Open Advising - Wednesdays!
- Speak with an academic advisor
- Get answers to advising questions
- Access resources
- Research potential majors
Whether you are thinking of changing your major or have questions about how to register, we are here to help!
Academic Advisors are available for brief (10-15 minute) advising questions on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Advisors are available in person in Advisement and Transition, Memorial Library, Room A-111
- Bring a device (computer, tablet, phone) with you.
- You can also connect with us via phone (607-753-4726)
- Virtual meetings are available by appointment. Advisement WebEx room
Check your Cortland email for weekly advising topics and tips.
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SUNY Cortland Advisement and Transition
Faculty Advising Workshops
Workshops are held either in person in the Advisement and Transition conference room, Memorial Library, Room A-111 or virtually via WebEx. Advisement and Transition is here to support you in your role as an academic advisor. Reach out with individual questions or to schedule a one-on-one meeting. If you would like to invite a staff member from Advisement and Transition to speak with your department, please complete the Formstack survey letting us know your specific interests and preferred time.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
1 p.m.
Webinar: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion In Academic Advising: Challenges, Opportunities & Strategies
Advisement and Transition Conference Room, Memorial Library Room A-111
Innovative Educators Webinar sponsored by a SUNY Transformation Funds Grant
Tuesday, Feb. 11
11 a.m. or
Monday, March 10
1 p.m.
Advising Nuts and Bolts - Advisement and Transition conference room, Memorial Library, Room A-111
Learn SUNY Cortland’s philosophy on academic advising and advisor/advisee expectations. Get the tools you need to understand the advising process and your role in assisting students achieve academic success. This 1-hour workshop will provide an overview of advising resources, including myRedDragon and Degree Works, and we will discuss the transfer credit process.
Advising Tools Series - via WebEx
Friday, Feb. 14
11 a.m.
Building Relationships and Making Connections
Utilize an advising syllabus and set expectations to engage and connect with your advisees
Tuesday, Feb. 18
1 p.m.
Degree Works
This essential and powerful tool helps you and your advisees know what is needed to complete their degree
Wednesday, Feb. 19
3 p.m.
Degree Planning
Either online or paper, help students plot out their degree plan
Tuesday, Feb. 25
11 a.m.
Forms and Documentation
Learn about the different forms available to support your work as an advisor and best practices for documenting your meetings
Wednesday, March 5
1 p.m.
Transfer Credit Resources
Transfer equivalency chart, permission to transfer credit, SUNY Online and other tools support the transfer credit process
Friday, March 7
Noon
GPA Calculations and Repair Kits
Assist students in understanding how their GPA is calculated and what they need to earn in a given semester to get their desired GPA
Wednesday, March 12
9 a.m.
Schedule Builder
Help students understand how they can build their ideal schedule
Monday, March 24 - meeting via Starfish WebEx
3 p.m.
Advising Appointments in Starfish
Set up your advising appointments in Starfish and make it easy for students to sign up.