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Get Red Dragon Ready!

We can’t wait to welcome you to our Red Dragon family in the fall. Are you ready to start your Oneonta journey? Here’s everything you need to know to get Red Dragon Ready. Please check this page often for the latest information on the fall 2022 semester.

ACADEMICS

Whether you know what you want to study—or you’re ready to explore and find out—Oneonta has plenty of options and lots of support to help you succeed.

What to Do Next

Once you’ve confirmed your enrollment by paying your deposit, you can complete the course pre-registration survey (available in your Applicant Status Page) to provide information about courses that interest you. We will use the information you provide to create a pre-set fall 2022 course schedule for you.

Important Dates

First-year students

Complete your course pre-registration survey (available in your Applicant Status Page) by July 1.
Your fall course schedule will be ready to view in myOneonta by July 29..
You will be able to make changes to your preset courses through one-on-one advising appointments from Aug. 8-19.

Transfer students

Complete your course pre-registration survey (available in your Applicant Status Page) by May 27.
Your fall course schedule will be ready to view in myOneonta on a rolling basis through June 17.
You will be able to make changes to your preset courses through one-on-one advising appointments from June 20-July 1.

ACADEMICS

Whether you know what you want to study—or you’re ready to explore and find out—Oneonta has plenty of options and lots of support to help you succeed.

What to Do Next

Once you’ve confirmed your enrollment by paying your deposit, you can complete the course pre-registration survey (available in your Applicant Status Page) to provide information about courses that interest you. We will use the information you provide to create a pre-set fall 2022 course schedule for you.

Important Dates

First-year students

Complete your course pre-registration survey (available in your Applicant Status Page) by July 1.
Your fall course schedule will be ready to view in myOneonta by July 29..
You will be able to make changes to your preset courses through one-on-one advising appointments from Aug. 8-19.

Transfer students

Complete your course pre-registration survey (available in your Applicant Status Page) by May 27.
Your fall course schedule will be ready to view in myOneonta on a rolling basis through June 17.
You will be able to make changes to your preset courses through one-on-one advising appointments from June 20-July 1.

Academic Advisement

for help with your class schedule, declaring or changing a major

Accessibility Resources

to request learning accommodations such as assistive technology, peer notetaking and extra time for exams

Student Learning Center

for information on peer tutoring, academic coaching and courses in writing, reading, math and study skills.

LIVING ON CAMPUS

From leadership opportunities to lifelong friends, living on campus will be a big part of your Oneonta experience. With a whole team to welcome you and all kinds of ways to get involved, you’ll feel at home right away.

All students living on campus have the Resident Dining Plan, which includes unlimited dining hall access, plus retail dining dollars that can be used at our on-campus coffee shops and marketplace.

Fall 2022 Move-In Dates

First-year students: Wednesday, Aug. 24 and Thursday, Aug. 25
Transfers: Friday, Aug. 26

More information is available on our move-in web page

What to do now:

Complete your residence life application by July 15.
Housing assignments will be available Aug. 1.

LIVING ON CAMPUS

From leadership opportunities to lifelong friends, living on campus will be a big part of your Oneonta experience. With a whole team to welcome you and all kinds of ways to get involved, you’ll feel at home right away.

All students living on campus have the Resident Dining Plan, which includes unlimited dining hall access, plus retail dining dollars that can be used at our on-campus coffee shops and marketplace.

Fall 2022 Move-In Dates

First-year students: Wednesday, Aug. 24 and Thursday, Aug. 25
Transfers: Friday, Aug. 26

More information is available on our move-in web page

What to do now:

Complete your residence life application by July 15.
Housing assignments will be available Aug. 1.

Living On Campus

Housing options, rates and ways to get involved

Living on Campus Video

Check out our video about living on campus

Dining Venues

See the dining options across campus

ORIENTATION

The Office of Student Success will support your transition to campus through orientation sessions, peer mentoring and other programming.

All new students are required to participate in orientation. Our Day One orientation sessions for first-year students will start in July, with several dates to choose from. This one-day event is designed to ease your transition into college life and enable you to make connections with our community. Overnight accommodations are available and there will be concurrent sessions for parents and families. First-year students who attend a July session will continue their orientation at the beginning of the semester. Those who are unable to attend orientation in July will have a three-day orientation in August.

Orientation Dates

Day One First-Year Orientation: July 6, July 8, July 11, July 13, July 15, July 18, July 20
Or Aug. 25 (required for students who were unable to attend in July).
Day Two and Three First-Year Orientation: August 26–27
Transfer Orientation: August 27

Learn More About Orientation

ORIENTATION

The Office of Student Success will support your transition to campus through orientation sessions, peer mentoring and other programming.

All new students are required to participate in orientation. Our Day One orientation sessions for first-year students will start in July, with several dates to choose from. This one-day event is designed to ease your transition into college life and enable you to make connections with our community. Overnight accommodations are available and there will be concurrent sessions for parents and families. First-year students who attend a July session will continue their orientation at the beginning of the semester. Those who are unable to attend orientation in July will have a three-day orientation in August.

Orientation Dates

Day One First-Year Orientation: July 6, July 8, July 11, July 13, July 15, July 18, July 20
Or Aug. 25 (required for students who were unable to attend in July).
Day Two and Three First-Year Orientation: August 26–27
Transfer Orientation: August 27

Learn More About Orientation

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

You should have already received a financial aid eAward notification and instructions on how to access your award information through myOneonta. If you have questions about your award, please contact us at finaid@oneonta.edu

Bills for the fall semester will be available July 7 and due Aug. 8. For families who prefer to spread out payments, we offer a three-payment installment plan.

Student Accounts

Money Matters Virtual Info Session

Summer Orientation starts early with a virtual Red Dragon Ready: Money Matters session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 28. Staff from Student Accounts and Financial Aid will give a short presentation and answer questions about paying for college. Topics will include understanding your bill, payment plans and financial aid sources

Register for Money Matters: Tuesday, June 28, at 6:00 p.m

Financial Aid

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

You should have already received a financial aid eAward notification and instructions on how to access your award information through myOneonta. If you have questions about your award, please contact us at finaid@oneonta.edu

Bills for the fall semester will be available July 7 and due Aug. 8. For families who prefer to spread out payments, we offer a three-payment installment plan.

Student Accounts

Money Matters Virtual Info Session

Summer Orientation starts early with a virtual Red Dragon Ready: Money Matters session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 28. Staff from Student Accounts and Financial Aid will give a short presentation and answer questions about paying for college. Topics will include understanding your bill, payment plans and financial aid sources

Register for Money Matters: Tuesday, June 28, at 6:00 p.m

Financial Aid

GET YOUR ONEY SWAG

If you visit campus this spring or summer, make sure to stop by Red Dragon Outfitters to browse our Oneonta-themed merch. Can’t wait? Visit Red Dragon Outfitters online to order, by phone at 607-436-2357 or email collegestore@oneonta.edu.

Shop Online

STAYING HEALTHY

We offer comprehensive medical care and health education resources at our on-campus Health and Wellness Center, and a variety of counseling services.

Health and Wellness Center

Counseling Center

IMPORTANT DATES

Stay informed on key dates and events on campus including course enrollment, midterms, finals, commencement and more.

COLLEGE CALENDAR

GET SOCIAL

Connect with your future classmates, see what current students are up to and get excited for your new adventure to begin!

Class of 2026

Transfer Group