New Student Orientation & Welcome Weekend

Saturday, Jan. 25 - Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025

Participation in the online new student orientation is mandatory for all new students. Access to the online orientation programming was sent via email.

Residential student move-in: Saturday, Jan. 25, 20,25 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

New Student Check-in: What to Expect

Vehicles will enter campus onto Madison St. from Eaton St. and will proceed to parking Lot D. All new students must check-in at the Student Activities Building (STUAC – Building #8).  

Student Service offices will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Activities Building to ensure students have completed all required checklist items for move-in and school start. 

Available offices include Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts & Billing, Campuswide Advising, Residence Life, and photo IDs.

Required Items to Complete for Move-In

New students must complete ALL the below required check-list items to move into their residence hall. 

  • Submit your official, final transcript(s) to the Admissions Office: high school, college, and/or AP/IB score report.
  • Complete all on-campus housing requirements and receive your housing assignment. 
  • Confirm your enrollment through Web for Students no later than Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. 
    • Log into Web for Students -> go to Student Information & Financial Aid -> click on Student Account -> press Confirm Enrollment -> follow the prompts. 
    • Failure to confirm enrollment by Friday, Jan. 17 will result in the course schedule being dropped. 
  • Satisfy your Spring 2025 semester bill by Friday, Jan. 17, 2025: complete all financial aid requirements (if applicable), enroll in a payment plan, or make payment in full. Refer to your Web for Students account. 
    • Failure to satisfy the spring semester bill by Friday, Jan. 17 will result in the student’s Brightspace account being locked (Learning Management System used for classes). 
  • Submit the online photo upload form by Thursday, Jan. 23 to receive your photo ID card upon arrival. 

Suggested Items to Complete for Move-In

  • Send in required medical forms and documentation to the Student Health Center. 
    • Students have 30 days from the start of classes to submit the required documentation. 
  • If you're bringing a car to campus, purchase a parking permit through Web for Students. For additional information on parking and traffic policies, including a campus parking map, please visit Parking Services.
    • Parking tags may be picked up at the University Police office in Brooks Hall. You must have vehicle registration and photo ID on you to pick up your parking permit.
  • Order textbooks and course materials online prior to the start of class. Textbooks can be shipped home or to the SUNY Morrisville Campus Store, but are not available for purchase at the on-campus store.

Required Items to Complete for Arrival

  • Submit your official, final transcript(s) to the Admissions Office: high school, college, and/or AP/IB score report.
  • Confirm your enrollment through Web for Students no later than Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. 
    • Once bills are released in mid-July, log into Web for Students -> go to Student Information & Financial Aid -> click on Student Account -> press Confirm Enrollment -> follow the prompts. 
    • Failure to confirm enrollment by Friday, Jan. 17 will result in the course schedule being dropped. 
  • Satisfy your fall 2024 semester bill by Friday, Jan. 17, 2025: complete all financial aid requirements (if applicable), enroll in a payment plan, or make payment in full. Refer to your Web for Students account. 
    • Failure to satisfy the spring semester bill by Friday, Jan. 17 will result in the student’s Brightspace account being locked (Learning Management System used for classes). 
  • Submit the online photo upload form by Thursday, Jan. 23 to receive your photo ID card upon arrival.

