Class of 2025 Orientation

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 activities to help you transition to life as a Macaulay student.

Orientation is the kick-off event to your First Year Co-Curricular Experience. All Orientation activities are required and will take place virtually—and in person—August 15-19th.

BEFORE ORIENTATION

Complete the Orientation Questionnaire by July 19th
Review NYC Outward Bound School Participation Requirements
Receive Club Macaulay and Macaulay Honors College App credentials
Credentials will be provided to you in early August. Learn more about Club Macaulay
Complete Pre-Orientation session and activities prior to the first day of Orientation August 15th
Link to complete will be provided to you in early August.
Get to know your peer mentors and Macaulay Crew
Starting in early August, you will be assigned to your Macaulay Crew, a group of other incoming students, and a peer mentor, who will help you transition into college and stick with you during your time at Macaulay. You will be able to chat with the group through Club Macaulay or the Macaulay Honors College App.
Receive Your Macaulay Laptop
Your Macaulay laptop will be shipped to the address that you input on the Orientation Questionnaire. More details forthcoming.
Get to know your Cultural Passport
More information on issuing of IDs forthcoming. Learn about your Cultural Passport here.

Pre-Orientation Sessions

Complete Pre-Orientation session and activities prior to the first day of Orientation 8/15. Details will be provided to you in early August.

Day 1: Outward Bound

Macaulay Mountain Lion Sunday, 8/15 or Monday, 8/16
at John Jay College, 524 West 59th Street
3 1/2 hour session; time and date will be assigned to you in early August. Complete schedule will be available on Club Macaulay or the Macaulay Honors College App.

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The emphasis of Day #1 of orientation is on community building, skills building, class bonding, as you meet your Macaulay Crew, led by trained Outward Bound staff as well as returning Macaulay student peer mentors.

All students will be required to be vaccinated to participate in this day of Orientation. #VaxUpCUNY

– Provide proof of vaccination upon entrance*
– 6ft distancing
– Mask-wearing at all times
– Fully Outdoors
– NYC Outward Bound School Participation Requirements

Location:

John Jay College – Jay Walk
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

Please enter through the W 59th street entrance, 20-30 mins before your scheduled session.

You will be walking in small groups of students at John Jay College throughout the day. 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 in the Orientation Questionnaire. All correspondence will be kept private.

For more information email Jeff Grinnell, Course Director, Adventure and Team Building Programs at Jgrinnell@nycoutwardbound.org

You can also visit the Outward Bound website.

Day 2: Community Resources

Tuesday, 8/17
11 AM – 4 PM (1 – 2 PM Lunch)
Virtual Event

Complete schedule will be available on Club Macaulay or the Macaulay Honors College App.

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Day #2 is your Community Resources Day, and on this day you will meet the Macaulay staff; 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.

Day 3: IDEA Sessions

Wednesday, 8/18 or Thursday, 8/19
Virtual Event
8/18, 11:00-1:00: Baruch and Lehman
8/18, 2:00-4:00: Hunter and John Jay
8/19, 11:00-1:00: CSI and Brooklyn
8/19, 2:00-4:00: Queens and CCNY

You will receive an email close to the date of the event with information about how to join your session.

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Get ready for an exciting end to Macaulay orientation that will prepare you for the semester ahead. Gather (virtually of course) with your new classmates, and meet members of the Teaching and Learning Collaboratatory Fellow (TLC). The TLCs–doctoral candidates from the CUNY Graduate Center–will be an important source of information and mentorship, and is here to help you take control of technology and help you along your intellectual journey. The directory linked above has contact information for TLCs, as well as a schedule of support hours for the Macaulay community. You are always welcome to reach out directly to the TLCs working with your class, or any member of the team.

In this interactive session, you will have a chance to look at and analyze artworks together, get acquainted with Macaulay eportfolios, and get answers to any remaining questions you have about your new laptop and the digital accounts you need. You will leave feeling ready for your first day of classes!

You will receive an email close to the date of the event with information about how to join your session.

Learn more about IDEA Day, your TLC, and what to do when you get your laptop.

For questions about orientation, please email:
orientation@macaulay.cuny.edu

*if not applicable, due to medical or religious reasons you will be asked to provide a negative COVID-19 test result. We don’t know all of the specific health and safety requirements at this time and information may change but will communicate them shortly.