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New Students
What’s Welcome Weekend?
Simply put, it’s our way to welcome you to the Brockport family. Whether you’re a freshman or transfer student, resident or commuter, traditional or non-traditional… you’re all invited to share in the activities during Welcome Weekend. We’ve put together several “get to know us” events, as well as academic programs and a welcome dinner.
Please review the Schedule of Events for Welcome Weekend before you arrive on campus. There are several mandatory events for all new students, whether you are a freshman or transfer student. You can meet your Welcome Weekend Assistants before you get here!
At the heart of Welcome Weekend is the 14th annual Academic Convocation on Sunday, August 24 at 3:30 pm in Tuttle North Gym. With all the pomp and tradition of Commencement, the ceremony features faculty and staff in full academic regalia.
Before You Arrive
If you’re arriving in Rochester on Fri., Aug. 22 by plane, bus or train, the College will provide a van to the campus for students only and their luggage. This service is provided for those arriving Fri., Aug. 22 only.
You need to register in advance, for this pick up service. Please contact the Office of Campus Life by Mon., Aug. 18 at (585) 395-5646, fax (585) 395-2567 or e-mail camlife@brockport.edu. Include: your name, arrival time, location, how many pieces of luggage, phone number and any other pertinent information.
Luggage shipped ahead to the campus may be picked up at the Receiving Office in Chapman Service Center (Building 35 on campus map) Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 4:30 pm. (See special weekend hours for Welcome Weekend.) Naturally, you must provide appropriate identification.
New Resident Students
If you are unable to view your assignment after logging in from the link at www.brockport.edu/reslife by Aug. 5, please contact the Office of Residential Life at housing@brockport.edu or (585) 395-2108.
Family Accommodations
Family members who need overnight accommodations should make their reservations early. Please click here for a list of area lodging.
When you get here
Welcome Weekend begins on Friday, Aug. 22. There are some important things for you to know:
Resident Students
- Enter the Main Entrance off Route 31 (Commencement Drive), and turn right at the stop sign onto New Campus Drive.
- Turn left at the traffic light onto Kenyon Street and continue over the railroad tracks.
- Take your first left turn onto Residence Drive.
- Proceed down Residence Drive to your assigned residence hall, and park in the first available parking lot. For Welcome Weekend, lots O, P, Q and R are restricted as drop-off zones only. Students moving into the residence halls can utilize any parking lots this weekend only.
- Once you have unloaded your vehicle, please park it in one of the designated lots. This will help us keep traffic flowing during check in.
- Since the first available parking lot may not be the parking lot closest to your assigned residence hall, we have a College moving crew that will help assist you with your move-in following your check-in at your assigned residence hall.
- Residence Drive is restricted to one-way traffic for the entire weekend, Aug. 22 – 24. Please check the campus map to find suggested routes to the different halls.
Residence Hall Check-in is 9 am – 5 pm
- Go to the check-in table, located inside your residence hall to receive your Welcome Weekend information and schedule.
- After you have checked in, you may sign up for assistance at the move-in table (located outside your residence hall).
- Students assigned to McLean, McFarlane and Thompson Halls do not need to bring carpeting as rooms are already carpeted.
- The college provides one telephone per bedroom in all residence halls.
After moving/settling into your Residence Hall room, you may want to:
- Drop off immunization (MMR and meningitis) information at the Health Center, if not already submitted (Hazen Hall).
- Get your Eagle One ID Card and set up your meal plan. (Dining Services, Brockway Hall). If you had your Meal Plan/Eagle ID One card picture processed during Summer Orientation you are all set to begin using it with dinner on Thurs., Aug. 21.)
- Buy your textbooks at the Barnes & Noble College Bookstore. (Seymour College Union).
- Purchase your parking permit (Raye H. Conrad Welcome Center). Buying online will help you avoid long lines.
- Finalize financial aid plans. (Rakov Center).
- Check or pay your student account. (Rakov Center)
- Visit Student Employment. (Rakov Center).
- Visit Telecommunications to complete a Student PBN (Personal Billing Number) Form (only if you want to make international calls). All local and long distance calls are free for on-campus students.
Off-campus/Commuter Students
- Enter the Main Entrance off Route 31 (Commencement Drive) and turn right at the stop sign onto New Campus Drive.
- Park in the second parking lot on the right (Lot T).
- Pick up a Welcome Weekend schedule for your weekend activities from a Welcome Weekend Assistant at the check-in table located at the Welcome Weekend Fest outside Brockway Hall between 9 am – 3 pm or in Edwards Hall from 6:30 – 7:15 pm.
- Join us for the Welcome Weekend BBQ at 5 pm (dinner coupon included in check-in material).
- Attend the Off-campus/Commuter Student Welcome at 7:30 pm in Edwards Hall.
After arriving on campus, you may want to:
- Drop off immunization (MMR and meningitis) information at the Student Health Center (Hazen Hall), if not already submitted.
- Get your Eagle One ID Card and set up your meal plan. (Dining Services, Brockway Hall).
- Buy your textbooks at the Barnes & Noble College Bookstore. (Seymour College Union).
- Purchase your parking permit (Raye H. Conrad Welcome Center). Buying online will help you avoid long lines.
- Finalize financial aid plans. (Rakov Center).
- Check or pay your student account. (Rakov Center)
- Visit Student Employment. (Rakov Center).
