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.
Students may attend orientation online or in-person at your campus. For online orientation, log in to Campus Connect and click the Online New Student Orientation link within the Quick Links area. Individuals who may benefit by following a written transcript along with the online orientation video may download a copy here. For an in-person orientation session, click on your campus below for more information.
Bloomington
1. Complete Mandatory Online New Student Orientation
All Ivy Tech – Bloomington students must to complete Online New Student Orientation through their Campus Connect account. To access online orientation, click the “New Student Orientation” link in the quick links list on the left side of the Campus Connect home page.
2. Take the COMPASS assessment or receive a waiver (if necessary)
The COMPASS is given on a walk-in basis through the Testing Center in room C234. For more information on the COMPASS or how to waive the assessment, visit www.ivytech.edu/compass. If you have questions regarding the COMPASS, please call the Testing Center at 812-330-6137.
3. Schedule a mandatory Beginning Advising and Registration (BEAR) session
During your BEAR session you will:
Develop an academic plan with your advisor
Learn about resources and activities at Ivy Tech Bloomington
Register for classes
Note: Information on how to sign up for a BEAR session will be provided at the end of the Online New Student Orientation
Central Indiana (Indianapolis)
As of April 1, 2012, all Ivy Tech – Central Indiana students need to begin by completing the Online Orientation. Click here to log in to Campus Connect. Click the “Orientation” link in the quick links on the left
• Haven’t set up Campus Connect? See directions below.
• Students without computer access at home can view the Online Orientation at one of the following campus locations:
North Meridian Campus – Student Services Scheduling Center
2. Click the FIRST TIME USERS LINK to set up your account and establish your password.
3. Enter your name, birth-date, zip code, and your Banner ID (C#). You must enter the information as it appears on your admissions application.
4. Your new Campus Connect username will be displayed in bold. Create a password for your account. It must be at least 8 digits long and should contain a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and a special character (!._*)
5. Enter answers for at least 3 security questions.
New Student Orientation can be completed after a student a student has completed an Application for Admission. Orientation can be completed online through Campus Connect or in a face to face format. The face to face sessions are by appointment only. Please call the location you wish to attend to schedule your New Student Orientation. See our steps to enroll for next steps after your orientation is complete.
Online New Student Orientation- To access the online orientation, please log in to Campus Connect and click the “Online New Student Orientation” link in the quick links on the left.
Click the FIRST TIME USERS LINK to set up your account and establish your password.
Enter your name, birth-date, zip code, and your Banner ID (C#). You must enter the information as it appears on your admissions application.
Your new Campus Connect username will be displayed in bold. Create a password for your account. It must be at least 8 digits long and should contain a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and a special character (!._*)
Face to Face Orientation Sessions- Please call the location you wish to attend to schedule your New Student Orientation.
*Please note: 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!
Please call the location you wish to attend to schedule your new Student Orientation.
Columbus Campus Sessions - 812- 372-9925
Date
Time
Room
March 26,
2012- Monday
1:30pm-4:30pm
211
April 3,
2012- Tuesday
5:30pm-7:00pm
211
April 24,
2012- Tuesday
9am-12pm
211
May 16 - Wednesday
5:30pm-7:00pm
211
Franklin Campus
Sessions - 317-738- 9489
Date
Time
Room
April 3,
2012-Tuesday
12:30pm-2:00pm
145
April 19,
2012-Thursday
9am-10:30pm
111
May 2,
2012-Wednesday
5:30pm-7:00pm
145
May 8,
2012-Tuesday
2:00pm-3:30pm
110
June 5,
2012-Tuesday
11:15am-12:45pm
145
Greensburg (GCLC)
Sessions - 812-663-9493 x 36
Date
Time
Room
April 24,
2012- Tuesday
5:00 PM
TBA
May 10, 2012
- Thursday
10:00 AM
TBA
Nashville (BCCRC)
Sessions - 812-988-5880
Date
Time
Room
March 28,
2012- Wednesday
6:30 PM
TBA
April 10,
2012- Tuesday
5:30 PM
TBA
April 25,
2012- Wednesday
6:30 PM
TBA
May 8, 2012-
Tuesday
5:30 PM
TBA
May 23, 2012-
Wednesday
6:30 PM
TBA
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!
East Central (Anderson, Marion, Muncie, New Castle)
Welcome to Ivy Tech Community College. New Student Orientation at Ivy Tech Community College is mandatory and free to all new degree seeking students.
Orientation is now available on-line by logging onto your Campus Connect account at cc. ivytech.edu. Go to “Quick Links” and click the “Online New Student Orientation” link. The New Student Orientation includes an audio/video component. You will want to have headphones/ear buds available before you begin the orientation.
If you plan to attend orientation on-campus you can schedule an appointment at https://am.ivytech.edu/ameonlineec/, click the “Go to Prospective and New Student Portal” then choose your campus and date. You may also contact the Office of Student Affairs at your campus to schedule an on-campus orientation.
