Connections for New Students
New Student Orientation and Welcome Week
For all new and transfer students
Fall 2013 Orientation and Welcome Week activities will take place August 19-26, 2013.
Fall 2013 courses begin on Thursday, August 22. The TC3 Academic Calendar contains important dates each semester, including deadlines.
Questions? E-mail orientation@TC3.edu or call 607.844.8222, Ext. 4521.
Parents, spouses and other sponsors
In addition to activities for students there are programs for parents, spouses and other sponsors.
New Student Orientation Schedule
New students will receive orientation information and a schedule of events in the mail after July 15, 2013 if they have already attended Pre-Enrollment Orientation. Students attending Pre-Enrollment Orientation between July 15 and August 16 will receive orientation information at their Pre-Enrollment Orientation appointment.
Please note that all students will receive a final schedule with detailed information including session locations at Orientation Check-in. Orientation Check-In will take place on Monday, August 19 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Athletic Facility Concourse. At Orientation Check-in, new students will receive a TC3 bag, student planner, and more. New Resident Students living on campus will move in to the Residence Halls on Sunday, August 18 between 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. so that they are prepared to attend orientation activities on Monday.
Many TC3 offices have extended open hours during Orientation and Welcome Week so that you can take care of everything you need prior to the start of classes.
Monday, August 19
| 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Orientation Check-In and College Resource Fair (Athletic Facility Concourse and Field House) |
| 10–10:45 a.m. | College Welcome and New Student Convocation (Gymnasium) |
| 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Academic Program Orientation - Meet the faculty and learn more about your degree program |
| 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Lunch with your Academic Program (provided) |
| 1:30–3 p.m. | Adult Student Orientation (age 24 or older or those who have been out of school for 5 or more years) |
| 1:30-3 p.m. | Commuter Student Orientation Sessions |
| 1:30-3 p.m. | Network Peer Mentor Orientation (for those students taking part in the peer mentor program) |
| 1:30-3 p.m. | Resident Student StrengthsQuest Lab Time |
| 3:00-4 p.m. | Student Success Sessions and Special Population Orientations (choose your session from this list) |
| 8–11 p.m. | Evening Activities (optional) |
Tuesday, August 20
| 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Additional Orientation Sessions (details TBA – required for students living in the TC3 residence halls, recommended for students ages 18-23 who are commuting from home or living in off-campus housing, optional for adult students) |
| 2:45–3:45 p.m. | Student Success Sessions and Special Population Orientations (choose your session from this list |
| 8–11 p.m. | Open Recreation and Activities (optional |
Wednesday, August 21
| 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Additional Orientation Sessions (details TBA – required for students living in the TC3 residence halls, recommended for students ages 18-23 who are commuting from home or living in off-campus housing, optional for adult students) |
| 2:45–3:45 p.m. | Student Success Sessions and Special Population Orientations (choose your session from this list |
Thursday, August 22
Classes Begin
Welcome Week Activities TBA
Friday, August 23
Classes Continue
Welcome Week Activities TBA
Monday, August 26
Classes Continue
3–6 p.m. “Get Connected” Activities Fair (Field House)
