Choosing a College or School at Cornell
With several undergraduate colleges and schools to choose from, how do you decide which one is right for you?
Campus Resources: Financial Aid
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
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
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
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.
Campus Resources: The Skorton Center for Health Initiatives
The Skorton Center for Health Initiatives, located on Ho Plaza, is a hub within Cornell Health focused on supporting students before health problems arise.
Spotlight on the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program
The American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program (AIISP) at Cornell is an amazing resource for students.
Campus Resources: Student & Campus Life
The Office of Student & Campus Life (SCL) division leads the development of an inclusive, energetic environment that supports our diverse student body. SCL promotes student experiences through innovative programs that support academic and extracurricular growth. Some of the key initiatives currently shaping campus life include the following:
How POST Prepared me for Cornell
Cornell University's Pre-Orientation Service Trips (POST) program provided the perfect foundation for my college journey, surrounding me with peers who shared a growing passion for community service.
Exploring Cornell and Ithaca in the Summer
Nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York, Cornell University and the surrounding city of Ithaca, New York offer a unique college town experience.