Note- Students who plan to complete the orientation in an on-campus session are encouraged to bring their own set of headphones/ear buds for the audio portion of New Student Orientation
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
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What You Need To Know:
Students need to apply to the college before taking the on-line orientation or attending on-campus orientation. You can apply on-line at http://www.ivytech.edu/apply-now/.
Students will need their C# (Student ID) to sign up for their Campus Connect ID and Password. If you have applied and not received your C#, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at your campus for information on how to get your C#.
This information will be needed to complete the second part of orientation.
Length of New Student Orientation is approximately one hour.
On-campus New Student Orientations have limited space. Priority will be given to students attending orientation. If you bring parents, spouse or friends, please be aware of the limited seating. Please do not bring children.
For a list of requirements, visit http://www.ivytech.edu/apply-now.html.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Anderson Campus 104 W. 53rd Street 800-644-4882
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Marion Campus 261 S. Commerce Drive 800-554-1159
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Muncie Campus 4301 S. Cowan Road 800-589-8324
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New Castle Site Rebecca Jessee – Student Affairs Clerk
765-520-2636 or rjessee@ivytech.edu
New Student Orientation Coordinator Karen S. Berrier, Assistant Director of Student Support and Development 765-289-2291, Ext. 1483 or kberrier@ivytech.edu
Kokomo (Kokomo, Logansport, Peru, Wabash)
Kokomo To register for an orientation session at the Kokomo campus, call 800-459-0561, ext. 239.
May 12, 10 a.m.
May 15, 6 p.m.
May 16, 10 a.m.
May 17, 11:30 a.m.
June 12, 6 p.m.
June 14, 3 p.m.
June 19, 3 p.m.
June 23, 10 a.m.
June 26, 11 a.m.
June 28, 6 p.m.
July 10, 3 p.m.
July 12, 6 p.m.
July 17, 11 a.m.
July 19, 3 p.m.
July 24, 3 p.m.
July 26, 6 p.m.
July 31, 3 p.m.
Aug. 2, 3 p.m.
Aug. 4, 10 a.m.
Aug. 7, 11 a.m.
Aug. 8, 3 p.m.
Aug. 9, 6 p.m.
Aug. 11, 10 a.m.
Aug. 14, 11 a.m.
Aug. 15, 3 p.m.
Aug. 16, 6 p.m.
Logansport To register for an orientation session at the Logansport campus, call 866-753-5102.
May 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
June 19, 9-11 a.m.
June 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
July 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
July 17, 9-11 a.m.
July 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
July 31, 9-11 a.m.
Aug. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Aug. 14, 9-11 a.m.
Peru To register for an orientation session at the Peru Instructional Site, call Dani McQuaide at 765-473-7281, ext. 311.
Wabash To register for an orientation session at the Wabash campus, call 260-563-8828.
May 15, 6 p.m.
Online orientation is also an option. Please log in to Campus Connect and click the “Online New Student Orientation” link in the quick links on the left.
Haven’t set up Campus Connect? See directions below.
AFTER ONLINE ORIENTATION IS COMPLETE
Complete Assessment
Watch for further instructions at the end of your Online Orientation
Click the FIRST TIME USERS LINK to set up your account and establish your password.
Enter your name, birth-date, zip code, and your Banner ID (C#). You must enter the information as it appears on your admissions application.
Your new Campus Connect username will be displayed in bold. Create a password for your account. It must be at least 8 digits long and should contain a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and a special character (!._*)
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:
Submitted your admission application
Received your student ID number
Created your Campus Connect Account
After the above steps are completed, you can proceed with completing New Student Orientation.
In-Person New Student Orientation:
Sessions will last about 2 hours. You must arrivepriorto the start time to check in and be able to stay for the entire session. Students may bringaguest: 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.
First time users are prompted to enter information as it appears on the admission application. You must provide your name, C#, birth date and zip code.
You will also be prompted to create a password and security questions.
When finished, you can log in to Campus Connect.
Students are also able to complete New Student Orientation in person at their campus. Please contact your campus to register for New Student Orientation. Students must bring a notebook and pen, white compass score sheet(s) or ACT/SAT waiver and student ID (C#) number.
ELKHART COUNTY Rosanna Lee, Sabrina Citte, and Lamar Rassi 574-830-0375 ext. 4426 (no email scheduling)
WARSAW Tracy Vittone 574-267-5428 ext. 7107 (no e-mail scheduling)
Northeast (Fort Wayne)
New Student Orientation
In-person
Go to Student Life Center SL513, North Campus, 4900 St. Joe Road. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are permitted as space allows. Please call (260) 481-2232 to make an appointment. Sessions begin promptly, and no late admittance is permitted. Please arrive on time and with your Ivy Tech student ID number (C#).
Hours
May 22-June 12, 2012 Tuesdays 8:30-10 a.m.
EXTENDED HOURS JUNE 18-AUGUST 15 Mondays 5:30-7 p.m.
Tuesdays 8:30-10 a.m.
