About Orientation
Congratulations and welcome to SUNY Oneonta!
At orientation, new students learn about SUNY Oneonta’s academic and behavioral expectations, college values, traditions and social opportunities; as well as connecting 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 2025 New Student Orientation - Save the Dates!
Fall 2025 New Transfer Students
Save the dates for your mandatory orientation session:
Day One: you would select one of these two options to attend:
- July 25
- August 22
Fall 2025 New First-Year Students
Save the dates for your mandatory three-day orientation sessions:
Day one: you would select one of these seven options to attend:
- July 9, 11, 14, 16, 21, 23
- August 21
Day Two:
- August 22
Day three:
- August 23
Note: All of our summer 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.
More details about orientation will come within the next few months, continue to check your emails. Please direct any questions to orientation@oneonta.edu.
New Student Orientation Schedule
First Year Student Orientation
You are required to attend Day One, Day Two and Day Three of orientation. All students who still need to attend Day One orientation will be automatically registered to our August 22 session.
At your Day One session, you will meet your Dragon Guide (your peer mentor for your first semester), you will meet with Academic Advisement, learn about our faculty, our commitment to equity and inclusion, and about getting involved outside of classes.
| Time | Event | LoCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 A.M. | Check-in | Hunt Union |
|
9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. |
Academic Plan |
Various Locations- Dragon Guides (peer mentors) will be directing students around |
| 11:40 A.M. | Lunch | Wilsbach Dining Hall |
| 12:55 P.M. | Student Experience Support | |
|
1:40 P.M.- 2:50 P.M. |
Academic Plan |
Various Locations- Dragon Guides (peer mentors) will be directing students around |
| 3:00 P.M. |
Dragon Guide Panel |
Various Locations- Dragon Guides will direct students where to go |
| 3:25 P.M. |
Resources Fair |
Various Locations- Dragon Guides (peer mentors) will be directing students around |
Your individual schedule will be available in the CORQ app.
Day One Orientation Registrations
All students who still need to attend Day One for Orientation will be automatically registered to our August 24th session.
Any questions about the August 24th registration, please email orientation@oneonta.edu.
Family Orientation
Family information can be found at our Families Page.
| Time | Event | LoCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 A.M. | Check-in | Hunt Union |
|
9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. |
Wellness Office |
Ballroom, Hunt Union |
| 12:30 P.M. | Lunch | Wilsbach Dining Hall |
| 12:55 P.M. | Student Experience Support | |
|
1:45 P.M. - 3:15 P.M.
|
University Safety |
IRC |
| 3:15 P.M. |
Resource Fair |
Fitzelle |
Transfer Student Orientation
You are required to attend Day One and Day Two of orientation. All students who still need to attend Day One orientation will be automatically registered to our August 23 session.
This event will give you the opportunity to meet your classmates, understand your academic requirements, and become familiar with your new campus. Questions about orientation can be directed to orientation@oneonta.edu.
| Time | Event | LoCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 A.M. | Check-in | Hunt Union |
| 8:30 A.M. | Welcome | Ballroom, Hunt Union |
|
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. |
Small Group |
Various Locations- Dragon Guides (peer mentors) will be directing students around |
| 12:00 P.M. | Lunch | Wilsbach Dining Hall |
|
1:20 P.M. - 1:40 P.M. |
Financial Aid | |
|
1:45 P.M.- 2:55 P.M. |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Various Locations- Dragon Guides (peer mentors) will be directing students around |
|
3:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
|
Dragon Guide Panel/Evaluation |
Dragon Guides (peer mentors) will be directing students around |
| 3:30 P.M. |
Resource Fair |
Various Locations- Dragon Guides (peer mentors) will be directing students around |
Family Orientation
Family information can be found at our Families Page.
| Time | Event | LoCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 A.M. | Check-in | Hunt Union |
|
8:30 A.M. |
Welcome |
Ballroom, Hunt Union |
|
9:00 A.M. - 12:45 P.M. |
Wellness Office |
Ballroom, Hunt Union |
| 12:45 P.M. | Lunch | Wilsbach Dining Hall |
|
2:00 P.M. - 3:25 P.M.
|
Housing Information (On and Off Campus) |
Fitzelle |
| 3:25 P.M. |
Resource Fair |
Fitzelle |
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.