Non-Traditional Student Organization (NTSO)

The Non-Traditional Student Organization (NTSO) is officially recognized and  funded through the Student Government Association (SGA). NTSO invites all non-trads to join as members or officers. We are always in need of new leaders to help lead the organization! NTSO offers special events for students and their families, informational programs on topics of interest, and takes part in many campus activities.  Our goal is to be the voice of non-traditional students, as well as a provide a fun, welcoming community to all adult learners.

Would you like to volunteer to be an officer for the 2026-2027 academic year? A small amount of your time will make a big impact.  Events cannot happen without our students volunteering for these officer position.  All students are welcome.

NTSO Officers Fall 2026

• President -  Robin Baez
• Vice President  - William Kennedy
• Treasurer - Andrew McNeil
• Secretary/ Social Media Chair - Laura Vasilopoulos
• SGA Representative - Matthew Solan

How do I join? 

Learn more on our Non-Traditions Students page on Cortland Connect.

Fall 2026 Meetings

All meetings take place in-person in the Non-Traditional Students Lounge (Cornish 1221) and are webcast concurrently via Microsoft Teams.

• (Tentative) Monday, 10:30 - 11:30 am (subject to change for Fall 2026)

Come for information, support, and fun!

Meetings are held when at times when all of the officers can attend. 

Events

All events occur in the Non-Traditional Student Lounge, Cornish Hall, Room 1221, unless otherwise noted.

Past events sponsored by the NTSO

• Planetarium Shows
• Macy's "Believe" Program/Fundraiser for the Make-a-Wish Foundation
• Non-Traditional Students Week
• Non-Trads on Ice!
• Family Bowling Event
• "You Know You're a Non-Trad When..." statement contest.
• Informal Chat Sessions
• Bottle and Can Drive with donations benefiting the American Red Cross of Cortland County
• Food drives to benefit Loaves and Fishes of Cortland and SUNY Cortland Cupboard

Let us know what your needs are, and we will plan events that meet your interests. Information sessions facilitated by faculty and staff about topics of interest to current non-traditional students can be offered.

For general questions, please contact the Advisement and Transition office.

Follow us on social media

Learn about upcoming events just for our non-traditional students.  Best of all, you can connect with other SUNY Cortland Non-Traditional Students! Start a discussion with us or your fellow non-traditional students!

• Facebook: SUNY Cortland Non-Traditional Students Page
• Instagram: Search @cortlandnontrads
• GroupMe: Search SUNY Cortland Non-Traditional Students

NTSO Advisor

The NTSO Advisor, Evan Mills, can be contacted through the Advisement and Transition Office.

 "Non-traditional students enhance the campus culture tremendously because of the life experience they bring to the campus"

-Former SUNY Cortland President Judson H. Taylor