Orientation is required for all SUNY Cobleskill new students.
The schedule below is for the Overnight Orientation Session, The Family | Support Person | Parent Orientation Session that will be occuring on August 1-2.
Refunds for cancellation will only be considered for families that notify the Office of Orientation seven days prior to the program date. Please contact us at Orientation@Cobleskill.edu
Day 1
| 10:00am-11:00am |
Registration Check-in and Coby Coffee Hour Registration, Check-in to your room, and Meet your Orientation Leader Location: Bouck Ballroom |
| 11:00am-11:45am |
Meeting with Orientation Leader in your Living Area Meet other new students & your Orientation Leader while reviewing the schedule & getting ready to LOVE Coby! Presenters: Orientation Leaders Location: Residence Hall |
| 11:45am-12:30pm |
Lunch with Orientation Leaders & Orientation Team Head on over to Orientation Lunch with your Orientation Leaders & other new students on your team. Location: Champlin Dining Hall |
| 12:45pm-1:00pm |
A Coby Welcome Welcome to SUNY Cobleskill | Meet Members of the Senior Leadership Team! Location: Bouck Theater |
| 1:00pm-1:30pm |
"Where's Your Orange?" Meet ALL of the Orientation Leaders & kick off Orientation with some Coby Spirit! Presenters: Orientation Leaders Location: Bouck Theater |
| 1:30pm - 2:15pm |
Academic Success Presenters: Esteemed SUNY Cobleskill Faculty & Academic Affairs Staff Location: Bouck Theater |
| 2:15pm - 2:45pm |
Wellbeing & Homesickness Presenters: Wellness Center Staff Location: Bouck Theater |
| 2:45pm-3:00pm |
Unity Center Presentation | Multicultural Affairs Find out more about the Unity Center, Community Engagement & Greek Life at SUNY Cobleskill! Presenters: D'Andre Miller, MBA, Director, Multicultural Affairs & Micheal Lee-Edwards, Intern, Unity Center Location: Bouck Theater |
| 3:00pm-5:00pm |
Academic Affairs Roundtable Sessions Join Academic Affairs Staff & Faculty in small groups to discuss your academic pathway, learn more about your academic pathway and identify strategies for academic success. Presenters: Academic Affairs Staff Location: Various Computer Labs |
| 5:00pm-6:30pm |
New Student Dinner Head on over to dinner with Orientation Leaders and your Orientation Team! Location: Champlin Hall |
| 6:30pm - 8:00pm |
Coby Games Orientation Leaders will teach new students some games and get ready for a night of Coby Fun!
Location: Around Campus |
| 8:00pm-12:00am |
Evening Fun with Orientation Staff & New Students! More information to come! Presenters: Orientation Staff Location: Around Campus |
| 10:00pm - 12:00am |
Bonfire, Music & S'MORE fun with Orientation | Fake Field Meet new people, have some S'MORE fun & have a late night snack! Location: Fake Field |
Day 2
| 7:30am-8:00am |
Morning Walk with Coby Staff (OPTIONAL) Join us as we explore campus! Presenters: SUNY Cobleskill Staff Location: Meet in front of Wieting & Vroman |
| 7:30am - 9:00am |
Breakfast Be sure to meet your Orientation Leader & walk over to Breakfast together Presenters: Orientation Leaders Location: Champlin Dining Hall |
| 9:00am - 10:00am |
Paying for College | Combined Session with Family |Support Person | Parent Orientation Session | Have an important conversation with Student Financial Services about Financial Aid, Paying your Bill and MORE! Presenters: Student Financial Services Location: Bouck Theater |
| 10:00am - 11:00am |
We Love Our Students | Student Development | Combined Session with Family |Support Person | Parent Orientation Session | Join an important conversation with Student Development about resources at SUNY Cobleskill. Location: Bouck Theater |
| 11:00am - 11:20am |
Office of Student Leadership and Orientation | Getting Involved On Campus Presenter: Mary McCarthy, MA. Director, Office of Student Leadership & Orientation Location: Bouck Theater |
| 11:20am - 12:00pm |
A Day In The Life at Coby | Ask Anything with the Orientation Leaders Speak with your Orientation Leaders & Ask anything you wish about Cobleskill! Presenters: Orientation Leaders Location: Bouck Theater |
| 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch Make sure to sit with your Orientation Leader & your Orientation Team! Location: Champlin Dining Hall |
| 1:30pm |
A Coby Goodbye! Check Out of your Residence Halls Make sure to turn in your keys & say goodbye to your Orientation Leader! |
Have Questions?
