Student Resources Guidebook

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General Support Services

Our department uses a strength-based advising and counseling approach when working with students. We listen to concerns, identify your strengths and challenges and work towards positive solutions. We like to take a proactive (rather than reactive) approach to situations, both academic and personal. We prefer to see students when their concerns first arise and work on solutions before a crisis occurs or things are “too far gone” to make an impact in the semester. We work with various campus partners and assist students with referrals as needed.

Typical issues that students talk to us about

·      Concerns with classes/grades

·      Time management (fitting everything in and developing a balanced schedule for school and social)

·      Study and learning strategies

·      Learning disabilities (whether already diagnosed or suspected)

·      Relationship issues (roommates, friendships, romantic and parental)

·      Depression and anxiety

·      Drug and alcohol issues

·      Homesickness

·      Sexual and gender orientation issues

·      Connecting and making friends on campus

·      Lifestyle concerns (sleeping, eating, developing routines, etc.)

·      Health issues (personal and/or family)

Syracuse University Resources

Academic Information

Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalogs
College of Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts Core Guidebook
Honors Program
Study Abroad Programs

Academic and Personal Support Services

Center for Career Services
Office of Supportive Services (HEOP)
Office of Registrar
The Center for Disability Resources (CDR)
Student Outreach and Support (SOS)

Health and Counseling Services

Barnes Center at the Arch - Counseling Services
Health Services
Option Program (Drug & Alcohol Services)

Financial Resources

Tuition, Fees, and Related Policies
Financial Aid & Scholarship Programs
Housing and Meal Plan

SU: Campus Life

Division of Student Affairs
International Student Services
Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
LGBT Resource Center
Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public & Community Service
Office of Learning Communities
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Office of Residence Life
Office of Student Activities
Parents Office
Parking & Bus Schedules
Public Safety
Recreation Services
Religious Organizations
Student Employment Office
Syracuse University Athletics

Falk College Career Services

Falk Careers empowers students to apply their service-oriented education in personally relevant and professionally expanding ways throughout their career journey.

To coach these lifelong skills, Falk Careers utilizes a developmental approach to help students Explore their interests, develop professional skills, and launch their careers.

Visit the Career Services Hub

Events

General Campus Events

Syracuse University offers a vibrant array of campus events that support our students’ academic, intellectual and personal development.

See Campus Events

The Calendar offers registered student groups, the Syracuse University community and outside programs co-sponsored by the university the opportunity to submit their events. Submissions are reviewed and published as quickly as possible. Syracuse University reserves the right to decline submission of any event as it sees fit.

Any user with a university NetID can suggest an event for inclusion in the events calendar through the “Submit an event” link. For assistance or more information, contact the calendar coordinator at calendar@syr.edu.

Career Events on Handshake

The Syracuse University Handshake platform regularly offers current students career related events. Login to Handshake for specific event dates, times and locations for these events. Additional events and opportunities can also be found on Handshake by searching “Falk” in the events tab!

For resume and cover letter review, building effective LinkedIn profiles, and help with digital networking, make appointments with us on Handshake or contact us at falkcareers@syr.edu; let us know the best medium for that appointment (email, phone, blackboard collaborate, etc.)

Falk in D.C. - Yearly Career Exploration Trip

Every October, Falk College Career Services leads 20 Falk students on a three-day career exploration trip to visit 8-10 employers and organizations in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. 

Students, visit Handshake to see details about this year’s trip and apply:

Learn more and apply on Handshake

If you are a D.C. area alumni and employer, email us at falkcareers@syr.edu if you’d like to connect with Falk students on an upcoming trip.

Trip Goals

Along with Career Services staff, students will:

  • Explore 8-10 different organizations connected to Falk majors, including:

    • Exercise Science

    • Food Studies

    • Human Development and Family Science

    • Nutrition and Dietetics

    • Public Health

    • Social Work

    • Sport for Good

  • Learn the day-to-day nature of various positions, from international policy to direct local service.

  • Meet alumni in various fields of interest and hear what experiences best prepared them to get where they are.

The Alumni Speaker Series

The Falk Alumni Speaker Series brings past graduates back to campus to discuss current trends of interest to Falk students, their contributions to the field, and the career path that led to their current role. It is also an opportunity for alumni to build connections with current Falk students, faculty, and staff, and grow a community of Falk-connected professionals working to improve communities, from the local to international level, through health, education, sport, and wellness initiatives.

Check the Falk College Calendar for Alumni Events

If you are a Falk College alum and are interested in speaking to students, email us at falkcareers@syr.edu.