Academics
Students wanting to declare a minor should contact...
The Academic Support Center (ASC)
The days and times of new student move-in.
Daily Double: This is how students change their move-in time.
Monday, August 17 and Wednesday, August 19 from 9am to 3pm.
DD: use the move-in appointment tool in the Housing Portal
The NSC is a _____ checklist.
Daily Double: What are the exceptions? (100pts each)
Self-reported
DD: 1) IC Account, 2) Register for Orientation, 3) AIS, 4) Fee Waiver Request, 5) Health Forms
This is when Fall Athletes complete most of their required Orientation sessions.
BONUS: 100pts for each fall sport required to complete these sessions (7 in total).
Fall Athlete Orientation on August 18, 2026
1) Football, 2) Soccer, 3) Field Hockey, 4) Volleyball, 5) Cross Country, 6) Golf, 7) Tennis
Students submit requests for an Orientation Fee Waiver through...
their NSC
These students are required to complete the Academic Interests Survey (AIS).
Daily Double: These students are not required to complete the AIS, instead they register by ___.
First-Year Students
DD: Transfer Students; meeting with an advisor
True or False: students must complete the Housing Agreement before completing other housing paperwork.
True
This is the date bills are due for the Fall 2026 academic term.
August 1, 2026
These sessions are available to Parents and Family Members for Parent Orientation.
Note: must get at least 3/4 for full points.
1) Virtual sessions for Safety and Wellness, 2) Resource Fair, 3) Academics Panel with 5 schools and ASC, 4) New Family Social
Students who live in approved areas and would like to commute to campus must complete...
Commuter Request Form
This is when finalized course schedules will be released for students.
July 31, 2026
This is how students request a roommate...
Create a roommate group in the Housing Portal; contact housing@ithaca.edu for additional support
This is the number of emails students receive to set up their IC account
3
International Orientation happens on _____ and is run by _____.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026; International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
What is HomerConnect?
(Scoring open to quality of response)
This is how students can check if their transcript and/or AP/IB scores have been submitted.
Contact the Registrar's office (though NSTP can run preliminary checks)
How can students see a floor plan / images and measurements of their residence hall room?
There are not currently any available. They can view the 360 view and room tours available on the ResLife webpage.
Health Certification Forms are _____ and there are __ forms.
mandated by New York State; 6+ (9+ for minors)
This is the office responsible for running IC Advantage.
Office of Extended Studies
Students can request accommodations during Orientation through _____ and during the academic year through _____.
Daily Double: Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) should be requested through ___.
NSTP; Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
DD: SAS
True or False: The math placement exam is required for all students.
Daily Double: True or False: The language placement exam is required for all students.
True
DD: False
This program is in its second year and allows students to easily live in communities with others who have similar interests and/or values as them.
Daily Double: How many of these exist?
Themed Living
DD: 11 themes
These are the required modules students must complete.
Note: must get all five for full points.
1) Building a Community of Respect, 2) AlcoholWise, 3) CannabisWise, 4) Hazing & Hosting, 5) You Are Not Alone (SHARE)
Most of Jumpstart programming (minus the Welcome Dinner) happens on ____ and is run by the _____.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026; Office of Student Engagement
True or False: Residential meal plans and local plans both have "block" options with X amount of meals per semester.
Daily Double: Residential meal plans have __ options, each with __ meals.
False (only Local Plans have block plans)
DD: 3; 24