Orientation

Two girls enjoying orientation activities.
A Dragon Guide helping new students during orientation.
New students in numbered groups
Bill Harcleroad helping new students during orientation.

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.

New Student Orientation Registration

Fall 2024 New Transfer Students

Mandatory two-day orientation sessions:

Day One (select one of the dates below to register)

Day Two (no separate registration required)

  • August 24

Fall 2024 New First-Year Students

Mandatory three-day orientation sessions:

Day One (select one of the dates below to register)

Day Two (no separate registration required)

  • August 23

Day Three (no separate registration required)

  • August 24

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.

First Year Orientation - Student Schedule - Summer Day One
Time Event LoCATION
8:00 A.M. Check-in Hunt Union

9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Academic Plan
Academic Network
Involvement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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
Academic Network
Involvement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Various Locations- Dragon Guides (peer mentors) will be directing students around
3:00 P.M.

Dragon Guide Panel
Evaluation

Various Locations- Dragon Guides will direct students where to go
3:25 P.M.

Resources Fair
Options Campus Tour

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.

First Year Orientation - Families/Guest Schedule - Summer Day One
Time Event LoCATION
8:00 A.M. Check-in Hunt Union

9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Wellness Office
Academic Support &
Career Planning
Housing Options (on and off campus)
Financial Aid
Student Accounts

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
Academic Support Resources
Involvement
Final Announcements

IRC
3:15 P.M.

Resource Fair
Optional Res Hall Tour

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.

Transfer Orientation - Student Schedule - Summer Day One
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
Academic Planning
Career Development
Academic Resources

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
Student Involvement

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
Residence Hall Room Tour

Various Locations- Dragon Guides (peer mentors) will be directing students around

Family Orientation

Family information can be found at our Families Page.

Transfer Orientation - Families/Guest Schedule - Summer Day One
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
Academic Support &
Career Planning
Financial Aid
University Safety

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)
Involvement
Final Announcements

Fitzelle
3:25 P.M.

Resource Fair
Optional Res Hall Tour

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.

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