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Student on Slope Day.
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Being Part of the Cornell Community

Celebrating Cornell Traditions

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

Klarman Hall in spring.
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A Supportive Community

An Alum and Parent Perspective

We are kept apprised of everything on campus and have enjoyed amazing family weekend programming. Locally, we've met other Cornell parents at the annual New Student Send-off events and are enjoying the local Cornell Club activities and community.

The slope at Sunset.
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Cornell and Beyond

Reflections on the Cornell Experience

As a proud parent and Cornell alumnus, watching my daughter begin her journey to Ithaca filled me with both nostalgia and excitement.

Prospective students on a campus tour.
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Exploring Colleges

Making the Most of Your In-Person College Visit

Whether you’re visiting a school close to home or one far away, an in-person visit can help you better understand campus culture, student life, and what matters most to you in a future college experience.

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

My Favorite Dining Halls

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

Students work in the Rapid Prototyping Lab in Upson Hall.
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Research for Every Interest

Misconceptions about Research

Often, people believe that working at a research lab looks a certain way: lab coats, microscopes, and vials.

Kristina stands with interns by the Getinge sign.
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Making Connections Beyond Cornell

My Internship Experience

Students speak with CALS staff.
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Support for Students

Five Great Resources for Cornell Students

Arriving at a college campus can be overwhelming for a plethora of reasons. At Cornell, we have many resources to guide you through your academic journey.

Students work at a POST site 2025.
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New Student Experiences

What My Pre-Orientation Service Trip Meant to Me

So many students come to Cornell with a sense of anxious excitement, and POST meets this feeling head-on, offering empowering experiences and supportive moments that stick with students for the rest of the semester.