Parents/Families
Visit our Living On Campus Guide page for more information and updates about campus housing.
We're Here for Your Student
The residence life and housing staff want you as the parent and family of your student to know what is happening while they are away at college. Sending your child to college is a time of transition for everyone, and we will work hard to make it a smooth transition.
Please visit this page for regular updates, new information and ways you can help your student be successful while they are at SUNY Cortland.
News and Updates
New to SUNY Cortland?
Are you new to SUNY Cortland? Thinking about coming here? We have lots of information available to you! Visit the New Student page for more on living on campus at SUNY Cortland.
Move Back On Campus
Have you previously lived on campus and would like to return? Complete the wait list form.
- Log into myRedDragon and go the student tab.
- Look for the Residence Life and Housing section; select the Housing Process and Information link.
- Go to Forms and select Wait List Housing Request for the appropriate semester.
Filling out Forms
Many of our forms are found through myRedDragon, including the New Student Preference form and RSP form for returning students. Follow these steps to locate the forms:
- Log in to myRedDragon
- Select the Student tab
- In the Residence Life and Housing section, open Housing Process and Information (view your room assignment)
- Browse to the Forms tab to view the forms list
For Parents of International Students
Supporting your student’s education, especially at a college located in a different country and culture, can be exciting and concerning. You can rest assured that SUNY Cortland faculty members, staff, students and programs are focused on your student’s well-being. View the International Student Guide to learn more about helping your student prepare for a successful experience.
Stay Connected
If you would like to send your student mail or a package, please address it like this:
Residence Halls
Student name
Room # Hall name
Cortland, NY 13045
West Campus Apartments
Student name
Building # West Campus Circle, Apt #
Cortland, NY 13045
Leadership House
Student name
Leadership House, Room #
94 Prospect Avenue
Cortland, NY 13045
College Suites
Student's Name
951 State Rt. 13
East Building, Suite #
Cortland, NY 13045
For more information regarding USPS, UPS, and FedEx mail delivery, visit Mail and Package Deliveries.
Keep in touch with your student by sending a Care Package.
On-Campus Living
Our 17 residence halls provide a comfortable, safe, fun and friendly living environment for your student.
READ MORE about on-campus living
Off-Campus Living
The city of Cortland is a safe community with numerous housing options for students.
Housing Requirement
Freshmen/Freshmen Transfers
Required to live on campus for four semesters or two full years.
Transfers
Required to live on campus for two semesters or one full year.
Automatic approval to live off campus*
- You are over the age of 21 by August 31 for the fall semester and January 15 for the spring semester
- You commute from home (50 mile radius is considered local; home address will be verified)
- You are married
- You are a veteran
*If you are a new student who qualifies to live off campus, please complete the New Student Off Campus Approval Form
Campus Safety
There is no higher priority at SUNY Cortland than the safety of the campus community, and we take many steps to maintain a safe environment.