Undergraduate Orientation

Undergraduate Orientation and New Student Programs

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Congratulations on your admission to one of New York City's premier public institutions. As an FIT student, you are joining an internationally recognized academic community renowned for excellence in design, fashion, art, communications and business. We are eagerly waiting to welcome you and your family to our community. We know that you are excited and filled with questions, wanting to know everything there is about FIT.

New Student Orientation is designed to prepare you for academic, professional, and personal success. Our goal is to help you make a smooth transition to FIT through a week of fun, engaging, and dynamic programs. Please explore these webpages to learn more about the orientation experience,  your orientation leaders, and other resources.   

 

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Fall 2025 New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation will take place in two required sections: Part One: Pre-Orientation - is the required virtual module to be completed at your own pace; Part Two: Orientation Week at FIT - is the required  in-person orientation guided by Orientation Leaders. 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 18 and Friday, August 22, 2025.

Below is a snapshot of what to expect: 

Pre-Orientation | Online Module (Anticipated August 2025)
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].