Welcome Week

Fall 2024 Welcome Week Orientation – Monday, August 19 - Sunday, August 25

Mission Statement: The mission of the Welcome Week Orientation program is to provide meaningful programs and services that will enhance students’ sense of belonging to the SUNY Delhi community that prepares and positions them for academic and personal success.

The Welcome Week Orientation Program is required for all new incoming undergraduate students.  This includes commuters and transfer students.

Online Component

Students were sent information to their SUNY Delhi email in July about Part 1 of the required course. Students will receive an email to their SUNY Delhi email in early August about Part 2 of the required course.  The course is self-paced online.  Both parts must be completed before the first day of classes. Failure to complete the course will result in a hold on the student's records.  

ID Photos

You must submit a suitable photo for your ID card as soon as possible and well prior to Welcome Weekend.  You will need to bring a government issued ID card with you to receive your SUNY Delhi ID card.  This is a driver's license or government issued photo ID card.  Only the Delhi Student willbe able to obtaing their own ID card.  See link below for instructions.To learn how to submit your photo for your SUNY Delhi Student ID Card, see the instruction page for more details.

Residential Move-In Information

New residential student move-in will occur as the start of Welcome Weekend on August 19. Students will receive an email to their SUNY Delhi email account regarding their arrival time by the end of July (estimated) and thereafter within 5 business days of receiving their room assignment. This email will also include their specific arrival time window for residential Move-In. See the Incoming Students Arrival Information Page for more information on residential move-in, etc. If you have any questions about your residence hall, please contact your Residence Hall Director.  The Residence Hall Director (RD) is the professional staff member who will oversee your residence hall.  Phone numbers are available on our website on the Residence Life Web Page  under “Professional Staff” on the menu at the top of the page.

Basic Schedule of Welcome Week, 8/19 through 8/25

Monday, August 19

Residential Move-in, Check-In, ID Cards, Welcome Week Opening Picnic: Morning and early afternoon, locations TBA

Convocation:  3pm start, Clark Gym: The annual ceremonial beginning to the academic year and the start of your SUNY Delhi journey! This session is open to students and families/guests!

Class Photo: Following Convocation on Turf Field

We kindly ask that parents, families, and guests of students say their goodbyes after Convocation/Class Photo so that students can focus on the Welcome Week Programming which starts thereafter.

Welcome Week is a mandatory program for all new incoming students including commuters and transfer students.  Any checklist items or related matters should be completed before or after the program.  Please refer to the Accepted Students Page to ensure you have completed those checklist items. Information regarding residence hall move-in dates will be forthcoming via email from Residence Life. 

Questions about Welcome Week can be directed to The Center for Student Leadership & Engagement (CSLE) at 607-746-4565, or by emailing: orientation@delhi.edu. 

• Visit the Accepted Students Page for details and refreshers on Bronco Web, Parking Permits, and more.
• To learn how to submit your photo for your SUNY Delhi Student ID Card, see the instruction page for more details.

All times listed on this page are in Eastern Daylight Time.