National Transfer and Non-Traditional Student Week
October 20-24, 2025
#CortlandTransfers #TransferStudentWeek
For each transfer journey that leads a student to Cortland, our campus community is ready to support students' success. Join us for a fun week of events to celebrate you!
Attend an event and be entered to win a $50 CAS gift card! The events below that start with an asterisk are the eligible events. Winners will be drawn on Friday, October 24.
Events
*Transfer Trivia!
Monday, October 20 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Corey Union, Fireplace Lounge
Join us for multiple games of trivia and win Cortland prizes!
*Game Night!
Tuesday, October 21 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Corey Union, Exhibition Lounge
Hang out with other transfer students, enjoy some cookies and lemonade, and play some board games! GF cookies available
Donuts and Cider Celebration
Wednesday, October 22, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Newmark Pavilion (or while supplies last)
That fall chill is in the air! Enjoy some donuts and cider and connect with a faculty or staff member who has recognized you and wants to help you celebrate the week!
Study Abroad 101
Wednesday, October 22 at 3 p.m. in Old Main, Room 220 (Colloquium)
Learn all about how to get started with the Study Abroad process. Find out how to search for programs, identify courses to take abroad, get your courses approved, understand program costs, apply for scholarships, and more!
*Planetarium Show
Wednesday, October 22 at 5 p.m. in Bowers Hall
Come enjoy a fantastic, eye-gazing show at our planetarium! Families welcome. For more information about the planetarium, please check out their website. Please RSVP by October 18. Families welcome!
*Rock Painting and Record Decorating
Thursday, October 23 from 5-7 p.m. in Corey Union Room 204-205
Sponsored by Tau Sigma
Cortland Transfers and Non-Trads Rock! Decorate an old record or a rock and turn it into art! All materials will be provided. This event is sponsored by Tau Sigma, the National Honor Society for Transfer Students.
Celebrations across campus
Area Decorating Contest sponsored by Tau Sigma
While you are walking around campus this week, be sure to look out for decorated doors from various campus offices in support of National Transfer Student Week. Tau Sigma will be judging these doors and awarding prizes to the winning offices.
Instagram Takeover by the Transfer Network Team
Our Transfer Network Team is taking over the Cortland Advise Instagram page all week. Be on the lookout for pieces of advice, ask them questions, and learn more about the transfer experience at Cortland.
Faculty and Staff Transfer Stories and Transfer Facts
Did you know that many of our faculty and staff here at Cortland were once transfer students? During the week we will spotlight five of our transfer champions and provide transfer facts about our Cortland students. Be sure to follow the main SUNY Cortland Instagram, as well as the Cortland Advise Instagram for stories and facts about our staff, faculty and students.
What is National Transfer Student Week?
The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) organizes National Transfer Student Week to celebrate transfer students and the professionals who support them on their journeys.
Today's students are transferring more than ever before. As transfer champions, it's vitally important that we build awareness of common transfer barriers and the diverse student needs and identities within our transfer populations. Although the transition between institutions is inherently complex, we believe that transfer is a good and valuable pathway to bachelor's degree completion.
Join us for this annual event, every third week of October, to challenge assumptions, build empathy, and instill transfer pride on your campus.