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Parents/Families

We're Here for Your Student

The residence life and housing staff want you as the parent and family of your student to know what is happening while they are away at college. Sending your child to college is a time of transition for everyone, and we will work hard to make it a smooth transition.

Please visit this page for regular updates, new information and ways you can help your student be successful while they are at SUNY Cortland.

News and Updates

New to SUNY Cortland?

Are you new to SUNY Cortland? Thinking about coming here? We have lots of information available to you! Visit the New Student page for more on living on campus at SUNY Cortland.

Move Back On Campus

Have you previously lived on campus and would like to return? Complete the wait list form.

  1. Log into myRedDragon and go the student tab.
  2. Look for the Residence Life and Housing section; select the Housing Process and Information link.
  3. Go to Resources and select Housing Wait List.

Filling out Forms

Many of our forms are found through myRedDragon, including the New Student Preference form and RSP form for returning students. Follow these steps to locate the forms:

  1. Log in to myRedDragon
  2. Select the Student tab
  3. In the Residence Life and Housing section, open Housing Process and Information (view your room assignment)
  4. Browse to the Forms available, important forms will be listed under "Resources". 

For Parents of International Students

Supporting your student’s education, especially at a college located in a different country and culture, can be exciting and concerning. You can rest assured that SUNY Cortland faculty members, staff, students and programs are focused on your student’s well-being. View the International Student Guide to learn more about helping your student prepare for a successful experience.

Stay Connected

envelope with stamp

If you would like to send your student mail or a package, please address it like this:

Addressing Packages

Residence Halls // West Campus Apartments // Leadership House:

[Student Name]
15 Neubig Hall
[Student's Residence Hall]
Cortland, NY 13045

For example:

Jane Williams
15 Neubig Hall
Alger Hall
Cortland, NY 13045

or

John Doe
15 Neubig Hall
West Campus Apartments
Cortland, NY, 13045

Please DO NOT put SUNY Cortland, P.O. Box 2000 or the four-digit zip code extension "0900" on envelopes or packages meant for residential students, or that mail will likely be returned to sender or lost.

Addressing Regular First-Class Mail

Residence Halls

[Student Name]
[Student Room # & Residence Hall]
Cortland, NY 13045

West Campus Apartments

Student's Name
[Building #] West Campus Circle, [Apt. #]
Cortland, NY 13045-3571

Leadership House

Student's Name
Leadership House, [Room #]
94 Prospect Ave.
Cortland, NY 13045

For more information regarding USPS, UPS, and FedEx mail delivery, visit Residence Life and Housing.

On-Campus Living

Our 17 residence halls provide a comfortable, safe, fun and friendly living environment for your student.

READ MORE about on-campus living

Off-Campus Living

The city of Cortland is a safe community with numerous housing options for students.

READ MORE about off-campus living

Housing Requirement

Freshmen/Freshmen Transfers

Required to live on campus for four semesters or two full years.

Transfers

Required to live on campus for two semesters or one full year.

Automatic approval to live off campus*

  • You are over the age of 21 by August 31 for the fall semester and January 15 for the spring semester
  • You commute from home (50 mile radius is considered local; home address will be verified)
  • You are married
  • You are a veteran

*If you are a new student who qualifies to live off campus, please complete the New Student Off Campus Approval Form

Campus Safety

There is no higher priority at SUNY Cortland than the safety of the campus community, and we take many steps to maintain a safe environment.

READ MORE about campus safety