This document provides new students at the University at Albany with information about orientation events and important dates for the fall 2017 semester. It outlines the schedule for move-in day and convocation, tips for commuting students, transportation options in Albany, homecoming weekend events in October, and encourages students to get involved in community service. Students are directed to other resources for additional details on parking passes, dining locations, and future dates.

1. Farewell Until Fall
Orientation and Transition Programs
Summer 2017

2. Farewell Until Fall!
• What Comes Next?
• See page 15 for Move in Dates
• Order books on MyUAlbany- page 7
• Convocation–Friday, August 25th
• Ceremony begins @ 4 PM
• Mandatory RA meeting @ 2 PM
• Commuter Meet & Greet @ 2:30 PM
• Welcome Picnic @ 5 PM

3. Commuting To UAlbany
• Tips for Success
• See Guidebook pages 18-19
• Follow instructions to get parking pass
• Find places to eat and study on campus
• Get Involved
• Commuter Meet & Greet 8/25
• UAlbany Driving Force

4. Getting Around Albany & Beyond
• Transportation Options
• See Guidebook page 17
• CDTA is free!
• Megabus, Adirondack Trailways
& Greyhound stop on campus
• ZipCar rental cars on campus
• Rensselaer Amtrak Station
• Bike Share Program

5. Important Dates
• Homecoming
• October 20-22
• Book your hotel room now!
• Family speaker on Saturday am
• Speaker Series on Saturday pm
• Future Important Dates
• albany.edu/parents

6. Great Danes Give Back
• Great Danes Give Back
• The RED Bookshelf
• Donate used children’s books
• Start doing service on Day 1!
• Have Questions?
• Holly Barker-Flynn
• hbarker@albany.edu
• 518-442-5875

7. Please rate and review
this session on the
UAlbany Events Guide.