Second Week of Classes
Congratulations on your lift-off in the first week, new Red Dragons! We hope you enjoyed Welcome Week and your first week of classes. As you soar into your second week, here are some additional ways you can set yourself up for success and well-being.
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Connect with your professors. They are here for you! They enjoy getting to know their students and want to support your learning. It can be daunting to approach faculty members at first, but the more you talk with them, the more comfortable you will be approaching them if you have a question or want to talk shop about your studies or career paths you want to explore.
- Talk to your professors after class, if you have questions.
- Visit professors during office hours. They have committed this time every week to talk with and support students. Bring specific questions from your courses or just visit to talk with them about your academic and career interests.
- Make an appointment with your academic advisor to discuss your academic plan for your time at SUNY Cortland or if you have any questions about careers in the field or graduate school. Let your advisor know if you have an interest in incorporating opportunities such as study abroad, undergraduate research, or internships into your degree plan.
- Join a student club. Get to know your faculty/staff advisor. The club advisor is interested in the focus of the club, so you already have something in common!
- Attend any events or programs sponsored by your academic department. When your professor is speaking at a seminar/event, you'll have a chance to learn more about your professor's research and career path.
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Explore opportunities to get involved and heighten your learning. Here are a few:
- Alumni Engagement: Alum from Day One
- Campus Activities
- Campus Ministries
- Clark Center for Global Engagement
- Cortland’s Urban Recruitment of Educators (C.U.R.E.) Program
- Extended Learning (Summer/Winter Sessions)
- Honors Program
- Institute for Civic Engagement
- International Programs Office (Study Abroad and International Student Services)
- Internships
- Recreational Sports
- Service Learning
- Student Clubs and Organizations
- Student Employment Services
- Student Government Association
- Sustainability Office
- Undergraduate Research
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Learn about SUNY Cortland’s wellness services, programs, and resources, and how you can find support and information to support your health and wellness.
Reminders from Last Week:
- Connect with campus resources to find the information and support you need. Visit Advisement and Transition’s Guide to Student Success as a starting point. The Guide to Student Success contains helpful information about academic and student life and provides links to additional resources.
- Check your email regularly for important information from your instructors about your classes.