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Cornell Engineering students Veda Balte ’24 (left) and Nadia Barakatain ’24 designed a microchip sensor system and online interface that allow anyone with a green thumb, and an open mind, to determine the right ratio of urine and water to boost the health of their plants and compost.
The Importance of Extracurriculars

Learning Outside the Classroom

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Teri C, Assistant Director of Admissions Cornell Engineering

Some of the most impactful learning happens outside the classroom. From our perspective, extracurriculars are not “extra.” These activities go hand-in-hand with your academic work, and they are a vital part of your education.

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Enjoying the seasons

The Best Parts of an Ithaca Summer

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Undergraduate Admissions

An Ithaca summer is something every student at Cornell should experience at least once.

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Cornell students walking in downtown Washington, DC.
Dynamic Learning Environments

Exploring Cornell Opportunities for Off-Campus Start

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Undergraduate Admissions

First-year applicants to Cornell for the fall 2026 semester have two new exciting choices on their application.

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Preparing to Apply

Writing Your Application Essays for Cornell

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Undergraduate Admissions

All prospective Cornellians should review the colleges and schools to see where their preferred major is housed. This will inform many of your choices, like recommended coursework and required materials beyond basic requirements. It will also determine which essay you complete.

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Fresh pizza is cut at Morrison Dining on North Campus.
Best Food on Campus

Dining at Cornell: Something for Every Appetite

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Richard O., Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

With nearly thirty eateries on campus—from full dining halls and cozy cafés to food courts, markets, and coffee shops—finding something delicious at Cornell is never a problem.

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Stimson Hall in fall.
Important Student Resources

Campus Resources: The Office of Academic Discovery and Impact

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Vianny L.

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

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Students enjoy the sunset on Libe Slope.
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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