Opening Week Information for New & Returning Students
Updated January 26, 2021
Cardinal Pledge
I will wear a mask, practice social distancing, wash my hands, avoid large social gatherings/parties, stay home when sick and inform the Health Center.
Spring 2021
- Classes begin Monday, February 1, 2021 at 8 a.m. remotely.
- Face-to-face classes begin Monday, February 15, 2021 at 8 a.m.
Move-in & Housing
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Arrival & On-Campus Move-In
On-campus students should log into their Housing Portal where they will find their assigned move-in date and time frame. The dates for our staggered move in are:
- Sunday, February 7, 2021
- Monday, February 8, 2021
- Tuesday, February 9, 2021
To maintain proper social distancing and move-in density, students must arrive to move in during their assigned time frame. We ask that students make every effort to keep this assigned date/time, but know that there may be a conflict. If so, students will have the ability to request a change to that date/time. We will make every effort to accommodate the request, but we must maintain our density levels and social distancing.
Early Arrivals
Students who are enrolled in an Educational Experience (internship, student teaching, etc.) that necessitates an early arrival date, and students with extreme situations will be considered for an early move-in date. To request an early move-in date, students must send a request, with a detailed justification for review to [email protected]. Each student’s request will be reviewed and a decision will be communicated to the student. Students should not make travel arrangements before receiving permission, as permission to move in early is not guaranteed.
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Housing
Following guidance from N.Y. state, and in an effort to limit density within residence halls on move-in days, students are being welcomed into their on-campus rooms over a three day period in a staggered move-in process. Move-in dates for the Spring 2021 semester are:
- Sunday, February 7, 2021
- Monday, February 8, 2021
- Tuesday, February 9, 2021
- International students should follow the guidance communicated to them by the Global Education Office.
On-campus should log into their Housing Portal where they will find their assigned move-in date and time frame. When making assignments, we will take care to ensure that proper densities and social distancing are maintained in each building and on each floor.
The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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COVID-19 Specific Information
The latest information from SUNY Plattsburgh can be found on the COVID -19 Campus Updates page.
The latest information related to campus life can be found on the Housing & Campus Life COVID-19 page.
Campus Life, Activities & Dining
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Food & Dining Service
January 21 – February 7, 2021
Clinton Dining Hall — Daily from:
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Brunch
- 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. — Dinner
Kent Cafe — Monday – Friday from:
- 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
All dining venues return to their regular schedule on Monday, February 8, 2021. Dining information and events are listed on the Dine On Campus site.
Meal plan adjustments for residential students may be made through Thursday, February 4th, 2021 by contacting the CAS Office.
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Cardinal Cash
Cardinal Cash deposits may be made weekdays throughout the school year at the College Auxiliary Services office, Clinton Dining Hall, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or on Sunday, February 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deposits are also accepted at the Student Accounts Office (financial aid transactions) or online at www.cardinalcard.com
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College Store
The College Store will be open 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday through February 7.
- February 8 –12: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- February 13: Closed
- February 14: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
On February 15, the College Store will resume normal hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Saturday and Sunday. -
Campus ExpressThe Campus Express, located in the Angell College Center, will be open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed on Saturday and Sunday through Sunday, February 7.
- February 8 – 12: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- February 13 and 14: noon to 5 p.m.
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ID Cards
Students who need to have their photo taken for their ID Cards may do so by visiting the College Auxiliary Services office located in Clinton Dining Hall Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or Sunday, February 7, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Students can save time and upload their own photo by accessing ID card upload instructions. Students are highly encouraged to upload their photo prior to their arrival on campus.
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Parking Registration & HangtagsStudents that plan to park a vehicle on campus during the Spring 2021 session should refer to the Campus Parking page for all information on vehicle registration, hangtags, and parking compliance.Any returning student that plans to continue using a parking tag from the fall session does NOT require a new parking tag.
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SA Shuttle
The shuttle pick up and drop off location is at the Angell College Center.
