There are five fitness centers located around the Cornell campus offering an extensive array of cardio and weight equipment and dozens of group exercise classes throughout the year. To learn more, please visit our Health & Wellness webpage.
There are five fitness centers located around the Cornell campus offering an extensive array of cardio and weight equipment and dozens of group exercise classes throughout the year. To learn more, please visit our Health & Wellness webpage.
As a member of the Ivy League, Cornell fields 37 varsity teams for both men and women. Many students turn out to cheer on the “Big Red,” taking part in a long tradition of school spirit. To learn more, please visit Cornell's Varsity Sports website.
Cornell is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for first-generation students. We consider you a first-generation college student if you come from a family in which neither of your parents or guardians has obtained a four-year college degree. To learn about the support available to students who identify as first-generation, please visit the Student Life website.
Cornell is home to one of the largest intramural sports programs in the nation, with 30+ teams and leagues. Since the program is open to the entire university community, students may find faculty and staff participating together. In addition, Cornell offers the most comprehensive collegiate outdoor education program in the country. To learn more, please visit Cornell's Intramural Sports page.
There are a number of resources available at Cornell to support the LGBTQ+ community. Twenty-plus undergraduate and graduate LGBTQ+ student groups on campus, a variety of resources for people interested in the study of human sexuality and gender, and events and programs designed for first-year students help provide a community that is open and welcoming for all. The LGBTQ Resource Center page is a great starting point to learn more.
Cornell has a lot to offer when it comes to fitness and athletics. The university fields 37 varsity teams, offers one of the largest intramural sports programs in the country, and has the most comprehensive collegiate outdoor education program in the country. Students also have access to five fitness centers on campus.
To learn more, please visit our Health & Wellness page.
There is great support in place at Cornell to help students reach graduation and provide opportunities to be successful after graduation. The Cornell Career Network provides a range of services to help students identify their skills, explore career options, and gain workplace experience. The Cornell Career Network also assists students applying to graduate and professional school.
Educating military leaders at Cornell has been a tradition since the university was founded, and Cornell formally established a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) unit in 1917. Today, Cornellians can participate in Army, Navy/Marine Corps, and Air Force ROTC units. To learn more about our military training and education programs, please visit the Cornell ROTC page.
To support a healthy community, Cornell Health is conveniently located on campus and is available to students with mental or physical health concerns any time of day or night, 365 days a year. Students can call Cornell Health to talk with a health care provider about a mental or physical health concern, or to make an appointment to come by in person.
Cornell University has a strong commitment to mental health. The Cornell Health website offers more information about mental health initiatives on campus and the resources available to our students.