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New Student Orientation: Do I have to participate?
All students pursuing a degree are required to attend New Student Orientation before registering for classes. Students who do not intend to seek a degree are also encouraged to attend. The 2½ - 3 hour orientation program is offered at various times and locations. For more information, or to register, click on the campus of your choice below.
Students must make a reservation to attend orientation and can do so online by clicking here. If you are not able to make your reservation online, please use the contact information below to receive assistance. All orientations are held at the Bloomington Main Campus at 200 Daniels Way.
Jenny Huggins
Assistant Director of Student Support & Development
jhuggins5@ivytech.edu
(812) 330-6025
What you need to know:
Steps to enroll in New Student Orientation:
Step 1: Campus Connect
Step 2: Log into Appointment Manager and choose your session.
New student orientation is by appointment. Please call admissions at 812-374-5341.
New Student Orientation Information
New student orientation is scheduled after a student has completed an Application for Admission and been assessed for placement. See the steps to enroll to ensure you are ready to sign up for New Student orientation. New student orientation is by appointment only.
Please call the location you wish to attend to schedule your new Student Orientation.
* Students wishing to pursue Nursing programs (RN or LPN) must attend New Student Orientation at Columbus and must attend a mandatory pre-nursing information session which begins one hour prior to the start listed time of the New Student Orientation.
Please note that you must be on-time for the orientation!
Due to the format of the sessions students will not be allowed in after the orientation starts.
Late arriving students will need to reschedule to a different session.
Thank You!
| Date | Time |
| Tuesday, December 13 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, December 15 | 9-12 p.m. |
| Monday, December 19 | 9-12 p.m. |
| Tuesday, December 20 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, January 3 | 6-9 p.m. |
| Wednesday, January 4 | 9-12 p.m. |
| Thursday, January 5 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Date | Time |
| Thursday, December 15 | 1-4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, December 20 | 8:30-12 p.m. |
| Thursday, January 5 | 8:30-12 p.m. |
| Date | Time |
| Date | Time |
| January 3, 2012- Tuesday | 10:00 AM |
| Date | Time |
| Tuesday, December 13 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, December 28 | 5:30 p.m. |
Please note that you must be on-time for the orientation! Due to the format of the sessions students will not be allowed in after the orientation starts. Late arriving students will need to reschedule to a different session. Thank You!
New Student Orientation at Ivy Tech Community College is mandatory and free to all new degree seeking students. If you were admitted to Ivy Tech Community College on or after July 1, 2010, and are pursuing a degree you are required to complete the college's New Student Orientation program prior to registering for classes. The 2½ - 3 hour orientation program is offered at various times at the East Central Region campuses. Please read the information below carefully. Failure to bring the required information will result in rescheduling your New Student Orientation. Students who do not intend to seek a degree are also encouraged to attend. We are here to help you succeed in your educational journey.
AT ORIENTATION YOU WILL . . .
• Learn about students rights and responsibilities
• Learn about college services that will help prepare you for the first day of class
• Learn about academic advising
• Learn about student life
• Learn about Campus Connect and Register for Classes
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What You Need To Know:
Orientation is mandatory for all new degree seeking students at Ivy Tech Community College. Sessions are offered, at no cost to the student, at Anderson, Marion and Muncie locations. You must follow the guidelines below:
* You must complete an application for admissions to the College. This can be done on-line at http://www.ivytech.edu/apply-now/.
* You must have completed your assessment steps prior to attending Orientation.
This means that you need to have completed the COMPASS test, have the appropriate
SAT or ACT scores, or equivalent college credit/substitution.
* Only those pre-registered for a session will be admitted. Scheduling your New Student Orientation is done with a Student Success Assistant at your campus.
* You must have your completed homework assignment you received from the Student Success Assistant/Generalist or you will need to reschedule.
* You must be able to stay for the entire session.
* Orientation will last about 2.5 to 3 hours
* You must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start time to check in. Arriving late will require you to reschedule.
* If you cannot attend, you should cancel your reservation via the confirmation e-mail you received and then contact the Student Success Assistant at your campus to reschedule.
* Due to the length of the session and limited space available, children, parents, spouses, and friends are not permitted at New Student Orientation.
