Connections for New Students

New Student Orientation program
- for all new and transfer students

Copies of the Spring 2010 Orientation Guide will be provided to all new students.

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

TC3 is a strengths-based institution.  Begin your own strengths journey with a StrengthsQuest workshop: “Starting Out Strong: StrengthsQuest and Your Success” 
                                   
Research indicates that investing your efforts in your strengths, rather than your weaknesses, will produce significantly greater results. Find out your strengths using Gallup's StrengthsFinder and learn how to use those strengths for success in academics, career, and your personal life. Become one of the "Best of the Best" by
• building your life around your strengths
• managing your weaknesses, and
• inventing ways to use your strengths in areas where you want to   succeed.

Program available 1/19 and 1/20 - pick the best time for you! (Room 289B). Sign up for your preferred session by calling 607.844.8222, Ext. 4287 or by registering online.

Note - the January 14 Strengths program has been cancelled.

Tuesday January 19
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.   New student move-in to housing.

2 - 4:30 p.m.     “Starting Out Strong: StrengthsQuest and Your Success” program  (Room 289B) See description and registration options above.

6 - 8:45 p.m.      Residence Life Orientation program (Student Center).  See your RA for details.

9 - 11 p.m.         Open Recreation program (Fieldhouse)

Wednesday January 20

9 - 10 a.m.         Registration (Forum). You’ll receive a book bag filled with information including a TC3 day planner to help you manage your life as a college student.

10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Orientation program for all students including meetings with program and
advisement faculty.  Lunch included. 

Additional programs:
2:30 - 5 p.m.           “Starting Out Strong: StrengthsQuest and Your Success” program (Room 289B) See description and registration options above.

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.           Hands-on Online Course Orientation (Baker Commons classroom, 2nd floor)

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.           International/Global Connections Student Orientation (Room 282) What you need to know to succeed in the American academic and social culture. Mandatory and open only to international students.  For information, contact Robin Hinchcliff at hinchcr@TC3.edu, 607-844-8222, ext. 4382 or Jenna Lenhardt at lenharj@TC3.edu, 607-844-8222, ext. 4516.

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.           Service Tradition Scholars Orientation (Room 227)All students who have received Service Tradition Scholarships are required to attend this session.

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.           Adult Student Orientation (Room 216) Session specifically for students who have been out of school for five or more years.

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.           Honors College Orientation (Room 293D) For all students enrolled in or interested in the Honors College program.

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.           Veterans Orientation (Room 263) Open to all veterans of any age.

Evening                       Residence Life Hall Meetings.  See your RA for time and place.

ALANA (African, Latino, Asian, and Native American) Student Reception
Wednesday, January 20, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Fireside Café
Open to all students.
For information, contact Seth Thompson at thompss@TC3.edu or 607.844.8222, Ext. 4358.

Thursday January 21 CLASSES BEGIN!
Noon - 1:00 p.m.         Hands-on Online Course Orientation (Baker Commons classroom, 2nd floor)

Friday January 22   
Noon - 1:00 p.m.         Students with Disabilities Orientation ( Baker Commons classroom, 2nd floor) Join Baker Center for Learning staff to discuss needs unique to students with disabilities and to increase your understanding of available supports. The program will include demonstration of available adaptive technology. Open only to students with disabilities. For information, contact Carolyn Boone at boonec@TC3.edu or 607-844-8222, ext. 4283.

January 19-22
· All college offices will be open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Many offices will also have extended hours during this week.
· The Fitness Center will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Your activity fee includes membership, so come meet the staff and have an orientation to the available resources.
· TC3 Card Office will be open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for you to get your ID card and to deposit money onto your card for purchases on and off campus.
· The Bookstore will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday) for you to purchase books and course supplies. If your financial aid package is finalized and shows a balance above the amount owed the college, you will be able to use the balance to purchase your books and required course supplies. You will need a picture ID to use a financial aid charge, check, debit or credit card.