Ithaca College

 Each week, the office of New Student & Transition Programs will be sharing our responses to our most frequently asked Orientation questions. Our hope is increase awareness and understanding around this new program and why it is beneficial to our incoming students. 

 This week’s question is: Why is Orientation Required?

Orientation is a critical first step for all new students in their transition to college. The academic and social environment is very different than what most incoming students are used to and we want to ensure that each of our IC students are prepared to be successful academically, socially, and personally. Orientation includes opportunities for students to confirm their course schedule, meet faculty, learn about key support resources, connect with other students, and navigate life at IC before classes begin.