All new students will receive orientation information that will be sent to their SUNY Polytechnic email account. Emails are not sent to your personal email account. If you have questions about your email account, please contact our Helpdesk at helpdesk@sunypoly.edu or dial 315-792-7440. Be sure to check your email regularly.

All new incoming students will receive detailed arrival information prior to orientation that will be sent to their SUNY Poly email. That information will be specific to the type of student and the selected orientation option.

New first-year students are required to attend one of our in-person first-year orientation drive-in days. These programs, designed to help you transition smoothly into campus life, allow you to meet fellow first-year students and learn about important resources to support your success. In August, you will also complete your orientation journey with a 2-day in-person program before the start of classes. First-year students will check in at the Student Center during their selected drive-in time. Orientation Advisors (OAs) will be available to greet students and family members and answer questions. The goal of orientation is to create interpersonal connections with other new students, orientation advisors, faculty, and staff.

New transfer students are invited to attend one of our in-person transfer orientation sessions designed to help you transition smoothly into campus life. You'll have the opportunity to meet fellow transfers, connect with campus partners, and learn about important resources to support your success. Information regarding those dates and times can be found in the Admissions enrollment portal that was sent to your SUNY Poly email.

Students who are enrolled in fully online programs are required to complete the SUNY Poly Online Essentials Orientation Program. This online orientation can be found in the Admissions enrollment portal that was sent to your SUNY Poly email. This orientation is intended for students who do not plan to attend on-campus classes, events, or activities.

Undergraduate international students are encouraged to attend the orientation program associated with their student status (first-year/transfer). In addition, new international students will be required to attend a mandatory International Student Employment & Maintaining F-1 Status Presentation on August 28, 2025.

Yes! New student orientation is required for all new, incoming students. If you are unable to attend orientation you are required to contact orientation@sunypoly.edu so online orientation modules can be assigned. 

Yes! All new students are required to complete SUNY Poly Essentials, the online orientation program, before the start of the semester. This interactive module provides essential information about campus resources, academic expectations, student support services, and key policies to help you succeed at SUNY Poly. To complete SUNY Poly Essentials, access the Admissions enrollment portal that was sent to your SUNY Poly email.

New students will receive their student ID during orientation. Auxiliary Services manages the Student ID cards as well as the Meal Plans. If questions, contact Auxiliary Services at ca@sunypoly.edu or dial 315-792-7341.

SUNY Poly is committed to creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive campus community for all students, staff, and faculty. SUNY Poly supports that the use of a chosen name will have a positive impact on a student or employee’s experience on campus. For additional information, visit the Chosen Name Policy website. The chosen name can be displayed on the front of the student ID Card. If you request a chosen name, please do so prior to orientation to ensure that the correct information is reflected on your Student ID card.