Ithaca College

The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2021 Immersion Semester Program (ISP).

The ISP is a domestic study away, wilderness-based, leadership development semester. The ISP includes six courses and 18-credits of academic course work conducted while backpacking, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting in California and Oregon. The ISP is required for all Outdoor Adventure Leadership majors and fulfills the requirements for a standalone, one semester Outdoor Pursuits minor. The ISP is open to all majors and minors with no prior experience necessary. Interested students are encouraged to:  

1. visit the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies Immersion Semester Program webpage for additional information
2. attend an information Zoom on Thursday, May 6th from 4:00pm – 5:00pm 
   1. Join Zoom Meeting: https://ithaca.zoom.us/j/93971758173?pwd=SExvMlE3dXhTY0ZGSk5sTlllOUpwZz09
   2. Meeting ID: 939 7175 8173
   3. Password: ISP
3. Complete an APPLICATION
4. contact Dr. Patrick Lewis (plewis@ithaca.edu), Dr. Matt Vosler  (mvosler@ithaca.edu) or Ms. Jennifer Wells (jlmiller@ithaca.edu) for additional information