First-Year Orientation and
Transfer Transition Seminar

Transfer Students

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

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

Making a Reservation
Once you receive your Transition Seminar information in the mail you need to return the following materials to the Advisement and Transition office by June 13, 2007:

• Transition Seminar 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.
• Transfer Information Sheet, which will be useful in course scheduling and academic planning.

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

Fees
The program fee for the Transition Seminar is $70 and covers the cost of activities, materials, faculty advisement, your SUNY Cortland Identification Card, meals and refreshments. If you choose to take advantage of the early arrival housing option the fee is $90.

What to expect during the Transfer Transition Seminar
We recognize transfer students have different needs than first-year students and our seminar will address those needs. SUNY Cortland has programs, policies and procedures that differ from your last institution, and this seminar gives us the opportunity to explain them to you. All incoming 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 Transition Seminar you will:

• Learn about campus resources
• Learn about your academic major
• Get a preview of campus life
• 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 Transfer Transition Seminar Information Booklet you receive in the mail
• Your Transition Seminar session confirmation
• Comfortable clothes and shoes
• Unofficial transcripts and information about classes that you may be taking over the summer
• Your questions and concerns
• Energy and a positive attitude

Frequently asked questions

Directions to SUNY Cortland

Sample Transition Seminar Schedule

Transfer Student Services

Non-Traditional Student Services

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