Spring Orientation

Spring 2024 New Student Orientation is in-person (and required)

All presentations, sessions, and discussions will take place on campus during orientation, January 24-25, 2024. We look forward to welcoming you!

Orientation Resources

 

Welcome to FIT!

Welcome to FIT

Hear from Dr. Joyce F. Brown, President of FIT; Dr. Tardis Johnson, Acting VP for Enrollment Management & Student Success; Dr. Yasemin Jones, Interim VP for Academic Affairs; and more. Emceed by Julia Romano, Orientation & New Student Programs Counselor.

Pre-Orientation Prep

Pre-Orientation Prep

Prepare for Orientation and participate in these live sessions!

Orientation 101

Orientation 101

New Student Orientation is in person. All orientation presentations, sessions, and discussions will take place on campus January 24th & 25th.

Schedules

Orientation Schedule

Incoming students will be sent a detailed orientation schedule to their FIT email account, also accessible here (PDF).

Orientation Groups and Leaders

Orientation Leaders and Groups

Get acquainted with your Spring 2024 Orientation Leaders and Groups here!

International Student Orientation

International Student Orientation

New international students are encouraged to watch and participate in an International Student Orientation presentation developed just for them on January 26th in conjunction with regular New Student Orientation programming.

Families in Transition

Families in Transition

Families in Transition is an opportunity for FIT families to get a feel for student life and to connect with other folks who will be making similar transitions. 

Campus Resources

 

Academic and Career Resources

Academic and Career Resources

Regardless of your area of study, academic and career success is the ultimate goal. The offices, resources, and support systems highlighted in this section are designed to ensure that you achieve all of your academic goals both at FIT and beyond.

Campus and Student Life

Campus and Student Life Resources

The FIT campus is home to a creative community with diverse interests, talents, and backgrounds. With four residence halls, two fitness centers, an intercollegiate athletics program, more than 60 clubs, and hundreds of on-campus activities, you'll find a wide range of resources for study, exploration, and fun. 

Personal Health and Wellness

Personal Health and Wellness

At FIT your personal health and wellbeing is a top priority, as we have resources designed to address everything from managing and dealing the stresses of being a student to general medical care. 

Academic Majors

Academic Majors

Academic Divisions make up FIT and contribute to its academic excellence and outstanding reputation. FIT is a college in the State University of New York system. To learn more about your specific area of study, visit your major’s page within this section and be sure to attend your mandatory department meeting during Orientation week.

Getting Involved

Getting Involved

Getting involved at FIT is a great way to connect to your new environment, meet people with similar interests, and create a support network. Learn about all the ways you can get involved here.