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The Big Red Barn in winter.
Great Campus Dining

My Top 5 Places to Eat on Campus

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Raquel K

With ten residential dining rooms and sixteen retail locations on campus, Cornell has many places to eat.

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CompSci at Cornell

Computer Science in Arts and Engineering: What’s the Difference?

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Dylan M.

Suppose you are considering applying to Cornell to study computer science.

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The clocktower through spring foliage.
Apply to Cornell

Navigate Your College Search

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Undergraduate Admissions

As the fall semester kicks off, new Cornellians have arrived on campus and entered their first-year residence halls.

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Cross-country skiing at Beebe Lake.
Winter Fun

What I Enjoy About a Cornell Winter

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Jessica K.

Ithaca is well known for its cold winter seasons and the snowfall covering Cornell University's campus. I am often asked about the winters at Cornell and the chilly temperatures.

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Kayakers on Cayuga Inlet.
Explore the Finger Lakes

What To Do During an Ithaca Summer

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Undergraduate Admissions

For some students, moving to Ithaca, New York, is the first time they've experienced the beauty of all five seasons (the fifth is "mud season," usually taking place in March!).

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Cornell University Diversity Admissions Ambassadors executive board members (from left): Sofia van Mierlo ’24, Emily Segal ’24, Sylver Garcia ’24, and Alexandra Alexandrou ’24.
Inclusion at Cornell

CUDAA: Where Inclusivity Thrives

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Mia B.

When arriving at Cornell’s campus, I knew I wanted to join many student organizations.

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Students outside on campus in summer.
Succeed at Cornell

How to Succeed as a Transfer Student

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You’ve been to college before, and you’ve done some of this stuff already. You already know what it’s like to sign up for classes, apply for housing, join clubs.

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Daffodils frame the McGraw Clocktower.
Connect with Professors

Why You Should Attend Office Hours

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Tenzin K.

Coming to Cornell, I thought I had a solid understanding of what office hours were: time professors allotted outside of class to help students understand difficult concepts and content.

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Catherwood Library in the ILR School.
ILR's Supportive Community

Take Advantage of ILR’s Support Offices

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Kiran A.

It can be challenging as you gear up to start your first year at Cornell.

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