Please click here http://www.ivytech.edu/apply-now.html to see the list of requirements.
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What You Must Bring:
Your completed homework assignment - it's a must!
Your Campus Connect User Name and Password – it is required to register for classes!
Your C-Number (student ID)
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Anderson Campus
104 W. 53rd Street
800-644-4882
Terri Lennis, Student Success Assistant
tlennis@ivytech.edu
Ext. 2335 - Rm. 306
Vanessa Duncan, Student Success Assistant
vduncan@ivytech.edu
Ext. 2315 - Rm. 306
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Marion Campus
261 S. Commerce Drive
800-554-1159
Teresa Chapman, Student Success Assistant
tchapman12@ivytech.edu
Ext. 3318 - Rm. 166L
Rebecca Willis, Student Success Assistant
rwillis@ivytech.edu
Ext. 3333 - Rm. 166K
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Muncie Campus
4301 S. Cowan Road
800-589-8324
Libby Petro, Student Success Assistant
rpetro4@ivytech.edu
Ext. 1479 - Rm. 520
Eric Frayer, Student Success Assistant
efrayer@ivytech.edu
Ext. 1480 - Rm. 520
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New Castle Site
Danielson Center - Room 105
Joe Anderson, Assistant Director of Community Outreach
765-521-4987, Ext. 22 (Danielson Center)
Ryan Johnson, Adjunct Faculty (New Student Orientation)
765-599-2613
Rebecca Jessee, Student Affairs Clerk
765-521-4987, Ext. 27 (Danielson Center)
New Student Orientation Coordinator
Karen S. Berrier, Assistant Director of Student Support and Development
765-289-2291, Ext. 1483 or kberrier@ivytech.edu
Kokomo
To register for an orientation session at the Kokomo campus, call 800-459-0561, ext. 239.
Feb. 21, 10 a.m.
Feb. 23, 2 p.m.
Feb. 28, 10 a.m.
March 1, 2 p.m.
March 6, 10 a.m.
March 8, 2 p.m.
March 13, 10 a.m.
March 15, noon
March 20, 10 a.m.
March 22, noon
March 24, 10 a.m.
March 27, 10 a.m.
March 29, noon
April 3, 10 a.m.
April 5, 6 p.m.
April 10, 10 a.m.
April 12, 2 p.m.
April 14, 10 a.m.
April 17, 10 a.m.
April 19, 2 p.m.
April 24, 10 a.m.
April 26, 6 p.m.
May 1, 10 a.m.
May 3, 2 p.m.
May 8, 10 a.m.
May 9, 6 p.m.
May 10, 2 p.m.
May 12, 10 a.m.
May 15, 6 p.m.
May 16, 10 a.m.
May 17, 2 p.m.
Logansport
To register for an orientation session at the Logansport campus, call 866-753-5102.
Feb. 29, 5:30 p.m.
March 5, 9 a.m.
March 14, 5:30 p.m.
March 19, 9 a.m.
March 21, 5:30 p.m.
April 2, 9 a.m.
April 11, 5:30 p.m.
April 16, 9 a.m.
April 25, 5:30 p.m.
April 30, 9 a.m.
May 2, 9 a.m.
Peru
To register for an orientation session at the Peru Instructional Site, call Dani McQuaide at 765-473-7281, ext. 311.
Feb. 29, 10 a.m.
March 12, 6 p.m.
March 16, 1 p.m.
March 21, 10 a.m.
March 26, 6 p.m.
April 4, 10 a.m.
April 13, 1 p.m.
April 16, 6 p.m.
April 25, 10 a.m.
Wabash
To register for an orientation session at the Wabash campus, call 260-563-8828.
March 13, 6 p.m.
March 21, 1 p.m.
April 10, 6 p.m.
April 27, 1 p.m.
May 5, 9 a.m.
May 9, 1 p.m.
May 15, 6 p.m.
New Student Orientation is mandatory for all new degree seeking students and degree seeking students who have been out of school for two years or more. You must complete orientation before you can take the COMPASS Assessment or register for classes. Before you attend orientation you MUST have completed the following steps:
After the above steps are completed, you can proceed with completing New Student Orientation. New Student Orientation is offered in two formats:
In-Person New Student Orientation:
Sessions will last about 2.5 hours. You must arrive prior to the start time to check in and be able to stay for the entire session. Students may bring a guest: parent or significant other. No children please. Please do not bring another new Ivy Tech student with you as your guest. Every Ivy Tech student must make their own reservation.
