If you prefer to visit campus on a different day, we encourage you to follow the self-guided tour and to please feel free to stop by the Undergraduate Admissions Office or the Martin Y. Tang Welcome Center for assistance. Visitor parking options and information is available. Other activities you may enjoy while in Ithaca, NY:
Congratulations! In confirming your enrollment at Cornell, you will be enrolled in the Hunter R. Rawlings Presidential Research Scholars program. More information about the program’s benefits and requirements is available on Rawlings Cornell Presidential Research Scholars website.
All new undergraduate students at Cornell participate in an orientation program before classes begin. Students will have the opportunity to explore the university, learn about academics and the intellectual community, and meet lots of their fellow Cornellians! Please visit the New Student Orientation page for more information.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
The Cornell Store is the official campus store of Cornell University and is conveniently located in the heart of central campus, just off Ho Plaza. Please visit the Cornell Store website for additional information.
