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Commit to Cortland

Submit your deposit

We’re excited for everything you’ll accomplish in Cortland.

Future Red Dragons accepted before April 1 must confirm their attendance by submitting their admission deposit by May 1. Log in to myRedDragon, select the Admissions tab and click on the “Pay your deposit” button.

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If you prefer to mail in your deposit, please contact the Admissions Office and make sure it is postmarked by May 1. 

Visit Cortland

Students walking outside Old Main

Register for a student-led campus tour, Mini Open House weeks in February or April or an online webinar.  

VISIT CORTLAND

Browse majors

Graphic design and digital media students working at a computer

From biomedical sciences to business economics, SUNY Cortland offers nearly 70 undergraduate areas of study.

VIEW MAJORS

See campus

Aerial view of Old Main and campus

Use our interactive map to get a feel for the layout of campus and the experiences inside each building.

access the MAP

Important Fall 2025 dates

Saturday, Feb. 1: FAFSA should be filed for consideration

Tuesday, April 1: Housing Preference Form available on myRedDragon

Thursday, May 1: Admission deposit due if accepted before April 1

May: Orientation information emailed

Saturday, May 31: Deadline for Housing Preference Form and roommate requests, Submit on myRedDragon

June/July: First-year and transfer student Orientation sessions (registration required)

Thursday, July 10: Student Accounts Office issues bills to all registered students

Tuesday, Aug. 12: Payment of bills due to Student Accounts Office

Aug. 21-22: Move-in days for all first-year and transfer students

Sunday, Aug. 24: Academic Convocation

Monday, Aug. 25: First Day of Classes