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New Student Welcome: Long Island (Old Westbury, N.Y.)

September 4, 2018

Serota, field
Long Island, NY

Our New Student Welcome is a required event for all new incoming students enrolled at our NYIT-Long Island (Old Westbury, N.Y.) campus, except for those enrolled in the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Check-in begins at 11 a.m. by the Serota field behind Wisser Library (rain location is the gym). Designated parking is by the tennis courts. Lunch will be provided. Students will be directed to Riland Auditorium for welcome remarks from President Hank Foley, Provost Junius Gonzales, and Associate Dean of Students Cason Brunt. They will then break out into their academic programs where they will meet their deans and faculty.

Please note: There are no programs for parents and guests—this event is solely for new students. Contact orientationow@nyit.edu if you need assistance or accommodations.

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Schedule

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Student Check-in and Lunch
Serota Field, behind Wisser Library
Parking: NYITCOM Parking Lot and Tennis Courts

12:30 – 1 p.m.

Group Activities

1 – 1:30 p.m.

Travel to Riland Auditorium for Welcome Event

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Welcome Event

  • President Hank Foley, Ph.D.
  • Provost Junius J. Gonzales, M.D.
  • Associate Dean of Students Cason Brunt

2:30 – 3 p.m.

Travel to School Program Breakouts (Shuttle buses provided)

  • College of Arts and Sciences – Communication Arts & Digital Arts & Design: Midge Karr Art & Design Center
  • College of Arts and Sciences – Life Sciences B.S./D.O.: Student Activity Center, Bear’s Den
  • College of Arts and Sciences – All other Life Sciences programs: Anna Rubin Hall, room 305
  • College of Arts and Sciences – All other programs: Anna Rubin Hall, room 305
  • College of Engineering and Computing Sciences: Salten Hall, Lecture Halls 1 & 2
  • School of Architecture and Design: Harry Schure Hall, room 130
  • School of Health Professions: Riland Auditorium
  • School of Interdisciplinary Studies & Education: Anna Rubin Hall, room 314
  • School of Management: Anna Rubin Hall, room 316

3 – 4:30 p.m.

School Breakout Sessions

  • Presentation by School Deans
  • Meetings with Program Faculty