Weekends as a college student are a balance between chaos and calm. Read on to learn about the importance of pickleball for destressing and reserving time for calming rituals.

I decided to spend my first semester in Washington, D.C., through the Brooks School of Public Policy’s DC Start program. Before I knew it, I was learning to navigate a whole new city, a new program, and a new version of myself.

I’m Katie, a junior in Arts & Sciences, and as someone who has spent countless hours studying in almost every study spot and library on campus these past two years, I feel qualified to share with you all the best study spots I have found.

My favorite class last semester was AMST 3370: American Theater on Stage and Screen II (1960-Present). This class examined how theater responds to historical events and the process of play adaptation from script to screen.

As a Cornell Engineer, I have received a top-notch education, and I am progressing well towards becoming a Civil Engineer. Although I knew I’d make regular progress at Cornell, I have also learned about a wide array of things that I never thought about or considered when I was in high school.

Time management can be a difficult skill to master as a busy student with constantly changing responsibilities, tasks, commitments, and time constraints. At Cornell, many students are heavily involved in extracurriculars and it's important to balance your schedule accordingly.

When applying as a transfer applicant, it's important to plan ahead. We'll share several resources that you may find helpful as you navigate the transfer application process.

The Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) Admissions Team knows that preparing a first-year college application can be overwhelming. We hope these tips will help you approach your CHE application thoughtfully.

Cornell has reinstituted standardized testing requirements for first-year students seeking undergraduate admission for Fall 2026 and beyond.

It’s easy to gravitate toward schools you’ve already heard of—those that are close to home or popular locally. Don’t limit your possibilities before you even start exploring.