Happy Thanksgiving!

When you return from break the rest of the semester is going to fly by!  Be prepared for final exams, papers, and final projects. 

Here are a few time management tips:

1. Set Goals: Determine exactly what you want to accomplish.
2. Prioritize: Once you know what needs to be accomplished, you must prioritize your tasks. This means figuring out which tasks are most important and which ones can be put on hold.
3. Organize: Being organized will help you achieve your goals in a timely manner. You need to organize your tasks so you will know what needs to be accomplished and when they need to be accomplished. Create a weekly calendar that includes your schedule for classes, study time, social events, club meetings, exercise time, and any other time necessary to achieve your goals.
4. Avoid Procrastination: Procrastination is the main downfall of achieving time management skills. If you plan on doing an activity, stick to your schedule; don't put it off until tomorrow.
5. Know When You're Most Productive: Everyone has a time period during the day when they are most productive. Maybe you get more tasks accomplished in the morning than the evening or vice versa. Use the times when you have the most energy to accomplish the tasks that are more demanding, such as schoolwork.

Have a great Thanksgiving break! 

Are You Experiencing Registration Errors?

Errors can occur when trying to make your course schedule and can keep you from successfully registering for classes.  Make sure to be aware of the different registration error codes that you might see.

Possible Error Codes:

• Holds: Make sure that there are no holds on your account prior to registration
• Section Numbers: 
• 500's courses require SPECIAL PERMISSION (see the department chair or program coordinator)
• 600's courses for designated majors only
• 700's courses for non-majors only
• 800's courses for First Year Programs, Learning Communities and other Special Populations
• Credit Hours: You can register for a maximum of 18 credit hours.  Additional permission from you associate dean is required for anything above 18 credits.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Non-Traditional Student Week
Monday, November 7 - Friday, November 11

Cortaca Jug
Saturday, November 12 (Game played at Ithaca College)

Last day to withdraw from a semester course
Tuesday, November 15

Thanksgiving break
Wednesday, November 23-Sunday, November 27

Last day for in-class exams
Friday, December 2

All classes end
Friday, December 9

Study Days
Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11

Final Exams
Monday, December 12 – Friday, December 16

Are You Thinking About Taking a Class at Another College?

If you plan to take a winter or summer session class at another college and transfer the credits back to Cortland, you must first seek permission and receive approval prior to enrolling in the course.  Make sure to Click Here for information regarding the permission to transfer process.

Read all information carefully.  Make sure that you fill out the Permission to Transfer Credit from Another Institution form completely and turn it into the Advisement and Transition office.  You will also need to utilize the Transfer Equivalency Charts to accurately choose the courses that you plan to transfer.

Considering a winter session course at another college?

Don’t register for a course at another college without knowing Cortland’s transfer policies and process!

Come to the 30 minute info session to learn about the permission to transfer credit process for undergraduate students and get all your individual questions answered.  

Tuesday, Nov. 1

4:30 pm

Sperry 103

Can’t make it to the session?  The Transfer Credit Services web site has information to help. 

To find out more about Cortland’s winter course offerings and services, visit the Winter Session page.

Advisement and Registration - Find Out What You Need to Know!

Attend one of the following sessions:

Graduate and Non-Traditional Student Registration Information

Tuesday, October 25

4 p.m.

Sperry, Room 103

Registration Jumpstart!

Wednesday, October 26

12:30 p.m.

Corey Union, Fireplace Lounge

Permission to Transfer Credit Workshop

Tuesday, November 1

4:30 p.m.

Sperry, Room 103

Graduate and Non-Traditional Student Registration Q & A

Monday, November 7

3 p.m.

Non-Traditional Student Lounge, Cornish 1221

Registration Jumpstart!

Thursday, November 10

5 p.m.

Sperry, Room 105

Sponsored by:

Advisement & Transition

Memorial Library, A-111

(607) 753-4726

advisement@cortland.edu

www.cortland.edu/advisement

What You Need to Know About Advisement and Registration

Schedule an appointment with your advisor!  You will find your advisor’s contact information on myRedDragon.  It is your responsibility to make the appointment.  You must meet with your advisor to receive your registration PIN. 

Be prepared for your appointment:  Review your CAPP and become familiar with your degree requirements.  Write down questions so that you don’t forget things to ask your advisor once you are at your meeting.  Take a look at the course schedule and begin planning what you’d like to take.

During your appointment: Generate a schedule with your advisor and include a list of alternate classes.  Prepare a schedule that combines both GE and major requirements for a good balance.  After you meet with your advisor you will then be responsible to register for your classes on your own time.

Time Ticket: You will have access to your time ticket through myRedDragon.  Your time ticket is based on your number of completed credit hours.  You can register anytime after your time ticket has been activated.

How you get your PIN:  Your advisor will assign you your registration PIN.  Make sure to schedule a meeting with your advisor to discuss registration and to receive your PIN.  Without your PIN you cannot register.  Your PIN is different from your myRedDragon login.

On hold for what?  Make sure before you register that you have checked for any “holds” on your account which may prevent you from registering.  You can find out if you have holds by checking myRedDragon.  You can receive a hold from unpaid parking tickets, overdue library books, or any balance due. 

How to register: Login to myRedDragon and click on the student tab.  On the left hand side under Registrar choose Registration or Drop and Add classes to begin the process.  Also in the Registrar channel is the course schedule where you can search for your classes.  

Don't Forget to Attend!

CAPP Review and Registration Refresher
Do you have questions about developing your spring schedule?  Do you need assistance with registration?  Are you confused about how to read your CAPP report?  This is the time to have all of your questions answered!

When: Tuesday, October 18

Time: 4:00
Location: Sperry 103

See you there!