New Student Orientation

First Year Student Orientation

Select the Orientation Session Date you wish to attend (follow the link below), fill out the registration form and submit.

Check-in for Sessions 1–4 is from 2–4 p.m. and each session will be done by 2:30 p.m. on the following day. Session 5 runs from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Orientation Sessions
1. July 9–10
2. July 11–12
3. July 13–14
4. July 16–17
5. July 19

Please allow 24–48 hours for your orientation checklist item to clear on your admissions portal page

Transfer Student Orientation

July 21

Sign up for Orientation. Fill out the registration form and submit

Please allow 24-48 hours for your orientation checklist item to clear on your Admissions portal page

Select the appropriate level of math, English college writing, modern language and information literacy courses based on your current proficiency, intended major and interest areas. Guidelines based on your high school average, optional placement questionnaires and competency exams can be found on the Competency and Placement webpage. For questions and assistance, contact the individuals identified for each subject on the webpage or Dr. JoAnn Gleeson-Kreig at [email protected]

First Year Students

From late May through June, academic departments and special programs offices will start to build fall 2023 partial schedules for students. You might notice some preliminary course registration activity on your MyPlattsburgh account. This is done on your behalf to secure seats in some of the classes that meet your degree requirements.

You can assist departments and programs in making your schedule by completing the new student interest questionnaire. You will see that item linked in your Admissions Checklist. Fill out the 5-10 minute questionnaire to communicate your academic interests and strengths.

During July summer orientation, you will have the chance to meet with your academic department to discuss your major and fall semester. After that consultation, you’ll be able to complete your fall schedule by adding some courses in our registration lab with staff onsite to help.

First-year schedules typically include courses or prerequisites for your major plus Cardinal Core Curriculum requirements such as English, math, and your Cardinal Foundation Seminar (CFS1889). If we registered you in a partial schedule, the courses were carefully chosen so you can have a great start to your SUNY Plattsburgh career. It is advisable to remain in your course schedule and discuss any concerns with your department or special program.

If you must make changes (e.g., add a course, already received transfer credit, conflicts with work or athletic schedule), you will be able to make these adjustments during summer orientation.

If you are not able to attend summer orientation, the college will follow up with you about the completion of your schedule in late July to early August.

Transfer Students

Advisement for new, main campus, transfer students started Wednesday April 26. Contact your academic department chairperson to receive course advisement and obtain the registration (PIN) code you will need to register for courses.

Online registration for new transfer students with a PIN code began on Monday May 8, 2023. For a list of department contacts and Banner registration instructions, refer to the transfer advisement and registration web page below or the information that Admissions provided in your transfer credit evaluation correspondence (Degree Works audit report).

Advising and registration will also be available at the July 21 summer orientation transfer session.

TRANSFER ADVISEMENT & REGISTRATION

Due to some technical issues we are unable to post this video at this time.  As soon as it is available and posted, we will notify new students through their Plattsburgh email address.  We are sorry for this delay and any inconvenience.

You may sign up for whichever orientation session works for you on a first-come, first-served basis. We may need to cap attendance at certain sessions so it’s recommended to register early (you will need your Plattsburgh username and password to register). If you run into any issues, please reach out: [email protected].

Day One

Day Two

Day One

No activities scheduled for families this evening. Families will be given a list of local attractions, shopping and restaurants upon check in.

Day Two

From Interstate 87 (Northway) to Parking lot 27

1. Take exit 37 and turn right (East) onto Cornelia Street (Route 3)
2. Stay in the right lane and continue until you reach the Y-intersection of Cornelia and Broad Streets (Burger King is on your right)
3. Take the right side of the Y onto Broad Street.
4. Take the 4th right (Sanborn Avenue).
5. Take the first left onto Park Avenue
6. Parking Lot 27 is the first turn on the right.
7. Park in this lot and follow the signs to Check-in.

From the West (Route 3)

1. Continue East on Route 3
2. Stay in the right lane and continue until you reach the Y-intersection of Cornelia and Broad Streets (Burger King is on your right)
3. Take the right side of the Y onto Broad Street.
4. Take the 4th right (Sanborn Avenue).
5. Take the first left onto Park Avenue
6. Parking Lot 27 is the first turn on the right.
7. Park in this lot and follow the signs to Check-in.

