Jump to Content:Meet the Team!  This newsletter is created by Abby, Charlie, and Maddy (left to right-in image). Here is a bit about us!
Abby (she/her) is an Orientation Coordinator & Mentor. She is a rising junior English education major with minors in theatre and Deaf studies. This is her second year working for Orientation, and she is enthusiastic about creating a welcoming space for all incoming students. On campus, she is the PR & Social Media Manager for iSign ASL Club and a performer for IC Second Stage. When her nose isn’t buried in a book, she loves rock climbing, yoga, and trying out new recipes!
Charlie (he/him) is one of two graduate student interns working in NSTP this summer. During the academic year, he is pursuing a master’s degree in higher education and student affairs from The Ohio State University. His passion for serving students was sparked during his first experience of orientation— at the University of Iowa. Charlie is a big fan of running, food, and being outdoors and is excited to be at Ithaca College this summer.
Maddy (she/her) is also an Orientation Coordinator & Mentor. She will be a senior in the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance, where she is majoring in health sciences with a planned clinical emphasis in genetics. She has been a part of Orientation since her first summer at IC and cannot wait for you to join everyone this fall! Outside of school and work, she loves to play intramural soccer and hang out downtown on the Ithaca Commons with her friends.
COVID-19 Vaccine Deadline  In case you haven’t heard, all IC students are REQUIRED to be fully immunized with the COVID-19 vaccine PRIOR to arriving on campus for the fall 2021 semester. The deadline to submit documentation of your vaccination to Hammond Health Center is Monday, July 19. Check out this link to learn more about how to fulfill this requirement—and some important dates to keep in mind as this deadline approaches.
SUBMIT COVID-19 VACCINE DOCUMENTATION Office Highlight: Student Financial Services (SFS)  Greetings from SFS! Please review our comprehensive To-Do Checklist, which includes required items for all students, those selected for federal verification, and general information and instructions about how to secure your financial aid and pay your bill. To view items we specifically need from you, please log in to HomerConnect and refer to the “Unsatisfied Student Requirements” page. SFS is committed to helping you successfully navigate financial aid and billing. Contact us Monday through Thursday 8:30 am–4:30 pm (ET) at (607) 274-3131 or anytime at sfs@ithaca.edu or via our chatbot, Textor, on our website.
Student Financial Services Jumpstart Your IC Experience  Jumpstart is a fun way to make friends with students who share similar interests and to learn about resources on and off campus before Orientation begins! Read about the ten programs being offered on the Jumpstart website, select your favorite, and complete the online application before 9 am (ET) on Monday, June 21. Each program has a maximum capacity between 25 and 50 students, so thoughtful application responses are encouraged. Jumpstart participants will move in on Monday, August 16, and will kick off their IC experience at the Jumpstart Welcome that evening. A full day of programming will be held on August 17. Get a jumpstart on engaging with your new community!
REGISTER FOR JUMPSTART Choosing an ICC Theme  The Integrative Core Curriculum (ICC) is a set of thought-provoking academic experiences designed to help you connect concepts across disciplines. These courses are woven through your academic journey, beginning with your fall semester Ithaca Seminar. To learn more about the ICC, visit our web page or email icc@ithaca.edu. ICC Director Susan Adams Delaney, Ph.D., and Program Coordinator Angela Gian-Cursio are happy to answer your questions!
VISIT THE ICC WEBSITE Final Reminder: Submit Your Health Forms!  Complete your online health certification forms, and submit your official immunization record by June 15, 2021.
SUBMIT HEALTH FORMS Community Connection: Could Ithaca Become a National Heritage Area?  Ithaca really is gorges! The National Park Service is considering naming the Finger Lakes a National Heritage Area. The Ithaca community will be assessed for how it reflects the valuable traditions and folklife of the United States. Heritage Areas promote pride in the community and provide an exciting way to experience the local region.
READ MORE Student Org Spotlight: Students of Color Coalition (SOCC)  The Students of Color Coalition (SOCC) is a coalition for Ithaca College students of color. SOCC works with different organizations, departments, and programs within and outside of the campus community to advocate for students of color on campus. The coalition is made up of representatives and liaisons from different cultures, races, and ethnically based student organizations, school representatives, scholar programs, departments, and other areas of student campus life.
Want to be a co-chair, representative, or liaison? Check out their Engage page, Instagram/Facebook @ICSOCC, or email studentsofcolor@ithaca.edu!
CHECK OUT THE SOCC ENGAGE PAGE IC Tradition: Visit the Farmers Market  Each week, we will highlight a different IC tradition! Download IC Traditions Challenge to track your Ithaca adventures. Completion of each tradition adds to your point total and counts toward prizes like wristbands, phone wallets, and even sweatshirts. This week’s tradition is the Ithaca Farmers Market; when you go, snap a picture and upload it to the app!
Open weekends year-round, the Ithaca Farmers Market is a staple of community life in our town. Support local farms and businesses, and find delicious food at the open air market. Vendors offer fresh produce, hot meals, Ithaca-themed merchandise, and apple cider donuts. The pavilion on the lake provides a beautiful backdrop for this quintessential Ithaca experience!
VISIT THE FARMERS MARKET Let’s Connect! Visit your New Student Checklist or the orientation website for additional information! Contact us via live chat at https://www.ithaca.edu/new-student-transition-programs or by emailing nstp@ithaca.edu if you have questions!
Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @ictransition. Each week, we will feature a new student experience. We hope you’ll tune in.
We look forward to engaging with you! Chat with Us 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 |
