The most common questions about Early Decision (ED) are: What is Early Decision exactly? How does ED differ from Early Action? What does “binding” mean?

Students interested in applying for Early Decision should know they can only apply to one Early Decision institution. If accepted, students are “bound” to attend. Students applying for ED can apply to other schools that have Early Action plans because Early Action schools are typically non-binding. If accepted to a school via ED, students must withdraw their Early Action and Regular Decision applications for other institutions.

After a long year of classes, exams, clubs, friendships, and everything in between, Cornell students celebrate Slope Day, an end-of-the-school-year concert event that takes place on Libe Slope (short for “Library Slope”) in the spring. Spring 2023’s Slope Day brought pop-rock artists like COIN and Snakehips, popular for songs like “Talk Too Much” and “All My Friends.”

Whether you’re a current Cornellian or a prospective student, here’s what you need to know about Cornell students’ favorite event.

With ten residential dining rooms and sixteen retail locations on campus, Cornell has many places to eat. Our healthy variety also comes with quality — Cornell is consistently ranked in the Princeton Review's Top Ten for best campus food among all colleges and universities in the country. In 2023, we’ve hit #2 on the list!

The food is obviously good, but here are my top five places to eat on campus.

Suppose you are considering applying to Cornell to study computer science. In that case, you’re probably considering whether to apply to the College of Arts & Sciences or the College of Engineering, both of which offer a computer science major. To leverage this, you’re also probably wondering about the differences between the Arts and Engineering versions of the major. Besides the degree you’re awarded (Arts students receive a Bachelor of Arts, Engineering students receive a Bachelor of Science), what’s so different about computer science in both colleges?

As the fall semester kicks off, new Cornellians have arrived on campus and entered their first-year residence halls. A year ago, they were high school students, dreaming about the many opportunities available to them—just like you! Whether you've only just begun your college search journey or if you've been preparing for months, remember that deadlines approach quickly. It always benefits you to be proactive, especially when juggling home, school, and community responsibilities.

Here are some tips to help you jumpstart your college search.

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. Yet, the winter is where Cornell shines bright. The snow that blankets the campus is stunning, and everyone has something they can do to have fun. Here are a few things I enjoy the most during a Cornell winter.

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!). When the snow melts in spring, Ithaca's hills pop with green and flowers bloom vibrantly. While many students head home during summer, some choose to stay for a Cornell summer session or choose to live in their apartments over summer break.

Your Ithaca experience is incomplete without an Ithaca summer! Here are just a few things to get your to-do list started: