SUNY Cortland welcomes students back to our community after time away from campus. Whether you are returning after an academic suspension or dismissal, disciplinary suspension or just from time away, we look forward to helping you be successful at Cortland and reach your academic goals.
The Registrar's office, the associate deans’ offices, and Advisement and Transition collaboratively support students through the readmission process.
By adhering to the below guidelines, your readmission application is enhanced but not automatic. While Cortland welcomes your application, readmission is not guaranteed. The circumstances under which you left Cortland, the length of time away, previous academic achievement at Cortland and grades earned in coursework while away all factor into your readmission decision. All students seeking readmission must file the application and send official transcripts from all colleges attended during the time away from Cortland. See the application and process section below for details.
A student will need to apply for readmission in order to resume taking classes if any of these three items are true:
Students who planned on transferring their remaining credits for graduation and have not completed all degree requirements within one year of leaving Cortland need to apply for readmission. Readmission does not require you to physically return to campus or to register for courses. If you completed final degree requirements while away from Cortland, readmission re-establishes you as an active student again after an extended time away and allows for the transfer of credit and degree conferral.
SUNY Cortland Registrar's Office
Attn: Transcripts
P.O. Box 2000
Cortland, NY 13045
Readmission applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. We recommend you submit your application once you feel confirmed in your decision to reapply. Additional time will ease your transition back to campus and assist in critical processes such as academic advising, course registration, and housing. However, you must submit the completed readmission application and pay the non-refundable readmission fee by the below deadlines for consideration:
The decision on your readmission application is made by your associate dean. You will be notified of your readmission decision in writing to the address on your application from the associate dean's office.
Academic Course Reset is intended to assist undergraduate students accepted for readmission on academic probation to return to good academic standing and accomplish their educational goals. With Course Reset, students choose to exclude up to 18 credits of D+ or below grades (D+,D, D- or E/F) in order to return with a 2.0 overall GPA.
Eligibility:
Considerations:
Students interested in applying for academic course reset should contact their associate dean.
Upon successful readmission, Advisement and Transition will evaluate your completed coursework from other colleges and award transfer credit for courses in which you earned a grade of C- or better. You will be notified via email that your transfer credit evaluation is complete.
If you have courses still in progress, you will need to request an additional transcript to be sent to Cortland when your final grades are posted. Your credit evaluation will then be updated to include your final semester courses. We can provide assistance with requesting additional transcripts and test scores.
If you plan to complete courses while away from Cortland, here are some helpful tips:
Readmitted students re-enter SUNY Cortland under the College Catalog at the time of readmission. You are, therefore, responsible for meeting all the program, degree, general education and teacher certification requirements in effect at the time of readmission.
Since programs change over time, you may face new requirements upon readmission. The longer the gap between periods of enrollment the more likely it is that you will need additional coursework. Students should consult the latest College Catalog to see the requirements for their desired program.
Once you have been successfully readmitted, contact your academic department to connect with your academic advisor. Your academic advisor will advise you on coursework for the upcoming semester as well as provide your time-ticket and registration PIN. Readmitted students are not eligible to waive additional general education requirements.
After you have received advisement on the appropriate coursework, you may have access to register on the web for courses via myRedDragon.The Registrar's Office can provide registration information and help. You may also visit the registration guide for step by step registration instructions.
If you plan on using financial aid services at Cortland, you are encouraged to reach out to the Financial Aid Office to discuss your specific situation and plan for your return. Each student will be assigned a financial aid advisor to work with throughout their time at Cortland.
Students who are accepted for readmission to Cortland and have filed for aid will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Office and receive a financial aid award package.
While you are not a new student to Cortland, you may find it helpful to review student account/payment information through the Beginner's Guide to Student Accounts. Questions regarding payment procedures and options can be directed to the Student Accounts Office.
As a reminder, we do not mail bills. Your myRedDragon account is the official location where your billing statement is posted.
Once you are accepted for readmission, all communication from the Financial Aid and Student Accounts offices will be directed to your Cortland email address. It is important that you begin to check your Cortland email again regularly. If you need assistance in re-establishing your Cortland email address and myRedDragon access, contact The Help Center.
As a readmitted student, we encourage you to take advantage of the benefits of living on campus to support your academic success: close access to your classes, campus resources and campus activities. If you would like to live on campus again, you will need to complete the housing wait-list form with Residence Life and Housing. If you are readmitting with freshman or sophomore class standing, you are guaranteed housing. If you are readmitting at junior or senior class standing, you are not guaranteed housing, but will most likely be able to be housed.
