E-mail this pageFall 2008 Opening Week Information for New and Returning Students
On-Campus Parking:Due to campus construction projects this fall, the campus will lose 95 spaces in the parking lots located behind Champlain Valley and Banks Halls. In order to reduce inconveniece, some changes have been made. Read more.
Classes Begin Monday, August 25 at 8:00 a.m.
Beginning Saturday, August 23
- Housing
- Admissions Office
- Placement Exams
- Course Advisement and Registration
- Drop/Add Courses
- New Student Welcome and Matriculation Ceremony
- Financial Aid
- Payments, Charges and Schedules (Student Accounts)
- Student Employment (Career Development Center)
- ID Cards
- Cardinal Cash
- Food Service
- College Store
- Campus Express
- Parking Permits
- Telecommunications Office (Telephones and Voice mail)
- Library
- Computer Lab
- HelpDesk/RESNET
- Fitness Center
- SA Shuttle
Housing
Residence Halls open for new and returning students on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day.
Report to the appropriate hall office to register, get combinations, etc. on Saturday and Sunday. Students who do not know their assignments or who plan to check in after Sunday should report to the Housing & Residence Life Office (Algonquin Room 103).
No-Shows forfeit room reservation on Tuesday, August 26 at 8 a.m.
A listing of off-campus housing is also available through the Housing & Residence Life Office.
The office is open Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The phone number is (518) 564-3824.
Admissions Office
The Admissions Office, located on the tenth floor of the Kehoe Administration Building, will be open Sunday, August 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
During these hours, newly admitted students to the Fall 2008 semester may stop in to discuss concerns related to their enrollment (e.g., transfer students whose credits have not been evaluated, questions about their academic major, or any student wishing to pick up information).
Contact
- Local Phone: (518) 564-2040
- Toll-Free: (888) 673-0012
- Fax: (518) 564-2045
- E-Mail: admissions@plattsburgh.edu
- AIM Screen Name: askplattsburgh
Placement Exams - Required Prior to Course Registration
Required for Course Registration in Some General Education (GE) Courses
Saturday, August 23
- 1:00 p.m. Foreign Language Placement Exam
- French - Yokum CL 205
- German - Yokum CL 203
- Russian - Yokum CL 208
- Spanish - Yokum CL 200
NOTES About Automatic Placement:- Two consecutive years, or fewer, of a FL in high school (HS) = 111 level language (or take PE)
- Three consecutive years of FL in HS (within the last two years) or achieved 85 or better on the NYS Regents Exam), =150 or 112 level language (or take PE)
- Four consecutive years of a FL in HS and 85 or better on the Regents = exempt from GE FL requirement. Students are encouraged, however, to continue into 213 level language and beyond.
- 2:15 p.m. English Placement Exam - Yokum CL 206
- NOTE: An English placement exam is required prior to registration into an ENG 101 College Writing II course. Students who have transfer credit for ENG 101 do not need to take the PE.
- 3:10 p.m. Mathematics Competency Exam - Yokum CL 205
- This exam determines eligibility to take any required GE Mathematics Skills course. NOTE: This exam is required if you do not have documentation of one of the following:
- Transfer credit that satisfies the Mathematics Skills requirement (refer to your CAPP report)
- SAT math score of 460 or greater
- ACT math score of 16 or greaterr
- Transfer credit equivalent to MAT 101
- This exam determines eligibility to take any required GE Mathematics Skills course. NOTE: This exam is required if you do not have documentation of one of the following:
Course Advisement and Registration
For new students who have not registered or who have questions for an academic advisor from their major department.
Sunday, August 24
- Course Advisement and Registration
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Locations: Clark Learning Center and Feinberg Computer Lab
Meet with department faculty to discuss appropriate course selection and learn about degree requirements, followed by on-line registration.
Drop/Add Courses
Drop/Add for all matriculated students via Banner Web will be Sunday, August 24 at 5:15 p.m. through Sunday, August 31 at midnight.
After August 31, a $20 late course add fee will be applied. In addition, there will be a $20 fee for each course withdrawal processed beginning the fourth week of the semester.
New Student Welcome and Matriculation Ceremony
Date: Sunday, August 24
Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Angell Center Ballroom
A student only event. Residence Hall staff members will lead new students to the Angell College Center Ballrooms for the official welcome and matriculation of our newest students.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office, 406 Kehoe Administration Building, will be open Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Students participating in the Federal Work-Study Program were mailed an information packet in early August.
Log in to your Banner Web account and go under the "Employment Opportunities" Menu, then "Work-Study Position - Students" Menu to view requirements and all available jobs.
Contact by Phone
Phones will be open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular office hours resume on Monday, August 25, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Local: (518) 564-2072
- Toll-Free: (877) 768-5976
Payments , Charges, Schedules and Refund Checks (Student Accounts)
Students who have not yet adjusted their bills, accepted their charges, and/or paid their balance are encouraged to do so on Banner Web . Student Accounts staff can be reached in person on the first floor of Kehoe.
