General Information

Information and Registration

For general inquiries, please contact:

Alumni Affairs Office
SUNY Cortland
P.O. Box 2000
Cortland, NY 13045
Phone: (607) 753-2516
Fax: (607) 753-5789
E-mail: alumni@cortland.edu

General registration and information will be available Friday from 1-10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-Noon and from 2-5 p.m. in Corey Union, Room 209. Registration packets and Reunion Weekend T-shirts may be picked up at Registration. Class sign-in sheets will be available.

If you need to be reached for emergency reasons only, the telephone number for University Police is (607) 753-2112.

Reunion Fee

Your Reunion Fee helps to defray some of the expenses of Alumni Reunion Weekend such as mailings, registration packets, food, entertainment, a shuttle bus, and facility setup. The fee for each adult attending is $18. "Early Bird" Registrants will enjoy a $15 fee per adult attending. This fee is waived for Half Century Club members (Class of 1958 and earlier).

Housing On Campus

A dormitory will be available to alumni for Alumni Reunion Weekend. Registrations may be made using the Registration Packet which will be mailed in May 2008.

Floor assignments for rooms will be by class year. Linens will be provided by Residential Services. There are no private baths available. If a member of your party has a disability, please call the Alumni Affairs Office at (607) 753-2516 in advance to make arrangements.

Check-in, Location TBA

Friday, July 18
Noon-5 p.m., 8-11 p.m.

Saturday, July 19
9 a.m.-3 p.m.

*Those checking in on Thursday should pick up keys at University Police.

Note: Alumni arriving after 11 p.m. on Friday or after 5 p.m. on Saturday should go to the University Police Office, Van Hoesen Hall, Room C-17. Those checking in on Friday from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday morning, please pick-up keys at Registration in Room 209, Corey Union.

Check-out times
Sunday, July 20
9 a.m.-Noon

Note that campus rooms are not equipped with clocks or phones. Smoking is prohibited in lobbies and common areas. No refunds will be given for housing reservations after June 20, 2008.

Hotel Information

Due to limited hotel space in Cortland, you are encouraged to reserve a room as soon as possible. When making reservations at area hotels, please indicate that you will be attending the SUNY Cortland Alumni Weekend to receive the discounted rate for a standard room listed below.

Comfort Inn
(607) 753-7721
$98.95*

Country Inn and Suites - Nu Sigma Chi and Class of '68 Headquarters
(607) 753-8300
$109.99*

Days Inn
(607) 753-7594
$64

Hampton Inn - Class of 1958 Headquarters
(607) 662-0007
$99*

Quality Inn
(607) 756-5622
$99.95*

Ramada Cortland - Class of 1983 Headquarters
(607) 756-4431
$80*

SUNY Cortland Alumni House - Sold out, but please consider us for future visits.
(607) 753-1561

*Denotes that shuttles will run from the hotel to campus and to the SUNY Cortland Alumni House.

Please note that alumni inform us that they sometimes may receive a better rate if they are AARP or AAA members. If you are a member, please check the discounts offered to you.

Attire for Alumni Reunion Weekend

Casual attire is suggested for all events.

Parking

Alumni may park in any parking lot on campus for Alumni Reunion Weekend. Those with special parking needs (handicap) should contact the Alumni Affairs Office for directions and permits. If you must park, even for a short time, in a no parking zone, contact University Police at (607) 753-2112 for advance permission. Guests must abide by regulations on streets under City of Cortland jurisdiction (Graham Ave. and Prospect Terrace).

Events Requiring Tickets

Tickets are needed for events that require pre-registration. For a list of events requiring pre-registration, please visit Schedule of Events. Tickets must be picked up at registration in Corey Union. Due to space and food limitations, the Alumni Association cannot guarantee ticket availability the day of the event.

Half Century Club members (Class of 1958 and earlier) pay half price for the luncheon. Spouses and guest pay full price.

Alumni Weekend T-Shirts

The Alumni Association will offer an Alumni Reunion Weekend T-shirt. This white T-shirt is 100 percent cotton and features the reunion logo.

College Store

The College Store, located in Neubig Hall, will be open Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Swimming, Racquetball, and Tennis

The raquetball courts, the pool and the tennis courts outside of Park Center (formerly known as the PER Building) will be open to all alumni Friday 1-5 p.m. and Saturday 3-5:30 p.m.

Child Care

Child care is not available. Arrangements should be made on your own. If you would like to receive a list of students who might be able to babysit, contact the SUNY Cortland Student Employment Service at (607) 753-2223.

Reunion Refund Policy

Based upon the reservations we receive for Alumni Reunion Weekend, we make commitments to caterers and vendors, and are obligated to pay them accordingly. In the event that you need to cancel your reservation, your request must be received by the Alumni Affairs Office no later than noon on Friday, June 20, 2008. After that date, no refunds will be given.