Midnight Breakfast

Take a break from studying and enjoy some breakfast!

11p.m. to 1 a.m. Neubig Hall

PAWS for Stress Relief!

 

 

Final Exam Schedule

Make sure to become familiar with the final exam schedule. 

SUNY Cortland has established standard exam times to allow for two hour exams during the condensed final exam period. The standard final exam period is used by students and instructors who are attempting to determine exam times prior to the exam period.

Operation Christmas Child

Cortland's chapter of Tau Sigma, National Honor Society for Transfer Students has organized an opportunity to help children in need.  All you  need to do is donate a small toy, hygiene, or school item(s).  The donations will be packaged together in shoe-boxes and distributed to children during the holiday season.

Gift Ideas:

• Small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes
• Pens, Pencils and sharpener, crayons, markers, pads, solar calculators, coloring books
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, mild soap, comb, washcloths
• Hard candy and lollipops (double bagged), mints, gum, socks, hats, gloves, sunglasses, hair clips, flashlights with batteries.

Donations are due by November 14. 

Please drop off donations to the Advisement and Transition Office, Memorial Library, Room, A-111 or in the box at the IRSC (front desk) at the Library.

More information can be found at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/followyourbox/.  Please see attachment for details about Operation Christmas Child.

Thank you!

Tau Sigma Officers

Cortaca!

Cortland vs Ithaca!

Saturday, November 10

Noon

Rain or shine the stadium will be packed for the, "The biggest little game in the nation"! - Sport Illustrated

Election Day

Don't forget to go out and vote! 

All polling sites in New York state must be open from 6a.m. to 9 p.m. for the general election.

Political Science Association

will be holding an

Election Party

On November 6

Sperry 104 from 9 p.m. – midnight. 

Come listen to the results of the election,

get some pizza and soda

& hang out with your friends.

Transfer Survey!

Last call!!

The New Transfer Student Survey will close on Thursday, Nov. 1.  If you have not already taken the survey, please take a few minutes and let us know about your experience as a transfer student at Cortland!  Your feedback will help improve our services and support for future students.  Thanks!

http://survey.cortland.edu/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=982Mm86

Trick or Treat for a Cause!

Trick or Eat!

Wellness Wednesdays and NYPIRG Presents:

Trick or Eat
Wednesday, October 31st
6pm-8pm
Corey Union Exhibition Lounge

Come and trick or treat for a good cause! We will be heading out into the community and gathering donations of non-perishable food items to be donated to families in need in Cortland County.

Sign up for this event here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?formkey=dEs0aHkteXFUNGNVSUFwRElNeGwzd1E6MQ"

You must sign up in advance for this event.

Stop in, help out, be awesome!

Spring Registration Assistance

Registration for spring 2013 is quickly approaching.  If you have questions or concerns about the registration process make sure to attend the:

Transfer Registration Workshop

Tuesday, October 23rd

4 p.m.

Sperry 103 (Computer Lab)

Academic advisors from the Advisement and Transition office will be available to help with any questions you might have about your degree requirements, transfer credits, understanding your CAPP, and registration.

 

 



Time Tickets Now Available

Make sure to check your myRedDragon

for your registration Time Ticket!

Registration dates for spring 2013
Seniors (90 or more credits)
Monday, November 5 and Tuesday, November 6

Juniors (56.5-89.5 credits)

Wednesday, November 7 and Thursday, November 8

Sophomores (26-56)

Friday, November 9 and Monday, November 12

Freshmen (0-25.5)

Tuesday, November 13 and Wednesday, November 14

Access to web registration closes on Friday, December 14 at

4:00pm for Spring 2013.

Mid Semester Estimates

It's half way through the semester already!  How are things going?  Do you have a class that you are concerned about and are considering withdrawing from?  Are you worried about your GPA?

Mid semester estimates are now being posted by faculty on myRedDragon.  You will not receive a paper copy of your midterm grades in the mail.  You are responsible for logging into myRedDragon to check your grades.

