IC Advantage: July 6–August 12, 2026

Welcome to your first learning experience as an IC student!

Take one, two, or even three one-credit courses. (Your first course is free!)

Take advantage of this online summer initiative to welcome you to Ithaca College’s intellectual community and equip you for a successful transition to Ithaca College. One foundation course is free; take up to two additional courses for around $165 each—a significant discount off the usual summer cost of $700 per credit. (Charges for additional courses will be added to the fall balance)

Foundation courses and Deep Dive courses will meet twice per week July 6–August 12, 2026, Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, for 75 minutes and will be graded pass/fail. 

Foundation Courses

Experience our vibrant learning community firsthand and ensure that you have a solid foundation for success at IC.
College: Learning to Learn
Interrogate your assumptions about education, conduct experiments on your own learning habits, and apply the science of success.
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Community: The People & Places of IC
A special welcome to the vibrant learning community of Ithaca College and its host community, Ithaca, New York.
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Deep Dive Courses

Delve into a crucial issue, idea, topic, or debate in a focused and intentional way.
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Choose from more than a dozen classes taught by expert faculty members who are excited to welcome you to IC's learning community!
2025 Deep Dive Schedule

Register by noon (EST) Wednesday, June 24!

To register for IC Advantage, log in to IC Connect. (Remember: Your first IC Advantage course is free!)

Have Questions about IC Advantage?

If you have questions about the IC Advantage program, please contact us via email.