Return To Campus

Return to South Hill

Ithaca College plans to welcome students back to campus for the Spring 2021 semester. Though the national situation around the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, we remain committed to delivering a signature IC experience to our students in the midst of it, and will continue to prioritize flexibility, safety, and the public good.

Plan for Spring Semester

The first day of classes for the spring semester will begin with remote instruction on Monday, January 25, 2021, with on-campus instruction slated to begin Monday, February 8.

A phased move-in will be conducted. On February 8, instruction offerings will expand to several formats—in person, hybrid, and remote.

Students from NON-CONTIGUOUS STATES, U.S. TERRITORIES, or CDC LEVEL 2 countries or higher

Residents from non-contiguous U.S. states, U.S. Territories or CDC Level 2 countries or higher must satisfy the testing and/or quarantine requirements of the New York State Travel Advisory. Please refer to the New York State Entry Requirements page for information.

Students in masks, physically distanced in a classroom.

Information for Students and Families

Ready to come back to South Hill? Get all the key info about academic options, move-in, tuition and financial aid, dining, and more.

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COVID Dashboard

Updates on IC's testing, isolation, and quarantine data. Testing is completed in partnership with Cayuga Health System.

Campus Health, Safety, and Prevention

Ithaca College's framework for campus health, safety and prevention during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

New York State Entry Requirements

Requirements for students traveling to NY from contiguous states, non-contiguous states, U.S. Territories, and other countries.

Community Agreement

A mutual agreement for all campus community members to sign and abide by as part of our return to campus.

Academic Calendar

Key dates and deadlines for the Fall 2020 semester.

Campus Reopening Document

View a copy of the official, comprehensive plan submitted to the New York State Department of Health.

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Updates and Messages

All communications sent out from the college regarding the return to South Hill.

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Featured News

Embrace the Outdoors and Cold Weather to Maintain Social Connections

By Christina Moylan, December 18, 2020

Important Update on Spring 2021 Move-in Plans

By La Jerne Terry Cornish and Rosanna Ferro, November 5, 2020

Student avatars in a 3-dimensional digital replica of the campus quad.

Sustaining the IC Experience

Although most Ithaca College courses have been online this fall, our faculty members developed new and innovative ways to teach these classes. Read about faculty and students who collaborate in virtual environments to foster experiential learning opportunities.

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Adhering to State Guidelines

Our comprehensive reopening plan was developed in strict accord with guidance provided by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and his New York Forward plan. Governor Cuomo has provided extraordinary leadership in helping ensure that the reopening of the state takes place in a data-driven, well-thought out and coordinated way.

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