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Welcome to the Big Red community!
Congratulations on your student’s acceptance to Cornell University! Here, your student will join a community of students, faculty, staff, and generations of alumni who will support them throughout their academic journey. We know that parents and families are a key part of that academic journey as well, so we hope the information and resources below will help you support your student as they consider Cornell.
Hear a welcome message from our Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Pamela Tan:
Pamela Welcome
Upcoming Milestones & Events
Prepare for these important dates on your student's journey to Cornell. After committing to Cornell, students will get information about next steps.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 13, 14, & 21 |
Cornell Days, an in-person visit opportunity for admitted students
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| May 1 |
Students reply to offer of admission via their Application Status Page
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| May 15 |
Students apply for on-campus housing
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| August 19 & 20 |
New students move-in & families attend in-person Family Orientation
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| August 19-25 |
Students attend New Student Orientation |
Virtual Parent & Family Events
Throughout April we will offer a wealth of opportunities for parents and families to connect with Cornell. Students should register for parent and family events via the event portal and add family attendees as guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information, explore all of our admitted student FAQs.
CUontheHill is Cornell’s private admitted student community. Admitted students to the incoming class will receive an invitation to join the network after being admitted to Cornell. On CUontheHill, students can connect with members of the Cornell community: current students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
If you and your student prefer to visit campus on a different day, we encourage you to follow the self-guided tour and to please feel free to stop by the Undergraduate Admissions Office or the Martin Y. Tang Welcome Center for assistance. Visitor parking options and information is available. Other activities you and your student may enjoy while in Ithaca, NY:
- Visit The Cornell Store
- Visit the Johnson Museum of Art
- Take a walk through the Cornell Botanic Gardens
- Visit The Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Sapsucker Woods
- Enjoy a Cornell chimes concert
- Visit a scenic NY State Park
- Travel information and accommodation options in the area are provided by the Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Admitted students receive notification of their admission via their online Application Status Page. Detailed instructions on how to submit the enrollment form and how to pay the enrollment deposit are provided here as well. The enrollment deposit is then credited to the student’s Bursar account and counts toward the first semester fees.
Resources for Parents & Families
Big Red Families
Resources for families of new students during the first year and beyond.
Subscribe to the Parent Mailing List
Receive newsletters and other timely notifications.
Financial Aid
Get answers to your questions, learn about the types of aid we offer, and connect with a financial aid counselor.
Tatkon Center for New Students
The Tatkon Center for New Students supports all new students during their first year on campus.
Academic Calendar
Plan for important upcoming dates and breaks using the Academic Calendar.
Support your Cornellian's Journey
Plan for the journey from new student orientation to joining the Big Red Alumni family