Shuttle hours through February 5, 2021:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Regular shuttle service begins Monday, February 8, 2021:
- Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. until midnight
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Fitness Center
Please visit the Fitness Center’s web page for the most up-to-date information regarding the center and group exercise classes.
Academics, Advisement & Financial Services
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Placement Exams (Required for Course Registration in Some General Education Courses)
English Directed Self-Placement
Entering students without ENG101 credit take a required Directed Self-Placement questionnaire that helps determine writing competency and indicates which course, ENG 101 or ENG 100, might best suit particular students’ needs. This questionnaire is available at this address: English Directed Self-Placement.
Note: login is required
Please direct any questions regarding this placement to the First-Year Composition Program Director, Dr. Tom Friedrich, at [email protected]. Based on what students conclude, they register for ENG100 or ENG101. In the first week of all sections of ENG100 and ENG101, students also take an in-class diagnostic; if faculty readers conclude students would be better served by being in another class, students will be thus informed before the unrestricted drop/add period ends.
LIB Proficiency Exam
- Mon Feb. 15 at 4 p.m.
- Tues Feb. 16 at 3 p.m.
Pre-registration is required as seating is limited.
The Pre-Registration Form and more information about the exam can be found at LIB Proficiency Exam. The registration link will be active in early February.
All exams are given in Feinberg Library 108.
Bring a Picture ID with you.
Masks must be worn.Eligible to take the LIB Proficiency Exam?
Anyone who has never received ANY grade for LIB200 is eligible to proficiency out of the LIB course by passing the LIB Proficiency Exam. To clarify, you are not eligible to take the Proficiency Exam if you already have a “W” or a grade for another library course on your transcript. A student may take the Proficiency Exam only once.
Mathematics Competency Exam
This exam determines eligibility to take any required 100-level Mathematics Course (except MAT 101, 106, or 108), including the 100-level General Education Skills courses. Please check your Degree Works report to determine if you need to take this exam.
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 Degree Works report); Or
- An SAT math score of 515 or greater; Or
- An ACT math score of 20 or greater; Or
- Transfer credit equivalent to MAT 101.
Note: Login is required
Calculus Readiness Exam
This exam determines eligibility to take a first-semester Calculus course. Students planning to take a Calculus class should take this exam only if they have taken a Precalculus course in high school or elsewhere that DID NOT transfer to SUNY Plattsburgh as credit for MAT 102. Precalculus means a course BEYOND the New York State Regents sequence of Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II/Trigonometry. If you have never had a Precalculus course, you should take MAT 102 instead of this test. Note that some first-semester Calculus courses have an additional co-requisite of MAT 104 (Trigonometry). This test is available online at this address: Calculus Readiness Exam
Note: Login is required
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Virtual Course Registration
For new students who need to make final course schedule adjustments or need to speak with college staff about their schedules. (Wherever possible, it is highly advisable to consult with your academic “chair or department contact” about your schedule prior to opening weekend.)
Sunday, January 24
10 a.m. — New Student (Domestic & International) Virtual Course Registration Session.
- Here is the Zoom link to the open group session; join using your computer or laptop.
- Academic division representatives, global education, advising and registrar’s office staff will be present to assist with student questions.
- Session starts 10 a.m. promptly. Includes welcome, brief instructions, and ample time to make schedule changes. [See required preparation below.]
The Virtual Registration Session requires working knowledge of your degree requirements and our online registration system. Prior to the session, please view the following tutorials on YouTube:
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Drop/Add
Course Drop/Add begins Monday February 1 and ends Sunday February 7, 2021 at 11:30 p.m.
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Admissions Office
On Sunday, January 31, new first-year, transfer, readmit and graduate students who have questions can connect one-on-one with an admissions advisor. A waiting room is available via Zoom from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday, January 31.
Connect with an Admissions Advisor via Zoom
The admissions office is available via phone and email during the weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the winter session (through January 29) and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. when the spring semester resumes (beginning February 1). On weekdays, the admissions office can be reached by calling 518-564-2040 or by emailing [email protected].
