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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!
 

CAMPUS MAP


MEALS FOR EARLY ARRIVALS

 
Time Description Location
8:00am – 9:00am  Continental Breakfast  (use conference card) Harrison Dining Hall
11:00am - 1:00pm Lunch (use conference card) Harrison Dining Hall
5:00pm – 7:00pm  Dinner (use conference card) Harrison Dining Hall

ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

 
Time Description Location
8:00am – 8:45am  Continental Breakfast   Harrison Dining Hall
9:00am - 12:00pm Check-In & Solutions
  • Arrive to Hartwell at 9am
  • Check-in & SEVIS Registration*
  • Hazen Health Center Screening**
  • TPS & Notary Needs
  • IT Support (staff will be available from 10am-11am)
*Students will receive their ID card at check-in. Those who did not complete the application will be brought to the Welcome Center to apply for their card. 
**Students who need further testing or vaccines with Hazen Health Center will be brought to the Hazen Health Center on campus immediately following their screening. 		 Hartwell Hall
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch Harrison Dining Hall
1:00pm Official Welcome!
  • Welcome remarks from Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Martin Abraham
  • Introductions
 Hartwell Hall 221
1:30pm Ice Breakers Hartwell Hall 221
2:00pm Your Accounts/Paying Your Bill 
  • Presenter: Keith Davis, Director for Global Education and Engagement
 Hartwell Hall 213
3:00pm – 6:00pm  Shopping Trip to Walmart  Brockport, NY
5:00pm – 7:00pm  Dinner (students can get dinner anytime starting at 5:00pm) Harrison Dining Hall
 
Time Description Location
8:00am - 8:45am Breakfast Harrison Dining Hall
9:00am - 9:30am Health Center Presentation
  • Presenter: Alida Pollock, Registered Nurse
 Hartwell Hall 221
9:30am - 10:30am Counseling Center: Mental Health, Homesickness & Resources
  • Presenter: Julie Pettit, Clinical Coordinator/senior Counselor
 Hartwell Hall 221
10:30am - 11:30am American Health Insurance
  • Presenter: Keith Davis, Director of Global Education and Engagement
 Hartwell Hall 221
11:30am - 12:00pm Career Services
  • Presenter: Madi Hiddie, Student Employment & Career Development Coordinator
 Hartwell Hall 221
12:00pm - 12:45pm Lunch Harrison Dining Hall
1:00pm - 2:00pm Understanding Your F-1 Status
  • Presenter: Keith Davis, Director of Global Education and Engagement
 Hartwell Hall 221
2:00pm - 3:00pm  Bank Accounts and Working on Campus

How to Make Your Chase Bank Appointment 		Hartwell Hall 221
3:00pm - 4:30pm Concurrent Sessions:
  • Campus Tour 
  • Library Tour
*These tours will require walking. Please wear comfortable shoes. If you need accommodations, please let Global Education know. 		 Campus or Drake Memorial Library
5:00pm - 6:30pm Residential Life Gathering/Dinner Eagle Hall Patio
 
Time Description Location
8:00am - 8:45am Breakfast Harrison Dining Hall
9:00am - 10:00am Title IX Session
  • Presenter: Denine Carr
 Hartwell Hall 221
10:00am - 10:30am Life in Rochester
  • Presenter: Michaela Luedke & Ellen Miller, Education Abroad
 Hartwell Hall 221
10:30am - 11:30am American Classroom Dynamics
  • Presenter: Thomas Chew
 Hartwell Hall 221
11:30am - 12:00pm Getting Involved
  • Presenter: Kristina Collier
 Hartwell Hall 221
12:00pm - 12:45pm Lunch Harrison Dining Hall
1:30pm  Walking Tour of Main Street Brockport
*These tours will require walking. Please wear comfortable shoes. If you need accommodations, please let Global Education know. 		 Brockport, NY
3:00pm - 3:30pm  Q&A with ISO and Current Students Hartwell Hall 221
3:30pm Wrap up & Survey Hartwell Hall 221
4:30pm International Student Welcome Burlingame House
 
Time Description Location
8:00pm - 12:00am (midnight)

BSG Glow the Night Away 

 Athletic Field, practice field across from stadium 
Time Description Location
10:00am 

Class of 2028 “B” Photo 

  • The Class of 2028 will join the tradition of capturing a photo of the entire incoming class! Free t-shirts available!! 

 Campus Mall
11:00am-2:00pm

Brockport Student Government (BSG) Presents: The Butterfly Garden  

  • Enjoy butterflies and magical gardens.    

 Campus Mall
2:00pm-5:00pm

BSG Artist Bazaar 

  • Join BSG for tattoos, henna art, and caricatures.   

 Seymour Union
6:30-9:00pm BSG Roller Skating Seymour Union Ballroom
Time Description Location
1:00pm-3:00pm 

Academic Convocation

  • Convocation serves as the official welcoming ceremony of new students to the Brockport community and celebrates the beginning of the academic year.  
  •  First-year and transfer students will attend with their APS class
  • Exchange students should meet at the SERC at 1pm
 SERC


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. 

EVENTS DURING FIRST WEEK

 
Date Time Description Location
Wednesday, August 28th 12:00-3:00pm

Part-Time Job Festival 

  • This event will feature 60+ employers from different campus departments and the surrounding community. Free food and giveaways included! 

 Campus Mall
Saturday, August 31st 12:00-4:00pm

Rochester Global Connections (RGC) International Student Welcome Picnic  

  • RGC is hosting a welcome picnic for all international students in the greater Rochester area. There will be students attending from other local universities. The picnic is at Ontario Beach Park, which is about a 35-minute drive from SUNY Brockport. If you would like to attend, we recommend taking an Uber to get there. We also recommend traveling in groups.

 Ontario Beach Park - Beachfront Shelter 

50 Beach Ave, Rochester, NY 14612