Campus Resources: The Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives

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.

Cornell: Where Vision Meets Place

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.

Start Your Cornell Engineering Journey in Spain

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.

Campus Resources: Learning Strategies Center

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.

Choosing a College or School at Cornell

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?

Campus Resources: Financial Aid

Jazmin R.

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.

Coming to Campus as a First-Year Student

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.

Campus Resources: Career Services

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.

A Message to First-Gen Cornellians from an Admissions Counselor

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.