Welcome parents of new students and hello to parents of returning students. I hope this finds you well and enjoying what is remaining of summer.
Move-in is just a couple of short weeks away. If it hasn’t started happening yet, there will likely be a “staging” area somewhere in your home full of what your student believes they will need. Please take a moment to visit the residence life and housing arrival schedule page if your student is moving into a residence hall and look at the “suggested shopping list” pdf. It also contains a list of things not to bring.
If your student is living off-campus, please visit our off-campus living page Students should complete a housing conditions checklist upon move-in as well as familiarize themselves with local ordinances and services.
As you may know, Family Weekend is October 4 - 6 this year. Our staff have been working diligently on preparing a special weekend and getting the online registration operational. The schedule of events and registration should be completed by late August.
If you have any suggestion/comments regarding the Family page, or to unsubscribe from the parent/family email list, please email Student Affairs.
Keep in touch with your student by sending a package from home and we’ll be sure your student receives it promptly.
Check schedules for the weekend and break buses so your student can make arrangements to travel home and return to campus. For other transportation needs within and to/from Cortland, visit the Way 2 Go Cortland site.
Your student’s success stems from the care, concern and support you and your family provide, as well as what we offer at SUNY Cortland.
Our campus benefits include everything from that all-important Internet and email connection to an enjoyable and safe residence life, a variety of social and recreational activities, health and wellness resources, academic support and career services.
You can count on SUNY Cortland’s dedicated faculty and staff members to help your student succeed.
For many students, SUNY Cortland is a gateway to educational opportunities and professional success that otherwise might have been out of reach. We invite you to contribute to our mission by taking advantage of the many opportunities for giving.
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. Visit our International Students and Scholars page to learn more about helping your student prepare for a successful experience.
Plan ahead for the many events that you and your student may be attending during the year.
Learn more about parking for these events.
