Orientation Overview
New Student Orientation will take place in two required sections: Part One: Pre-Orientation - is a virtual module to be completed at your own pace; Part Two: Orientation Week at FIT - is an in-person orientation guided by Orientation Leaders and is separated by academic school. You will be invited to a mandatory orientation program based on your academic school. New Student Orientation, hosted by the Department of Student Life, will take place between Monday, August 24 - Friday, August 28, 2026.
School of Art & Design and School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Students in the School of Art & Design and School of Liberal Arts and Sciences will be required to attend on Tuesday, August 25 through Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
School of Business & Technology
Jay & Patty Baker School of Business & Technology students will be required to attend orientation on Wednesday, August 26 through Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Special Program Participants
Please note if you are a student in any of the following areas you will be required
to attend a pre-orientation session in person on Monday, August 24, 2026:
- Presidential Scholars Program
- Educational Opportunity Program
- Veterans and/or Military Beneficiaries
International Students
Additionally, if you are an F-1 or J-1 visa International Student, you will be required to attend additional sessions on Friday, August 28, 2026.
All Fall 2026 New Student Orientation Participants
Pre-Orientation | Online Module (Anticipated in August 2026)
These virtual modules are designed to provide you with essential information and resources
before you arrive on campus and can be completed at your convenience. You can anticipate
covering resources such as Information Technology, Financial Aid Services, Dining
Services, and more! Please be sure to finish all the Pre-Orientation modules before
your first day of in-person orientation. Instructions on how to access modules will
be provided to your FIT email address.
Orientation Week at FIT | In-Person
Orientation includes numerous activities that will set the tone for your academic
success, foster your creativity and personal growth, and educate you to embrace inclusiveness,
sustainability, and build a true sense of community. Each new student will be assigned
an Orientation Group and two current FIT students serving as Orientation Leaders.
Orientation Leaders will lead your assigned group from session to session and serve
as a peer resource.
Over the course of New Student Orientation new students will meet fellow incoming students, members of the College administration, be provided an in-depth look at academics and academic success, and much more! A detailed schedule of events will be available in late July/early August.
Please check your FIT email address for regular updates regarding your specific New Student Orientation and follow @studentlife_fit on Instagram. Questions, please contact [email protected].
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Don't forget to register
To help us prepare, please complete the online registration form below to let us know
your preferred t-shirt size and any dietary restrictions or food allergies. Please
submit this form no later than Thursday, July 30th at 11:59pm EST.