Syncing Handshake Calendar to SUMail

Handshake is the career platform used by Syracuse University students, staff, and faculty. Career staff that utilize the calendar inside of Handshake can sync the calendar with their SUMail account using the steps below. More details and instructions are also available on the Welcome to Handshake page.

Connecting Handshake to SUMail

Visit https://syr.joinhandshake.com and click on Syracuse University Login

SU login box for Handshake
At the NetID Login box, enter your NetID and Password

Shibboleth login for NetID and Password
Once in Handshake, click on your name in the upper right hand corner, then click User Settings

First click your name, then User Settings
Click on Calendar Sync on the left side navigation menu

calendar sync page
Click on Authorize Calendar Sync

authorize calendar sync
You will be shown a list of calendar providers. Choose Office 365 from the list

choose outlook 365 from calendar list
Check the box agreeing to the Cronofy Terms of Service, then click Link Office 365 Account
You will be prompted to Pick an account. Choose your syr.edu email from the list. If you are not presented with your syr.edu account, simply type in your full email address (netid@syr.edu) then click next

pick and account pop up
When prompted for permission, click Accept. After a few moments, you will return to the Handshake Calendar Sync page

permissions requested
Finally, in the Choose a Calendar drop down menu, make sure your calendar is selected.

calendar drop down
Congratulations! Your calendar is now synced.

Getting Help

For technical support on the information above, please email handshake@syr.edu.