Families & Supporters

We are so glad to have you as part of the Ithaca College Community!

To families and supporters of new Ithaca College students - welcome to our wonderful community! To families and supporters of returning students - welcome back! You are an indispensable part of our community as essential partners in your student’s growth and development. We are here to help you navigate how to best support and coach your student throughout their college transitions.

At Ithaca College, we are growing our suite of programs and engagement opportunities for families. We realize how important you are in the success of your student and we want to stay in touch throughout the year in meaningful ways. Use the navigation bar on the left to explore various resources and ways you can stay connected.

Study Abroad Family Forum
Destination Education: Studying Beyond South Hill

The latest Ithaca College Family Council (ICFC) Family Forum was held on Feb 13, 2024. Attendees at this session heard from campus leaders and from families whose students have participated in the IC Los Angeles Center, the IC London Center, and other opportunities to study abroad during their time as an IC student. 

View Recording Here
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PREVIOUS ICFC Family Forum

Home Sweet Home: Navigating Winter Break With Your Student
Held Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Whether your student’s semester had bumps in the road or was smooth sailing, the person who left for Ithaca in the Fall is bound to have grown and changed in unexpected ways. Ithaca College Family Council members discuss their varied experiences welcoming their students home and guest, Dave Curry from IC's Center for Career Exploration and Development, joined to share some tips for having career-related conversations with your students during winter break.

View the Recording Here
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PREVIOUS ICFC Family Forum

Held Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Ithaca College Family Council’s (ICFC) inaugural “Family Forum,” brought to you from families, for families, and meant to offer insights for parents and family members of current students about IC events and resources.

This first Family Forum featured information on the Family Council and offered the inside scoop on Family Weekend 2023 festivities! 

View the Recording Here
Apply Now to Join the IC Family Council

IC Family Council (ICFC) is dedicated to ensuring that families and students sustain connections with the College and with each other, have access to crucial resources, and create relationships that foster success and engagement.

If you would be interested in serving on the council, please complete an application form. For more information, email us at families@ithaca.edu.

Access the Family Council Application Form

We're here to support your student and you!

This site compiles critical information for families and supporters as you coach your student on the transition to and through college. We want to help you stay informed so that you can best support your student through their IC experience. We encourage you to become active members of our Ithaca College community (if you aren't already!) and we invite you to reach out to us if you don't find the information you're looking for here or if you have ideas or recommendations about how we can best support you.

Questions about Family Council and getting involved as an IC parent/family member? Contact Brett Bossard '95, Executive Director of Alumni and Family Engagement at (607) 274-3314. 

Questions about getting your new student ready for IC, orientation, or Family Weekend? Contact New Student & Transition Programs at (607) 274-1908 or nstp@ithaca.edu.