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SUNY Plattsburgh > Student Life

Spring 2013 Opening Week Information for New and Returning Students

Classes Begin:
Monday, January 28
8:00 a.m.

Beginning Saturday, January 26

Housing

Residence Halls open on Saturday, January 26 at 11 a.m. Check-in hours for New Students have been arranged for Saturday and Sunday, January 26 & 27 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Check-in will occur at the Housing Office, Algonquin 103.

Students who do not know their assignments should also report to the Housing Office. No-Shows forfeit room reservation: Tuesday, January 29 at 8 a.m. View listing of off-campus housing.

Contact

  • Phone: (518) 564-3824.

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Admissions Office

The Admissions Office, located on the 10th floor of the Kehoe Administration Building, will be open Sunday, January 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

During these hours, newly admitted students to the Spring 2013 semester may stop in to discuss concerns related to their enrollment (e.g., transfer credit evaluations, change of major requests, college catalogs, etc.)

Contact

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Placement Exams

Saturday, January 26

  • 1 p.m. - Foreign Language Placement Exam - Yokum Hall
    • German: Yokum 203
    • French: Yokum 205
    • Spanish: Yokum 200

      NOTES About Automatic Placement:
      1. Two years (two levels taken in sequence) or fewer of a foreign language in high school = placed into 111 level language (or may take placement exam)
      2. Three years (three levels in sequence) of foreign language in high school (within the last two years) or 85 or better on the NYS Regents Exam = placed into 150 level language (or may take placement exam)
      3. Four years (4 levels taken in sequence) of a foreign language in high school and 85 or better on the NYS Regents Exam = exempt from SUNY Plattsburgh's general education foreign language requirement. Student is encouraged, however, to continue into 213 level language and beyond.
  • 2:15 p.m. - English Placement Exam - Yokum 206
    • NOTE: An English Placement Exam is required prior to registration into an ENG 100 College Writing I or ENG 101 College Writing II course. Students who have transfer credit for ENG 101 do not need to take the Placement Exam.
  • 3:10 p.m. - Mathematics Competency Exam - Yokum 205
    • This exam determines appropriate placement into the required General Education Mathematics Skills course. NOTE: If you do not take the FL placement Exam, your automatic placement is as follows::
      1. Transfer credit that satisfies the Mathematics Skills requirement (refer to your CAPP report)
      2. SAT math score of 460 or greater
      3. ACT math score of 16 or greater
      4. Transfer credit equivalent to MAT 101

Sunday, January 27

  • 2 p.m. LIB 105 Proficiency Exam – Feinberg Library 108 (Picture ID Required)

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General Question & Answer Open Walk-in Session

Saturday, January 26

New Student and Parent Question & Answer Session - Casual, Open Question and Answer Session with members of the Dean of Students and Academic Advisement staff, no questions to big or small

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Course Advisement and Registration

For new students who have not registered or who have questions for an academic advisor from their major department.

Sunday, January 27

  • Course Advisement and Registration
    Time: 10 a.m.
    Locations: Clark Learning Center and Feinberg Computer Lab


    Meet with department faculty to discuss appropriate course selection and learn about degree requirements, followed by on-line registration.

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Drop/Add

Drop/Add for all matriculated students via Banner Web will be Sunday, January 27 at 5:15 p.m. through Sunday, February 3 at midnight.

See Registrar’s website for details.

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Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office, 4th floor Kehoe Administration Building, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Financial Aid Office will also be open on Sunday, January 27, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Spring refunds of financial aid over-payments are released during the first month of the semester via Higher One (see Refunds).

Students returning to the work-study program may begin working on January 28. Students offered first-time work-study awards for the spring semester can go on my.plattsburgh.edu to look for positions that are open. Once a position is found go to the Financial Aid Office for the necessary paperwork.

Contact by Phone

  • Local: (518) 564-2072
  • Toll-Free: (877) 768-5976

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Payments and Charges(Student Accounts)

Students who have not yet adjusted their bills, accepted their charges, and/or paid their balance are encouraged to do so on my.plattsburgh.edu.

Student Accounts staff can be reached in person on the first floor of Kehoe.

Opening Weekend Office Hours

  • Sunday, January 27, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Regular Window Hours

  • Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Thursdays when phones & windows open at 9 a.m.)

Contact Information

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Refunds

Students can receive refunds in one of the following three ways:

  • Easy Refund to the OneAccount using the Plattsburgh Debit Card (fastest)
  • ACH transfer to your bank (fast)
  • Paper check.

The Plattsburgh Debit Card is the key that students must have in hand in order to go online to www.PlattsburghDebitCard.com, enter in the 16-digit number on the card front, and then make your choice for how you would like to receive future refunds. You should receive a Plattsburgh Debit Card in the mail within two weeks of registering for classes. Follow the instructions that accompany the card.

For more information, call Higher One Customer Service at (866) 730-4694.