In order to register please contact Janiah Downing at jdowning15@ivytech.edu or the Orientation Registration Hotline at 765.269.5256
The following dates are for the Main Campus in Lafayette, IN
All Orientation Sessions take place in IVY Hall 1333
| Wednesday, January 4, 2012 | 5:30-7:30 |
| Thursday, January 5, 2012 | 10:00-12:00 |
| Monday, January 9, 2012 | 2:00-4:00 |
| Wednesday, January 11, 2012 | 10:00-12:00 |
| Wednesday, January 18, 2012 | 2:00-4:00 |
| Thursday, January 26, 2012 | 10:00-12:00 |
| Wednesday, February 01, 2012 | 2:00-4:00 |
| Monday, February 13, 2012 | 5:00-7:00 |
| Tuesday, February 21, 2012 | 10:00-12:00 |
| Friday, February 24, 2012 | 2:00-4:00 |
| Wednesday, February 29, 2012 | 12:00-2:00 |
| Thursday, March 01, 2012 | 10:00-12:00 |
| Tuesday, March 06, 2012 | 3:00-5:00 |
| Wednesday, March 07, 2012 | 12:00-2:00 |
| Monday, March 19, 2012 | 1:00-3:00 |
| Wednesday, March 21, 2012 | 5:30-7:30 |
| Friday, March 23, 2012 | 10:00-12:00 |
| Tuesday, March 27, 2012 | 10:00-12:00 |
| Thursday, March 29, 2012 | 2:00-4:00 |
The following dates are for the Montgomery County Instructional Center in Crawfordsville, IN
Room Locations Vary
| Tuesday, January 3, 2012 | 10:00-12:00 |
| Thursday, February 23, 2012 | 10:30-12:00 |
| Friday, March 16, 2012 | 12:30-2:00 |
The following dates are for the White County Instructional Center in Monticello, IN
All Orientation Sessions take place in WCIC 124
| Tuesday, January 3, 2012 | 3:00-5:00 |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2012 | 1:00-3:00 |
| Thursday, March 22, 2012 | 11:00-1:00 |
Online New Student Orientation:
The online New Student Orientation should only be completed by the following: students who have attended Ivy Tech previously, students who are transfer students from other colleges or universities or students who have received special permission from the Assistant Director of Orientation and Student Success. Students who are new to college should attend the in-person New Student Orientation.
Before completing the online New Student Online Orientation, please read the following instructions.
1. The orientation takes approximately one hour to complete, including pre- and post-tests.
2. You must complete the orientation in one sitting.
3. You will not be able to save and return to the orientation at a later date.
4. You will need your student ID number (C#) during the orientation. Be sure you have this number ready prior to beginning the orientation.
Click the link below when you are ready to begin the New Student Online Orientation. A new browser tab/window will open with the orientation inside of it.
Online New Student Orientation
Additional Online Orientation Resources:
Copy of Orientation Presentation: Download a copy of the orientation presentation
COMPASS Assessment: Additional information regarding the COMPASS Assessment.
If you have any questions about the material covered in the orientation please contact:
Janiah Downing
Assistant Director of Admissions Recruitment
Please contact your campus to register for New Student Orientation. Students must bring a notebook and pen, your white compass score sheet(s) or ACT/SAT waiver, student ID (C#) number. No children are allowed at new student orientation.
ELKHART COUNTY
Rosanna Lee, Sabrina Citte, and Lamar Rassi
574-830-0375 ext. 4426 (no email scheduling)
SOUTH BEND
Jackie Scroggins
574-289-7001 ext. 5325
jscroggins1@ivytech.edu
WARSAW
Tracy Vittone
574-267-5428 ext. 7107
tvittone@ivytech.edu
New Student Orientation
Includes a pre- and post-test and is offered in two formats:
In-person
Appointments preferred but walk-ins permitted on a space available basis. Call 260-481-2232 or stop in the Student Life office in the Student Life Center of the Fort Wayne North Campus (4900 St. Joe Road).
