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Ithaca College resumes in-person campus tours

Prospective students are once again able to visit the Ithaca College campus as the college resumes in-person campus tours. 

The college began hosting in-person tours of the campus again April 10. The tours are offered to accepted students who have received an invitation to tour the college. The college is prioritizing students who have not previously visited campus but may invite more students as it is able to accommodate more visitors, Nicole Eversley Bradwell, executive director of admission, said. Prior to going on the tour, visitors must complete an electronic screening for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure and comply with the New York State Travel Advisory .

The campus was previously only open to current students, faculty and staff as outlined in the “ Return to Campus ” plan. Prospective students who are interested in touring the campus can submit a campus visit interest form to be notified when more tours are available.

The goal of the tours is to allow accepted students and family members to experience the college while maintaining the health and wellness of the college community and visitors, Bradwell said. 

“We’ve been hearing from accepted students who have never visited campus that they are eager to experience the campus for themselves in a safe way,” Bradwell said via email.

Junior Tsedale Forbes, a co-chair of the President’s Host Committee, said accepted students are allowed to bring one supporting visitor for their tour. They said each tour is limited to four families and one tour guide, and everyone is required to wear a mask and stay distant from others throughout the tour. 

Abby Bertrum, an accepted high school senior from Edina, Minnesota, toured the college earlier this month. She said she received an invitation for a tour during an accepted students day event. She said her tour was a one-on-one tour, and her group included herself, her mother and her grandmother. 

“My overall experience was fantastic, and just being on campus really made me want to come here in the fall even more,” Bertrum said.

Forbes said tours have been adjusted to fit the New York state, Tompkins County and Ithaca College COVID-19 guidelines. She said the tours have been shortened and are mostly outside, going through as few buildings as possible. They also said all tours now take the same route — unlike how they were conducted prior to the pandemic — and are staggered throughout the day so that no tours cross paths. 

Although campus tours are currently only being offered to accepted high school seniors, there are options for online engagement located on the college’s website. Forbes said the Office of Admission offers virtual Q&A webinars and panels for prospective students. They said almost all virtual engagement is open to students of all backgrounds and ages, except for the virtual a ccepted student s ocial events, which are only open to accepted students. 

Bradwell said over 1,760 prospective students attended the Accepted Students Day programs, which include financial aid sessions, an academic and student services fair and social events. The Accepted Students Day programs began in February 2021 , and the final program is being held April 22.

Forbes said that as an extrovert, she enjoys engaging with visitors again, and the Office of Admission is ecstatic to be able to invite visitors on campus again.

“A lot of planning went on behind the scenes to make this happen , and if any of it would have caused harm to our campus community, the p ublic h ealth and e mergency p reparedness t eam would not have approved our proposal,” Forbes said. 

Bradwell said the Office of Admission is excited to be welcoming prospective students to campus and will continue to assess its engagement opportunities as COVID-19 guidelines change.

“Our President’s Hosts and admission team members have enjoyed every moment of welcoming our accepted students to South Hill to see for themselves why Ithaca College is a place we call home,” Bradwell said.

Junior Emma Robinson, a tour guide on the President’s Host Committee, said that she is grateful that the committee has found a safe way to conduct tours that prioritizes health and connection.

“It’s so nice to be able to be connecting in person with prospective students again,” Robinson said. “It’s been such a long time of just webinars and blank video boxes, but to connect with students going through such a difficult time and being able to help them even a little bit is so energizing and a great reminder to me of why I’m in college and what I’m working toward.”

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Virtual views, “we all have a natural impulse to explore, but it can be intimidating to step outside of what you know.” - pocketsights.

We have partnered with PocketSights to offer a FREE mobile tour guide app. 

Anyone with a smartphone or tablet can download the app for free from Google play or the App Store. We’ve partnered with  The History Center in Tompkins County and other local non-profits to encourage preservation, educate visitors, and promote sustainable tourism all while telling the story of our community through the many historic voices that made it what it is today. 

While our tours focus on local history there are many other tours within Tompkins county to explore. Additional Tours . 

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ITHACA TOURS

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Historic Ithaca, The History Center in Tompkins County and other local partners have been partnering with PocketSights since 2017 in developing over 40 walking, biking, and driving historic tours of Ithaca and Tompkins County.  

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20 HISTORICAL BRIDGES

Created By: The History Center in Tompkins County

Each stop on the tour highlights one of Tompkins County's historical bridges, showing how it has been either altered or preserved over the years. Historical photos have been provided wherever available, as well as modern photos, taken by the authors in the spring of 2016.