GPS Settings

Set your GPS to the following to be brought to Parking Lot 27:
45 Park Avenue, Plattsburgh, New York

All Participants Should Bring:

• Comfortable clothing and footwear
• Umbrella, rain coat and a light jacket or sweatshirt.
• Advanced placement verification (if you have earned AP credit)
• Transcript of college coursework (if applicable)

Students Participating in Overnight Sessions Should Bring:

• Sheets, towels, pillow and a fan. Most bring a sleeping bag.
• Personal items/toiletries

SUNY Plattsburgh is located only a few miles from the bus and train stations. Students arriving for sessions with overnight stays by bus and train will be offered a complimentary shuttle from the stations to campus as well as a return on the second day of the program.

If you will be arriving by bus or train, please contact one of the following to purchase your tickets. Be sure you choose an arrival time between 2 and 4 p.m. on the first day of your session, and a return time after 1 p.m. on the day of your departure:

By Bus

• Greyhound
• Adirondack Trailways

After you have purchased your tickets, you must email [email protected] or call 518-564-3282 if you wish to arrange for a shuttle pick-up. You must request a shuttle pickup three business days prior to your session to ensure a complimentary shuttle.

Shuttle services will be provided for arrivals between 2 and 4 p.m. on the day of your session’s check-in and in the afternoon on the day of departure.

By Train 

UPDATE: June 26, 2023 — Amtrak has suspended rail traffic beyond Albany due to restrictions in place within Canada (final destination for trains traveling north of Albany). There has been no information related to when that suspension will be lifted.  Amtrak News Link

• Amtrak

After you have purchased your tickets, you must email [email protected]  or call 518-564-3282 if you wish to arrange for a shuttle pick-up. You must request a shuttle pickup three business days prior to your session to ensure a complimentary shuttle.

Shuttle services will be provided for arrivals between 2 and 4 p.m. on the day of your session’s check-in and in the afternoon on the day of departure.

By Air

• Plattsburgh International Airport

Unfortunately we are not able to provide shuttle service from the airport. Please take a taxi or Uber/Lyft from the airport to Whiteface Hall on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus.

Online registration will begin on June 1, 2023 for all deposit paid students. You will receive an email with a link to the registration page.

Please follow the Instructions at the top of this webpage titled "Orientation Sign-up"

It is expected that you make every effort to attend an orientation session.

It is very important to attend orientation. By not attending you will miss out on crucial information and opportunities to interact with other students. You will not be able to register for your classes until after all of the orientation session have ended; at which time the college will contact you to set up your fall schedule. This could limit the availability of some classes for the fall semester.

Yes, it is required that you attend the entire program.

First-Year Programs

Sessions 1-4 — Check-in is between 2 – 4 p.m. in Whiteface Hall on the first day of your session and these session end after registration on the 2nd day (usually between 1 – 2:30 p.m.)

Session 5 — Check-in is between 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. in Yokum Hall and this session will end after registration between 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Transfer Program

Check-in is from 7 – 7:45 a.m. and this session will end after registration between 10:15 a.m. – noon.

No, but about 65% of students have at least one family member attend their orientation session. Family members have a separate orientation program.

Family members are responsible for making their own housing arrangements while here for orientation. Local listings are available below:

Local Accommodations

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide buses to attend orientation. Students/family members are responsible for their own transportation. We do however provide a complimentary shuttle from the bus and train stations in Plattsburgh to campus and back as long as you have emailed prior to your session and your arrival/departure time is within the timeframe we are able to accommodate.

All incoming students will incur a one-time mandatory Enrollment/Orientation Fee that will appear on your bill. This fee is required even if you do not attend orientation.

Your Health Form and Immunization Record is due before the start of the semester. If you haven’t already sent them in, please bring them with you to orientation. Please keep in mind that if you do not submit or bring your immunization record, you will not be in compliance with New York regarding immunization records.