Class of 2016 Orientation

Congratulations to the Macaulay Honors College Class of 2016!

We look forward to seeing you and to sharing your experiences as Macaulay Honors College freshmen.

IMPORTANT--there are three steps that you must complete before orientation. Please do not delay these (and please remember that participation in orientation is expected of all incoming freshmen):

  1. In order to participate in the Outward Bound activities, you must return the Liability Release Form signed by either you (18 years old or older) or your parent/guardian (17 years old or younger) no later than Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Please use the appropriate link to open, print and complete your form and submit it right away.
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    Submit the form by:
    • Fax: (888) 481-1686
    • Email: macaulay@nycoutwardbound.org
    • Postal Mail or hand-deliver: Macaulay Honors College
      Attention: Andrew Adair
      35 W67 Street
      New York, NY 10023

  2. Please complete the online survey.
    Class of 2016 Orientation Questionnaire »

  3. Visit us here at the Macaulay building (35 W. 67th Street) during the first three weeks of August business hours to take your picture to create your Macaulay/Cultural Passport ID. This card will allow you access into the Macaulay building AND provide you with amazing access to many of New York's cultural riches during your time as a Macaulay Honors College scholar. The dates and times available for the ID photos are:

      9:30am-5:30pm
    • Monday, August 6 – Thursday, August 9
    • Monday, August 13 – Thursday, August 16
    • Monday, August 20, Tuesday August 21
    • Friday, August 24

 

Please check the links below for more information about all the orientation events, and enjoy the rest of your summer!

Wednesday, August 22nd, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Outward Bound Day on Governors Island

SCHEDULE

  • 8:00am - Students need to arrive at Battery Park meeting site (see below)
  • 9:00am - Ferry departure to Governors Island
  • 4:00pm - Ferry departure from Governors Island (back to Manhattan)

WHERE TO MEET
Cobble Stone Area, Battery Park Entrance (across from 17th State Street)


HOW TO GET THERE
By Subway
4 or 5 to Bowling Green
1 to South Ferry
R and W to Whitehall Street
M, J, and Z to Broad St.

By Bus
M1 to South Ferry
M6 and M15 to South Ferry


WHAT TO EXPECT

  • You are going to be very active. Be prepared to do a lot of walking and other physical activities. This means wear closed-toe shoes! Check the weather forecast before leaving home and bring rain gear if rain is expected. This event will take place RAIN OR SHINE.
  • Do not bring more than you can carry and do not bring valuables. There is no place to store personal belongings.
  • Lunch will be provided.

Be sure that you submit the Liability Release Form signed by either you (18 years old or older) or your parent/guardian (17 years old or younger) no later than Tuesday, July 31, 2012.
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Thursday, August 23rd, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Macaulay Community Resources Day at Hunter College

SCHEDULE

  • 9 AM - 12 PM
    • Depending on your specific campus, you MAY have morning meetings scheduled during this time. Be sure to check with the Macaulay Advisors or Director on your campus for details.
    • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
      • All freshmen: Academic Affairs "Welcome" meeting at the Assembly Hall, Hunter North bldg.
    • 2:00pm – 3:15pm
      • Group A (tbd) = Advisor meetings, Hunter West bldg. classrooms
      • Group B (tbd) = Community Resources Fair, Hunter West bldg., Student Café, 3rd floor
    • 3:30pm – 4:45pm
      • Group B = Advisor meetings (same as above)
      • Group A = Community Resources Fair (same as above)

    WHERE
    Hunter College CUNY
    695 Park Avenue
    Manhattan, NY 10065
    (The Auditorium entrance is located on 69th St., between Park Ave. and Lexington Ave)
    view map »


    HOW TO GET THERE
    By Subway
     Take the "6" to the 68th Street/Hunter College station or the "F" to the 63rd Street/Lexington Avenue station.

    By Bus:
    Take the M98, M101, M102, M103 or the Crosstown M66 to East 68th Street and Lexington Avenue.


Friday, August 24th
*Specific Group Meeting Sections between 9:00am – 5:30pm
Tech Day at Macaulay, 35 West 67th Street

SCHEDULE

  • Blue Group 9:00am-11:30am
    • Last names beginning with A – Gh

  • Orange Group 12:00pm-2:30pm
    • Last names beginning with Gi – Ni

  • Green Group 3:00pm – 5:30pm
    • Last names beginning with No – Z

WHERE
Macaulay Honors College
35 West 67th Street (between Columbus and Central Park West)
New York, NY 10023
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HOW TO GET THERE
By Subway
1 Line to 66th Street Lincoln Center B, C lines to 72nd Street

By Bus
M7 or M11 south to West 66th Street M104 or M5 to West 66th Street and Broadway M11 north to Amsterdam and West 65th


WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Day #3 will be Tech Day, when you will come to the Macaulay building for hands-on workshops and discussions with the Instructional Technology Fellows and your classmates. You will be getting your Macaulay eportfolio account, and your own Macaulay email address. Oh, and you will receive your brand new MacBook Pro!
    ***You MUST bring a photo ID, NO exceptions.
  • Refreshments will be served

If you have questions about Tech Day, please email Associate Dean Ugoretz
at joseph.ugoretz@mhc.cuny.edu

Questions?

Contact Andrew Adair, Associate Director of Student Development at andrew.adair@mhc.cuny.edu or 212-729-2946

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