The choice of bridges on this list was based primarily on the bridges identified as historic by HistoricBridges.org. Their list was supplemented by other bridges of local interest, including former and current covered bridges, a pedestrian bridge that is part of the rails-to-trails project, and additional bridges built by the Groton Bridge Company of Groton, NY.

BARNS OF TOMPKINS COUNTY

Created By: Ithaca Heritage

Historic Ithaca, The History Center in Tompkins County, and the New York State Barn Coalition believe that the historic barns throughout our county are assets and, in some cases, endangered resources. These types of buildings and the associated landscapes help define the Finger Lakes countryside. In this age of growth and expansion, they are swiftly becoming extinct. We hope this small selection of historic barns will provide you with an idea of how special these buildings are and encourage you to learn more. Please note that these are all private properties and, unless otherwise indicated, are meant to be viewed from the roadside.

ITHACA LITERARY TOUR

Ithaca has served as the home for many notable writers, including multiple Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize winners. Take this tour through Ithaca's literary past and learn about the places that famous authors lived and worked.

ITHACA'S WOMEN OF NOTE

The Ithaca Women of Note Tour highlights the lives and accomplishments of prominent women throughout Ithaca's history who advanced the opportunities and participation of women in civic affairs, academia, or the workforce. Striving for the betterment of the human condition, these women became distinguished by their leadership roles in social clubs, national movements, or their profession. From institutional buildings and private residences to public parks, the Women of Note Tour covers a multitude of sites as they relate to each individual. The tour covers the first suburbs of Ithaca, including Cornell Heights and Cayuga Heights, as well as Cornell campus and downtown Ithaca.

THE SOUTHSIDE LOOP

The Southside neighborhood has an African­ American heritage that dates back 180 years. From the founding of the St. James AME Zion Church in 1833 to the construction of the Southside Community Center in 1938 and beyond, the Southside has been a significant center of African American community life in Ithaca.

This walking tour provides an introduction to the Southside's history for native Ithacans and visitors alike.

VETERANS'  MEMORIAL TOUR

Tompkins County honors veterans who have served during wartime in many ways. Volunteers decorate veterans' gravestones with American flags on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Parades include veterans and their supporters. At the "11 on the 11th" Veterans Day ceremony at DeWitt Park's War Memorial, attendees pay tribute to the fallen and their fellow soldiers.

Visit the sites on this Tompkins County Veterans' Memorials Tour to learn about the men and women who distinguished themselves through military service from the Revolutionary War to the most recent armed conflicts.

ITHACA LGBTQ+ HISTORY TOUR

Created By: Center for LGBTQ Education, Outreach & Services, Ithaca College

Bars and public spaces have been sites of queer and transgender resistance and resilience for decades. But many of the people and places that make up our history’s shared past have been forgotten, erased, overlooked, or ignored. This LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning) local history tour is designed to preserve some of the rich stories and heritage of our Ithaca community. Our cisgender heterosexual allies working in solidarity have also played prominent roles. This tour is for anyone wanting to learn about our local LGBTQ history and culture.

DEWITT PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT

DeWitt Park has been the heart of Ithaca's religious, educational, and governmental activities from the community's earliest days and is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in the city. It received both local and National Register Historic District designations in 1971. The district contains a wealth of architectural styles, reflecting the work of some of Ithaca's most distinguished architects.

LOWER EAST HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT

The East Hill Historic District on the slope between Collegetown and Ithaca's business district includes the greatest concentration of historically and architecturally significant buildings in the city. The buildings date from 1830 to the 1930s and reflect many popular American architectural styles. This tour describes twenty-seven buildings in the lower portions of the district (i.e., west of Stewart Avenue) and includes many examples of Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival styles. Also represented are Second Empire, Swiss Chalet, Richardsonian Romanesque, English Revival, and Mission styles.

RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS, DOWNTOWN ITHACA

Created By: Historic Ithaca, 1995

These religious buildings reflect a wide range of architectural styles and sacred traditions. Anglicans, Quakers, Roman Catholics, Jews, numerous Protestant denominations are represented. The particular ecumenical practices of each group, as well as Colonial Revival architectural styles, changing tastes, local climate, and the availability of particular materials all influenced the design of these houses of worship.

