SUNY Plattsburgh Freshmen Orientation Schedule

Freshmen Orientation Schedule of Events at SUNY Plattsburgh

Student Itinerary Summer 2013

Day One: (6/24, 6/30, 7/7, 7/10, 7/14, 7/17) **(Times below are from Summer 2012. Schedule for 2013 TBD)

• 1–3 p.m.—Check-In at Whiteface Hall
• 3:30–4 p.m.—Meet Your Floor
• 4:15–4:30p.m.—Meet the Staff
• 4:30–5:15 p.m.—Dinner Served
• 5:45–6 p.m.—Administrative Welcome
• 6–7 p.m.—Making It Count
• 7–7:30 p.m.—Connecting with the Dean of Students
• 7:30–8 p.m.—Student Involvement Welcome Activity
• 8–9 p.m.—Healthy Relationships Skits
• 9–10 p.m.—Floor Meetings
• 10–11 p.m.—Fitness Center (Optional)

Day Two: (6/25, 7/1, 7/8, 7/11, 7/15, 7/18) **(Times below are from Summer 2012. Schedule for 2013 TBD)

• 7–8 a.m.— ID Cards
• 8–8:45 a.m.—Breakfast Served
• 8:45–9:45 a.m.—English Proficiency Exam
• 9:45–10:45 a.m.— Diversity Workshop
• 10:45 a.m.–11:45 p.m.—Banner Prep/Academic Requirements
• 11:45 a.m.–12:25 p.m.—CAS/Meal Plans 
• 12:30–1:15 p.m.— Lunch Served
• 1:30–2:30 p.m.—Foreign Language Proficiency
• 2:30–3 p.m.—Financial Aid 
• 3–4 p.m.— Campus Tours
• 4–5 p.m.—OL Activities
• 5–6 p.m.—Party Skit
• 6:15–7:15 p.m.— Dinner Served
• 7:30–8:30 p.m.— Gauntlet Tournament 
• 8:30 - 10 p.m.—Floor Meeting  
• 10 p.m.—Pizza Party  

Day Three: (6/26, 7/2, 7/9, 7/12, 7/16, 7/19) **(Times below are from Summer 2012. Schedule for 2013 TBD)

• 7–8 a.m.—Check-Out 
• 8-8:45 a.m. - Breakfast Served
• 8:45–9 a.m.—1st Year Experience
• 9–10:30 a.m.—Advisement
• 10–12 p.m.—Registration
• 10–11:30 a.m.—Information Marketplace

Freshman Family Itinerary

Day One: (6/24, 6/30, 7/7, 7/10, 7/14, 7/17) **(Times below are from Summer 2012. Schedule for 2013 TBD)

• 1–4 p.m.—Check-In at Banks Hall
• 4:30–5:15 p.m.—Dinner Available
• 5:45–6 p.m.—Administrative Welcome
• 6–7 p.m.—Making It Count
• 7–7:30 p.m.—Meet the Staff
• 7:30–8:30 p.m.—Connecting with the Dean of Students
• 8:30–9 p.m.—Question & Answer Session
• 9 p.m.—Family BINGO

Day Two: (6/25, 7/1, 7/8, 7/11, 7/15, 7/18) **(Times below are from Summer 2012. Schedule for 2013 TBD)

• 8–8:45  a.m.—Breakfast Available
• 8:45–9:30 a.m.—Health Insurance/Health Center
• 9:30–11:45 a.m.—Student Services Panel
• 12:30–1:15 p.m.—Lunch Available
• 1–4 p.m.—OPTIONS:
  • On your own shopping
  • Office visits
  • Unwind at the Fitness Center
• 1:15–3:30 p.m.—Area Tour by BUS
• 4–5 p.m.—Down Time
• 5–6 p.m.—Campus Tours
• 6:15–7:15 p.m.—Dinner Available 
• 7:30-8:30 p.m.— Burghy Broadway (Local Session: 8:45-10 a.m. on 6/27 only)
• 8:30 - 10 p.m.— Sample Room Open/Movie

Day Three: (6/26, 7/2, 7/9, 7/12, 7/16, 7/19) **(Times below are from Summer 2012. Schedule for 2013 TBD)

• 7–8 a.m.—Check-Out
• 8–8:45 a.m.—Breakfast Available
• 8:45–9:30 a.m.—CAS/Meal Plans (Local Session: 7:15-8 p.m. on 6/26 only)
• 9:30–10:15 a.m.—Financial Aid (Local Session: 8-8:45 p.m. on 6/26 only)
• 10–11:30 a.m.—Information Marketplace

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

Contact Information

For more information or questions about Student Orientation at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:

 

New Student Orientation

Office: Kehoe 602
Phone: (518) 564-3282
E-mail: orientation@plattsburgh.edu