Student Experience Information for Transfers

Dragon Guides

The Dragon Guides are a group of students who are specifically trained to help new students navigate their first semester. All new transfer students will hear from their Dragon Guide each week via email. The Dragon Guides are here to help you get acclimated to SUNY Oneonta through programs, social events, and meet ups in "The Lounge," a hang out spot specifically for new students in the Hunt Union.

Tau Sigma Honor Society

We're excited to welcome transfer students into this honor society who earn either a 3.5 GPA or earn a GPA within the top 20% of their incoming cohort their first semester. Some perks of being a member of Tau Sigma include access to faculty mentorship, opportunities to serve in a leadership role within the chapter, demonstrate their academic talents on a resume, and apply for a national scholarship. Email studentexperience@oneonta.edu to learn more!

Transfer Club

Transfers 4 Transfers (T4T) is just how it sounds - a group of transfer students who host meetings and social for other transfers to meet each other. Find their programs and events on Campus Connection, the CORQ app, or Instagram.

National Transfer Student Week

Every third week of October we celebrate National Transfer Student Week! Every day features something different for transfers to connect with each other and SUNY Oneonta!

Monday, Oct. 21: Kickoff Tabling and Involvement Tour | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Quad, Fitzelle, Hunt
A perfect opportunity for students to meet each other, learn about this week's events, and pick up a tour card for the new student involvement tour, 'Unlocking Oneonta' (see below).

Tuesday, Oct. 22: Transfer Tea Tuesday | 12-2 p.m. | Quad (rain location: Fitzelle)
A welcoming event specially designed for transfer students to connect over tea, share experiences, and build community.

Wednesday, Oct. 23: Slice & Advice | 3-4 p.m. | Quad (rain location: Waterfront, Hunt)
Students can enjoy some pizza while receiving advice from other students, a great way to get support with academics and campus life.

Thursday, Oct. 24: Pizzingo | 5-6 p.m. | IRC 1
A fun and engaging bingo event featuring pizza, giving students a chance to relax and enjoy some food and games with friends.

Friday, Oct. 25: But wait, there's S'more! | 6-7 p.m. | President's Garden (rain location: Blodgett Hall)
A cozy evening event where students can make s’mores and enjoy a relaxing time together in the lovely setting of the President’s Garden.

Oct. 21 - Oct. 25: Unlocking Oneonta: New Student Involvement Tour
Explore opportunities to get involved on campus with the Unlocking Oneonta New Student Involvement Tour. Pick up a tour card from the National Transfer Student Week tabling on Monday (Oct. 21) between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the quad (Fitzelle rain location). Cards can also be picked up throughout the week at the Office of Student Experience (Hunt 213).

Visit the six participating offices, ask the question listed and write your answer, and get a stamp of completion. Completed tour cards can be brought to the Office of Student Experience table near Starbucks on Friday (Oct. 25) from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

The first 20 students to arrive with completed tour cards will receive a Dragon Dollar gift card. The first 100 students after that will receive exclusive merchandise. The residence hall floor with the highest percentage of participation (handing in completed tour cards) will receive a small, catered celebration.