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Welcome to Cornell

Congratulations, Class of 2030!

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Daniel S.

Welcome to the Big Red community! With the alma mater playing in the background and confetti falling down your screen, I can only imagine what you are feeling right now.

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Ananda Cohen-Aponte, associate professor of history of art and visual studies , discusses a painting with students.
Experiencing Art Firsthand

Learning from the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art

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Alex C.

The best part of my History of Art classes? Walking through the Johnson Museum is part of the coursework!

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Fresh spring flowers blooming at Barnes Hall.
What Makes Cornell Special

Life as a Cornell Student in Photos

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Alicia M.

From my daily walks to class to the beautiful libraries, I am surrounded by a campus that not only is a beautiful backdrop to my college life, but also brightens my mood throughout the day.

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Students walk towards the Arts Quad from Rockefeller Hall on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Finding Your Routine

My Day as an Arts and Sciences Student

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Alexandra L.

In college, you have free rein to do whatever you want between classes. Every day can be different. My class schedule stays consistent, but other than that, nothing is set in stone.

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Being Part of the Cornell Community

Celebrating Cornell Traditions

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Adrián G., Assistant Director of Admissions

At Cornell, traditions are more than long‑standing events—they connect students across class years and generations in shared Cornellian spirit.

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Garry Gale, door checker at Risley Dining Hall, chats with members of the campus community as he rings their lunches up at lunch time.
Best Places to Eat

My Favorite Dining Halls

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Alexandra L.

Like any other first-year student in college, one of the biggest things I was worried about before starting college was the food.

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Grace stands in front of the Casa della Regina Carolina Project at Pompeii.
Learning at an Archeological Dig Site

How I Spent My Summer

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Grace L.

I spent the summer of 2025 working as an archaeological excavator on the Casa della Regina Carolina Project in Pompeii, Italy.

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Student & Campus Life dorm decorating contest - Latino Living Center.
Life in your new home

Living in the dorms: My Experience with On-Campus Housing

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Ines H.

Being on West Campus is very convenient! Besides my own dorm, there are four other dining halls, and there is the Noyes Recreation Center, which is the gym, a few steps away.

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Students enjoy the evening light on the slope
Embracing Community

Finding Community as a QuestBridge Student at Cornell

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Florie D.

Whether it comes from friendships, student organizations, academic support systems, or quiet moments alone, your version of community should be whatever helps you feel welcomed here.

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