Everyone is Welcome

Our campus is more than a place of learning—it’s a space where neighbors come together to celebrate, connect, and create memories. We invite you to explore the many ways you can engage with Ithaca College, strengthen our bond, and enjoy all that our campus has to offer. This list is just a small selection of what’s waiting for you on South Hill.

The academic quad as seen through the fountains with the water spray making a rainbow

Attend public seminars featuring IC faculty and guest experts. Recent topics have included sustainability, biochemistry, advertising, health care, and social justice. Find more online at ithaca.edu/events .

Enjoy the variety of on-campus retail dining options , including the alumni-owned local favorite, Ithaca Bakery.

Explore the Ithaca College Natural Lands , open to all from dawn to dusk. Find maps online at icnaturallands.com/trails detailing more than seven miles of trails that meander through some 560 acres.

Watch a game. IC is home to 28 varsity sports. Many teams, including the nationally ranked women’s soccer, field hockey, and volleyball teams, are counted among the elite of the Division III’s Liberty League and claimed conference championships in the fall season of 2024. Most games are free! Visit athletics. ithaca.edu online for the calendar.

Come to Ed Tech Day. Now in its 31st year, the day convenes more than 1,000 tech enthusiasts from across the region—and representatives from industry powerhouses like Microsoft, Dell, and Adobe—each spring to explore innovative uses of technology in higher education.

Volunteer for Special Olympics New York. Ithaca College hosts the event again this year, making a return to campus for the fourth consecutive summer. Hundreds of volunteers are needed. Learn more online at specialolympics-ny.org .

Experience world-class live performances by exceptional students and premier guest artists at the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Check out the online event calendar at ithaca.edu/events .

Visit the Handwerker Gallery to enjoy free exhibitions showcasing contemporary art, student work, and thought-provoking installations. Learn more online at ithaca.edu/handwerker-gallery .