First-Year Orientation and
Transfer Transition Seminar

First-Year Students

Students who are accepted and have paid their admissions deposit will be mailed Orientation reservation information during the month of May. All programs occur during July.

Your academic major determines the specific dates available to you.
View Summer 2008 Major-Specific
Orientation Dates

Making a Reservation
Once you receive your Orientation program information in the mail you need to return the following materials to the Advisement and Transition office by June 6, 2007:

• Orientation Reservation Card, indicating student and guest information and date preferences.
• Payment, which will depend upon the number and options of your guests combined with your fee.
• Preference Registration Form, which is used to register for fall semester classes.

Once we receive and process your Orientation reservation, we will mail you a confirmation card indicating the Orientation session you are assigned to attend.

Fees
The program fee is $140 and covers the cost of activities, materials, faculty advisement, housing, your SUNY Cortland Identification Card, meals and refreshments.

What to expect during Orientation
All incoming first year students attend one of our programs. Our program is built on providing you with strategies to be successful by helping you make a smooth transition. Through the Orientation program you will:

• Learn about campus resources
• Learn about your academic major
• Get a preview of campus life
• Spend the night in one of our campus residence halls
• Learn about academic and campus policies
• Meet with a faculty advisor
• Set your class schedule
• Learn strategies for a great first semester
• Meet other new students
• Have fun!

What to bring with you

• The Orientation Information Booklet you receive in the mail
• Your Orientation session confirmation
• Alarm clock
• Toiletries
• Fan or umbrella (depending on weather)
• Comfortable clothes and shoes
• Any documentation about college or AP credits you expect to transfer to Cortland
• Your questions and concerns
• Energy and a positive attitude

Frequently asked questions

Directions to SUNY Cortland

Sample Orientation Schedule

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