Suggested Items to Complete for Arrival

  • Send in required medical forms and documentation to the Student Health Center. 
    • Students have 30 days from the start of classes to submit the required documentation. 
  • Purchase a parking permit through Web for Students. For additional information on parking and traffic policies, including a campus parking map, please visit Parking Services.
    • Parking tags may be picked up at the University Police office in Brooks Hall. You must have vehicle registration and photo ID on you to pick up your parking permit.
  • Order textbooks and course materials online prior to the start of class. Textbooks can be shipped home or to the SUNY Morrisville Campus Store, but are not available for purchase at the on-campus store.
Time Activity
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast: Seneca Dining Hall
10:00 a.m. Move-in: STUAC Lobby
refer to email from Residence Life for details
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Campus Store Open
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Campus Services Offices Available: STUAC Lobby
11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lunch: Seneca Dining Hall
5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Being a Responsible Mustang: Code of Conduct: STUAC Theater
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dinner: Seneca Dining Hall
Time Activity
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast: Seneca Dining Hall
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Campus Store Open
11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lunch: Seneca Dining Hall
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Library Open House: Butcher Library
Join us in the heart of campus at Butcher Library for our Library Open House! Enjoy complimentary lemonade and snacks while discovering all the amazing resources and services the library has to offer. This engaging and informal event provides an opportunity for new students to meet the library team, explore available tools for academic success, and learn about spaces like study areas, technology resources, and special collections.
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dinner: Seneca Dining Hall
7:00 p.m. Make Your Own Morrisville Decorations with Oneida Hall Staff: Oneida Hall
*all students welcome
Time Activity
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Chill & Chat: Hot Cocoa Bar
STUAC Lobby
Campuswide Advising: Stop by with any scheduling concerns.
Information Technology/Help Desk: Stop by with any WIFI/Authentication/Technology concerns.
7:00 p.m. Mocha the Most of Your Morrisville Experience with the Mohawk Hall Staff: Mohawk Hall
Enjoy sweet treats, conversation, word puzzles and Sudoku
*all students welcome
Time Activity
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Chill & Chat: STUAC Lobby
College Student Inventory: Stop by to complete your College Student Inventory.
Student Health Services: Stop by to learn more about our student health and counseling services.
Wellness Coordinator: Stop by to learn more about our Wellness Center.
1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Mandatory Spring 2025 ARP Meeting: STUAC Theater
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker for Academic Rebuild Program: STUAC Theater
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Spring Semester Kickoff (Rita): STUAC Lobby
4:00 p.m. Global Game Jam Closing Ceremony: Charlton Hall 125
7:00 p.m. Tabletop Games with the Fountain View Hall Staff: Fountain View Hall
*all students welcome
Date Time Activity
Wednesday, January 29 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Chill & Chat: STUAC Lobby
College Student Inventory: Stop by to complete your College Student Inventory.
Care Coordinator: Stop by and visit with our Care Coordinator and learn about the many services available. 
Career Services: Stop by and visit with Career Services to learn about the many services available.
Wednesday, January 29 7:00 p.m. Paint and Snacks with the West Hall Staff: West Hall
*all students welcome
Thursday, January 30 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Chill & Chat: STUAC Lobby
College Student Inventory: Stop by to complete your College Student Inventory.
Tutoring Services: Stop by to learn more about our tutoring center.
Accessibility Services: Stop by to learn about Accessibility Services.
Thursday, January 30 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. ASAP/ACE Mandatory Meeting *invite only* : STUAC Theater
Thursday, January 30 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mosaics and Munchies w/CSTEP: Helyar Hall
Thursday, January 30 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Welcome Back Drum Circle
Destress and start your semester with rhythm. All levels of experience and instruments are welcome.
Thursday, January 30 5:00 p.m. - ? Addicted to Plastics – the Rise and Demise of a Modern Miracle: STUAC Theater
*Sponsored by the Sustainability Council
Thursday, January 30 7:00 p.m. Cocoa and Movie Trivia with the Cayuga Hall Staff: Cayuga Hall
*all students welcome
Friday, January 31 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Chill & Chat: STUAC Lobby
College Student Inventory: Stop by and complete your College Student Inventory.
Campuswide Advising: Last Day of Add/Drop
Friday, January 31 7:00 p.m. Sculpting Success with PlayDoh and the East Hall Staff: East Hall
*all students welcome
Saturday, February 1 7:00 p.m. DIY Room Decorations with the Onondaga Hall Staff: Onondaga Hall
*all students welcome
Tuesday, February 4 - Commuter Student Reception
Thursday, February 6 - Veteran Student Luncheon
Offices/Resources: Chief Fields, Jennifer Adams, Registrar, Clear Path

Additional Information

Transportation from NYC to Campus

SUNY Morrisville has reserved a bus with CoTo Travel for Saturday, Jan. 25. Seats are limited. An invitation went out to all NYC area residents with the signup information. 

Megabus will have buses traveling to the SUNY Morrisville Campus from NYC Port Authority on Friday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 26. Tickets are available for purchase online at megabus.com. Seating is limited. 

  • If you are arriving on a day other than Saturday, Jan. 25, you MUST notify Residence Life at reslife@morrisville.edu

Incoming students in need of transportation from Syracuse or Utica to campus should send an email to max@morrisville.edu with their ticket information at least 7 days in advance. Transportation in this scenario is not guaranteed. 

Dining Services Hours

Saturday, Jan. 25

Seneca Dining Hall: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 11a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 26

Seneca Dining Hall: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 11a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Smooth Jazzy Joz: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Copper Turret Restaurant

Tuesday - Friday, noon – 8 p.m.

Saturday from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. 

Reservations are recommended by calling 315.684.6699. 

More about Dining

Bookstore Hours and Textbook Information

Saturday, Jan. 25: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Sunday, Jan. 26: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Textbooks & Course Materials

Students must order textbooks and course materials online prior to the start of class. Textbooks can be shipped home or to the SUNY Morrisville Campus Store. Textbooks are not available for purchase at the Campus Store.

Textbooks can be ordered through Web for Students -> Student Detail Schedule -> Buy Your Books, or through morrisville.ecampus.com.

Additional Course Materials can be purchased at the Campus Store or online at bookstore.morrisville.edu

Parking Permits

Students planning to have a car on campus can purchase their parking permit prior to arriving on campus through their Web for Students account. Parking passes may be picked up at the University Police office in Brooks Hall. Please note: You must have vehicle registration and photo ID on you to pick up your parking permit.

For additional information on parking and traffic policies, including a campus parking map, please visit Parking Services.