To Access the Housing Wait List Form
Housing Form Availability
SUNY Cortland does not inspect or supervise off-campus properties but does maintain a list of off-campus housing options. We also provide information to assist with your off-campus living experience.
All on-campus students, except for students living at West Campus Apartments or the Judson H. Taylor Leadership House, must have a meal plan and are automatically signed up and billed for a Silver Plus plan. To review/adjust your meal plan or to purchase an off-campus meal plan, contact Cortland Auxiliary Services (CAS).
myRedDragon is an online portal which pulls together important processes and resources for students. You will use myRedDragon to register for classes, pay your bill, review your degree audit, access course materials, receive your grades and link to many other important resources.
You will access your myRedDragon account with your campus NetID — your username and password. Your username is typically "firstname.lastname."
If you need assistance to establish or re-establish access to myRedDragon after you are accepted for readmission, contact The Help Center at 607-753-2500 or THC@cortland.edu. You will need your Cortland ID number (C00XXXXXX), which you can find on your readmission letter.
All students will be assigned a Cortland email address. After you are readmitted, you will be expected to check your Cortland email address since this is where official College communication will be sent. Your email address typically is firstname.lastname@cortland.edu and can be accessed through your myRedDragon account.
Your Degree Works audit outlines all your requirements for your Cortland degree, tracking your completed courses and GPA and showing what you still need to complete. You will use your audit to assist with academic advisement and registration throughout your time at Cortland. You can access your Degree Works audit on the Student Tab in your myRedDragon account. For first time assistance, review the Degree Works for Students web page or our brief videos.
You will need to obtain a Cortland ID card again to access resources on campus. Your Cortland ID is not only required as your official campus identification but also serves as your library card and provides access to your residence hall front door, your meal plan, the Student Life Center and more. ID cards cost $15 and can be obtained through Cortland Auxiliary Services in Neubig Hall.
Visit our Guide to Student Success for additional resources.
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MyRedDragon |
Login to myRedDragon to check your Cortland email and complete important processes. This is SUNY Cortland’s primary method for communicating with students. Contact The Help Center, 607-753-2500, with your Cortland ID# for assistance re-establishing access. |
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Regularly check your Cortland email account through myRedDragon. All official communication from SUNY Cortland will be sent to this email account, such as your tuition bill, course schedule updates, etc. |
Financial Aid |
File your FAFSA and complete the steps to apply for financial aid. Contact Financial Aid (607-753-4717) with questions. (Note: only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for federal financial aid.) |
Vaccine Compliance |
Make sure that you are compliant with required documentation of vaccines for attendance, including COVID vaccination. Contact Student Health Services with questions. |
Review Degree Works |
Degree Works tracks your degree requirements throughout your time at Cortland to graduation. Access your Degree Works audit via myRedDragon to review your remaining requirements. |
Academic Advisement |
Contact your academic department to connect with your advisor for course advisement. During the summer months, your department chair can provide advisement. |
Course Registration |
Register for courses via myRedDragon with the PIN provided by your advisor/academic department. |
Transcripts | Request your college transcripts for any courses you completed while away to be sent to SUNY Cortland, Registrar's Office, P.O. Box 2000, Cortland, NY 13045. Secure electronic transcripts can be directed to registrar@cortland.edu. Make sure your grades are posted from your final semester of coursework. |
Housing | If you want on-campus housing for the upcoming semester, complete the Wait List Housing Request form in the Residence Life Housing Portal. Contact Residence Life and Housing (607-753-4724) with questions. |
Bill | Review and pay your student bill via myRedDragon. Contact Student Accounts (607-753-2313) with questions. |
ID Card |
All students must have a SUNY Cortland ID card. If you need a new one, visit the Cortland Auxiliary Office in Neubig Hall. Bring a photo ID and your SUNY Cortland ID number. |
Parking Permit |
Purchase a parking permit if you plan to have a car on campus. |
Textbooks |
Order your textbooks. |
Plan for Success |
Utilize Cortland’s Guide to Student Success to access resources to help you be successful in and out of the classroom. |
Registrar's Office
Miller Building Room 203
Phone: 607-753-4702
Fax: 607-753-2959
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Office opens at 10 a.m. on Thursdays to accommodate common meetings.