State University of New York College at Cortland

SUNY Cortland is on a 191-acre campus in the small town setting of Cortland, New York, not far from Syracuse.

SUNY Cortland Student Activities

SUNY Cortland has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? SUNY Cortland has not reported any data on the presence of fraternities or sororities.

The SUNY Cortland community comes together each year for Cortaca (annual Cortland vs. Ithaca football game).

SUNY Cortland Housing

This table offers information on housing at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY Cortland offers on-campus housing.

SUNY Cortland offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

SUNY Cortland Athletics

At SUNY Cortland there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at SUNY Cortland:

Is SUNY Cortland Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

State University of New York College at Cortland is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The SUNY Cortland campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

SUNY Cortland offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Plan a Visit to SUNY Cortland

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit SUNY Cortland, take Interstate 81 to Cortland, NY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Tompkins County airport.

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