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Move-In Day 2024
Welcoming the Class of 2029

Coming to Campus as a First-Year Student

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Chelsea R

I wasn't trying to make it a big deal, but I knew what it meant: my first college decision. It wasn't just any college decision; it was my early decision school, Cornell University.

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Important Student Resources

Campus Resources: Career Services

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Gio R.

Getting started on professional development can be hard, but with the support, guidance, and resources that Cornell Career Services provides, navigating this uncertainty becomes manageable.

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Celebrating the Trailblazers

A Message to First-Gen Cornellians from an Admissions Counselor

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Richard O., Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

To the Barrier Breakers, Movers, and Shakers: When you’re the first in your family to attend college, you don’t just open a door; you build the path that others will follow.

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Important Student Resources

Campus Resources: The Skorton Center for Health Initiatives

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Minjae E.

The Skorton Center for Health Initiatives, located on Ho Plaza, is a hub within Cornell Health focused on supporting students before health problems arise.

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Native students at Cornell collaborate with Cornell Botanic Gardens and students from its Learning by Leading program to create a healing and honoring medicinal garden in front of Akwe:kon, the nation's first university residence hall established to celebrate American Indian culture and heritage.
Building Community

Spotlight on the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program

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Wayva L., Assistant Director of Admissions

The American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program (AIISP) at Cornell is an amazing resource for students.

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Important Student Resources

Campus Resources: Student & Campus Life

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Carley C.

The Office of Student & Campus Life (SCL) division leads the development of an inclusive, energetic environment that supports our diverse student body.

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Pre-Orientation Service Trips (POST) student volunteers sorting books and backpacks at a local school.
Building Community

How POST Prepared me for Cornell

Isabella Riano
Isabella R.

Cornell University's Pre-Orientation Service Trips (POST) program provided the perfect foundation for my college journey, surrounding me with peers who shared a growing passion for community service.

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Education and Adventure Awaits

Exploring Cornell and Ithaca in the Summer

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Undergraduate Admissions

Nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York, Cornell University and the surrounding city of Ithaca, New York offer a unique college town experience.

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Finding Your Path

How I’m Pursuing Pre-Law at Cornell

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Jessica C.

When I first came to Cornell, I knew I wanted to pursue law, but quickly realized there is no single “pre-law path”.

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