, ceremonies, concerts, and campus speakers, hosting more than 400 events in a year.

      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    12. Huntington Beard Crouse Hall

      Home to the Writing Center, students of any discipline can schedule appointments to receive support for academic, professional, and creative writing. Students can meet in-person, or 24/7 online for advising and proofreading from faculty and graduate assistants. Additionally, on the side of the building, one of the finest pieces of public art on campus is installed: Ben Shahn's 1967 mosaic of The Passion of Sacco and Vanzetti.


      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    13. Hinds Hall

      Also known as the iSchool, Hinds Hall is the home of the School of Information Studies. The nationally ranked iSchool became the original information school in the country in 1974, expanding on existing programs in library science with course offerings in emerging technologies, and data systems. Offering one undergraduate major of information management and technology, students are encouraged to pursue a wide array of disciplines, such as web development and design, information security, project management and consulting, and data analytics. The broad curriculum prepares graduates for management roles within tech firms and technical teams.


      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.

    14. Carnegie Library

      Carnegie Library was Syracuse University's main library from 1907 until Bird Library opened in 1972. Carnegie has a silent reading room located on the second floor that provides a modern and spacious atmosphere conducive to studying. The University's Mathematics Department is also located within Carnegie.

      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    15. Bowne Hall

      Bowne Hall opened the same year as Carnegie Library, and originally housed the chemistry department. Bowne is now the site of the Renee Crown University Honors Pro­gram. The Office of Financial Aid and the Office of the Bursar also have offices located in Bowne Hall.

      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    16. Shaffer Art Building

      Shaffer contains classrooms and private studio spaces for the two-dimensional art programs at Syracuse University, including the Department of Transmedia and the School of Art, schools within the College of Visual and Performing Arts SU Art Galleries, Syracuse University's fine arts museum, is open to the public, and displays highlights from the University's collection of 45,000 paintings, photographs, and sculptures, as well as student works and traveling exhibits. The collection contains pieces from world-renowned artists including Rembrandt, Tiffany, and Dali.

      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    17. Link Hall

      The home of the College of Engineering and Computer Science faces Hendricks Chapel across the Quad. Link Hall has many labs dedicated to civil, environmental, biomedical, chemical, mechanical and aerospace engineering research. Syracuse University is one of the only schools in the world to have a full-motion flight simulator like the one in Link Hall, which is so realistic that some hours in it could qualify toward a private pilot instrument rating. Civil and Environmental Engineering students utilize a four-story high bay for concrete structures design and testing as well as water chemistry and soil chemistry laboratories where they study the effects of climate on ecosystems.



      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    18. Slocum Hall

      Behind and connected to Link Hall is the School of Architecture. In 1873 Syracuse University became the first American school to offer a four-year architecture degree. Now a top-ranked five-year program, the architecture major offers opportunities for upper-level undergraduate students to spend semesters studying off campus at the University's centers located in New York City, London, Florence, or in the Three Cities program in Asia. The Syracuse Architecture B.Arch program is fully accredited with The National Architectural Accrediting Board.

      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    19. College Place & Safety

      Mind the traffic crossing the street, as buses often arrive from downtown and nearby neighborhoods to pick up and drop off students at College Place, the central hub for campus transportation. Students can also take buses to South Campus, which has apartment-style housing for upperclassmen students, as well as division-one athletic facilities. In Sims Hall is the Department of Public Safety (DPS). DPS has a variety of safety features for students, including the blue-light system, 24/7 on-campus patrolling near residence halls and other points of interest, and the LiveSafe app. LiveSafe functions as a "blue-light system in your pocket," allowing for DPS to be notified in case of emergency. The app also has features that allow for students to be walked home safely, or "followed" via a GPS interface on the app.
    20. Life Sciences Complex

      The Center for Science & Technology (CST) is home to Syracuse’s computer science, computer engineering and electrical engineering programs. The Center houses multiple computer and design labs, research facilities and classrooms, including the Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering (CASE).

