The Office of New Student and Transition Programs is excited to present Spring Orientation! Click the expandable section below to see an overview of the schedule.
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Students will receive a copy of this schedule at Orientation Check-In.
Day 1
Thursday, January 18
12:00 – 5:00 pm
East Tower Lobby
Housing & Orientation Check-in and New Student Move-In
All new students need to check in some time during this period at East Tower Lobby to pick up their ID card* and orientation packet. Those living on campus will also move in during this time. (*Please keep your ID with you, as it is required for swiping in at all orientation sessions.)
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Campus Center - Emerson Suite A
New Student and Family/Supporter Welcome Dinner
Students and their supporters will have the opportunity to enjoy a meal with other new folks, meet IC staff, and win some IC prizes! We will conclude this event with a farewell to family members, then students will head to orientation sessions.
6:30 – 7:15 pm
Clark Lounge
Meet Your Orientation Leader
Meet your Orientation Leader, connect with fellow new students, and start building a supportive network within the campus community!
7:15 – 8:15 pm
Clark Lounge
Residence Life Cluster Gathering
Required event for students living on campus: Learn from your Residence Life and Housing staff about exciting events happening in your housing community, get information you will need to complete your first semester, and learn who your RA and RD is.Day 2
Friday, JANUARY 19
7:00 – 9:00 am
CC Dining HallBreakfast 9:30 – 10:30 am Academic Sessions
Each school will be hosting different activities to help you learn more about and get connected with your academic programs.
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Klingenstein Lounge
Story Exchange: Building Connections
Use your own stories to build empathy, shatter stereotypes, and break down barriers. Narrative 4 facilitators will support you in building connection with other students through the power of storytelling.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
CC Dining Hall
Lunch w/Small Group
Enjoy a casual lunch with your OL and small group where you can ask questions, receive personalized advice, and learn about campus culture.
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Clark Lounge
Campus Resource Panel
Learn about key resources, from academic support to career services, that will help you navigate and optimize your time at Ithaca College.
2:00 – 2:15 pm Break 2:15 – 2:45 pm
Klingenstein Lounge
Homer Connect & Degree Works
Learn how to navigate these systems which you will use throughout your IC experience to monitor your degree progress and register for courses.
2:45 – 4:15 pm
Clark Lounge
Safety on Campus: Prevention, Reporting, & Resources
Your Title IX and Public Safety teams are here to help you understand your rights, resources, and how to support one another by contributing to a campus community that promotes safety and respect.
4:15 – 5:00 pm
Klingenstein Lounge
Mindfulness Break
Join us for a mindfulness break – a moment to breathe, reflect, and enjoy some hot tea. Coloring, puzzles, and snacks will be available.
4:30 – 6:30 pm
CC Dining Hall
Dinner 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Klingenstein Lounge
Evening Social: Paint & Sip
Always a popular event, come enjoy a hot cocoa bar and freestyle painting with your fellow new students - all supplies provided, no skills required!
Day 3
Saturday, JANUARY 20
7:00 – 9:00 am
CC Dining Hall
Breakfast
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Clark Lounge
Student Panel
Gain firsthand perspectives on student life at IC and the college journey from current students.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
CC Dining Hall
Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Clark & Klingenstein Lounges
Small Group Meetings
At this wrap-up meeting, you will have the opportunity to write a letter to your future self and put what you’ve learned at Spring Orientation to the test in a friendly competition – the top three Kahoot winners will win a prize!2:00 – 3:30 pm
Campus Tour
Find your classes, explore common campus spaces, and talk with the Orientation Leaders for insights into navigating physical spaces at IC.
4:30 – 6:30 pm
CC Dining Hall
Dinner 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Rec Center & Six Mile Creek Room
Evening Social: Hangout in the Rec Center
Join us at the Rec Center for a laid back gathering with billiards, ping pong, arcade games, and more. A chicken wing bar will be available in the room next door (vegan options will be available).