Orientation FAQs

How do I access the Orientation Schedule?

A detailed schedule will be shared via email in early August. Once released students can access the orientation schedule three additional ways:

via paper schedule (picked up at check-in or at the Orientation Headquarters located in the Dubinsky Student Center Lobby)
by downloading the CORQ app on your device and searching for "Fashion Institute of Technology" (it will not populate if you search as "FIT"). Then locate the schedule for your academic school (i.e. School of Business and Technology, Art and Design, Liberal Arts and Sciences).
by visiting FITLink on a desktop/laptop/phones browser at fitnyc.campuslabs.com/engage

Is Orientation mandatory?

Orientation is mandatory for all new students: if you have a conflict be sure to attend as many sessions as you can as Orientation is designed to facilitate your transition to FIT smoothly and there will be no makeup options.

How long is Orientation?

New Student Orientation is a full two days of programming geared towards our academic and social success while at FIT. Please anticipate staying on campus from 9am to 6pm each day.

How do I know which group number or check-in location I am in?

Students were sent an email from [email protected] with their orientation group number and check-in location to their FIT email address.

Groups 1 -16: Fred P. Pomerantz Art & Design Center Lobby
Groups 17 - 32: Dubinsky Breezeway

How do I know who my Orientation Leader (OL) is?

Two (2) Orientation Leaders are assigned to each group number. Check your FIT email for your Orientation Group number and OL name. You will be able to meet your OL and exchange contact info during the OL Group Meetup.

Is Orientation lunch free?

Lunch during your assigned Orientation is FREE and you do not need to use your meal plan. You can use your meal plan during all other times of the day.

Where do I check in?

Students should check in in the location that corresponds with the first letter of their last name:

Groups 1 -16: Fred P. Pomerantz Art & Design Center Lobby
Groups 17 - 32: Dubinsky Breezeway

Where do I get my FIT Student ID/Campus Card?

If your photo was approved online via ID Photo and submitted by the
August 1 deadline, your ID will be available when you check in. Residents will receive their ID upon moving into the residence halls. Commuters will receive their ID at the Campus Resource Fair session during Orientation.

If your photo was not approved or you did not submit one, you will
need to have a photo taken on site during the times listed in your Orientation Schedule, while attending the Campus Resource Fair session during Orientation, or any time prior to August 29.

How do I access the Pre-Orientation Modules?

Go to the MyFIT poral
Log in with your FIT username (everything before the @ symbol) and password
In the left hand menu, select “Web Resources”
Then, on the right hand side, under “FIT Web Resources” select BrightSpace. Resources are organized alphabetically.
BrightSpace will open in a separate tab
Once made live, under “My Courses”, select New Student Pre-Orientation Module
Work through each topic under the “Table of Contents” until all completed

When can I have a tour of the campus?

Campus Tours will be available during Orientation and Weeks of Welcome. For specific dates and to sign up, please visit FITLink.

Do my parents/guardians or can my parents/guardians come to orientation?

The orientation program sessions are only for the new student. Families In Transition welcome session taking place on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 12pm EST. For more information and to RSVP, visit the Families in Transition webpage.

Orientation FAQs

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