Parents/Families

Dear Parents and Family Members:

I hope this finds you well. As students complete their final exams and prepare to move out of Cortland, we would like to remind everyone of some of the important aspects of moving out of the residence halls . We also want to remind those moving out of off-campus housing that there are a few things to keep in mind. Students should:

• Reasonably clean their apartment before they leave (including emptying and cleaning the refrigerator);
• Don’t celebrate too hard and damage any furniture, walls,etc.;
• Take home all personal belongings;
• Take out the trash (and the recyclables);
• Get some money – bring back all those soda cans/bottles;
• Consider donating unopened non-perishable food to the SUNY Cortland Cupboard or Cortland’s Loaves and Fishes (makes more room in your car for other things);
• Make sure the landlord knows when they plan to leave;
• Return all keys per landlord’s instructions;
• Make sure house/apartment is locked as last person leaves;
• Make sure all windows are closed and locked;
• Mail . . . Complete a forwarding address form (can be found on USPS website); and
• Consider taking photos or a video before you move out . . . just in case

 (Don’t give the landlord a reason not to return the damage/security deposit)

Safe travels and congratulations to all who are graduating.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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• Commencement
• Cortaca Jug Game
• Family Weekend
• Honors Convocation
• Local Events Calendar
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• Residence Hall Important Dates
• Transformations
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