First-Year Experience

Important General Information

• Welcome from the Dean of the First-Year Experience
• Mission and Goals of the First-Year Experience
• First-Year Theme - Character

 I’ve Been Admitted, So Now What?

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

What Should I do While on Campus for Orientation?

• Get your ID Card
• Fill out Student Employment Forms
• Fill out Form to get Your Fall 2007/Spring 2008 Parking Tag
• Music Students - Arrive by 12:30 on Check-in Day to take the Music Theory & Sight Singing Placement Exam

 What do I Need to do over the Summer?

• Alcohol-Wise
• First-Year Reading Initiative
• Academic Advising
• Select an Ithaca Seminar Program
• Pay Bill - Bills mailed July 15 - Payment Due August 10

 What can I do to be Involved After I Arrive on Campus?

• Fall Welcome
• First-Year Diversity Speaker
• First-Year Featured Speaker
• Academic Events
• Other Opportunities to Get Involved