Welcome from the Dean

I want to personally welcome you to Ithaca College. I am thrilled that you decided to continue your college education with us. We understand that, as a transfer student, you have needs and interests that are different from other first-year students. This website will provide information and resources regarding any special questions that you might have.  We hope that this information will help you get to know your resources and help you make a smooth transition to Ithaca College.

Each year a thematic focus is selected for new students grounded by the vision statement of Ithaca College. “Character" was selected as the theme for the 2011-2012 academic year. Through the components of the Transfer Experience, and other programs on campus, you will read about, discuss, and reflect upon issues that relate to character and character development.  By actively participating in new experiences and engaging in interactions that challenge pre-existing perspectives and values, it is our hope that you will strengthen your understanding of the meaning of character, clarify your own character traits and embrace the importance of ongoing character development.

We encourage you to embrace the Transfer Experience as it serves as the foundation for what will become your Ithaca Experience.

Dr. Roger G. Richardson
Associate Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs; Dean, First-Year Experience