Connections for New Students

New Student Orientation program
- for all new and transfer students

Copies of the Fall 2009 Guide will be provided to all students at their orientation programs.

Questions? Send them to orientation@TC3.edu or call 607.844.8222, Ext. 4287.

Click here for information on programs for parents, spouses, and other sponsors.

Orientation schedules

Orientation programming for Residence Life students will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 24.  You will receive your schedule of orientation activities for Monday evening, Tuesday and Wednesday from your RA.  Your daytime Wednesday activities only are discussed below.

Orientation programming for commuter students consists of two parts:

1. A four-hour session that will focus on the information you need to “Start Smart” and understand the TC3 culture and community.  These sessions will be limited to 75 students so we can address your individual needs and questions.  All sessions will begin in the Student Center and are available on:

• Tuesday, August 11, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Thursday, August 13, 1–5 p.m.
• Monday, August 17, 5:30–9:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 19, 1–5 p.m.

College offices will be open before or after each session.

Sign up for your preferred session by calling 607.844.8222, Ext. 4287 or 4521, by filling out a form at course registration or online.

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2. All New Students activities and programs on Wednesday, August 26. No registration is required and programs are described below. 

Are you a student who has been out of school for five years or more?  There is an additional orientation session specifically for you on Tuesday, August 25, 5–7:30 p.m., in the Student Center.  More information is available by calling 607.844.8222, Ext. 4260.

 ALANA (African, Latino, Asian, and Native American) Student Reception
**Please note corrected date - was listed incorrectly in the Orientation letter.**
Monday, August 24, 5–6:30 p.m., Fireside Café
Open to all students.
For information, contact Seth Thompson at thompss@TC3.edu or 607.844.8222, Ext. 4358.

 Wednesday, August 26  (rooms TBA)
(Note that these programs are the second part of the commuter student events
and a part of the residential student events)

ALL STUDENTS 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in cafeteria area:

• Job Fair for on-campus work - Workstudy (Financial Aid program) and Non-Workstudy.  Workstudy authorizations will be available.
• Financial Aid, Public Safety, Health Services, and Campus Technology  staff to answer your questions and resolve any issues
• Information on new meal plans, including one for commuter students
•  Banks, cell phone companies and local vendors with special deals for our new students.

9–10 a.m.        
Global Initiatives Student Orientation

10–11:30 a.m.
International Student Orientation

10–11:30 a.m.       
Honors College Orientation

10–11:30 a.m.       
Veterans Orientation

11 a.m.–noon

ALL STUDENTS General registration in Cafeteria - You will receive a TC3 mug and  bag filled with information including a TC3 planner to help you manage your life as a college student

Noon–3 p.m.        
ALL STUDENTS Picnic lunch with faculty, staff, and students and academic and advisement program meetings

3–4 p.m.          
Hands-on Online Course Orientation, Baker Commons classroom, 2nd Floor

3–4 p.m.          
Service Tradition Scholarship Recipients’ Orientation

5–6 p.m.          
Hands-on Online Course Orientation, Baker Commons classroom, 2nd Floor

Bookstore will be open 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
TC3 Card Office will be open 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. in the Student Center
Enrollment Services Center will be open 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
All other colleges offices open 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Friday August 28     
Noon–1 p.m.        
Students with Disabilities Orientation (Baker Commons classroom, 2nd floor)