Congratulations on your acceptance to SUNY Cobleskill! We are proud of you and look forward to seeing you for the upcoming Spring 2021 semester. Your orientation experience will open to all new and transfer students on Wednesday, January 27th. Please check your Cobleskill email for full directions and instructions.
Due to ongoing social distancing requirements, we will deliver our spring orientation in a digital format. As an accepted or deposited new student, we ask that you check your Cobleskill email account for official directions for our virtual experience. One of our Orientation Leaders will be emailing you on full details.
It is our honor to begin launching your academic and social journey. If you have any questions, please contact us at orientation@cobleskill.edu, or visit this page for up-to-date information.
Both new students and families will gain a more in-depth knowledge of SUNY Cobleskill’s campus, academics, student support systems and professional offices to navigate through their first semester and beyond. Students and families will participate in video modules featuring professional staff, faculty and administration. Student are also required to have a scheduled one-on-one with their orientation leader and participate in one group activity at their convenience.
All students are required to attend our virtual orientation. Most of our program is pre-recorded, and you can choose to go at your own pace. Students will have one full week to complete the video modules and will also be scheduling a one-on-one meeting with their orientation leader. All directions will be included in our welcome email. Students should reserve 3-4 hours to participate in module videos, orientation leader activities and their individualized appointment with their orientation leader.
New students will learn about the SUNY Cobleskill campus, community, academic expectations, support systems and most importantly from their Orientation Leaders. Students will gain the tools necessary to navigate their first year successfully. You will have plenty of time to get involved, ask questions and meet some of your new classmates. New students are encouraged begin their experience a few days prior by checking their official Cobleskill email for details from their orientation leader.
The Office of Student Development in concert with all other professional offices will be open during business hours for questions. Students may also access their orientation leaders for questions throughout the week via Zoom calls. Families and students can also email questions to orientation@cobleskill.edu. Don’t forget to schedule your appointment with your orientation leader