Hours
Tuesdays, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Student Life Center SL513*
North Campus, 4900 St. Joe Road
*Due to scheduling conflicts, orientations on January 17 and January 31 will be held in the Coliseum Campus auditorium CC1200.
Space is limited. Call 260-481-2232 to reserve your spot. Walk-ins are accommodated as space permits. Sessions begin promptly, and no late admittance is permitted. Please arrive on time and with your Ivy Tech student ID (C#).
Online
Online orientation is always available. Please log in to Campus Connect and choose "New Student Orientation" under Student Services.
Contact
Christina Smith
260-481-2232
Please register for New Student Orientation by clicking here. An online version of the orientation is also be available here.
Face-to-face sessions will last about 1.5 hours, and you must arrive prior to the start time to sign in. Orientations will begin promptly at the scheduled time, and if you are late, you will be required to reschedule. You must be able to stay for the entire session. Students may bring ONE guest: a parent or significant other (no children are allowed).
Before attending, you are asked to set up your campus connect account. Please see student affairs with any questions you may have.
For the online orientation, please make sure there is a printer connected to the computer you are taking the Orientation at. There is a confirmation page you will need to bring to campus to show your successful completion. If you do not have a printer, please make sure to write down the date you are completing the Orientation, as this will be the only other way to access your Orientation record on campus.
Before beginning the orientation, please set-up your Campus Connect account. Please see student affairs for assistance, should you have difficulties.
Gary Campus
Friday, January 27 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 2 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 3 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 16 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 17 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 1 – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 15 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 16 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 29 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 30 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 12 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 13 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 26 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 27 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 3 – 10:00 a.m.
Friday, May 4 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 10 – 10:00 a.m.
Friday, May 11 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 17 – 10:00 a.m.
Friday, May 18 – 10:00 a.m.
East Chicago Campus
Friday, January 27 – 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 1 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 3 – 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 15– 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 29 – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 14 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 16 – 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 28 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 30 – 10:00 a.m.
Friday, April 6 – 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 11 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 13 – 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 25 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 27 – 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 2 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 4 – 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 9 – 1:00 p.m.
Friday, May 11 – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16 – 1:00 p.m.
Friday, May 18 – 1:00 p.m.
Michigan City Campus
Friday, January 27 - 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 1 - 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 15 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 16 - 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 29 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 30 – 10:00 a.m.
Friday, April 6 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 13 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 13 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 26 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 27 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 3 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 4 - 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 10 – 1:00 p.m.
Friday, May 11 – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16 – 1:00 p.m.
Friday, May 18 – 1:00 p.m.
Valparaiso Campus
Tuesday, January 24 – 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 31 – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, February 10 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 16 – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 21 – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 28 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 8 – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 13 – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, March 16 – 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 27 – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 3 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 12 – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 17 – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 20 – 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 1 – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 4 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 10 – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 15 – 1:00 p.m.
Friday, May 18 – 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 22 – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 24 – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 30 – 10:00am
Tuesday, June 5 – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 7 – 1:00 p.m.
Contact
Derek Dabrowiak
Associate Director of Admissions
ddabrowiak@ivytech.edu
219-980-7707
New Student Orientation is by appointment.
RICHMOND
Location
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374
Information Contact
Tiffany Erk
765-966-2656 ext. 1207
800-659-4562 ext. 1207
terk@ivytech.edu
Scheduling Contact
Student Affairs
765-966-2656 ext. 4124
800-659-4562 ext. 4124
CONNERSVILLE
Location
717 W. 21st Street
Connersville, IN 47331
Contact
Jan Smith
765-966-2656 ext. 6102
800-659-4562 ext. 6102
MADISON
New student orientation is by appointment only. Call 812-265-2580, ext 4142, 4115, 4128, or 4129 to schedule an appointment. Please arrive 10 minutes before orientation is scheduled to begin. All necessary Compass testing must be completed before attending an orientation session.
