Freshmen Orientation Schedule of Events at SUNY Plattsburgh
Placement Exams
Foreign Language Placement Exam
Non-credit placement exams for French and Spanish are given at each Orientation Session. These exams determine appropriate course level placement. If you have any questions about this exam, please contact the Foreign Language Department at (518) 564-2829.
English Placement Exam
Students must take an English Placement Exam unless they have transfer credit for the Written Expression requirement equivalent to ENG 101 College Writing II. Students must complete the two-semester, Written Expression requirement (ENG 100 College Writing I & ENG 101 College Writing II), unless they are eligible to enroll in ENG 101 as a result of the English placement exam.
It is extremely important that students register for ENG 100 in their first semester, unless they are eligible to take ENG 101 as a result of the Placement Exam. Questions about this requirement should be addressed to the English Department, (518) 564-2134
Student Itinerary Summer 2009
Day One : 6/29, 7/5, 7/8, 7/12, 7/15, 7/19
- 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Check-In at Wilson Hall
- 3:30-4:00 p.m. - Meet Your Floor
- 4:15-4:30p.m. - Meet the Staff
- 4:30-5:15 p.m. - Dinner Served
- 5:45-6:00 p.m. - Administrative Welcome
- 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Ultimate Road Trip
- 7:00-7:30 p.m. - Connecting with the Dean of Students
- 7:30-9:00 p.m. - The Party
- 9:00-10:00 p.m. - Floor Meetings
- 10:00-11:00 p.m. - Fitness Center (Optional)
Day Two: 6/30, 7/6, 7/9, 7/13, 7/16, 7/20
- 7:00-8:00 a.m. - Breakfast Served
- 8:00-9:00 a.m. - English Proficiency Exam
- 9:00-10:00 a.m. - Campus Tours
- 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Academic Requirements
- 11:00-11:30 a.m. - CAS/Meal Plans
- 11:30-11:45 a.m. - 1st Year Experience
- 12:00-12:45 p.m. - Lunch Served
- 1:00-2:00 p.m. - Foreign Language Proficiency
- 2:00-2:30 p.m. - Financial Aid
- 2:45-3:45 p.m. - Diversity Workshop
- 3:45-5:00 p.m. - Finding an Outlet
- 5:15-6:15 p.m. - Picnic Served
- 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Healthy Relationships/Greek Workshop
- 7:30-8:30 p.m. - Gauntlet Tournament
- 8:30-10:00 p.m. - Floor Meeting
- 10:00 p.m. - Pizza Party/Dance
Day Three: 7/1, 7/7, 7/10, 7/14, 7/17, 7/21
- 7:00-8:00 a.m. - Breakfast Served
- 8:00-9:00 a.m. - BANNER Prep
- 9:00-10:30 a.m. - Advisement
- 10:00-12:00 p.m. - Registration
- 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Information Marketplace
Freshman Family Itinerary
Day One: 7/5, 7/8, 7/12, 7/15, 7/19
- 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Check-In at Moffitt Hall
- 3:00-4:00 p.m. - Campus Tour
- 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Campus Tour
- 4:30-5:15 p.m. - Dinner Served
- 5:45-6:00 p.m. - Administrative Welcome
- 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Ultimate Road Trip
- 7:00-7:30 p.m. - Meet the Staff
- 7:30-8:30 p.m. - Connecting with the Dean of Students
- 8:30-9:00 p.m. - Question & Answer Session
- 9:00 p.m. - Family BINGO
Day Two: 7/6, 7/9, 7/13, 7/16, 7/20
- 7:00-8:00 a.m. - Breakfast Served
- 8:15-9:00 a.m. - Fraternity & Sorority 101
- 9:00-9:30 a.m. - Coffee Break
- 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Student Services Panel
- 11:30-12:45 p.m. - Lunch Served
- 1:00-4:00 p.m. - OPTIONS:
- On your own shopping
- Office visits
- Unwind at the Fitness Center
- 1:15-3:30 p.m. - Area Tour by BUS
- 4:00-5:00 p.m. - Health Insurance/Health Center
- 5:15-6:15 p.m. - Picnic Served
- 6:30-8:00p.m. - Burghy Broadway
- 8:30-10:00 p.m. - Sample Room Open, Movie
Day Three: 7/7, 7/10, 7/14, 7/17, 7/21
- 7:00-8:00 a.m. - Breakfast Served
- 8:00-9:15 a.m. - Check-Out
- 9:15-10:00 a.m. - CAS/Meal Plans
- 10:00-10:30 a.m. - Financial Aid
- 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Information Marketplace
Contact Information
For more information or questions about Student Orientation at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:
Orientation Headquarters
Office: Kehoe 6th Floor
Phone: (518) 564-3282
E-mail: orientation@plattsburgh.edu