CORNELL HEIGHTS HISTORIC DISTRICT

Created By: Historic Ithaca

Cornell Heights was Ithaca's first planned suburb, intended by its developers as an exclusive "residence park" for families of the Cornell University faculty and wealthy businessmen and professionals. The distinct character of the district--defined by a curvilinear street plan, lavish landscaping, generous setbacks, and the imposing size of many of the homes--was part of the developers' original plan and has remained largely intact. The area was designated a National Register historic district in 1989.

EZRA CORNELL

Ezra Cornell (1807-1874) spent his early life in DeRuyter, New York, and he first came to Ithaca at the age of 21. He worked as a carpenter and then in Jeremiah Beebe's plaster and flour mill. At the age of 47 he was bankrupt. By the time he was 57, however, his fortunes had changed after his hard work and investments in the early telegraph industry paid off. The philanthropist co-founded Cornell University in 1865.

ITHACA COLLEGE'S DOWNTOWN ROOTS

Ithaca College began modestly in 1892 as the Ithaca Conservatory of Music, founded in downtown Ithaca by a local musician, violinist William Grant Egbert. The Conservatory grew during the following decades and affiliated itself with several local institutions and in 1931 it merged with its affiliated schools to become Ithaca College. Today the College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 125 disciplines and welcomes over 4,500 students at its South Hill campus.

WILLIAM HENERY MILLER

William Henry Miller (1848-1922) was one of Ithaca's most prolific local architects, dramatically reshaping the built environment of Ithaca and Cornell University. After attending Cornell for two years, he began practicing locally, designing such landmarks as Cornell's McGraw Tower, Uris Library, Risley Hall, and Barnes Hall, and numerous private residences and local churches. Check out the corresponding PocketSights tour of downtown Ithaca for more information about Miller's work.

VILLAGE OF DRYDEN

The Village of Dryden, settled in 1797, is a vibrant rural community in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Located at the center of the Town of Dryden, the village was established at the crossing of two main roads, one running north to Cortland and the other running east to Virgil. Today, this historic crossroads remains at the core of downtown Dryden. The village boasts a charming business district, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with small farms and forests.

VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS

Founded in the early twentieth century, it has enjoyed a close relationship with the university ever since. A constant theme is the influence exerted on the village by Cornell, which in 2015 celebrated the sesquicentennial of its founding as Cayuga Heights celebrated its centennial of incorporation. In other respects the story of the village is typical of twentieth century suburbanization in the United States. First developed as a streetcar suburb, Cayuga Heights grew with the advent of the automobile, expanded in mid-century, and by century’s end met the qualifications of an inner ring suburb as development spread around it.

HISTORIC HAMLET OF BROOKTONDALE

The hamlet of Brooktondale has seen many name changes since it was settled as a Military Tract land grant.

After World War II, Brooktondale grew as a residential area less dependent on farming, with more residents commuting to work in Ithaca. Today, both the Community Center (built in 1964) and Brookton’s Market serve as gathering places for what is now a primarily residential neighborhood.

THE VILLAGE OF TRUMANSBURG

This wide-ranging tour features some of Trumansburg's noteworthy historic and architectural landmarks, including the homes of some of the village's earliest residents and several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each site highlights a unique aspect of Trumansburg's story. Join us on a tour through the village's vibrant landscape, where past meets present!

WHARTON STUDIO SILENT FILM TOUR

Created By: Wharton Studio Museum

Enjoy the experience of discovering Ithaca's unique contribution to American movie history brought to you by Wharton Studio Museum, a nonprofit education organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating Ithaca's silent movie history. 

The Whartons produced hundreds of reels of silent films and notable episodic serials such as "Patria", "Beatrice Fairfax", and "The Great White Trail." They used as their backdrop Cayuga Lake, the stunning gorges, Cornell University's campus and downtown Ithaca.

HISTORY & ART IN DOWNTOWN ITHACA

A walking tour of murals in downtown Ithaca that explore local history, and historic figures with ties to Ithaca and Tompkins County.

Explore historic snippets of Tompkins County through this public art walking tour of downtown Ithaca. Murals were created by different artists over more than two decades. Not all murals featuring local history are listed, and we encourage everyone to explore and enjoy all the public art downtown.

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Grand Menshikov Palace

Menshikov began to build his residence here in 1713, at about the same time as Peter began work on his own estate at Peterhof. Menshikov seemed intent on outdoing his master in terms of scale and grandeur, and commissioned architects Giovanni Mario Fontana and Gottfried Schadel, who were already building the Menshikov Palace in St. Petersburg, to design his seaside palace. After over a decade of work, which eventually bankrupted Menshikov, the palace was completed.

