Orientation Schedule

Welcome to the Tompkins Cortland Community! 

For All New and Transfer Students

Important Dates

Friday, August 23

  • New Student Residential Move-In (noon-5 p.m.)

Saturday, August 24

  • New Student Residential Move-In (8 a.m.- noon)
  • In-person New Student Orientation (NSO) - required for all students (11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)

Sunday, August 25

  • Returning Student Residential Move-In Day (Time TBD)
  • NSO Day 2 – Required for resident students (Time TBD)

Monday, August 26

  • First day of Classes

Wednesday, September 4

  • Get Connected Fair. Learn more about local resources and Tompkins Cortland clubs, activities, and student support services

**While Orientation is primarily for new students, all students are invited to join Orientation Week Activities!

Email orientation@tompkinscortland.edu with questions or concerns.

Move-in Day for Resident Students

If you have questions about moving into the residence halls, call or email the Residence Life Office at 607.844.6589 or residentiallife@tompkinscortland.edu.

Information for Parents/Families

Parents and families are welcome and encouraged to attend the following New Student Orientation activities on Saturday, August 24 with their student. All sessions are in the Athletics facility unless otherwise stated. Students with children can bring their children to New Student Orientation.