LEARN WHAT CURRENT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THE ITHACA SEMINARS:
Sara Brylinsky
“Taking that Ithaca Seminar turned out to be the most influential move of my college career.” read more
Maura Flanagan
“For me taking a Ithaca Seminar was a great choice that opened me up to a lot of new interests and opportunities and I would HIGHLY suggest it to anyone.” read more
Joseph Fraioli
“Regardless of which seminar you are in, the professors of these classes make a comfortable social environment just as important as the subjects at hand. You will make friends that you will keep for the rest of your time here at Ithaca, guaranteed.” read more
Pre-registering for an Ithaca Seminar – Exploratory Students Only!
Why should exploratory students pre-register for an Ithaca Seminar?
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You will be instructed to select an Ithaca Seminar when constructing your fall schedule at summer
Orientation.
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The Ithaca Seminar is the cornerstone of each exploratory student’s course schedule.
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Space is limited and students who pre-register have the greatest number of seminar options.
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All Ithaca Seminars meet general education designation and are used to fulfill core requirements.
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Ithaca Seminars provide another opportunity to explore various disciplines on campus.
What are the benefits of pre-registration for an Ithaca Seminar?
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If you change your mind about your original ICSM course selection, you will have the opportunity to
select a different seminar when you meet with your adviser during summer orientation.
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Your Ithaca Seminar instructor serves as your academic adviser until you select a major. This means
you will receive advising from a faculty member who has frequent contact with you and experience
working with first-year students.
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Your seminar class will be limited to 25 first-semester students to ensure that you have a small and
supportive group experience in your first year.
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Ithaca Seminars are structured to help students make a successful academic, social and personal
transition to Ithaca College.
Does it matter what seminar I register for?
No, enrollment in an Ithaca Seminar will provide you with:
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Another course to explore a new academic area.
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A unique opportunity to experience college and coursework with only first-year students.
How do I pre-register for an Ithaca Seminar?
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From the list of seminar courses described on this web site, identify 5 courses that sound
interesting to you – if you are a fall sport athlete avoid classes offered between 4-6pm as
most athletic teams practice during these hours.
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Click on the link below to open the seminar pre-registration form.
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Indicate the 4 courses you would be interested in taking.
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Hit Submit.
Preference Form
Link
You will find out which seminar you have been placed in when you meet with your summer orientation
adviser.
Need Help?
Who should you call if you are having difficulty selecting a course or completing the pre-registration
form?
Kathy Lucas, Assistant Dean
607-274-1375
lucas@ithaca.edu
