Parent, Family & Friends Newsletter

Commencement, May 16, 2026

It's time to make your final plans for Commencement!

Please visit the Commencement webpage to read up on our Two Ceremonies taking place this year, what this means for your student, and your attendance.

Academic Support Reminder from Tutoring Services

Finals Week is approaching: May 11th to May 15th! With the Spring 2026 semester ending so soon, Tutorial Services wants to remind you that your student doesn't have to prepare for final exams and projects alone.

Through the Resnick Academic Achievement Center, your student can set an appointment on Starfish Success or drop in for a tutoring session. We offer a variety of academic supports through the Writing Center, Math Center, Peer Tutoring Program and STAR-NY.org. Both our professional and peer tutors have experience with guiding students through 100 to 300 level SUNY Delhi courses. It’s not too late for your student to try tutoring. Finish the semester strong!

Reach out Ms. Magnan, magnanfa@delhi.edu with any questions or requests.

From the Registrar

Spring 2026 Finals Week runs May 11–15. All final exams are scheduled for two hours, so please encourage your student to plan their time accordingly. Keep in mind that some courses fulfill their finals week requirement through alternative formats — such as presentations or projects — and participation in these is just as required as a traditional exam. If you have questions, please contact your student's academic advisor.

Spring 2026 Graduates; please be advised that diplomas for May graduates are generally mailed out in July.

What Your Residential Student Needs to Know

It’s housing selection time! Please review the Housing Selection webpage with your student for details.

Academic year move out is approaching. For students who are walking in graduation, the residence halls close at 6pm on Saturday May 16. For all other residential students, halls close on Friday, May 15 at 7pm.

Reminder your students to stop by the RA office to check out and turn in your key.

Academic Dismissal/Probation Information

Academic standing notifications for the spring semester will be distributed via students Delhi email addresses on or about May 20, 2026. These notifications will be sent to students who have been academically dismissed, as well as those who will be placed on academic probation for the fall semester.

Students who receive an academic dismissal letter will have the opportunity to submit an appeal. The deadline to submit an appeal is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026.

We encourage students to check their academic standing in advance and to review procedures related to academic dismissal and probation. This information is available on the MyDelhi Student webpage under the “Academics” section. Reviewing these resources ahead of time can help students better understand their status and next steps.

If you or your student have questions, please feel free to reach out to Academic Advising, 607-746-4641 for guidance and support.

Before They Complete the Year, Questions to Ask Your Student:

How are you feeling about your finals?
Do you know when your last exam or project is due?
What are your move-out plans?
Have you returned library books, equipment, or rentals?
What was the most meaningful thing you did this semester?
What are your goals for the summer?
Is there anything you want to do differently next fall?
Have you signed up for housing or classes for next semester?
What are you most proud of from this year?

Traveling Home: Trailways Bus Services

We courage all students to purchase their Trailways Bus Tickets at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Farrell Center. There is a bus stop located on campus (near Sanford Hall) and in the village of Delhi (on Kingston St.). Let Barnes & Noble Employees assist them in making sure they are in the right place at the right time!

Students can purchase tickets with Credit Cards, Delhi Dollars, and Cash during normal Bookstore Hours. Over the phone transactions are not permitted. To find the most up to date departure times, please call Trailways at 1-800-858-8555.

Big Changes to Federal Student & Parent Loans

Beginning with the 2026–27 academic year, changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will impact federal student and Parent PLUS Loans. This includes:

Part-Time Enrollment: New reduced federal subsidized and unsubsidized loan borrowing limits when a student drops to below full-time or enrolls part-time.
Parent PLUS Loans:
- New $20,000 annual and $65,000 lifetime borrowing limits, per dependent student.
- Borrowing a Parent PLUS Loan in 2026-27 will permanently eliminate eligibility for income‑driven repayment and forgiveness for Parent PLUS loans through PSLF—even if they were previously consolidated.
- Past borrowers who do not plan to borrow after 2025-26 may be able to preserve eligibility for PSLF, but action is required, and deadlines apply. NYS residents can receive free assistance from EDCAP on this process.
Graduate Unsubsidized borrowing: New aggregate and lifetime limits.

Families are strongly encouraged to plan ahead before fall semester bills are available in early July. Additional details are available on our Financial Aid Announcements page.

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