Undergraduate Orientation
Undergraduate Orientation and New Student Programs
Welcome, Tigers!
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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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Spring 2026 New Student Orientation
Spring New Student Orientation will take place in three required sections: Part One: Pre-Orientation: is the required virtual module to be completed at your own pace; Part Two: Orientation Day at FIT: is the required in-person orientation guided by Orientation Leaders; Part Three: New Student Welcome Week: is an extension of orientation providing opportunity to dive deeper into the various resources offered at FIT for success.
Orientation Day at FIT, hosted by the Department of Student Life, will take place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. If you are an international student you will additionally be required to attend in-person sessions on Thursday, January 22 and Friday, January 23, 2026.
Below is a snapshot of what to expect:
Pre-Orientation | Online Module (Launches: Thursday, January 3, 2026)
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 Day at FIT | In-Person (Mandatory: Wednesday, January 21, 2026)
Orientation Week at FIT is designed to introduce you to the people and experiences
who will make your time at FIT a success both personally and professionally. 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 the day 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!
New Student Welcome Week | In-Person (Monday, January 26 - Thursday, January 29, 2026)
New Student Welcome Week is designed to expand on the information introduced at orientation.
Students will have the chance to connect with fellow incoming students, dive deeper
into support resources and much more!