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.
January Orientation Information
Residential Student Move-in
Students living on campus will move into their assigned residence hall on this day. Additional details will be shared with you in December. Residential new students should plan to attend the following events (Residential students only):
| TIME | Location | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Hunt Union |
Welcome tables in Hunt Union Swing by to let us know you're here! |
| 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Red Dragon outfitters (next to Hunt Union) | ID card pick up |
| 5:30 p.m. | Wilsbach Dining Hall | Dinner with your RA |
| 7 p.m. | IRC 3 *RA's will walk you there | New student all hall meeting |
| 8 p.m. | Alumni Field House | Annual Red Dragon Activity Night |
Red Dragon Flight Day
Red Dragon Flight Day is on Monday, January 20, 2025. This event is for new students to connect with their peers before the one-day orientation session. This will be taking place in Hodgdon IRC 3 from 1 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. We will be holding events like bingo, scavenger hunt (to help find your classes), and more! This is a chance to meet your Dragon Guide (peer mentor) and the orientation support staff.
New Student Orientation
Orientation is on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. You will receive more details about new student orientation in your inbox in December. This one-day 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.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Throughout this day, you will attend various session to help acclimate to the university. Some sessions that will covered are as follows:
- Academic support
- Meetings by major
- Pass Through the Pillars
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Wellness Support
- Ways to get engaged
- Housing Options
- Health Education
- The Red Dragon Community
Your individual schedule will be available in the CORQ app.
Required for all new students.
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.
| Time | Event | LoCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 A.M. | Check-in | Hunt Union |
|
9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. |
Academic Plan |
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 |
Various Locations- Dragon Guides (peer mentors) will be directing students around |
| 3:00 P.M. |
Dragon Guide Panel |
Various Locations- Dragon Guides will direct students where to go |
| 3:25 P.M. |
Resources Fair |
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.
| Time | Event | LoCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 A.M. | Check-in | Hunt Union |
|
9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. |
Wellness Office |
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 |
IRC |
| 3:15 P.M. |
Resource Fair |
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.
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
Various Locations- Dragon Guides (peer mentors) will be directing students around |
Family Orientation
Family information can be found at our Families Page.
| 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 |
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) |
Fitzelle |
| 3:25 P.M. |
Resource Fair |
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.