Welcome to SUNY Erie!

As a newly accepted student at SUNY Erie, you are invited to participate in New Student Orientation. Orientation will be delivered in an online format and will provide the information, tools, and resources to get started at SUNY Erie to ensure your first semester is successful.

New and transfer students starting their first semester at SUNY Erie Community College are encouraged to attend New Student Orientation online. You may access your online orientation by visiting https://blackboard.ecc.edu

To access the New Student Orientation:
1) Click on 'Local Credentials'
2) Enter 'orientation' as username.
3) Enter 'ECC' as password.
4) Click 'Sign In' click on 'My Courses'
5) Click on 'New Student Orientation'
For further detail, view: Orientation Login Directions

The entire presentation will last approximately twenty-five (25) minutes.

After you have completed the presentation, you are required to complete a Knowledge Assessment. The assessment wont take long and will verify your attendance. Please click on the Knowledge Assessment link to receive credit for attending New Student Orientation.

Welcome Message from Provost Dr. Douglas Scheidt - 59 seconds
Welcome to SUNY Erie New Student Orientation! - 59 seconds
Academic Support Services and Career Guidance - 11 minutes and 13 seconds
Student Life and Activities - 4 minutes and 51 seconds
Information Technology Services - 7 minutes and 9 seconds

Virtual Orientation Q&A Sessions: Would you like to connect with the SUNY Erie Orientation department? Do you have questions about what to do next to enroll? Join us for a live session to ask questions about preparing for your first semester. Members from Orientation, Financial Aid, Admissions, and Counseling will be available to answer your questions. Please note, these sessions are for general information. Individuals with specific questions regarding financial should contact the Financial Aid office directly. To register, please select a date from below. Once you have registered, a confirmation will be emailed to participants. Upcoming sessions: Thursday, January 7, 2021 Register for this session Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Register for this session Thursday, January 14, 2021 Register for this session Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Register for this session Thursday, January 21, 2021 Register for this session Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Register for this session Thursday, January 28, 2021 Register for this session 1 on 1 Orientation Connect Appointments: To schedule a 1 on 1 virtual appointment or for general questions, please email STARTorientation@ecc.edu or call (716) 270-2611.

For course advisement and registration, please reach out to your department or the Counseling office on guidance to register for your first semester classes.

Should you need any assistance, please contact the New Student Orientation Department at (716) 270-2611, or via email at STARTorientation@ecc.edu.