Welcome to the Oneonta family!
Families@Oneonta Portal
The Families@Oneonta Portal is your one-stop resource for staying informed, connected, and involved in your student’s SUNY Oneonta experience. Find campus updates, important dates, helpful resources, and ways to connect with fellow families - all in one place.
Inside the Families@Oneonta Portal, you'll find:
- Communities: Connect with families based on shared experiences, including first-year, AOP, financial aid, regional, and out-of-state communities.
- Zoe’s Red Dragon Report: Receive our weekly family newsletter featuring the latest news, events, resources, and updates relevant to Red Dragon families.
- Text Updates: Opt in to receive important reminders and announcements directly to your phone.
- Articles & Resources: Explore helpful tips and information to support your student and navigate the college experience.
- Discussion Boards: Ask questions, connect with other families, and build community through regional and interest-based discussions.
- Events Calendar: Keep track of important dates, campus events, breaks, billing deadlines, move-in, move-out, and more.
SUNY Oneonta Family Council
The SUNY Oneonta Family Council is a group of engaged family members who help strengthen the connection between SUNY Oneonta and our broader family community. Council members provide feedback, share perspectives, and help shape initiatives that better support Oneonta families.
Interested in getting involved? Log in to the Families@Oneonta Portal to connect with your Regional Family Ambassadors or follow @oneontafamilycouncil on Instagram.
Pillars of Support: The Red Dragon Family Podcast
Pillars of Support: The Red Dragon Family Podcast brings families conversations and insights designed to help you better understand the resources, services, and experiences available to your student.
Throughout the semester, we’ll hear from:
- SUNY Oneonta offices and departments about the resources available to students.
- Red Dragon students sharing their experiences, perspectives, and advice.
- College families discussing the transitions and experiences many families navigate together.
Listen anytime, anywhere on Spotify!
New to SUNY Oneonta?
Families of new students will receive an invitation to join the portal in August.
Have Questions?
We’re here to help! Email us anytime at families@oneonta.edu.
Helpful Information for Families
The Families@Oneonta Portal is your best resource! It offers campus news, event updates, workshops, and ways to engage with other families. You can also opt in for text messaging updates through the portal.
Family Weekend is an annual event held in the fall. Registration opens on the first day of classes every year through the Families@Oneonta Portal. Be sure to check the portal for event schedules and activity details.
Visit the Residential Experience and Housing page to learn about residence halls, move-in dates, what to pack, and the housing selection process.
Students can access billing information and payment options via MyOneonta. For detailed help, visit the Student Accounts page.
The Career Planning & Networking Center offers resume help, career counseling, and mock interviews. Encourage your student to connect with their office early and often!
SUNY Oneonta offers a range of support through the Counseling Center, including individual therapy, group sessions, crisis services, and workshops. All services are free and confidential.
Visit the Registrar’s Office webpage for academic calendars, important deadlines, and information on registration.
Yes! Students receive mail and packages at Dragon Express, located in the basement of Hunt Union. You can send items via USPS, UPS, FedEx, or DHL.
Address mail as follows:
Student’s Full Name (as registered)
Dragon Number
68 Bugbee Road
Oneonta, NY 13820
Dragon Dollars is an optional, reloadable spending account linked to your student's SUNY Oneonta ID card. It can be used on campus and at participating off-campus restaurants and stores. Unlike Retail Dining Dollars, Dragon Dollars are taxable and can be refunded upon request at semester end or upon separation from SUNY Oneonta. You can add funds through the GET system, by visiting the ID/Dining Card Office in the Red Dragon Outfitters, or by calling 607-436-3367. The ID/Dining Card Office accepts credit/debit cards, checks, and cash.
Family Event Photos
View more photos from Move-In, Family Weekend, and Spring Fling.
