Immersion trips offer students direct access to employers and alumni by bringing groups of 15-30 participants to visit companies and organizations, providing valuable insight into various industries and work cultures. Through these experiences, students build a professional network and return with greater confidence and a broader perspective on their career options.

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

Fall 2026 in Syracuse, NY

Application Deadline: Sept. 5

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, NY

Application Deadline: Sept. 25

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.

Fall 2026 in Syracuse, New York

Application Deadline: Sept. 13

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.

Complete the interest form for application information.

Spring 2027 in Syracuse, NY

Application Deadline: Jan. 15

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.

Spring 2027 in Syracuse, New York

Application Deadline: Jan. 29

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.

Complete the interest form for application information.

Spring Break 2027 in New York City

Application Deadline: Dec. 6

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.

See what students from the 2026 cohort experienced on this trip.

Spring 2027 in Syracuse, NY

Application Deadline: Feb. 19

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.

Spring 2027 in Albany, New York

Application Deadline: Feb. 5

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.

Questions about our immersion programs?

Contact A&S/Maxwell Advising cascareeradvising@syr.edu