Mid semester estimates can be found under the Registrar channel on the left hand side of your student tab.  When you check your mid semester estimates you will see on of three letters indicating your performance:
"S"  = Satisfactory
"U" = Unsatisfactory
"F" = Failing

If you see an "NR" that means that your instructor didn't submit a grade in time to meet the deadline.  Make sure to ask your professor if this happens.

If you have received an unsatisfactory grade and are concerned about it, make an appointment to see your professor or seek help through ASAP.

VOTE!

It is never too late to register to vote
http://www2.cortland.edu/parents-families/voter-registration.dot
 
To register to vote in New York State, simply obtain a voter registration form by visiting the Office of Campus Activities and Corey Union, the SGA Office, or the NYPIRG Office, all of which are located in Corey Union. Students with disabilities may also obtain forms and assistance from the Office of Student Disability Services in Van Hoesen Hall. Other options for all is to call 1-800-FOR-VOTE to have a NYS Voter Registration Form mailed to you, or download and print the form (Adobe PDF format) from the New York State Board of Elections website at http://www.elections.state.ny.us. You may also register to vote on-line through the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles website http://www.dmv.ny.gov/mydmv/motvfaqs.htm.

I registered to vote at my permanent address. How do I vote while I'm away at college?
If you are registered at your permanent address and wish to request an absentee ballot to vote in your permanent home address's district in New York, please see the NYS Board of Elections Absentee Ballot page http://www.elections.state.ny.us

 

Other non-partisan voter registration or information sites you can visit:
Youth Vote Coalition www.youthvote.org
Rock the Vote www.rockthevote.org
The League of Women Voters www.lwv.org
Project Vote Smart www.smartvoter.org

Fall Break

Friday, October 12

Residence halls will remain open for anyone that plans to stay on campus for the weekend.  Classes resume Monday, October 15, at 8 a.m.

If you are traveling, have a safe and fun trip!

Great Cortland Pumpkinfest!

Join the city of Cortland and celebrate fall, festivities, and fun!

An annual tradition to kickoff the beautiful autumn in Central New York.  

For more info:

http://www.cortlandpumpkinfest.org/index.html

Looking for Something Fun to Do?

 

How to Manage your Email

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the amount of email that you receive?

 

Managing your email is quick and easy.  Follow the steps below and you'll be able to adjust what mailing lists you are on.

• Go to the Cortland homepage at http://www2.cortland.edu/home/ and click on myRedDragon at the top of the screen.
• Log-in to myRedDragon using your computer net id and password.
• Once you are logged in, look in the lower right hand corner under the Cortland email heading. Click on ‘Manage your mailing list membership’.
• Enter your myRedDragon login/password again.
• Click on the red ‘Manage My List Membership’ again.
• You should then be directed to a screen with a list of different campus departments.
• Click ‘subscribe’ next to any mailing list that you are interested in receiving emails from.
• Make sure to sign up for Human Resources Announcements- Many important policy updates, job postings, etc. are sent through this distribution list.

If you need assistance, please call the IRSC help desk at (607) 753-2500, or send an email to: IR.SupportCenter@cortland.edu

Walk-In Welcome!

Tonight, don't forget to stop by the Walk-In Welcome from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Advisement and Transition Office.  (Located in the Library, Room A-111)  We're looking forward to meeting you! 

We are open until 6 p.m. every Wednesday this semester!  Make sure to stop in if you have questions. 

New Transfer Students - We Want to Hear From You!

SUNY Cortland cares about your experience as a new transfer student on our campus.  We want to provide services that help students transition both academically and socially.  Please take a few moments to let us know about your experience by taking the below survey. 






All responses are confidential and will be used to assess and to improve our services to transfer students. 

 

http://survey.cortland.edu/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=982Mm86

Thanks!

Family Weekend

Invite your family to come for a visit!  There will be lots to do on campus and autumn in Central New York is a beautiful time of year.

There will be men's and women's sporting events including soccer, field hockey, football, golf, tennis and more! Head to a game and show your spirit by cheering on the Red Dragons!

