E-mail this pageOrientation Schedules
| Semester | Residence Halls Open for New Students | Orientation Activities Begin |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2010 | Monday, January 18, 2010 | Wednesday, January 20, 2010 |
| Fall 2010 | Sunday, August 22, 2010 | Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
If you have not done so already, please fill out the Student Arrival Information Form and email it to iss@plattsburgh.edu. You can find preliminary schedules of our activities below.
Student Orientation Events
- Pay bill and get your student identification card
- Medical/Immunization verification at the Student Health Center
- Campus Tour
- Opening session with information about immigration and the United States higher education system
- Opening dinner with all of the new students and families
- Technology training with information about the campus e-mail system and BannerWeb (online student information system)
- Reading Placement Exam (if applicable)
- English Placement Exam (if applicable)
- Math Competency Exam (if applicable)
- Partners in Cross-Cultural Learning (PICL) information session
- Banking Session
- Transfer Session (for transfer students only)
- English Bridge Program meeting (for EBP students only)
- Meeting with academic advisor and course registration
- Shopping trips
- BINGO night
- Movie night
- Games Night
- Lunches and dinners
Family Orientation Events
- Health insurance seminar with an introduction to the Student Health Services Center
- Campus tour
- Opening session with information about immigration and the United States higher education system
- Presentation about student life and living in the residence halls
- Partners in Cross-Cultural Learning (PICL) information session
- Information session on academic policies and procedures
- Student billing presentation
- Bank session
Contact Information
If you have any questions about services for international applicants and students at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:
International Student Services
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Kehoe Administration Building, Room 209
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, New York 12901 USA
Phone: (518) 564-3287; (877) 877-5170 (in U.S. and Canada)
Fax: (518) 564-3292
E-mail: iss@plattsburgh.edu
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.