Fall 2021 Course Schedule Available It’s almost time to register for Fall 2021! Have you met with your faculty advisor or a staff member from the Academic Advising Center? With registration time tickets (the time you can register for classes) now available on HomerConnect, now is a great time to set up a meeting to get some guidance on selecting the right courses for Fall 2021. Class registration will open on April 13th for special populations and undergraduates with 90+ earned credit hours, and will continue to open as the week progresses for different groups of students dependent on total credit hours earned to date. Learn More Road Trip to Registration Plan a strategy and prepare for academic success by attending our Road Trip to Registration event on April 6 from 5-7pm EST. The Exploratory Program and FIRST Place RLC are teaming up to help you identify all the classes you need for the fall 2021 semester. Join us to confirm your course schedule includes all the key features you need to make progress towards earning your degree(s). This event includes a formal presentation in addition to personal assistance. Peer Ambassadors and Mentors from the Exploratory Program will also be available to help answer questions and offer tips. Join the Event Graduate School Panel RESCHEDULED – The Graduate School Panel has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 14th from 4-5pm EST. Interested in grad school but have some questions? Join us and hear from fellow First-Gen faculty and staff members as they discuss their journey of applying to grad schools, deciding on a program, and some tips for navigating grad school. This panel will be an opportunity to ask any questions you have about education after undergrad. Our panelists are Sara Rodrigues, Residence Director for East Tower & West Tower, Maria DiFrancesco, Professor and Exploratory Director, and Justine Avila, Assistant Director for New Student and Transition Programs. If you have any questions you’d like to submit ahead of time, please send them to javila@ithaca.edu. register for the event Senior Celebration & Graduation CordsYou are invited to our Virtual First-Gen Senior Celebration and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 22nd from 6-8pm. During the ceremony we will highlight photos of seniors during their time at IC, as well as a photo of them and their supporters. Seniors - if you'd like your photos to be shown during the ceremony, please use this form to submit them by Monday, April 12th at 11:59pm. Additionally, if you are interested in a graduation cord and a first-gen pin, let us know here. Please fill out this form by Monday, April 12th at 11:59pm. Anyone can register for the event, which will be delivered via a zoom webinar. For those who are unable to attend, a recording will be made available on our website. RSVP for the celebration Tips to Reduce Stress
At this point in the semester, you may be feeling overwhelmed by homework, exams, papers, work, organization involvement, etc. We’ve all been there! Finding ways to reduce stress is important for your overall well-being. A few ways you can reduce stress are:
First-Gen Student Org Elections The First-Generation Organization is looking for new members to join our executive board. There are three positions currently open: Vice President, Event Coordinator, and Treasurer. In order to be considered for any of these positions, you must be in good academic standing, good judicial standing, committed to supporting the First-Generation community at IC, and have good communication skills. If you possess these qualities, please consider applying! Applications close on Thursday, April 22nd. Apply Today Upcoming Dates & DeadlinesHere are some other upcoming dates and deadlines you should know about in the next few weeks! - April 6th – Road Trip to Registration
- April 12th – Senior photo, cord, and pin submissions due
- April 13th – Fall 2021 Course Registration Begins
- April 14th – Graduate School Panel
- April 22nd – First-Gen Virtual Senior Celebration & Awards Ceremony
- April 22nd – Applications for First-Gen Org E-Board Close
- May 7th – Last Day of Classes
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