Resources for Students/Families

Though we certainly hope that you will look at the other areas of our site, we wanted to take a few moments to highlight a few resources for students and their family members.

The beginning of a college career marks many changes in students and their relationships with family and friends. It can also mean changes in beliefs, values, behaviors, and attitudes. The college believes that parents and family members provide a crucial support base for the new experiences of their student. Understanding and adjusting to these changes is an exciting challenge for both students and families.

How You Can Get Involved

• Attend Family Orientation with your student over the summer (not mandatory)
• Attend Family Weekend
• Sign up to receive Ithaca Parents Online, an e-newsletter

Preparing for the First Year

• Learn about and Sign-up for Orientation
• International Student Information
• Learn about Housing Options
• Sign-up for Your Room
• What to bring
• Complete Important Forms* & Documents

Orientation Activities

• Student ID Card
• Fill out any Student Employment Forms
• Fill out Form to get Your Parking Permit
• Music Students - Arrive by 12:30 on Check-in Day to take the
  Music Theory & Sight Singing Placement Exam
• Set up a meeting with Student Disability Services during orientation if applicable
• Encourage your student to take all necessary placement exams

Summer To-Do List

• Alcohol.Edu
• First-Year Reading Initiative
• Academic Advising
• Select an Ithaca Seminar Program
• Pay Bill - Bills mailed mid-July ~ Payments due mid-August

* Important Forms to Complete

• Return Disability Reporting Form and appropriate documentation to the Office of Student Disability Services
  
• Return Health Certification Form and Meningitis Form to the Health Center by mail
• Complete Stafford Loan Entrance Interview online
• HEOP / IAP students should return paperwork to the Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs
• Make sure official transcripts and AP scores are sent to the Office of the Registrar
• Complete and return Meal-plan forms and Health Insurance (or Health Insurance Waiver) forms to the office of Student Financial Services