Attend the President's Brunch 
Saturday, September 29 at 11:30









Click on the below link to access the official Family Weekend Schedule of Events!

http://www2.cortland.edu/dotAsset/17eaafab-f97e-4b73-b5c9-3d4647de7984.pdf

Homecoming!!

Homecoming Football Game!

Cortland vs. Western Connecticut St.

Saturday, September 15

1 p.m.           

Looking for something fun to do?  Make sure to go support the team and cheer loud for the Red Dragons!

GO RED DRAGONS!!

Academic Convocation Feedback

If you attended Academic Convocation we'd like you to please take a minute to fill out a brief survey.  Click the link and tell us what you thought of the event.

http://survey.cortland.edu/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=l42L5n5

New Transfer Welcome BBQ!!

Come meet other new transfers while enjoying a FREE BBQ dinner!   Join us for games, raffles, door prizes, and fun!

When: Friday, August 31
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Quad between Residence Halls Bishop and Shea

(Rain Location: Hilltop)

Add and Drop

Monday, August 27 - Friday - August 31 is the Add/Drop period. 

If you need to make changes to your class schedule, make sure to do so during the first week of classes.  You will not be able to add full semester courses after Friday.  After this time any class that you remove from your schedule will be a withdrawal.

If you need assistance make sure to see you advisor or stop into the Advisement and Transition office, located in Memorial Library, room A-111. Just look for the wooden dragon!

Welcome Week 2012

Schedule of Events:

Friday, August 24

7 pm All-Hall Meetings in the Residence Halls
9 pm PlayFair, Corey Union Function Room

 

 

Saturday, August 25
1 & 3:30 pm Let's Talk About IT, Corey Union Function Room. Kelly and Becca share their personal story with sincerity and humor to address the realities of sexual assault in a way that inspires people to take action. These educators talk about sex under the incluence, consent and lack of consent, rape-facilitating drugs and the toxic language surrounding sex while offering innovative ways to reduce sexual assault and hel keep you and your friends safe.

5-8 pm Welcome Picnic, Shea-Bishop Quad
9 pm Hypnotist Dr. Larry Volz, Corey Union Function Room. Have you ever been completely entranced by a man who looks deeply into your eyes then tells you things about yourself that no one else could possibly know? What if that man could make objects fall over, fly across the room, or shatter a wine glass using only the power of his mind? The hilarious hypnotism of Dr. Volz has entertained over a million people world wide on Holland America, Celebrity and Radisson Seven Seas Cruise Lines. He's also been featured on the ABC and CBS evening news, Fox television and in the John Regan film "The Flock."

 

Sunday August 26
2 pm Class Finding Tours: First-year students meet at Corey Union steps, Transfers meet at Newmark Pavilion
4 pm Academic Convocation, Park Center Alumni Arena. Academic Convocation is a formal ceremony officially welcoming new students into the Cortland family as well as marking the beginning of your academic career at SUNY Cortland. It also provides new students an opportunity to meet SUNY Cortland administrators, faculty and staff.
7 pm All-Hall Meetings in the Residence Halls

 

Tuesday, August 28
4-5 pm Volunteer and Civic Engagement Fair, Corey Union Exhibition Lounge

 

Wednesday, August 29
7 pm Wellness Wednesday: A Non-Threatening Intro to Yoga, Corey Union Exhibition Lounge

 

Friday, August 31
12-5 pm American Red Cross Blood Drive, Corey Union Exhibition Lounge
4 pm New Transfer Welcome Picnic, Bishop-Shea Quad
4 pm Women's Volleyball vs. Pitt Bradford, Park Center Corey Gymnasium
6 pm Women's Volleyball vs Univ. of Rochester, Perk Center Corey Gymnasium

 

Saturday, September 1
10 am Women's Volleyball
2 or 4 pm Women's Volleyball
2 pm Women's Field Hockey vs. Messiah, Stadium Complex

 

Monday, September 3
Noon NYS Fair Bus Trip $5/student
1-4 pm Multicultural Life & Diversity Welcome Back BBQ, Yaman Park.

