Jump to Content:Office Highlight: Library  Did you know that you can schedule an appointment with a librarian who specializes in the field of any topic you may have to research? Research can feel daunting, but IC librarians are eager to help you with anything—from finding a book or article, to citations, to in-depth research. Consult with them in person or via Zoom, chat, phone, or email.
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CHECK OUT THE LIBRARY Financial Support Available for Students Needing Help to Buy Course Materials Students who need financial support in order to be able to buy their course materials can apply for up to $200 of course material vouchers to be used to purchase their textbooks and other items. (Akademos is our textbook and other course material provider.) Apply by completing a Student Emergency Relief Fund Application immediately. The awards committee will review applicants for financial need and award the funds beginning August 10, 2021, on a first-come, first-served basis until all awards have been granted. In order to support as many students as possible, each student will be able to receive an award of up to $200 each semester. Students must provide an itemized list of their course materials as part of the application. READ MORE ABOUT FINANCIAL SUPPORT Student Org Spotlight: Habitat for Humanity  IC Habitat for Humanity is a collegiate chapter of the international nonprofit organization that seeks to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Beyond that, our members are part of a community that brings people together to build hope. Members of IC Habitat for Humanity attend builds at the local Habitat House and volunteer at Second Wind Cottages. During our general meetings, members learn about the homelessness crisis in Tompkins County as well as what students can do to address it and reduce the stigma of homelessness.
If you have any questions or would like to be included on our email list, please reach out to ithacah4h@gmail.com! We would love to have you join us!
LEARN MORE ABOUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AT IC Reminder: Review Your Fall Bill  Remember to review your fall bill, check the due dates, and contact Student Financial Services staff if you have any questions about the content or payment of your semester bill. Access the SFS website to learn more about your payment options.
Contact SFS by email at sfs@ithaca.edu or by phone at 1-607-274-3131 Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm (ET).
ACCESS THE SFS WEBSITE Reminder: Review Student Health Insurance Policies  Review the 2021–2022 Student Health Insurance Plan benefits. If you would like to keep this plan, please submit the enrollment form. If you wish to keep your current health insurance plan, be sure to submit the health insurance waiver and proof of coverage by Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
Click here to fill out your insurance information and submit your enrollment or waiver form.
REVIEW STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES Final Reminder: Complete Self-Paced Workshops  As an incoming IC student, you are required to take three self-paced online workshops:
- Alcohol Edu will empower you to make smart decisions and teach you strategies you need to help keep yourself and your friends safe while in college.
- SHARE (Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Education) will help you foster healthy relationships and understand your personal responsibilities to prevent and report sexual harassment and violence.
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion addresses key themes such as identity, power, privilege, oppression, and unconscious bias and teaches strategies for self-care and creating equitable environments.
These modules can be accessed via your New Student Checklist and must be completed before you move to campus in August. ACCESS THE COURSES VIA YOUR NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST IC Tradition: Porchfest  Ithacans love their festivals—and Porchfest is a fan favorite. Porchfest is an annual music festival that celebrates the “vital creative community of downtown Ithaca.” Professional and avocational musicians perform on porches in Ithaca’s Fall Creek & Northside neighborhoods—both within walking distance of campus. Stroll the neighborhoods and listen—and dance!—for hours to free acoustic performances.
The festival committee hopes to hold Porchfest 2021 on Sunday, September 26, so save the date! Keep current on all things Porchfest @porchfestithaca on Instagram and Twitter.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PORCHFEST New Student Chat  Tune in every Thursday to our New Student Chat series on Instagram—@ictransition—for a new student perspective on life at IC. This week we will feature Linnea Carchedi, a student involved with the music and theatre scene at Ithaca College.
If you missed last week’s New Student Chat with a member of the Student Auxiliary Safety Patrol, check out the archive on our website or the Chats Highlight on our Instagram page.
SEE ALL NEW STUDENT CHATS Let’s Connect! As always, please stay in touch with us via email at nstp@ithaca.edu or phone at 1-607-274-1908. You can also visit our website, ithaca.edu/orientation, to chat with us via Live Chat.
Follow us on Instagram—@ictransition—for New Student Chats, introductions to our office staff, and to learn about even more IC resources available to you. CHAT WITH US NOW! Warmly, Kevin Perry, Associate Director Charlie Ellis, Graduate Intern
Maddy Jones, Orientation Coordinator & Mentor
Abby McGuire, Orientation Coordinator & Mentor Office of New Student & Transition Programs | 