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Student Employment (Career Development Center)

Students interested in part-time, temporary or summer employment on or off campus can stop by the Career Development Center (Kehoe, 8th floor) to complete a registration form and review job openings.

Office Hours

  • Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Students do not have to demonstrate financial need to be eligible for these services, although they may need to be matriculated in a degree program.

Student Employment

Job leads are posted on:

  • Bulletin boards on the 1st floor of the Angell Center next to the Student Support Services Office
  • Outside Kehoe 805, and in job books available in the Career Development Center
  • In addition, students can view current on-campus Temp Service positions on Banner Web under "Employment Opportunities" Menu.

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ID Cards

Students who need to have their photo taken may do so the following days:

  • Saturday, January 26 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, January 27 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Monday, January 28 through Friday, February 1 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ID card office is located in Clinton Dining Hall.

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Cardinal Cash

Cardinal Cash deposits may be made weekdays throughout the school year at College Auxiliary Services, located in Clinton Dining Hall, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Special hours will be on Sunday, January 27 from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Deposits are also accepted at the Angell Center Desk and the Student Accounts Office (financial aid transactions) or online at www.cardinalcard.com.

Special Hours

  • Sunday, January 27: 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Deposits are also accepted at the Angell Center Desk, the Student Accounts Office (financial aid transactions) or online at CardinalCard.com .

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Food Service

The food service Spring opening schedule is as follows:

Saturday, January 26

  • Griddles: (Angell Center): Noon to 4:30 p.m. Cash and Debit Accounts.
  • Clinton Dining Hall: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. All meal plans Cash and Debit Accounts.

Sunday, January 27

  • Clinton Dining Hall: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. All meal plans Cash and Debit Accounts.
  • Griddles (Angell Center):  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Flex Meal Plans, Cash and Debit Accounts.
  • Tim Hortons (Angell Center): 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flex meal Plans, Cash and Debit Accounts.
  • Subway: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Flex Meal Plans, Cash, Debit Accounts. Anytime Meal Plans at 9 p.m.
  • Sundowner (Angell Center): 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. All Meal Plans, Cash and Debit Accounts.

Monday, January 28

  • All operations open on a regular schedule.

Meal Plan adjustments may be made at the College Auxiliary Services office (Clinton Hall) from Sunday, January 27 until close of business (4:30 p.m.) on Thursday, February 7.

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College Store

The College Store is located in Saranac Hall.

Extended College Store hours are:

  • Saturday, January 26, Noon to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, January 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Monday and Tuesday, January 28 & 29: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday and Thursday, January 30 & 31: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, February 1: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 2: Noon to 4 p.m.

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Campus Express

The Campus Express convenience store is located in the Angell College Center.

Hours

  • Saturday, January 26: Noon to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, January 27: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Monday - Friday, January 28 through February 1:- 7:30 a.m. to Midnight.
  • Saturday, February 2: Noon to 11 p.m.

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Parking Permits

Campus regulations state that you must register your vehicle for use on campus and display a parking hangtag no later than 48 hours after the first day of classes. A $20 hangtag fee (valid for the academic year), and a $78 parking fee (valid for the semester) are required before a hangtag can be obtained from University Police.

STEP 1-PAY PARKING FEES: If payment is added to your bill, then simply accept the charges; otherwise, pay online in the MyPlattsburgh portal, or direct pay at Student Accounts, Kehoe 101.

STEP 2- REGISTER VEHICLE: Register your vehicle online in the MyPlattsburgh portal.

STEP 3-PICK UP TAG: After payment and registration are completed, you may pick up your hangtag at University Police, Health Center. Please allow 24 hours for processing.

See the complete SUNY Traffic & Parking Regulations at www.plattsburgh.edu/parking.  Inquiries may be directed to parking@plattsburgh.edu..

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Telecommunications Office (Telephones and Voice Mail)

The Telecommunications Office is located on lower level of Saranac Hall, underneath the College Store.

Lobby Hours

  • Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

Office Hours

  • Monday-Friday - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If you are a returning student residing in the same residence hall location, you do not need to do anything.

New students can pick up their contracts with PBN and Voice Mail information at room check-in at the Housing Office - Algonquin 103. 

If you require assistance with your PBN or Voice Mail Box, or if you changed rooms, please contact our office at ext. 7975.

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Library

  • Closed Saturday, January 26.
  • Open Sunday, January 27, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Computer Lab

  • Closed Saturday, January 26.
  • Open Sunday, January 27, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.


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HelpDesk/RESNET

  • Closed Saturday, January 26.
  • Open Sunday, January 27, Noon - 6 p.m.


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Fitness Center

  • Open Saturday, January 26, 9 a.m.  - 1 p.m.
  • Open Sunday, January 27, 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.


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SA Shuttle

  • Shuttle service begins Sunday, January 27 at 11 a.m.


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College Center Information Desk

Please contact the Angell College Center Information Desk if you have any general questions (518) 564-2121.

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Contact Information

For more information about opening week at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:

The Dean of Students Office
Phone: (518) 564-3282