 

Tuesday, September 4
6 pm Men's Soccer vs. Medaille College, Stadium Complex
7 pm Coffeehous: Open Mic Night, Corey Union Exhibition Lounge

 

Wednesday, September 5
11 am - 1 pm Student Employment Fair, Corey Union Exhibition Lounge and Lobby
7 pm Wellness Wednesday: "So You're in College, Know What?", Corey Union Exhibition Lounge
8 pm Student Conduct Office "Know the Code" Program, Corey Union Function Room (This event will be repeated on Sept. 6 at 8 pm in the Function Room)

Transfer Takeoff

Chat with other new transfers, meet your Transfer Buddy, talk to an academic advisor, and more! Now is the time to get all of your questions answered before the first day of classes! Class Finding Tours immediately following.

Date: Sunday, August 26

Time: 1-2 p.m.

Where: Newmark Pavilion

(Rain Location: Sperry Lobby)

Class Finding Tours

Don't take a hike...take a tour!

Bring your class schedule and take a guided tour of the academic buildings around campus.   Learn where to go before the first day!

Sunday, August 26, 2pm

Depart from Newmark Pavilion

(Rain Location: Sperry Lobby)

Academic Convocation

Academic Convocation

Your official welcome to the academic community at Cortland. A time honored event that all new students attend.

When: Sunday, August 26

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Where: Park Center Arena

Transfer Buddies

Transfer Buddy assignments have been made!  Your buddy will be contacting you shortly through your Cortland email.  Don't hesitate to ask your buddy questions, they are looking forward to helping you out!



Transfer buddies are available to:

• Respond to questions or concerns
• Offer tips
• Share information about upcoming events and programming
• Send reminders and deadlines

Have You Sent Your Final Transcript?

We hope that you enjoyed your Transition Seminar and are looking forward to your Cortland experience!

It is a good idea to review your transfer credit before the start of the fall semester.  Updates to your credit evaluation and CAPP may have occurred.  You can “generate a new evaluation” of CAPP from your “Student” tab in myRedDragon to view any updates.   You can also view your “Academic Transcript” in the “Registrar” box on your “Student” tab for a simplified list of transfer credit awarded. 

If you have not yet requested official transcripts to be sent to SUNY Cortland that reflect your spring 2012 grades, you should do so as soon as possible.    Transfer credit can impact not only your required courses but also your time-ticket to register for spring courses.  October 1 is the deadline to receive transcripts to affect time-tickets for spring registration.  Time-tickets (the specific time that you will be eligible to register for your spring courses) are issued based on total number of credits completed, including transfer credits.  Transfer credit will be posted after October 1, but the credit will not allow for an earlier registration time-ticket.    

Information on how to request transcripts can be found at: 

http://www2.cortland.edu/offices/advisement-and-transition/transfer-credit-services/new-students/requesting-transcripts.dot
 
Questions regarding transfer credit?  Contact the Advisement and Transition Office at 607-753-4726, advisement@cortland.edu, or stop by our office, Memorial Library, A-111, when you return in August. 

Transfer Transition Seminar

 Welcome to SUNY Cortland!

These one-day seminars will orient you to Cortland's academic community. Transition Seminars are offered in June and July for the fall semester.  You will learn more about campus, meet with a faculty advisor from your major, review your transfer credit evaluation and schedule your classes for the upcoming semester at the Transition Seminar.

I'm looking forward to meeting you this summer!  If you have questions contact:

Emily Quinlan

Coordinator of Transfer Student Support

emily.quinlan@cortland.edu

(607) 753-4726

See you during Transfer Transition Seminar!

Important Dates and Deadlines

Permission to Transfer Info Session	Thursday, 4/12	4:30pm	Sperry, Rm 103
Withdrawal Deadline	Monday, 4/16
Transformations (formally Scholar's Day)	Wed., 4/18	12:30-6:30pm	Sperry Center
Honor's Convocation	Saturday, 4/21
Spring Fling	Saturday, 4/28
Last Day of Classes	Tuesday, 5/1
Study Days	Wed., 5/2 and Thurs, 5/3
Final Exam Period	Friday, 5/4 - Wed., 5/6
Commencement	Saturday, 5/12