Opening Week Office Hours
- Saturday and Sunday, August 23 & 24 (Phonelines open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Regular Window Hours
- Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Thursdays when phones & windows open at 9 a.m.)
Contact Information
- Local Phone: (518) 564-3120
- Toll-Free: (800) 360-8365
- Fax: (518) 564-3116
- E-mail address is student_accounts@plattsburgh.edu
Student Employment (Career Development Center)
Students interested in part-time or temporary work (both on-campus and off-campus) can stop by the Career Development Center (Kehoe, 8th floor) to complete a registration form and review job openings.
The Part-Time Job Posting Fair will be held on Monday, August 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Angell Center Cardinal Lounge. Students who are not eligible for Work-Study but are seeking part-time jobs on campus or off campus should attend the fair to register for Student Employment and learn about current job openings (see Financial Aid section for Work-Study information). Come early to check out part time jobs that are available on campus and in the local community.
Office Hours
- Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Students do not have to demonstrate financial need to be eligible for these services, although they may need to be matriculated in a degree program.
Student Employment
Job leads are posted on:
- Bulletin boards on the 1st floor of the Angell Center next to the Student Support Services Office
- Job books available in the Career Development Center
- In addition, students can view current on-campus Temp Service positions on Banner Web under "Employment Opportunities" Menu.
ID Card
Students who need to have their photo taken may do so the following days:
- Saturday, August 23: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sunday, August 24: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Monday - Friday (August 25-29): 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Special extended evening hours: Wednesday, September 3 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
ID card office is located in Clinton Dining Hall.
Cardinal Cash
Cardinal Cash deposits may be made weekdays throughout the school year at College Auxiliary Service, located in Clinton Dining Hall. from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Special Hours
- Saturday, August 23: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Sunday, August 24: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Deposits are also accepted at the Angell Center Desk, the Student Accounts Office (financial aid transactions) or online at CardinalCard.com.
Food Service
The food service Fall opening schedule is as follows:
Saturday, August 23
- Food Cart Outside of Algonquin Dining Hall: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Complimentary Coffee & Donuts
- Fresh Express (Angell Center): 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cash Sales, Debit Accounts
- Complimentary Lunch (between CV Hall and Angell Center): 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Sundowner (Angell Center): 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Angell Center Sundowner. Cash Sales, Debit Accounts
- Algonquin Dining Hall & Little Al's Take Out: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Anytime Meal Plans, Cash, Debit
- Sundowner (Angell Center): 4 p.m. - 1 a.m. Anytime Meal Plans, Cash, Debit Accounts
Sunday, August 24
- Algonquin Dining Hall & Little Al's Take Out: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Anytime Meal Plans, Cash, Debit Accts
- Sundowner (Angell Center): 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Anytime Meal Plans, Cash, Debit Accounts
- Campus Carnival (between CV Hall and Angell Center): 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Anytime Meal Plans, Debit, Cash
- Sundowner (Angell Center): 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. Anytime Meal Plans, Cash, Debit Accounts
Monday, August 25
- All operations open on a regular schedule.
Meal Plan adjustments may be made at the College Auxiliary Services Office (Clinton Dining Hall) from Saturday, August 23 until close of business (4:30 p.m.) on Thursday, September 4.
College Store
The College Store is located in Saranac Hall.
Extended College Store hours are:
- Friday, August 22: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday - Sunday, (August 23 - 24): 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Monday - Wednesday (August 25 - 27): 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Thursday - Friday (August 28 - 29): 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Campus Express
The Campus Express convenience store is located in the Angell College Center.
Hours
- Friday, August 22: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday - Sunday (August 23 - 24): 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Monday - Friday (August 25 - 29): 7:30 a.m. to Midnight
Parking Permits
All student vehicles that park on campus, including motorcycles, must obtain a current parking permit.
If you have already processed your parking and registration fees on your bill, bring your vehicle registration to the University Police Department to obtain your permit.
Permits may be picked up any day including Saturday and Sunday, 24 hours a day. If you have removed the parking and registration fees from your bill, you will need to go to the Student Accounts Office, 1st floor Kehoe, if you wish to add this back and acquire a permit.
Telecommunications Office (Telephones and Voice Mail)
The Telecommunications Office is located on lower level of Saranac Hall, underneath the College Store.
Lobby Hours
- Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
Office Hours (Via Phone)
- Monday-Friday - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Telecommunications Office will not be open during Opening Weekend (Saturday, August 23rd or Sunday, August 24th).
All on-campus students should have information regarding their voicemail and telephone service at check-in in their residence hall.
Library
- Open Sunday, August 24, Noon - 6 p.m.
Computer Lab
- Open Saturday and Sunday, August 23 & 24, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
HelpDesk/RESNET
- Open Saturday and Sunday, August 23 & 24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fitness Center
- Open Saturday, August 23, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Closed Sunday, August 24
SA Shuttle
- Shuttle service begins Sunday, August 24 at 11 a.m.