Facing the sea, with a two-level terrace in front of it, this charming yellow and white building consists of a concave central block with two single-storey galleries leading to prominent octagonal pavilions, one of which houses the palace chapel. On the south side of the building, two large ancillary wings, the Kitchen Wing and the Ladies' Wing, run from the pavilions perpendicular to the central block.

Menshikov had little time to enjoy his new palace before he was arrested and exiled in 1727. The estate at Oranienbaum was passed to the state, and Menshikov's palace became a naval hospital. In 1743, the estate was presented by Empress Elizabeth to her nephew, the future Peter III, who commissioned Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the greatest late baroque architect working in Russia, to renovate the palace. Rastrelli left the exterior of the palace almost untouched, but created sumptuous interiors that have, sadly, long since been destroyed. At this time, the western pavilion became known as the Japanese Pavilion, thanks to the collection of Japanese and Chinese ceramics it housed.

The palace was altered again in 1762 by Antonio Rinaldi, who added a granite staircase and semi-circular balcony to the northern terraces and redecorated many of the interiors. After serving as a Naval Cadet College from the end of the 18 th century, the palace was used as a residence by both Alexander I and his brother Mikhail. During the 19 th century, several famous architects, including Luigi Ruska, Carlo Rossi, and Vasiliy Satsov, reworked the interiors of the palace.

Today, while the Grand Menshikov Palace is still extremely impressive from the outside, its interiors are in a parlous state, and major renovation work still needs to be done to prevent parts of the building collapsing. For visitors, there is little to see except a collection of portraits of the various owners of Oranienbaum.

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Don’t forget your sunglasses as you get to know USF’s St. Petersburg campus! Located in one of Florida’s most culturally rich cities, take a tour that explores the programs, places and people that call our sunny, harborside campus home. You will also get the chance to learn more about the application process during an information session with an admissions counselor.

Student-Led Campus Tours

Our student-led tours give you an up-close view of our academic programs, student organizations and waterfront recreation such as sailing and kayaking. You will hear from current students about what life is really like on our dynamic St. Petersburg campus!   Your tour includes an information session presented by an Office of Admissions professional, where you’ll get an overview of the university, admission requirements, scholarships and campus life.

Before scheduling a visit, please keep the following in mind:

• Dates: Tours are offered Monday-Friday and on select Saturdays. Tour space is limited to provide our guests with a positive experience. Please have a few dates in mind before making your reservation in case your first choice is not available. Tours are scheduled and posted periodically throughout the semester. If you do not see tours posted for the dates you are hoping to visit, please check our website weekly for updates.
• Academic calendar: To get the best feel for the St. Petersburg campus, check our academic calendar and visit when there are students on campus attending classes.
• International students: Contact [email protected]  to add a meeting with an International Admissions Advisor to your tour.
• Weather: The St. Petersburg campus is located in a subtropical climate and the tour is outdoors. Doesn’t sound so bad, right? Even though most of our days are filled with blue skies and sunshine, we ask that you please consider Florida’s heat, humidity and rain showers as a possibility. Expect a lot of walking, so please dress accordingly, wear proper shoes, and bring a water bottle.

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Self-Guided Campus Tours

Stroll our beautiful St. Petersburg campus on your own schedule with our self-guided campus tour! Stops include the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library, the University Student Center, the Harborwalk and Pelican Apartments. Please RSVP below to access the Walking Campus Tour map. Print out a copy and explore campus at your own pace to get a first-hand look at the incredible places where you’ll eat, sleep, study, learn and play.

To get the best feel for USF, check out our academic calendar and visit during the academic year when students are attending class.   Please note that access to buildings is not guaranteed, and guests must print the parking permit provided when registering or pay for parking at the self-service machine in the St. Petersburg campus parking garage.

Before Arriving on the St. Petersburg Campus

• Prepare for the tour: This includes wearing comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and temperature-appropriate clothing. And don't forget to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated! It can get hot in St. Petersburg, especially on a walking tour of campus.
• Pay for your parking: You may park in the Fifth Avenue Parking Facility, labeled FPF on the Walking Campus Tour map. Once you arrive at the garage, purchase a timed space pass in the garage at the walk-up permit machine located on the first level by the elevators. You may also use the parking permit provided at registration.

