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
- 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
9 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Student Life Center, Three-Court Gym
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
9 - 11:30 a.m. Locations across campus
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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].
