National Transfer and Non-Traditional Student Week
October 20-24, 2025
#CortlandTransfers #TransferStudentWeek
For each transfer journey that leads a student to Cortland, our campus community is ready to support students' success. Join us for a fun week of events to celebrate you!
Event Schedule
Coming soon! Past events have included a planetarium show, tye dye, and fall festive crafts and planters.
Look out for the following happening across campus this week
Area Decorating Contest sponsored by Tau Sigma
While you are walking around campus this week, be sure to look out for decorated doors from various campus offices in support of National Transfer Student Week. Tau Sigma will be judging these doors and awarding prizes to the winning offices!
Instagram Takeover by the Transfer Network Team
Our Transfer Network Team is taking over the Cortland Advise Instagram page all week! Be on the lookout for pieces of advice, ask them questions, and learn more about the transfer experience at Cortland!
Faculty and Staff Transfer Stories and Transfer Facts
Did you know that many of our faculty and staff here at Cortland were once transfer students! During the week we will spotlight five of our transfer champions and provide transfer facts about our Cortland students. Be sure to follow the main SUNY Cortland Instagram page, as well as Cortland Advise Instagram for stories and facts about our staff, faculty, and students!
What is National Transfer Student Week?
The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) organizes National Transfer Student Week to celebrate transfer students and the professionals who support them on their journeys.
Today's students are transferring more than ever before. As transfer champions, it's vitally important that we build awareness of common transfer barriers and the diverse student needs and identities within our transfer populations. Although the transition between institutions is inherently complex, we believe that transfer is a good and valuable pathway to bachelor's degree completion.
Join us for this annual event, every third week of October, to challenge assumptions, build empathy, and instill transfer pride on your campus.