Think About It

Think About It is an interactive program that provides you with a comprehensive foundation about partying smart, sexual violence, and healthy relationships.  

In addition, you will be exposed to educational content about alcohol and other drug use, misuse, and abuse.  The online course is designed to better prepare you about these topics.  

Access to the course will be provided in a future email sent to your cortland.edu student email account, inviting you to participate. 

Please use the link to access the online module and complete the program prior to February 27, 2015.

Make Sure to Connect to Campus!

Transfer Connect are programs specifically designed to help with your transition to campus.

For more details make sure to visit

www.cortland.edu/transfer-support

Welcome to SUNY Cortland!

A big welcome to all of the new Spring 2015 transfer students!

Transferring to a new college can be tricky. After attending Transfer Orientation and Advisement you will have received many of the tools needed to help with your transition. However, I'm sure you'll still have plenty of questions. I'm here to help, so don't hesitate to call or email me about anything that you are unsure about.

Emily Quinlan
Coordinator of Transfer Student Services

Email me
(607) 753-4726

End of Semester Reminders

The end of the semester is quickly approaching!

Finals Schedule is available to check the dates, times, and locations of your exams.

Important Dates:

Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 26, 8 a.m.

Residence halls re-open, Sunday, November 30, 2 p.m.

Last day of classes: Friday, December 5

Study Days: Saturday, December 6 and Sunday December 7

Final Exam Period: Monday, December 8 - Friday, December 12

Residence halls will close, Friday, December 12, 5 p.m.

Withdrawing from a Class?

The deadline for withdrawing from courses is fast approaching; this year it is Monday, November 17^th at 4 pm.  This is the last opportunity for a student to withdraw from a semester (or second quarter) course.

Remember that the withdrawal form requires four signatures – it is important get those signatures in place quickly.

The withdrawal form is available in department offices, the associate dean’s offices and on the web:

http://www2.cortland.edu/dotAsset/29a247c2-ac8f-4b40-b887-751c7bd6704a.pdf

Students should be certain to have their fully completed forms in the associate dean’s office by 4 pm on Monday, November 17^th.

After that date we will no longer accept course withdrawals – no exceptions!

Time Tickets and Registration Information

If you are anxiously waiting to find out when you can register for the Spring 2015 semester, your wait is finally over!

To access your time ticket --> login to myRedDragon --> click the Student Tab --> find the Registrar's box (right hand side) --> click on Check Registration Status

The date and time listed on the top left box is when you will be able to begin registering for classes.  You will not be able to register for classes without your PIN.  To receive your PIN, you will need to setup an appointment and meet with your academic advisor.   

Mid-Semester is Quickly Approaching!

It's almost half way through the semester! Mid-semester estimates will be available soon for viewing in myRedDragon.

All students should receive estimates on their progress in all courses. The options are:
“S” - Satisfactory
“U” - Unsatisfactory
“F” - Failing
“NR” means “Not Recorded” and typically indicates that your professor did not submit estimates by the deadline. To receive your mid-semester estimates in this case, see your professor directly.
"N" Student never attended the course that was registered for.

Estimates can be helpful in gauging your success so far in the course. If you received a U or F, talk to your professor during his/her office hours about how to improve your grades.  Receiving an S indicates that you currently have a C or higher in your class.  The U indicates C- and below.
Estimates of “S,” however, can also be deceiving since you may not have had enough graded assignments in the class to accurately assign a grade. At this time of year, it is a good habit to personally assess your performance in your classes. If you have concerns in a class, even if you received an “S,” talk to your professor and consider seeking academic help through ASAP on campus.