SUNY Canton
International Programs Office

Planning for Arrival

Be sure you have completed your New Student requirements. Please plan to arrive no earlier than one week prior to the start of classes.

Billing requirements PRIOR to Arrival

Please be sure you have done one of the following:

  1. Paid your bill in full for the semester.
  2. Confirmed a payment plan AND made the first payment in full.
  3. If your Visa status is still undecided or you have other circumstances prohibiting you from completing the billing requirements above, you will need to contact Alicia Flynn (flynna@canton.edu and billing@canton.edu) to request a deferment form.

Failure to do this by the deadline provided by the One Hop Shop (see your SUNY Canton email account) leaves your schedule at risk.

OSAP and OTHER Funding Sources

If you are getting aid from home governments or financial organizations but it will not be received and paid to SUNY Canton by the deadline, you need to reach out to billing@canton.edu to request a deferment.

*All deferment requests require time for review. Please contact Student Accounts (billing@canton.edu) well in advance of the deadlines.)

Travel plans – Best Airports

Ogdensburg, NY (20 minutes away) 

  • Ogdensburg International Airport
  • Pick up at the airport may be possible. Please check with the International Program’s Office for availability. The earlier we are notified, the easier it is to make arrangements.
  • Other transportation options from Ogdensburg: Frary Taxi – 315-393-1414 – arrangements must be made in advance. Cost is around $50 USD

Massena, NY(45 minutes away)

  • Massena International Airport
  • Pick up at the airport may be possible. Please check with the International Program’s Office for availability. The earlier we are notified, the easier it is to make arrangements.
  • Other transportation options from Massena – Massena Transport & Taxi 315-769-6742 – arrangements must be made in advance. Cost is around $85 USD

Watertown, NY (1 hour and 15 minutes away)

Syracuse, NY (2.5 hours away)

New York City Area (JFK and LaGuardia) (8 hours away by bus)

Early Arrival

Arrivals earlier than one week prior to the start of classes will require advanced approval. Without proper approval, accommodations are not guaranteed. Due to reopening dates, availability of campus resources may be limited. Please reach out to the following:

  • Housing: Residence Life, reslife@canton.edu or John Kennedy, Director of Residence Life

Traveling to Campus

Please let us know when and how you will be arriving on campus.

Health Requirements

Required prior to arrival: Health History Form

This form is to be completed by you and your healthcare provider. You will need to get a physical exam and all required vaccines prior to arriving in the U.S.

Please contact the Health Center if you have questions regarding this form or requirement at healthcenter@canton.edu.

Packing and Shipping

January arrivals – please pack warm gear for cold weather

  • coat, hat and mittens are the essentials
  • boots if possible
    • the international programs office may be able to help with winter weather gear through community donations. Please send us your sizes if you are interested.

Some items can be shipped directly to our office (sheets, blankets electronics, etc…)

Address it to:

Your Name
In Care Of: International Programs Office
MCC 224
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617