Hours and Location
February
8 Wednesday 1:00 PM, Rm 1270
21 Tuesday 5:30 PM, Rm 1275
23 Thursday 1:00 PM, Rm 1275
29 Wednesday 5:30 PM, Rm 1260
March
6 Tuesday 1:00 PM, Rm 1275
15 Thursday 1:00 PM, Rm 1275
20 Tuesday 5:30 PM, Rm 1275
30 Friday 10:00 AM, Rm 1275
April
5 Thursday 1:00 PM, Rm 1275
11 Wednesday 1:00 PM, Rm 1270
19 Thursday 10:00 AM, Rm 1275
24 Tuesday 5:30 PM, Rm 1275
30 Monday 1:00 PM, Rm 1275
For Additional Information Contact
Cindy Hutcherson
812-265-2580, ext. 4142
chutcher@ivytech.edu
LAWRENCEBURG
New student orientation is by appointment only. Contact student services to schedule an appointment 812-537-4010 ext 241. Please arrive 10 minutes before orientation is scheduled to begin.
Hours and Location
Students can sign in at the information desk on the 3rd floor, and the receptionist will direct students to the room.
January
24 Tuesday 10:00 AM
February
2 Thursday 2:00 PM
7 Tuesday 10:00 AM
28 Tuesday 10:00 AM
March
1 Thursday 5:30 PM
3 Saturday 8:30 AM
8 Thursday 2:00 PM
20 Tuesday 10:00 AM
29 Thursday 1:00 PM
April
3 Tuesday 10:00 AM
12 Thursday 5:30 PM
14 Saturday 8:30 AM
24 Tuesday 10:00 AM
May
8 Tuesday 10:00 AM
17 Thursday 5:30 PM
19 Saturday 8:30 AM
22 Tuesday 10:00 AM
31 Thursday 2:00 PM
June
12 Tuesday 10:00 AM
21 Thursday 2:00 PM
28 Thursday 5:30 PM
30 Saturday 8:30 AM
July
10 Tuesday 10:00 AM
12 Thursday 2:00 PM
17 Tuesday 10:00 AM
26 Thursday 5:30 PM
28 Saturday 8:30 AM
31 Tuesday 10:00 AM
August
2 Thursday 2:00 PM
7 Tuesday 10:00 AM
9 Thursday 2:00 PM
Contact
Eleanore Blair
eblair@ivytech.edu
812-537-4010
BATESVILLE
New student orientation is by appointment. Call 812-934-3954 or 800-360-0027, ext. 8101.
Hours and Location
Students can sign in at the information desk and the receptionist will direct students to the room.
February
7 Tuesday 10:00 AM
21 Tuesday 1:00 PM
March
13 Tuesday 10:00 AM
27 Tuesday 1:00 PM
April
10 Tuesday 10:00 AM
24 Tuesday 1:00 PM
May
1 Tuesday 10:00 AM
8 Tuesday 1:00 PM
22 Tuesday 1:00 PM
Location
Room 128
920 County Line Road
Batesville, IN 47006
Contact
Samantha Selke
sselke1@ivytech.edu
812-934-3954 or 800-360-0027, ext. 8101
New Student Orientation and Advising
To schedule an appointment, click here.
Location
The Academic Advising Center is located in Pfau Hall of the Service Corridor in room G19.
Once you have completed the COMPASS placement assessment (or received a waiver for COMPASS) and/or provided an official copy of your college transcript to Admissions for processing and evaluation of transfer credits (if applicable), you are ready to attend a New Student Orientation session.
Academic Advising Center Contact Information:
Pfau Hall
Service Corridor Room G19
812-246-3301
Main extension: 4250
Students will need to make an appointment to attend New Student Orientation by calling 812-492-0534, or by registering online.
Location
New Student Orientations will be offered at locations, Evansville, Princeton, and Tell City.
Contact
Admissions Office at (812) 492-0534
If you are a Princeton or Tell City student, please register for New Student Orientation by contacting: Princeton: (812) 385-8495; Tell City: (812) 547-7915
New Student Orientation
Orientation dates are set in advance. First-time attendees are made aware of the mandatory orientation participation via mail, e-mail and phone. For more information or to make reservations to attend, please click here. There are face-to-face sessions available at both the Terre Haute main campus and at Greencastle.
Contact:
Nina Storey
Director of Student Life
812-298-2288
nstorey@ivytech.edu
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