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Important Student Resources

Campus Resources: The Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives

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Vianny L.

Empowering Students, Building Community

At a university as academically rigorous and socially dynamic as Cornell, having a support system can make all the difference.

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Favorite Places on Campus

Cornell: Where Vision Meets Place

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Richard O., Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

There's no place on Earth quite like Cornell. Spread over 2,000 acres, this campus isn't just vast; it's captivating. It's where natural beauty, intellectual rigor, and architectural elegance intersect with everyday life in a way that feels nothing short of cinematic.

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Cornell Global Start

Start Your Cornell Engineering Journey in Spain

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Dr. Todd C., Global Start Cantabria Faculty Advisor

I’m excited to help launch a new program—Global Start Cantabria (GSC)—that will complement the well-established pathway between the Universidad de Cantabria and Cornell Engineering.

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The Learning Strategies Center has opened the first sensory room at Cornell, a low-sensory-input space where people can relax and take a break from the multiple sensory stimuli on campus.
Important Student Resources

Campus Resources: Learning Strategies Center

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Chelsea R

As a student, I understand the hesitation of attending office hours and the fear of asking questions. The Learning Strategies Center exists to help students overcome these fears with exciting programs aimed at making navigating a big university feel a bit smaller.

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Finding Your Fit

Choosing a College or School at Cornell

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Adrián G., Assistant Director of Admissions

With several undergraduate colleges and schools to choose from, how do you decide which one is right for you?

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Important Student Resources

Campus Resources: Financial Aid

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The Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment works to ensure that students graduate with little to no student debt. Fifty percent of all undergraduate students receive financial aid in the form of grants, which do not need to be repaid.

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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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