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First-Year Orientation and Transfer Orientation and Advisement

Welcome, new students!

We are excited to meet you, introduce you to SUNY Cortland, and set your spring semester schedule at Orientation this January. There are two program options: online advising on January 17 followed by in person morning session on January 24 OR attend the entire day-long in person program on January 24. Sign up through the Admissions tab in myRedDragon beginning mid-November.

Stay connected!

  • Complete each of the tasks on the New Student Checklist
  • Learn more about the Orientation Assistants (OAs)
  • Be social! Follow and like us at
    Instagram CortlandAdvise
    TikTok CortlandOrientation
    Facebook SUNY Cortland Advisement and Transition
    Instagram Transfer Network Team

Families and Guests

Review our family resource page. For quick reference, here are some resources:

Experience Cortland

As you move-in, be sure to check out all that Cortland and Cortland county has to offer.

Lodging: If you are planning to stay the night, there are several lodging options in the city of Cortland and Cortland county. 

Dining: From grab and go to fine dining, there is something for everyone here. Don't forget the ice cream!

Things to do: Whether you like outdoor adventures or prefer to take in the arts, we have it all!