       

      The Life Sciences Complex (LSC) brings together the biology, chemistry and biochemistry departments for interdisciplinary education and research. The facility features state-of-the-art laboratories, a plant growth facility, a greenhouse and an outside laboratory, the Climate Change Garden.

       

      CST and LSC are connected by the Milton Atrium. The Atrium offers student lounge space and houses Information Technology Services’ Service Center and the Life Sciences Café.

       


      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    21. Ernie Davis Hall

      This is an undergraduate residence hall. The building is named after the previous Syracuse football player who was the first Black college football player to receive the Heisman Trophy. Ernie Davis is the newest residence hall on campus and includes a large buffet-style dining hall and a fitness center.

      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    22. Bird Library

      The next stop as you stroll down the beautiful Einhorn Family Walk is the main library on campus. Bird has six floors with over 1,200 seats, over 150 public computers, meeting and individual study spaces, and the University's archives and special collections of rare books and materials. This library is open 24 hours a day, five days a week during the academic year, and 24/7 during exams. On the first floor is the Blackstone Launchpad, a hub for student-driven entrepreneurship and innovation on campus.

      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    23. Schine Student Center

      As the hub for student life, Schine is the place to meet, eat, relax, study and attend events. It features open and accessible spaces and a central atrium with a two-story video wall.  Schine dining features eateries as Panda Express, Dunkin’, CoreLife Eatery and the Halal Shack. Find Syracuse University apparel, academic resources and other items at the Campus Store, which also includes a food market and event space. Enjoy concerts and guest lectures in Goldstein Auditorium. At its heart, the Schine Student Center brings together cultural centers, student organizations and other services to encourage collaboration and make students feel at home.


      Schine is the campus hub for all student activities and organizations, with their offices located on the second level. There is a large dining center, Schine Dining, where students, faculty, and staff can get food and beverages to go, or can sit and eat with friends. Goldstein Auditorium is located in the Schine Student Center where numerous student organizations, guest speakers, and concerts perform on stage to large audiences. The Campus Store is also located in Schine where you are able to purchase all your Orange gear needs! 


      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.

    24. Hall of Languages

      The oldest building on campus, the Hall of Languages, houses the main offices for the College of Arts & Sciences, the intellectual core of the University's curriculum and the home college for one-third of SU's 15,000 undergraduate students. The monument directly in front of the Hall of Languages, the Place of Remembrance, is dedicated to the 270 people whose lives were lost in the December 21, 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Thirty-five Syracuse students returning home after studying abroad lost their lives in the attack. Each academic year, SU selects 35 rising seniors, the Remembrance Scholars, to represent these Syracuse students. Remembrance Week is hosted in the fall with events designed by the scholars to honor the 35 Syracuse students who were victims of the attack.


      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.


    25. Huntington Hall

      Follow the path between Schine and Newhouse and continue down University Avenue to a building on the left that dates back to the 1880s. This is the home of the School of Education. The School of Education offers several undergraduate teacher certification programs and a non-teacher prep program. Students studying to become certified teachers have the opportunity to begin observing in classrooms at local schools as early as their first semester freshman year.


      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    26. Whitman School of Management

      The Martin j. Whitman School of Management is the business school at Syracuse and was established in 1919. The school's nationally ranked programs span eight undergraduate majors including entrepreneurship, marketing, and finance. The well-known Impress Program divides newly admitted Whitman students into four "houses," where they earn points for their cohorts by attending career fairs, becoming excel certified, and participating in etiquette dinners. Business students at SU prior to graduation gain professional development experiences and in-demand skills that employers seek.


      Due to COVID regulations, entry in the buildings is restricted.
    27. Marshall Street

      There is a ton to do on this commercial block! Feel free to visit the multiple clothing stores, or if you need a quick bite to eat stop in at the various restaurants and coffee shops.