New Student Information

Welcome to the Whitman School of Management!

Congratulations and welcome - we are thrilled to have you join us on campus! This page is your go-to resource as you prepare for your first semester, and we’ll keep it updated throughout the summer.

As you transition into college life and the Whitman community, there are two main things to get started on: selecting your fall courses and completing your IMPRESS Program assignments. You’ll hear from Assistant Dean Lindsay Quilty and the advising team via your Syracuse email 1–2 times per month with details and reminders. Everything will also be posted here.

Academic advisors will be assigned over the summer. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to whitmanadvising@syr.edu with any questions.

Course Registration

New student fall course registration takes place over the summer. Here’s how the process works:

June: You’ll receive a survey used by your academic advisor to determine the most appropriate courses for your fall schedule.
Late July: You'll receive a personalized email outlining the specific courses you’ll need to add during self-registration.
First week of August: You’ll complete your schedule during self-registration.

Academic advisors will enroll you directly in several required courses ahead of time, so you’ll just be filling in the remaining pieces during the August registration window.

Registration and Advising Webinars

Advisors will host a series of webinars this summer to discuss the process of finalizing fall course schedules. We encourage all students to attend one of these sessions to feel confident throughout the registration process. Recordings will be posted here within 48 hours after each session.

First-Year Advising and Course Registration Information Session:

June 4, 7:30 p.m. EDT

Creating Your Fall Schedule:

Each session will have the same content presented.

July 28, 7:30-8:30 p.m. EDT

July 29, 7:30-8:30 p.m. EDT

July 30, 1-2 p.m. EDT

July 31, 3-4 p.m. EDT

Helpful Documents

First Year Survey Instructions for Students 2026—coming soon!
Courses Available to First Year Students
Arts & Sciences prefixes

Technology Information

For computer recommendations and technology buying advice, visit the technology recommendations.
For more information on the Excel program and testing expectations, visit the Excel program page.
If you have general technology questions, contact the Whitman service desk at wsmhelp@syr.edu.

Important Next Steps & Campus Resources