Congratulations and welcome to SUNY Oneonta!
At orientation, you will learn about SUNY Oneonta’s academic and behavioral expectations, college values, traditions and social opportunities, as well as connect with other new students, returning students, faculty and staff members.
Our goal is to provide information that will help you find your path to success at SUNY Oneonta--our program is designed to give you the information that you, and your family members, need at key points in your transition to our Red Dragon Community.
Fall 2026 New Student Orientation Registration
First-Year Students
Mandatory three-day orientation sessions
Day One - select one of the dates below to register:
If you do not attend Day One in July, we will register you for August 20.
Day Two (separate registration not required)
- August 21
Day Three (separate registration not required)
- August 22
Transfer Students
Mandatory two-day orientation sessions
Day One - select one of the dates below to register:
- July 24
- August 21
If you do not attend Day One in July, we will register you for August 21.
Day Two (separate registration not required)
- August 22
Family/Guest Registration Information
All of our July Day One options have an in-person family component, where families can join in learning about the university. August Day One sessions do not have that option.
Fees for any guests attending orientation during a July session with their student:
- Registration: $54
- Registration with overnight in a residence hall: $85
- Registration with overnight in a residence hall and NYC bus: $165
For questions about these fees, contact us at orientation@oneonta.edu or 607-436-3182.
More details about orientation will come within the next few months, continue to check your emails. Please direct any questions to orientation@oneonta.edu
Ongoing Programming and Support
The Office of Student Experience will offer additional support and programming for new students throughout your first semester. We know that you will have questions during your transition to college life at SUNY Oneonta. We are here to help you find answers! All new students will be assigned a Dragon Guide peer mentor. Your mentor will reach out to you during orientation to set up a time to connect with you. You will meet the Dragon Guides during orientation and they will help you throughout the semester with tips, programs and much more.
Contact
Wilsbach 101
108 Ravine Parkway
Oneonta, NY 13820
United States