Take the Next Steps

Now that you've submitted your application to IC via the Common App, it's time to follow through.

Step 1: Activate your personalized IC Connect account and review your application checklist.

After you have submitted your application, you will receive an email with a link to activate your personalized IC Connect account. Follow the instructions in the email, and log in to see which pieces of your application have been received. (Please submit any outstanding documents at your earliest convenience.)

Step 2: Apply for financial aid.

The FAFSA is the only form required to apply for federal and institutional financial aid. 

Please be sure to release your data to us.

  • The Ithaca College school code for the FAFSA is 002739.

The new FAFSA will be available in mid-December. Please complete it as soon as possible thereafter.

Complete the FAFSA

Learn more about applying for financial aid.

Step 3: Complete your application.

Learn more about what additional materials you need to submit if you are a:

  • First-year applicant
  • Transfer applicant
  • Music or Theatre Arts applicant
  • International applicant

Learn more about admission information for specific academic disciplines

Step 4: Apply to a scholar program.

In one of Ithaca's scholar programs, you would work with peers to serve the local and global community with your talent and intellect. Learn more about IC's scholar programs and how to apply:

Once you have applied via Common App, scholar program applications will be available via IC Connect.