New Student Orientation

Follow these steps

• STEP ONE — Sign Up For Orientation

  Orientation Sign Up Instructions

  Students will be able to sign up for Orientation sessions in early June 2022.

• STEP TWO — Take the Competency & Placement Exams

  Please visit the competency and placement webpage for full details.

  Competency & Placement Exam Information

• STEP THREE — Learn About Course Advisement & Registration

  First-Year Students

  From late May through June, academic departments and special programs offices will start to build Fall 2022 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 the classes you will need to meet your degree requirements. 

  You also might have a new student interest questionnaire or placement test to complete, which assist your department chair to start making your schedule. If these items are required, you will see them in your Admissions Checklist.

  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 for you 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 starts Monday April 25. 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 begins on Monday May 2, 2022 at 10 a.m. 

  For a list of department contacts and Banner registration instructions, refer to the Advisement and Registration web page that admissions provided you in your transfer credit evaluation correspondence (Degree Works audit report).

  Advising and registration will also be available at the two summer orientation transfer sessions in July.

• STEP FOUR — Attend the Virtual, Live Information Session

  Wednesday, July 6, 2022 6 – 8 p.m.

  All new students, first year and transfer, are expected to attend this session prior to attending an in-person session.

  • A Zoom link for this session will be available here soon.

  **If you are unable to attend one of our live, virtual orientation sessions you will be able to check back here , after July 6 and view the recordings of this event.

  Time	Event	Description
  6 p.m.	Welcome and Student Services Panel	SUNY Plattsburgh Administrators will welcome you to SUNY Plattsburgh and your college experience. Then you will get information about supportive services and opportunities available to you at SUNY Plattsburgh. Topics will include: campus safety; student support; diversity, equity and inclusion; and getting involved.
  6:45 p.m.	Your Guide to Meal Plans, Textbooks, Cardinal Cash and More	College Auxiliary Services staff will describe their services including meal plan options, the College Bookstore and Cardinal Cash.
  7 p.m.	Financial Aid and Payment Information for Domestic Students	Student Financial Services staff will guide you through what you need to know about billing, loans, scholarships, and more.
  7:30 p.m.	Campus Housing and Community Living	Learn more about what you should know about living on campus at SUNY Plattsburgh.