Group Tours

Come join us for a group visit of our St. Petersburg campus! These visits are comprised of groups of 10-80 students.   During your group tour, you’ll explore our academic facilities, a residence hall, dining options, student support offices, recreation and other important campus stops. Tours include an information session where you and your group will learn about admissions requirements, financial aid, scholarships, campus life, dining and more.

Scheduling Your Tour   Due to the large volume of requests we receive for group tours, preference will be given to high school groups and organizations serving high school students. Dates and times are subject to availability.   Please follow the directions below to set up your visit:

• Submit your request at least  four weeks prior to the requested visit date.
• Please include your requested date(s) and time(s) in order of preference in the “Date Preferences” field.
• After receiving your request, a representative from our office will contact you. Submitting a request does not guarantee a scheduled visit.
• Should you wish to eat on campus with your group, we recommend our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall. For information on hours and pricing, please visit Dining Services .

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Experience the St. Petersburg campus, nestled between the stunning waterfront and lively downtown, through our 360-degree virtual tour. Discover our scenic study spots and picture yourself sitting in the sun along Bayboro Harbor – in February!

Disability Accommodations

Please contact the tour staff at  [email protected]  at least five working days in advance for mobility assistance, visual impairment assistance or American Sign Language interpreting.

Directions to Campus

Address USF St. Petersburg Campus 140 7th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Campus Map From the East

• Take I-4 West to I-275 South.
• Take exit 22 onto I-175 East toward Tropicana Field.
• When the interstate ends, continue straight onto Fifth Avenue South and proceed to Second Street. The Welcome Center is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and Second Street.

From the West

• Take I-75 South to I-275 South.
• Take I-75 North to I-275 North.

Parking on Campus

Visitor parking is available in the Fifth Street Parking Facility.   Single Day Permits may be purchased in the garage at the walk-up permit machine located on the first level by the elevators. The permit machine accepts cash, Visa and Mastercard. The price of a day permit is $5 and can be used on levels 2 through 5 in the garage.   The Welcome Center is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and Second Street.   Note: Please arrive at least 15-30 minutes prior to your scheduled visit to ensure adequate time for parking and check-in.

Hotels and Accommodations

If you're visiting from out of town, there are a number of convenient hotels located near our St. Petersburg campus. This is not a comprehensive list, so visitors are encouraged to search for other hotels near the campus they are visiting.   Many of the hotels listed for each campus below offer a special USF rate. If you choose one of these hotels, state that you are visiting the University of South Florida to access the special rate. Some also offer free shuttle service to the campus.

Comfort Inn & Suites Clearwater 3910 Ulmerton Rd Clearwater, FL 33762 727-573-3334   Courtyard St. Petersburg Downtown 300 4th St North St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-450-6200 Complimentary shuttle to campus.   Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown 80 Beach Dr NE St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-892-9900   Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront 333 1st St South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-894-5000 Located within walking distance from campus.   Holiday Inn St. Petersburg West 1200 34th St N St. Petersburg, FL 33713 727-322-0770   Ponce De Leon Hotel 95 Central Ave N St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-550-9300   St. Pete Beach Suites 6801 Sunset Way St Pete Beach, FL 33706 727-360-7233   Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown 940 5th Ave South St. Petersburg, Florida 33705 727-821-0777 Offers a complimentary shuttle to campus.   The Cordova Inn 253 2nd Ave North St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-822-7500 About eight blocks from campus.

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One of the best parts of attending USF's St. Petersburg campus is the location. Tucked next to scenic Bayboro Harbor, we offer the amenities and advantages of higher-priced, larger universities, plus the benefits that come with being a part of Florida’s newest Preeminent State Research University. You'll love this campus is in the heart of dynamic St. Petersburg — a vibrant and artsy Florida city where all are welcome.   Plus, St. Petersburg campus students have access to the rich professional resources afforded by our network of business connections. Our students tap into community and industry relationships for valuable internship and practicum experiences to prepare them for rewarding careers when they graduate.   If you're visiting us from out of town, make a weekend out of it! For more information on hotels, restaurants, things to do and more, check out Visit St. Pete Clearwater .   Download our Gulf Coast Visitor Guide to make the most of your trip and explore everything our Gulf Coast region has to offer, from sports to arts to nature. 

