Congratulations on joining the SUNY Cortland community! Now that you have paid your admissions deposit, complete the following steps to make your transition here as smooth as possible.
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Details |
Dates/Deadlines |
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SUNY Cortland ID# |
Know your SUNY Cortland ID# or C# (C00….) and familiarize yourself with myRedDragon. |
Following acceptance |
Immunization and health history forms |
Complete your health history and TB screening forms online through the student health portal in myRedDragon. Submit proof of immunizations to Student Health Service. |
Dec. 1 or as soon as possible for late admissions |
Students with disabilities |
If needed, complete the New Student Accessibility Request Form. Contact the Disability Resources Office with questions. |
As soon as possible |
Housing |
Complete your Housing Preference Form or the New Student Off-Campus Approval Form in myRedDragon. |
Submit by Jan. 2 |
Financial Aid |
Review and accept or decline your financial aid offer on myRedDragon. Note that only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for federal financial aid. |
You will be notified by the Financial Aid Office when your award offer is available. |
Orientation Registration |
Register to attend Orientation through myRedDragon. |
Register by Jan. 3 |
AP, IB, CLEP and college course credits | Request your AP, IB and CLEP exam scores and college transcripts to be sent to the Admissions Office, P.O. Box 2000, Cortland, NY 13045. Also bring copies to Orientation. | As soon as possible after final grades are posted |
Transcripts | Submit your final high school transcripts to the Admissions Office, P.O. Box 2000, Cortland, NY 13045. Final transcripts should clearly identify your date of graduation, if applicable. | As soon as possible |
Orientation |
Attend Orientation to learn about university resources and review your first semester class schedule. International students will receive information from the International Programs Office about a separate mandatory program. |
Check your schedule |
ID card photo |
Visit cortlandaux.com for details on how to provide your Cortland ID photo. |
Check email in early Dec.; complete by Jan. 12 |
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Details |
Dates/Deadlines |
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Regularly check your SUNY Cortland email through myRedDragon. All official communication will be sent to this account, including your student tuition bill and course schedule updates. |
Beginning mid-November |
Meal plan |
Review your meal plan options and make any changes through myRedDragon. |
Feb. 2 |
Bill |
Confirm your attendance and review and pay your student bill through myRedDragon. |
Beginning on or about Jan. 5; complete by Jan. 18 |
Clubs |
Browse student clubs and organizations that may interest you. You can also check out sport clubs and fraternities and sororities. |
Before classes start on Jan. 22 |
What to bring |
Start thinking about what you'll bring to campus. This list contains all the essentials for residence hall living, including the size of your bedding. |
Beginning Jan. 9 |
Roommates |
Contact your future roommate(s) to coordinate who will bring different items for your residence. |
Beginning Jan. 12 |
Textbooks |
Order your textbooks and course materials. |
Beginning Jan. 2; complete before classes start |
Emergency contact |
Add or update your personal information for our campus emergency notification system on myRedDragon. |
Before classes start on Jan. 22 |
Campus employment |
If you are considering working during your time at SUNY Cortland, be sure to bring your official passport or Social Security card and Birth Certificate for paperwork purposes. |
Bring with you to campus |
Code of Conduct |
Familiarize yourself with the Student Code of Conduct. Understand your rights and responsibilities as a member of the campus community. |
Before classes start on Jan. 22 |
Parking permit |
Purchase a parking permit from the Parking Operations and Security Services Office if you plan on bringing a car to campus. |
Visit cortland.edu/parking |
Course schedule |
Review your course schedule in case of any changes in classroom location or instructor. |
Before classes start on Jan. 22 |
Action |
Details |
Dates/Deadlines |
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ID card |
Pick up your Cortland ID card from the Cortland Auxiliary office in Neubig Hall. Bring a photo ID and your SUNY Cortland ID number. |
Beginning Jan. 19 |
Events |
Attend welcome week activities and other campus events to meet new people early in the semester. |
Frequently |
myRedDragon |
Check myRedDragon for important messages and updates. This is SUNY Cortland’s primary method for communicating with students. |
Frequently |
Be sure to view your schedule on myRedDragon prior to attending class in case of any location changes.