Life in Syracuse
This section will provide you with the necessary information and tools to make an easier transition to the Whitman School and Syracuse including how to schedule a visit, what you need to know about housing, getting around the city and campus, staying fit physically and mentally, and facts and phrases used on and around the campus community.
| > | Visit Us |
| Would you like to visit the Whitman School and see our facilities, meet current students and faculty, and size up the campus and surrounding area? Here we provide directions, parking information, maps, and accommodation information. | |
| > | Housing |
| Securing housing is one of the most stressful tasks for students who come from outside of the Syracuse area. In this section we address on-campus and off-campus hosuing, tips for renting an apartment, advice about roommates, and a list of other housing mattersincluding the local utilities, banks, and nearby stores. | |
| > | Transportation |
| Everything you need to know about parking, driver's license, on-campus transportation, public transportation, and getting to Syracuse and the campus. | |
| > | Fitness |
| In this section we address on-campus fitness facilities, intramurals, and other activities to keep you fit both physically and mentally. | |
| > | Facts |
| Did you know that before 1940, Syracuse University's colors were pink and blue? Did you know that the city of Syracuse was named for a city in Sicily? Facts about the Whitman School, Syracuse University, city of Syracuse as well as local acronyms can be found in this section. |






