Jumpstart Programs 2008

Applications for the Jumpstart Program will be available during the Summer of 2009.

Ithaca College presents Jumpstart, an opportunity for new students to ease into college and get acquainted with peers before the semester begins. New students may apply to take part in one of four specially designed programs that will help them transition into the Ithaca College experience.

Each program has a different focus, and selected participants will take part in activities and exercises centered on themes.  Choose from:

Community Plunge: team oriented community service at local non-profits

E.C.H.O. (Experience Connections by Heading Outdoors):hiking and camping experience in a team environment

Lead-In: get a head start on your leadership development before you get involved at IC

Sustainable Community Challenge: learn about the area's local environmental footprint through interactive team challenges

• Current Ithaca College students will help participants make the transition to college.

Current students serve as team leaders and will be volunteering with Jumpstart students, camping and hiking with them, or leading and participating in other activities.

They are also a valuable source of information and advice as students begin their college experience!

•  Participants will have the opportunity to connect before they arrive at Ithaca College.

When students are notified about their acceptance into the Jumpstart Program, they will receive information about what they should expect when they arrive.

Additionally, participants will receive information about joining an online Facebook (www.facebook.com) group so they can connect with other participants before Jumpstart even begins!

• Team Leader Applications

Team Leader Applications will be available on-line in March of 2009.