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International Student Orientation & Resources

Welcome to SUNY Brockport! We hope your travels went smoothly. Over the next few days you will create friendships, meet faculty and staff, learn about campus policies and resources, and get settled on campus and in Brockport. Below you will find helpful resources such as the schedule, access to presentations and more!

Our Global Education team is here to support your transition to your new home away from home. Please don’t hesitate to ask us if you need help or have any questions. We would be happy to help!
 


ORIENTATION SCHEDULE 

 
Time Description Location
8:00 am – 8:30 am  Breakfast   Dailey Hall 205
8:30 am – 9:30 am  Official Welcome! -  Introductions & Ice Breakers  Dailey Hall 205
9:30 am – 11:00 am  Campus Meal Plans  Dailey Hall 205
  Understanding Your Accounts  Dailey Hall 205
  International Health Insurance  Dailey Hall 205
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch – use conference card  Brockway Dinging Hall
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Title IX
Presenter: Denine Carr 
Liberal Arts 107
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm  Intro to the Drake Library
Presenter: Jennifer Kegler 
Drake Library - Front Desk
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm  Shopping Trip to Walmart  Brockport, NY
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm  Dinner at Eagle Hall  Eagle Hall Multipurpose Room
 
Time Description Location
8:30 am – 10:00 am  Breakfast and Health Center Interviews  Dailey Hall 205
  Understanding Your Visa Status  Dailey Hall 205
10:00 am – 10:20 am  Hazen Center for Integrated Care
Presenter: Sam Orlando, Registered Nurse
Dailey Hall 205
10:25 am – 11:00 am  Counseling Center
Presenter: Keegan Johnston 
Dailey Hall 205
11:00 am – 11:30 am  Health Prevention, Promotion, and Education (HPPE)
Presenter: Courtney Earle
Dailey Hall 205
11:30 am – 12:00 pm   Brockport Better Community Statement & Welcome
Presenter: Dr. Lorraine Acker
Dailey Hall 205
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm  Bank Accounts and Working on Campus

How to Make Your Chase Bank Appointment
Dailey Hall 205
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm  Lunch – Meal plan starts – use your ID card  Harrison Dining Hall
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm  Getting Involved
Presenter: Will Walker 
Dailey Hall 205
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm  American Classroom Dynamics
Presenter: Thomas Chew 
Dailey Hall 205
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm  Bowling  Brockport Bowl
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm  Dinner - use your ID card Harrison Dining Hall

PRESENTATION RESOURCES

 

 SHOPPING CONSIDERATIONS

 
Forgot something at home or the item was too large to travel with? Not a problem! There will be shopping opportunities throughout the week for you to purchase anything you may still need. Below is a "What to Bring" check-list provided by Residential Life. Not all items are needed but may be preferred. 
  • Bedding, such as:
    • Sheets (twin extra long)
    • Blankets, comforter, mattress cover, pillows and pillow cases
  • Towels, washcloths, toiletries (toothbrush/toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lotions, hairdryer, medications, first aid kit, etc). Often students prefer to wear flip-flops and bathrobe to and from bathroom.
  • Seasonal items:
    • umbrella
    • winter boots
    • winter clothes
  • A throw rug
  • Clothes hangers
  • Laundry essentials
    • hamper/basket
    • laundry detergent
    • dryer sheets
    • iron / small ironing board (Laundry machines are free and located throughout each residence hall. Laundry machines are also located in each Townhome unit)
  • School/Desk supplies:
    • planner/calendar
    • bookbag
    • notebooks
    • writing utensils
    • post-it notes
    • etc.
  • Crates, bins, or containers for storage (no storage outside of room is available)
  • Poster tack or carpenter’s tack to hang posters (no tape or nails allowed)
  • Dishes, cups, bowls, silverware, dish soap, etc.
  • Snacks and beverages
  • Electrical appliances
  • Surge Protector Strips (extension cords are NOT allowed)
  • Desk lamp
  • Humidifier
  • Read more here
We're so excited to hear you here. If you need more information, please contact Keith Davis or Ethan Lehman. 

OTHER EVENTS

 
Date Time Description Location
Monday, January 29th 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Student Employment - Learn how to find a campus job & the process for getting started! 
Presenter: Madi Hiddie 

Can't make it but still looking for a job? Schedule an appointment with Maddi below or visit Career Services in Dailey Hall
Make an appointment here.
Dailey Hall 205