Open Advising - Wednesdays!
- Speak with an academic advisor
- Get answers to advising questions
- Access resources
- Research potential majors
Whether you are thinking of changing your major or have questions about how to register, we are here to help!
Academic Advisors are available for brief (10-15 minute) advising questions on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Advisors are available in person in Advisement and Transition, Memorial Library, Room A-111
- Bring a device (computer, tablet, phone) with you.
- You can also connect with us via phone (607-753-4726)
- Virtual meetings are available by appointment. Advisement WebEx room
Check your Cortland email for weekly advising topics and tips.
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SUNY Cortland Advisement and Transition
Faculty Advising Workshops
All workshops are located in the Advisement and Transition conference room, Memorial Library, Room A-111. Advisement and Transition is here to support you in your role as an academic advisor. Reach out with individual questions or to schedule a one-on-one meeting. If you would like to invite a staff member from Advisement and Transition to speak with your department, please complete the Formstack survey letting us know your specific interests and preferred time.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
2 p.m. or
Friday, Sept. 20
11 a.m.
Advising Nuts and Bolts
Learn SUNY Cortland’s philosophy on academic advising and advisor/advisee expectations. Get the tools you need to understand the advising process and your role in assisting students achieve academic success. This 1-hour workshop will provide an overview of advising resources, including myRedDragon and Degree Works, and we will discuss the transfer credit process.
Monday, Sept. 23
Financial Considerations for Academic Decisions
1 p.m.
When choosing to withdrawal from a class, change a major or add a minor, students could be making decisions that have financial implications. Additionally, SUNY Cortland utilizes Registration Compliance Tracking (RCT) to determine whether a student’s registered credits count toward their degree program. Join us to learn about RCT and financial considerations students should keep in mind when registering and making academic decisions.
Advising Tools Series
Tuesday, Oct. 1
Building Relationships and Making Connections
11 a.m.
Utilize an advising syllabus and set expectations to engage and connect with your advisees
Friday, Oct. 4
Degree Works
1 p.m.
This essential and powerful tool helps you and your advisees know what is needed to complete their degree
Thursday, Oct. 10
Degree Planning
3 p.m.
Either online or paper, help students plot out their degree plan
Friday, Oct. 11 (via WebEx)
Starfish
Noon
Learn how to create advising appointment and gain insight on best practice when giving students feedback on their success
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Forms and Documentation
Noon
Learn about the different forms available to support your work as an advisor and best practices for documenting your meetings
Friday, Oct. 18
Transfer Credit Resources
10 a.m.
Transfer equivalency chart, permission to transfer credit, SUNY Online and other tools support the transfer credit process
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Schedule Builder
2 p.m.
Help students understand how they can build their ideal schedule
Thursday, Oct. 24
GPA Calculations and Repair Kits
9 a.m.
Assist students in understanding how their GPA is calculated and what they need to earn in a given semester to get their desired GPA