Email Orientation@cobleskill.edu | See your Orientation Leader
Students can schedule appointments with Financial Services by clicking the links below:
Financial Services: Click here to schedule an appointment!
Day 1
Note: This session runs concurrent with the Overnight Student Orientation Session. These sessions will not happen at the 1-day summer sessions on Tuesday, July 19 and Wednesday, July 20 (Summer 2022).
| 10:00am- 11:00am |
Registration Check-in and Coby Coffee Hour Join the SUNY Cobleskill Staff & Faculty for coffee while your student checks into their residence hall for student orientation Location: Bouck Ballroom |
| 11:00am - 11:30am |
Family | Support Person | Parent Orientation Session Check-in | Alumni Commons Head on over to Alumni Commons to check-in to your assignment, if you are staying on campus. Staying off campus? Take a walk around campus with Admissions Staff and check out SUNY Cobleskill in the summer. This quick walking tour will end at 11:30am for lunch. Location: Tours will leave from Bouck Ballroom |
| 11:30am - 12:30pm |
Lunch Alumni Relations Staff, Academic Affairs Staff and Student Development Staff will be there to answer questions about student support resources and to mingle during this welcome BBQ Luncheon. Location: Champlin Hall |
| 12:30pm - 2:00pm |
Downtown Cobleskill Bus Tours with Admissions Team Take a tour of downtown, stop by a few local shops & Explore Cobleskill & take a tour of campus! Presenters: Admissions Staff Location: Tours will leave from Knapp Circle |
| 2:00pm - 2:15pm |
A Coby Family Welcome! Presenters: Senior Administration Location: Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) Room 101 |
| 2:15pm-2:30pm |
Office of Student Leadership | Getting Involved at Coby Presenters: Mary McCarthy, MA, Director, Office of Student Leadership & Orientation Location: Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) Room 101 |
| 2:30pm - 3:45pm |
Academic Success Presenters: Esteemed SUNY Cobleskill Faculty Location: Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) Room 101 |
| 3:45pm-4:15pm |
Unity Center Presentation | Multicultural Affairs Find out more about the Unity Center, Community Engagement & Greek Life at SUNY Cobleskill! Presenters: D'Andre Miller, MBA, Director, Multicultural Affairs & Micheal Lee-Edwards, Intern, Unity Center Location: Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) Room 101 |
| 4:15pm-5:00pm |
Break |
| 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
Dinner Location: Champlin Dining Hall |
| 6:30pm-8:00pm |
Time to Explore Cobleskill |
| 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
Family Social | Bonfire for all at the Family/Support Person/Parent Orientation Session Location: Alumni Commons by the Adirondack Chairs |
Day 2
| 7:30am - 8:00am |
Morning Walk with Coby Staff Join us as we explore campus! Presenters: SUNY Cobleskill Staff Location: Meet at Alumni Commons outside by the Adirondack Chairs |
| 7:30am - 9:00am |
Breakfast Be sure to meet your Orientation Leader & Walk over to Breakfast together Presenters: Orientation Leaders Location: Champlin Dining Hall |
| 9:00am - 10:00am |
Paying For College | Combined Session with Family |Support Person | Parent Orientation Session Have an important conversation with Student Financial Services about Financial Aid, Paying your Bill and MORE! Presenters: Student Financial Services Location: Bouck Theater |
| 10:00am-11:00am |
We Love Our Students | Student Development | Combined Session with Family |Support Person | Parent Orientation Session | Join an important conversation with Student Development about resources at SUNY Cobleskill. Location: Bouck Theater |
| 11:00am - 12:00 pm |
Hot Topics in Higher Education Presenter: Dr. Matt LaLonde, Assistant Vice President for Student Development Location: Bouck Ballroom |
| 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch BBQ Location: Champlin Hall |
| 1:30pm |
A Coby Goodbye Please remember to bring your key to Alumni Commons Office on the way out. The Alumni Commons Office will be open until 2:30pm. Campus Offices will be open until 4:00pm Location: Alumni Commons |
Have Questions?
