10/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2024 15:15
10/08/2024
SUNY Cortland will celebrate its transfer and non-traditional students - two groups that often overlap with a wide range of lived experiences to share with the campus community - with seven different social activities during the week of Oct. 21 to 25.
"Transfer and Non-Traditional Student Week is a chance to celebrate their journey and the unique perspective they bring to our campus," said Evan Mills, advisor to the Non-Traditional Student Organization.
This fall, about 400 transfer students started their SUNY Cortland journey. An additional 150 to 200 will join this coming spring.
"Transfer students are a priority at Cortland," said Greg Diller, coordinator of transition programs. "Making the decision to start over at a new school can be daunting. We strive to create a strong support system for these students and help guide them through their transition."
SUNY Cortland currently enrolls approximately 200 non-traditional students. The university defines non-traditional students as undergraduate students who are 24 years of age or older or, regardless of age, may have dependent children, be working full-time, have military experience or have made a break in education at some point after high school.
"Through their diverse life experiences, non-traditional students bring unique perspectives to our campus," Diller said. "They often balance their studies with family or employment or other obligations."
The week will feature highlights on faculty and staff who experienced the transfer process, opportunities to recognize non-traditional and transfer students, and workshops and activities.
A series of profiles in the Oct. 22 Bulletin will offer reflections by campus community members who have experienced college as a transfer student or a non-traditional student.
Events include: