Participating in an immersion trip provides students with direct access to employers and alumni. In each immersion trip, 15-30 students visit companies and organizations to gain special insight into a wide variety of industries and work cultures. In the process, students build a valuable professional network of alumni, peers, faculty and career advising staff.

Students return from immersions with a broader outlook of potential careers and more confidence in navigating decisions related to their professional development.

There is no cost to attend our immersion trips. Applications for every immersion can be found in Handshake under Jobs.

Saturday, March 8 – Friday, March 13, 2026 in New York City

Application Deadline: Sunday, November 30

In this six-day program, students learn how a liberal arts degree prepares them for success in business by visiting a range of employers and networking with alumni in New York City. Students also develop a business plan and present it to a panel of executives and industry experts at Fisher Brothers, a national real estate firm.

Students must attend three mandatory on-campus classes prior to the trip. Participants are eligible to earn one credit hour for the experience. This seminar is made possible by Winston Fisher ’96, a philosophy major and partner at Fisher Brothers.

Complete the interest form for application information.

Friday, February 13, 2026 in Syracuse, New York

Application Deadline: Friday, December 5

First-year students are invited to join us for an exciting day of career exploration in Central New York! This immersive trip introduces students to a range of professional paths in fields such as law, STEM and the non-profit sector. Throughout the day, students will tour local organizations, hear directly from professionals about their career journeys and build connections with alumni eager to share their advice on making the most of your Syracuse experience.

Complete the interest form for application information.

Friday, February 27, 2026 in Albany, New York

Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 2

Join us for a day trip to Albany to explore New York State's capital. We will visit various locations responsible for supporting the funding, laws and community support necessary to keep New York State running.

The immersion trip consists of an all-day experience with local agencies and government offices across varying professional sectors in downtown Albany, NY. The event will also include networking dinner with Syracuse University alumni working in various fields in government.

Complete the interest form for application information.

Friday, March 20, 2026 in Syracuse, NY

Application Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026

This program introduces students to a variety of law-related career paths through site visits and conversations with professionals. Students gain insight into different areas of practice, law-adjacent careers and industry trends while building valuable networks.

Complete the interest form for application information.

Friday, March 27, 2026 in Syracuse, NY

Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 2, 2026

This one-day trip highlights the range of opportunities available to psychology majors through site visits in downtown Syracuse. Past visits have included Advanced Media, Helio Health, Vera House, Pinckney Hugo Group, Golisano Center for Special Needs and Hutchings Psychiatric Center. The day also features an alumni networking dinner.

Please be aware, some visits may include exposure to sensitive topics related to mental health, substance abuse or domestic violence.

Complete the interest form for application information.

Fall 2026 in Syracuse, New York

Application Deadline: TBD

This day-long program introduces students to a range of health professions through site visits to organizations such as Upstate Medical University, Onondaga Health Department, Golisano Children’s Hospital and Lotte Biologics. The event concludes with a networking dinner with professionals across the healthcare field.

Fall 2026 in Syracuse, New York

This trip introduces students to financial services careers through company visits and alumni connections in Syracuse. Participants also attend a networking dinner and gain new opportunities to connect with recruiters and alumni working in the financial industry.

The program is open to freshmen, sophomores and juniors in the Colleges of Arts & Sciences and the Maxwell School.

Questions about our immersion programs?

Contact Matt Wheeler
Director of Employer & Alumni Engagement
mrwheele@syr.edu