Families can schedule appointments with these departments by clicking the links below:
Financial Services: Click here to schedule an appointment!
Orientation is required for all SUNY Cobleskill new students.
The schedule below is for the One Day Sessions that will be hosted on July 19
Refunds for cancellation will only be considered for families that notify the Office of Orientation seven days prior to the program date. Please contact us at Orientation@Cobleskill.edu
July 19
| 8:30am-9:30am |
Registration Check-in and Coby Coffee Hour Registration, Check-in to your room, and Meet your Orientation Leader Location: Bouck Ballroom |
| 9:30am-10:00am |
Meeting with Orientation Leader in your Living Area Meet other new students & your Orientation Leader while reviewing the schedule & getting ready to LOVE Coby! Presenters: Orientation Leaders Location: Lower Brickyard Point |
| 10:00am-11:15am |
We Love Our Students (Division for Student Development) Hosted by the Vice President for Student Development Dr. Anne Hopkins-Gross Departments Featured: Vice President for Student Development Unity Center Residential Life Office for Student Leadership and Orientation Wellness Center University Police Department Location: Bouck Theater |
| 11:15am-12:00pm
|
Paying for College with Student Financial Services Presenters: Financial Services Staff Location: Bouck Theater
|
| 12:00pm-1:00pm |
Lunch with Orientation Leaders & Orientation Team Presenters: Orientation Leaders Location: Champlin Hall |
| 1:00pm-2:00pm |
Academics 101 Meet Esteemed Faculty & Discuss Academics Location: Bouck Theater |
| 2:00pm-3:00pm |
Academic Session with Advising Staff Presenters: Esteemed SUNY Cobleskill Faculty & Academic Affairs Staff Location: Meet at Bouck Theater & Head to Computer Labs |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm |
Ask Anything Orientation Leader Edition Speak with the Orientation Leaders, ask anything and get to know more about being a student at Coby!
Location: Bouck Theater |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm |
Administrative Offices are open until 4:15pm Stop by Financial Aid, Coby Card or Registrar's Office |
Have Questions?
Email Orientation@cobleskill.edu | See your Orientation Leader
Students can schedule appointments with Financial Services by clicking the links below:
Financial Services: Click here to schedule an appointment!
July 20
| 8:30am-9:30am |
Registration Check-in and Coby Coffee Hour Registration, Check-in to your room, and Meet your Orientation Leader Location: Bouck Ballroom |
| 9:30am-10:00am |
Meeting with Orientation Leader in your Living Area Meet other new students & your Orientation Leader while reviewing the schedule & getting ready to LOVE Coby! Presenters: Orientation Leaders Location: Lower Brickyard Point |
| 10:00am-11:15am |
We Love Our Students (Division for Student Development) Hosted by the Vice President for Student Development Dr. Anne Hopkins-Gross Departments Featured: Vice President for Student Development Unity Center Residential Life Office for Student Leadership and Orientation Wellness Center University Police Department Location: Bouck Theater |
| 11:15am-12:00pm
|
Paying for College with Student Financial Services Presenters: Financial Services Staff Location: Bouck Theater
|
| 12:00pm-1:00pm |
Lunch with Orientation Leaders & Orientation Team Presenters: Orientation Leaders Location: Champlin Hall |
| 1:00pm-2:00pm |
Academics 101 Meet Esteemed Faculty & Discuss Academics Location: Bouck Theater |
| 2:00pm-3:00pm |
Academic Session with Advising Staff Presenters: Esteemed SUNY Cobleskill Faculty & Academic Affairs Staff Location: Meet at Bouck Theater & Head to Computer Labs |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm |
Ask Anything Orientation Leader Edition Speak with the Orientation Leaders, ask anything and get to know more about being a student at Coby!
Location: Bouck Theater |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm |
Administrative Offices are open until 4:15pm Stop by Financial Aid, Coby Card or Registrar's Office |
Have Questions?
Email Orientation@cobleskill.edu | See your Orientation Leader
Students can schedule appointments with Financial Services by clicking the links below:
Financial Services: Click here to schedule an appointment!