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Aidan - Navigator Captain Major: Environmental Science Class of: 2024 Hometown: Lake Worth, FL You can find me at: The Nest or the University Student Center

Reni Major: Marine Biology, with a minor in Environmental Science & Policy Class of: 2024 Hometown: Yorktown, VA You can find me at: Hammocking at the waterfront

Emely Major: Marketing Class of: 2025 Hometown: Roatan, Honduras You can find me at: The Terrace at LPH

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Study Abroad Fair and info sessions - September 23-26

All the information you need to plan a successful experience abroad, all in one place! The Fall 2024 Study Abroad Fair will be held Wednesday, September 25, from 4:00-6:00 pm in Emerson Suites . Come get excited about the many different possibilities for study abroad! The Fair will feature:

• London Center & LA Center programs
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• IC study abroad partners, offering dozens of affiliated and non-affiliated program options
• Study abroad planning assistance
• Study abroad alumni peer advisers available to share their international experiences and answer your questions
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Individuals requiring accommodations for the Study Abroad Fair or any of the Fair Week Info Sessions should contact [email protected] . We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.

Study Abroad Fair Week Info Sessions - September 23-26

A number of our study abroad partners will be offering information sessions during the week of the Study Abroad Fair. Come to the Fair to get an overview of your options, and then come to an info session to take a deep dive into the study abroad program offerings of a particular study abroad partner!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

5:00-5:45 pm: Study in New Zealand with the University of Auckland via Zoom - CONNECT HERE The University of Auckland is located in the North Island of New Zealand . It is a prestigious research university that has courses in more than 150 academic disciplines, making it an ideal study abroad destination for students of all majors. Come learn what a semester in Auckland would look like for you!

6:00-6:45 pm: Design Your Own Study Abroad Semester with CIEE Study Abroad   via Zoom - CONNECT HERE CIEE offers the popular Open Campus Block program , which allows students to design their own 1, 2, or 3 country study abroad semester. The Open Campus Block program is available in Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, and Spain. Additional affiliated study abroad programs are offered in the Dominican Republic, Ghana, and Jordan , as well as non-affiliated programs in many other locations.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

2:00-4:30 pm: Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation with CEA CAPA Education Abroad International Lounge - 070 Peggy Ryan Williams Center This isn't an info session, but an informal, drop-in gathering that will allow you to learn more about CEA CAPA Education Abroad's programs. Affiliated options include Argentina, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Ireland, and Italy , and there are non-affiliated program options in many other countries. Enjoy gourmet cookies from Levain Bakery in NYC and enter to win a $1,500 flight credit for a CEA CAPA study abroad program!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

6:15-7:00 pm: Study in South Korea with The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) Cayuga Lake Meeting Room, Campus Center TEAN offers affiliated programs in China, Fiji, South Korea, and Thailand , as well as non-affiliated programs in many other countries. This session will focus on TEAN's program in South Korea but will also review their other available destinations.

7:15-8:00 pm: Study in New Zealand with the University of Canterbury Cayuga Lake Meeting Room, Campus Center The University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand is a good option for students from most majors. Students can choose from a wide variety of courses at this internationally recognized institution, in a city that is the gateway to the beautiful South Island in New Zealand. Come see if the University of Canterbury is the right study abroad choice for you. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

12:10-12:50 pm: Study in Japan with CIS Abroad Cayuga Lake Meeting Room, Campus Center CIS Abroad offers affiliated programs in Italy, Japan, Scotland, and Thailand , as well as non-affiliated programs in many other countries. This session will focus on their programs in Japan, though other destinations will also be covered.

5:00-5:45 pm: Study in Spain with SSA Education Abroad Cayuga Lake Meeting Room, Campus Center Spanish Studies Abroad offers affiliated programs in Argentina, Cuba, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Spain . This program will focus on their options in Spain, including programs in Alicante, Barcelona, and Seville. Information will also be provided about their other destinations.

6:00-6:45 pm: University of Sydney (Australia) Cayuga Lake Meeting Room, Campus Center The University of Sydney in Australia is one of the most popular study abroad destinations for IC students, and offers courses that work for all majors. This session will provide a thorough overview of the university and what it is like to study there for a semester. They will review everything you need to know, including the application process, courses and academics, internships, travel opportunities, and housing.

NEED MORE INFORMATION TO PLAN YOUR STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE? Schedule an appointment with a study abroad adviser - we'll help you find the program that's right for you. You can also join the Study Abroad page on IC Engage , follow us on Instagram and Facebook .

International Programs 074 Peggy Ryan Williams Center (Garden Level) (607) 274-3306 [email protected]