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Student Financial Services (Student Accounts & Financial Aid)
Student Accounts and Financial Aid offices will be open virtually Sunday (January 31) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will be responding to phones and emails during these hours on Sunday. Regular virtual hours will resume on February 1st: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., except on Thursdays when we open at 9 a.m. We are currently scheduled to continue to operate virtually until February 15th. On February 15th, the front-desk window for both offices will open, and this is located on the first floor of the Kehoe Administration Building. Since most business can be conducted over the phone or online, we encourage students and families to telephone prior to an in-person visit.
Student Accounts Office, Kehoe Building (1st floor), 518-564-3120, [email protected]
Financial Aid, Kehoe Building (1st floor), 518-564-2072, [email protected]
Resources, Accessibility & Support
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Library
The Feinberg Library will be open the following:
- Saturday and Sunday, January 30 and 31 CLOSED
- Monday, February 1 through Friday, February 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday, February 8 through Friday, February 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Regular hours resume on Monday, February 15, 2021
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Computer Lab
The Feinberg Library Computer Lab will be open the following:
- Saturday and Sunday, January 30 and 31 CLOSED
- Monday, February 1 through Friday, February 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday, February 8 through Friday, February 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Regular hours resume on Monday, February 15, 2021
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Computer Helpdesk
The Computer Helpdesk will be open the following:
- Saturday and Sunday, January 30 and 31 CLOSED
- Monday, February 1 through Friday, February 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday, February 8 through Friday, February 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Regular hours resume on Monday, February 15, 2021
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Telecommunications Office (Landline Telephones & Voice Mail)
The Telecommunications Office is located on lower level of Saranac Hall, underneath the College Store.
Lobby Hours
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m
Telephone Office Hours
- Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If you are a new or returning student residing in a residence hall and are interested in hooking up a landline phone, at your own expense, please call telecommunications at 518-564-7975 or 877-493-0247, or visit the office on the lower level of Saranac Hall.
If you require assistance with your PBN or Voicemail box, or if you changed rooms, please contact our office at ext. 7975.
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Title IX Educational Sessions
Join the Title IX Violence Prevention Education and Outreach Coordinator, Zyaijah Nadler, for a workshop on violence prevention, student rights and reporting options.
These sessions are mandatory for all new students attending SUNY Plattsburgh. Questions or concerns, please reach out to Zyaijah Nadler via email at [email protected].
NOTE: Students are only required to attend one of the following sessions.
- Wednesday, February 3 at 1 p.m. EST — Access Wednesday, Feb. 3 Zoom session
- Thursday, February 4 at 1 p.m. EST — Access Thursday, Feb. 4 Zoom session
- Friday, February 5 at 1 p.m. EST — Access Friday, Feb. 5 Zoom session
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Jobs & Career Development Center
The Career Development Center, Angell College Center room 118, is a great resource for locating employment on and off campus and for all long-term career needs.
Virtual drop-in hours are Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Join Virtual Drop-In Via Zoom. Drop-in hours are for quick questions about resumes, cover letters, and other job/career-related matters.
Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please call 518-564-2071 for more information on scheduling an appointment or using career development services.
Student Employment
Part-time positions, whether they are on campus or off campus, are posted in Handshake, the career portal available in MyPlattsburgh. Please visit our Career Development Center website for more information.
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Student Mail Center
The Student Mail Center is located in Mason Hall. The entrance is located on the lower level of the back of the building. The center will have the following hours:
- Lobby area including the package locker delivery system. Available 24 hours a day by using your student ID card.
- Special service window hours: Sunday, February 7, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Regular service window hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Phone: 518-564-2541
Email: [email protected]
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College Center Information Desk
The Angell College Center information window hours will resume regular starting Monday, February 8.
- Monday – Thursday : 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Friday : 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Saturday : 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Sunday : 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.