Get Ready to Take Flight

We’ve designed the Cardinal Flight Path to ensure your success on campus. We’ll make sure you understand how to complete your degree on time and where to go on campus with any academic questions you have.
Lifelong Friends

The friends you make in college become friends for life — and it all begins here at Welcome Week!
The PlattsLife

What’s the Plattslife? It’s all the things that make SUNY Plattsburgh special. During Welcome Week, you’ll learn more about SUNY Plattsburgh and all the ways we’ll support your success as a student.
Be Connected

We have designed Welcome Week activities and events to help you feel comfortable on and off campus.

Welcome Week & New Student Orientation

Welcome Week Fall 2026 — Wednesday, Aug. 19 – Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026

Congratulations on your decision to attend SUNY Plattsburgh! We are excited to welcome you and we know that you and your family probably have many questions about your transition to university life. This is your Cardinal Flight Path to get prepared for your SUNY Plattsburgh experience.

Cardinal Flight Path

Introducing your Cardinal Flight Path — our special welcome events and activities to help get you comfortable navigating our campus, accessing student services and making friends in the process!

Be Sure to Check Your Email Regularly

All new students will receive information from a variety of offices, such as admissions, graduate admissions and academic advising about getting registered into your first semester of courses.

What You’ll Experience During Welcome Week

You will be greeted by faculty, staff and student leaders who are here to guide you through your transition to SUNY Plattsburgh Cardinal. Expect opportunities for your family to connect and celebrate alongside you!

Academic Onboarding — Meet faculty and advisors, learn what to expect in your major, get tips on how to succeed
Campus Connections — Visit key offices and services, discover academic support resources and learn where to go when you need help
Social Events & Evening Activities — We have lots of fun experiences planned with opportunities to meet people and make friends both on and off campus!

Additional Information

Campus Maps & Directions
Opening Weekend Information for New & Returning Students — Housing, meal plans, academic advising and first week resources
Transfer Student Success — Resources for transfer students
International Student Orientation — Schedule and travel info for international students
Accepted Graduate Students — Resources for graduate students

Questions?

Please email [email protected] with any questions you may have.

If you are an international student (studying in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa like the F-1), and have additional questions then please email [email protected] for assistance.