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Open House

Fall Open House

Fall Open House provides opportunities to interact with professors and students, tour campus and learn more about the application process. We encourage prospective students to make connections early and see how they can succeed at SUNY Cortland. Fall Open House takes place when classes are in session so that future Red Dragons and families can get a true feel for campus life.

Register for Fall Open House

Monday, October 12, 2026      Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Build your perfect Open House experience

No two students are alike, and your Open House experience shouldn't be either! Whether you're ready to dive into academics, explore campus life, or simply soak in the Red Dragon spirit, you can customize your day to fit your interests.
  • Explore majors and resources at our Academic and Student Services Fair.
  • Attend an Admissions and Financial Aid presentation.
  • Take a student-led campus tour.
  • Connect with faculty during academic department presentations.
  • Discover what it means to be a Red Dragon student-athlete at one of our Athletics presentations.
  • Capture the moment at our photo booth.
  • Meet Blaze, our Red Dragon mascot.
  • Gear up with Red Dragon Style and show your Cortland pride!

Whether you're just beginning your college search or ready to take the next step toward choosing a college, Open House is your chance to experience SUNY Cortland your way. We can't wait to welcome you to campus and help you picture yourself as a Red Dragon!

Daily Program

Student Opportunities Fair

This event has dozens of tables featuring all academic departments and student service offices. This is the best place to ask specific questions and learn from the students, faculty and staff who may share common interests with you.

Special Presentations

Faculty and student support staff will present detailed information about their support for students, specific majors and academic pathways.

Time Presentation Location
9:30 a.m.
  • Caring about Student Wellbeing
Student Life Center, Room 1104
9:30 a.m.

Admissions and Financial Aid (Repeat, 1 of 2)

Student Life Center, Multi-Activity Court
9:30 a.m.
  • Athletics (Repeat, 1 of 3)
Park Center, Room 1118 (C-Club Hall of Fame)
10 a.m.

Residence Life and Housing (Repeat, 1 of 2)

Corey Union, Function Room
10 a.m.

From Curious to Confident: Exploring Majors at SUNY Cortland

Student Life Center, Room 1104
10:15 a.m.
  • Athletics (Repeat, 1 of 3)
Park Center, Room 1118 (C-Club Hall of Fame)
10:30 a.m. Admissions and Financial Aid (Repeat, 2 of 2) Student Life Center, Multi-Activity Court
10:30 a.m. Transfer Admissions and Credit Evaluation Student Life Center, Room 1104
11 a.m. Residence Life and Housing (Repeat, 2 of 2) Corey Union, Function Room
11 a.m. Athletics (Repeat, 3 of 3) Park Center, Room 1118 (C-Club Hall of Fame)
11 a.m. Honors Program  Professional Studies Building, Room 1166
11 a.m. Psychology Corey Union, Fireplace Lounge
11 a.m. Kinesiology Corey Union, Exhibition Lounge
11:30 a.m. Communication Sciences and Disorders Student Life Center, Room 1104
11:30 a.m. Physical Education Student Life Center, Multi-Activity Court
11:30 a.m. Pre-Law Advisement Corey Union, Fireplace Lounge
11:30 a.m. Sport Management Corey Union, Exhibition Lounge
Noon Essentials for Living on Campus Corey Union, Exhibition Lounge
Noon Biological Sciences Bowers Hall, Room 1213
Noon Business/Economics Corey Union, Fireplace Lounge
Noon Childhood/Early Childhood Education Corey Union, Function Room
Noon Communication and Media Studies Van Hoesen Hall, Room B-134
12:30 p.m. Beyond the Classroom: Campus Life and Culture Corey Union, Exhibition Lounge
12:30 p.m. Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Advisement Bowers Hall, Room 1213
12:30 p.m. Art and Art History tour Dowd Fine Arts Center, Gallery
1 p.m. Criminology Corey Union, Fireplace Lounge
1 p.m. Inclusive Childhood Education Corey Union, Function Room
1 p.m. Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies  Corey Union, Exhibition Lounge
1 p.m. Sciences Tour Meet in Bowers Lobby

Campus Tours

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Departing every 15 minutes from Lusk Field House

  • 90 minute tour of campus
  • Academic buildings, student services, first-year residence hall
  • Staff and students available outside buildings to answer questions
  • Stop outside of Bowers Hall to get cookies and cider!

Directions

Event Location: Student Life Center

Parking: Rt. 281 Parking Lot
GPS Directions: 1 Lankler Drive, Cortland, NY 13045

Shuttle busses will be available throughout the day to take you from the parking lot to the Student Life Center.

With a large number of visitors expected on campus, please allow enough time for parking.

Questions?

Contact the Admissions Office at 607-753-4711 or [email protected].