The Ithaca College New York City Program
Phone (607) 274-3063 • Fax (607) 274-5125
School of Humanities & Sciences Dean’s Office
Phone (607) 274-3102 • Fax (607) 274-1845
Email: hsadmin@ithaca.edu
NEW YORK CITY PROGRAM – FALL 2015
PROGRAM INFORMATION and APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Program Description
The Ithaca College New York City Program is an internship-based program that provides seniors, juniors,
and second semester sophomores an opportunity to gain professional experience in their chosen fields. In
addition, students take major requirements and/or elective courses.
Eligibility
1. Must have met the requirements for an internship in the major.
2. Completed 45 credits by the start of the semester in New York.
3. Be in good academic, judicial and financial standing* in your respective school and Ithaca College, with
no unresolved issues at the start date of your semester in New York.
*Note: Your name will be submitted to the Office of Student Financial Services to confirm that you are in
good financial standing with the College.
Application Process
1. You must meet the eligibility requirements.
2. Complete your application by Wednesday, March 18, 2015 by 4:00p.m. You are responsible for making
sure all supplementary materials are submitted to the H&S Dean’s Office by the deadline.
Note: You do not need to have an internship placement secured in order to apply for the program.
Program Details
A. Cost Information
1. Tuition: Students attending the Ithaca New York City Program are registered as full-time
Ithaca College students. Tuition costs are the same in Ithaca and in NYC.
2. Housing: Costs will be variable based on individual living location. Please see “B” Housing
Information.
3. Financial Aid: All Ithaca College financial aid applies to this program, though workstudy/college
employment will not be available. If workstudy/college employment is part of your financial aid
package, we advise you to notify the Office of Student Financial Services.
4. Additional Costs: Students will be responsible for additional costs such as housing, transportation to
and around New York City, meals, laundry, books, telephone, and personal items.
B. Housing Information
The New York City program requires that you find your own housing and share with your classmates the
expense of the higher costs of living in a major metropolitan area. Our expectation is that you will want to
prepare for independent living as part of your internship experience. With an approach used by the Ithaca
College London Center, we hope to develop a list of possible landlords and housing options based on the
experiences of our students and the recommendations they make as the New York City Program grows. In
the meantime, you may want to review the Costs & Housing Information web page. Consult with your
parents and guardians concerning the best housing option for you.
As you conduct your search for housing, consider your budget, that is, how much you have available to
cover the cost of rent, whether you have classmates with whom to share the costs, and your access to
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transportation to the ILR Center where classes will be held and to your internship placement. Safety,
cleanliness, and the neighborhood environment are very important considerations in making your housing
decision.
For more information on housing, tuition, and other details, please email
newyorkcity@ithaca.edu, or call the New York City Program office at (607) 274-3063.
C. Registration for Courses
1. All students must be registered into a full-time schedule; the minimum number of credits is 12; the
maximum is 18.
The Internship Program
a. Students are required to register for a 6 credits internship; 1-6 credit or 2-3 credits.
 In some instances it may be appropriate for a student to complete 1-3 credit internship instead of 6
credits. Students should consult Amanda L. Lippincott if they are interested in this option.
b. Students are required to register for the minimum required credits to reach at least 12 credits.
Independent Study, Fieldwork, or Research
c. H&S students have the option to complete an independent study, fieldwork, or research opportunity while
part of the New York City program. Students will need to complete the necessary steps for an individualized
study opportunity in H&S, additional information is available online.
 In some instances it may be appropriate for a student to complete an individualized study opportunity
instead of an internship while part of the New York City program. Students should consult Amanda L.
Lippincott if they are interested in this option.
2. A list of courses available in the fall, and registration instructions, will be provided after you have been
accepted into the Program.
Note: We cannot guarantee the courses available will allow students to meet major, general education, or
ICC requirements.
3. The H&S Dean’s office will work with all students accepted into the New York City program to insure that
you are registered into the appropriate courses.
D. Internship Information and Registration
1. To secure an internship, work with your faculty sponsor and/or department internship coordinator. The
Office of Career Services can also provide invaluable assistance in finding an internship placement; they
also offer services such as resume and letter writing, and interviewing skills. The goal is for you to have
an internship secured prior to your arrival in New York City at the start of the semester, but you do not
need to have an internship placement at the time of your application.
2. You will be required to complete the H&S Internship Application once you have secured your internship
in New York City.
3. The internship form can be processed via email and fax; additional instructions will be provided to
students accepted into the program.
Application Checklist
A. Complete the online application modules. Be sure to read the instructions application
instructions for each module.
Personal Essay
Consent Form
Personal Information
Resumé
Emergency Contact
Student Conduct Certification
General Academic Recommendation
Applicants should consult with the academic adviser and/or faculty sponsor to submit their general
academic recommendation. Your recommender should be able to speak to your progress towards your
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degree requirements, as well as your ability to successfully study away and intern in New York City.
Selection Process and Decision Notification
A. Selection Criteria
Applications will be reviewed by the New York City program and H&S Dean’s Office staff. Selection is based
on the following criteria:
1. How a New York City internship supports your academic and career goals.
2. Your preparation – courses and experiences – for an internship related to your major and career goals.
3. Current grade point average.
4. Faculty Sponsor recommendation.
5. Judicial status.
B. Decision Letters
Decision letters will be emailed to your Ithaca College email account (and to your adviser and faculty
sponsor) no later than Monday, March 30, 2015.
C. Attendance Notification Form
If accepted into the New York City Program, you will be informed via the online module and a follow-up
email will be sent with additional details. You should confirm your attendance in the program, via the
online module, by Monday, April 6, 2015 at 4:00p.m.
Student Orientation – Ithaca College Campus
A. Fall 2015 Students
A mandatory orientation will be held during the Spring 2015 semester. The session will be held Friday, April
10, 2015 from 4:00-6:00p.m.: location TBA
NYC Program Contacts in the Schools and the Provost’s Office
Barbara Howard
Associate Dean
School of Business
bhoward@ithaca.edu
Bryan M. Roberts
Associate Dean
School of Communications
broberts@ithaca.edu
Amanda L. Lippincott
Christy Agnese
Prof. Development Coordinator School Operations & External
Assistant Provost
Relations Officer
School of Humanities
School of Music
And Sciences
cagnese@ithaca.edu
alippincott@ithaca.edu
Margie Arnold
Associate Dean
School of Health Sciences
and Human Performance
marnold@ithaca.edu
Tanya R. Saunders
Office of the Provost
tsaunders@ithaca.edu
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