First-Year Students

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Fall 2021 Virtual Matriculation

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Join us for our virtual new student matriculation ceremony!

No Matter Where Home Is, You’re a Cardinal Now

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Being a Cardinal has a lot of perks and that means that this college, the faculty, staff and students are going to do whatever we can to help you be successful. In fact, we are committed to it.

Take a step out of your comfort zone and experience something new and challenge yourself academically. It’s OK — we are here to help you!

First-Year On-Campus Housing

Wilson, Whiteface and Banks Halls are dedicated to first-year student success. We’ve specially selected and trained student staff, and professional community directors to work with first-year students here. Programming, floor and building activities are geared to support first-year students.

First-Year Student Housing

Campus Housing & Community Living

Your first year in college may be confusing, overwhelming, exciting, and we hope fun! We are here to help you in any way we can.

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First-Year Student Events

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We’ve thought about first year students and have developed some things specifically for you.

 

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• Weekly Events in Wilson, Whiteface & Banks Halls

  If you find yourself looking for something to do, look no further.

  Every week Community Living will be hosting Trivia and BINGO nights in Wilson, Whiteface, or Banks Hall. Trivia will take place in Wilson Hall Thursdays at 8 p.m. and BINGO will take place in Whiteface Hall Saturdays at 8 p.m. There are always plenty of prizes and snacks to go around so make sure you stop by!

• The Cardinal Video Den

  As a SUNY Plattsburgh on-campus student you have access to dozens of movies on the Cardinal Video Den for free.

  Each month new movies are added to keep the selection fresh and the films rollin’. So what are you waiting for? Check it out! (student credential required to access video library)

  Cardinal Video Den

• Open Skate On Thursdays

  If you are looking for something to do on Thursdays, there is a free open skate night every week at the Field House from 7:45–9:45 p.m.

  Rental skates are available for free with college ID.