 Living in Syracuse
Housing
South Campus
Housing at SU's South Campus is available to new graduate students, returning graduate students, and undergraduate transfer students. As often as possible, graduate students are housed with or near other graduate students. South Campus is located about two miles from the main campus. There is free bus service to campus. Parking and recreational facilities are provided. Housing options here include the Skytop Apartments--completely furnished two- and three-bedroom apartments, and the Skytop Halls, which offers single unfurnished rooms with a shared kitchen and bath for every ten rooms.
Information about graduate student housing as well as e-mail and phone contacts (pdf file):
http://housingmealplans.syr.edu/pdf/graduate.pdf
Residence Halls
Some rooms in residence halls (primarily single rooms) on the main campus are also available.
Information about campus housing, meal plans, and Student ID information:
http://housingmealplans.syr.edu/
Off-Campus
Private off-campus housing is available in the residential neighborhoods surrounding the University.
Information on off-campus housing:
http://www.syr.edu/common/disclaimer.html
Other Useful Resources
Daycare
http://students.syr.edu/depts/daycare/index
The Inn Complete
A center exclusively for graduate students on South Campus. Food, drink, entertainment, connections. http://foodservices.syr.edu/inncomplete/
Graduate Student Organization (GSO)
http://students.syr.edu/gso/
International Services
The The Lillian and Emanuel Slutzker Center for International Services is a rich source of activities and information of interest to all graduate students, such as the International Coffee Hour every Friday from 4 to 6. International students will find information regarding visa, immigration status, and programs such as the
Bridge to Success, EISSU, and English conversation groups. http://sumweb.syr.edu:80/lescis
Multi-Cultural Affairs
http://students.syr.edu/depts/multicultural/index.html
Library
Doctoral students who have successfully completed their qualifying exams and have been admitted to candidacy can apply for a private library carrel. If you are a TA, you may have special loan privileges, check the Professional Development section of the Graduate School website for specific information.
http://libwww.syr.edu/
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