The Macaulay staff and faculty are excited to meet you. We’re working hard to prepare for your arrival and have designed a series of events to help you transition to life as a Macaulay student.
All first year students are required to attend 3 days of Orientation: August 20, 21, and 22 or 23.
Day 1: Outward Bound
Tuesday, August 20
9:30AM – 4:30PM
Lehman College
The emphasis of Day #1 of orientation is on community building, skills building and class bonding, and will be held on the Lehman College campus, led by trained Outward Bound staff as well as returning Macaulay student leaders.
Location
Lehman College
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, NY 10468
Apex Building, Gate 7 off Bedford Park Blvd. West.
How to get there:
By Subway
The 4, or D trains to Bedford Park Blvd Bronx, NY By Bus
The Bx2, Bx10, Bx22, or Bx28 to Lehman College
Limited bus transportation is available on a first come first served basis, to bring students from Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island directly to the Lehman College orientation site and bring you back at the end of the day. Buses are provided free of charge.
View bus pickup time/locations and sign up for a bus now
What the day will be like
You will be walking in small groups of about 15 students at Lehman College throughout the day. Lunch will be provided. For most of the day you will participate in team building activities that may include running, lifting, jumping, and maybe even dancing. Be prepared for a fun, active day!
What to wear during the event:
This is a rain or shine event. You will be spending all day outside. Dress appropriately for the weather (bring sunblock) and for a physically active day. It’s best to wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing that may get dirty and sneakers or athletic shoes. No sandals please! Bring lots of energy, a sense of adventure.
It is very important for our staff to know about any medical issues that might affect your participation in any way. Please include any medical concerns or allergies. All correspondence will be kept strictly confidential.
For more information email Jgrinnell@nycoutwardbound.org or call (718) 706-9900 and Ask for Jeff Grinnell, Course Director, Adventure and Team Building Programs.
You can also visit the Outward Bound website.
Day 2: Community Resources
Wednesday, August 21
10:30AM – 5:30PM
John Jay College
*Your specific campus may also hold a separate meeting between 9:00am–10:00am
Day #2 is your Community Resources Day, and on this day you will meet the Macaulay Academic Affairs team; your Macaulay campus Advisors; representatives from the Macaulay Scholars Council and our numerous Macaulay student organizations; as well as representatives from a select number of our community service partner organizations.
Location
John Jay College
524 West 59th. Street
New York, NY 10019
How to get there:
By Subway
Take the 1, A, B, C or D to the 59th street – Columbus Circle
Day 3: IDEA Sessions
Thursday, August 22 OR
Friday, August 23
10:00AM-5PM (times vary)
Macaulay Honors College
The final part of Macaulay orientation is a 2 1/2 hour ideas session where we show you how Macaulay supports student innovation.
As a prelude to the semester’s coursework we’ll gather in Macaulay classrooms for some conversations about art. Yes, art. Iconic works of art offer a wonderful opportunity for critical thinking. These casual explorations of ideas are a unique and eye-opening Macaulay tradition–and fun way to meet your new classmates.
We’ll introduce you to our Instructional Technology Fellows, experts in the academic environment who’ll work with you throughout your time at Macaulay. An ITF coaches student ideas and visions into high quality academic output through tech tools like multimedia production, and more.
You will also receive communication tools including a Macaulay eportfolio account and a Macaulay email address and (woo!) your brand new MacBook Air.
Remember: You must bring a photo ID (of any kind), and please bring a bag (a shopping bag, backpack or totebag) big enough to carry your laptop in its box home with you.
When
IDEA Session times will be assigned to you on either Thursday, August 22* or Friday, August 23.
| If your last name starts with: | Your IDEA Session appointment time is: |
| A, B, C, D, E, or F | Thursday 8/22, 10AM |
| G, H, I, K, or L | Thursday 8/22, 2PM |
| J, M, N, O, P, Q, or R | Friday 8/23, 10AM |
| S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, or Z | Friday 8/23, 2PM |
Please note: last names starting with J will meet Friday 10AM
Macaulay Honors College
35 West 67th Street
New York, NY 10023
If you have questions about IDEA Sessions, please email Lisa Brundage at orientation@macaulay.cuny.edu.