Wednesdays 1:30-3 p.m. closed July 4
Online Online orientation is always available. Please log in to Campus Connect and click the "Online New Student Orientation" icon at the top-right in Quick Links.
Northwest (East Chicago, Gary, Michigan City, Valparaiso)
Please register for New Student Orientation by clicking here. An online version can be found under the "Quick Links" Section of Campus Connect. Before beginning the orientation, please set-up your Campus Connect account, as you will have to use your credentials to log in. Please see student affairs for assistance, should you have difficulties.
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.
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. 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. Tuesday, May 22 – 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 24 – 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 31 – 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 5 – 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 7 – 6:00 p.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. Wednesday, May 23 – 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 25 – 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 30 – 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 1 – 10:00 a.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)476-4708
Richmond (Connersville, Richmond)
Face-to-Face Orientation dates are available and set in advance by appointment only.
RICHMOND
Location 2357 Chester Boulevard Richmond, IN 47374
Location 717 W. 21st Street Connersville, IN 47331
Contact Jan Smith 765-966-2656 ext. 6102 800-659-4562 ext. 6102
Online orientation is always available. Please log in to Campus Connect and click the "Orientation" link in the quick links on the left.
Haven't set up Campus Connect? See directions below.
How to set up Campus Connect
1. Type https://cc.ivytech.edu in your web browser and press ENTER.
2. Click the FIRST TIME USERS LINK to set up your account and establish password.
3. Enter your name, birth-date, zip code, and your Banner ID (C#). You enter the information as it appears on your admissions applications.
4. Your new Campus Connect username will be displayed in bold. Create a password for your account. It must be at least 8 digits long and should contain a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and a special character (!._*)
5. Enter answers for at least three security questions.
6. Click the link to log in to Campus Connect.
Southeast (Batesville, Lawrenceburg, Madison)
Orientation is available on site by appointment at these locations and times. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to orientation appointment start time.
920 County Line Road Batesville, IN 47006 Get Directions
To Schedule: Call (812) 934-3954 Ext 8101
Orientation Dates
May
Tue
15
1:00 PM
Fri
25
10:00 AM
June
Wed
6
5:30 PM
Thu
14
1:00 PM
Fri
22
10:00 AM
July
Tue
10
1:00 PM
Mon
16
5:30 PM
Tue
24
5:30 PM
Thu
26
1:00 PM
August
Fri
3
10:00 AM
Orientation Dates
May
Thu
17
5:30 PM
Sat
19
8:30 AM
Tue
22
10:00 AM
Thu
31
2:00 PM
June
Tue
12
10:00 AM
Thu
21
2:00 PM
Thu
28
5:30 PM
Sat
30
8:30 AM
July
Tue
10
10:00 AM
Thu
12
2:00 PM
Tue
17
10:00 AM
Thu
26
5:30 PM
Sat
28
8:30 AM
Tue
31
10:00 AM
August
Thu
2
2:00 PM
Tue
7
10:00 AM
Thu
9
2:00 PM
Orientation Dates
May
Tue
22
1:00 PM
June
Tue
12
10:00 AM
Tue
26
1:00 PM
July
Tue
10
10:00 AM
Tue
17
1:00 PM
Tue
24
10:00 AM
August
Tue
7
1:00 PM
Tue
14
10:00 AM
Southern Indiana (Sellersburg)
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION AND ADVISING
Now that you have completed New Student Orientation, you can
make an Advising and Registration Appointment. To make an
appointment, go to Appointment Manager and click on
New Student Group Advising
button. Select the date and time that work best for you.
If you are ready to make an appointment now, click
here.
Remember to take yourCOMPASS
assessment or apply for a waiver prior to your Group Advising
appointment.
Academic Advising Center Contact
Information: Pfau Hall Service Corridor Room
G19 812-246-3301 Main extension: 4250
Southwest (Evansville, Princeton, Tell City)
New Student Orientation for Evansville students:
In Person: To schedule an appointment for orientation in person, Click Here.
or
Online: Please log in to Campus Connect and click the "Online New Student Orientation" icon at the top-right in Quick Links.
For More Information 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.
Wabash Valley (Greencastle, Terre Haute)
New Student Orientation
Online orientation is always available. Please log in to Campus Connect and click the "Orientation" link in the quick links on the left.
Haven't set up Campus Connect? See directions below.
How to set up Campus Connect
1. Type https://cc.ivytech.edu in your web browser and press ENTER.
2. Click the FIRST TIME USERS LINK to set up your account and establish password.
3. Enter your name, birth-date, zip code, and your Banner ID (C#). You enter the information as it appears on your admissions applications.
4. Your new Campus Connect username will be displayed in bold. Create a password for your account. It must be at least 8 digits long and should contain a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and a special character (!._*)
5. Enter answers for at least three security questions.
6. Click the link to log in to Campus Connect.
Face-to-Face Orientation dates are available and 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:
Michael E. Fisher, MS Director of Admission 812-298-2300 mfisher@ivytech.edu
