Cornell Campus Resources

There are various resources available to you at Cornell, all designed to help you as you transition to Cornell and remain successful during your time here.  Take some time familiarizing yourself with the various information listed below. For more information we have provided links to their sites.

(Info Desk—Health Services—Counseling—Career Services—Campus Safety—Mail—Information Technology—Bookstore—Dining—Student Accounts—Cashier—Financial Assisstance)

Commons Information Desk
The Commons Information Desk is a key place for campus information.  Here you can typically find information about campus events as well as community resources.  Service include a fax machine, lost and found, reservations for the Commons, poster making supplies, and a change machine.  Discount movie tickets are also sold at the Cornell Information Desk.

Student Health Services
It’s likely during your four years you will require health services of some sort.  Students who are not feeling well are directed to go to Health Services early before they feel worse or miss class. Located in Ebersole Building, Health Services is staffed by two licensed and experienced nurses. Services are free and confidential.  The following can be taken care of at the Health Service Center:

• Management of acute and chronic illnesses.
• Referrals and consultations with physicians as needed.
• Health promotion including nutrition counseling, sexual health, smoking cessation and travel health.
• Lab services including strep and mono tests, urinalysis, blood sugar, hematrocrit and influenza tests. Pregnancy tests are free.
• Immunizations including tetanus, MMR, influenza, meningitis, Gardasil, and travel vaccines.
• Family planning clinic twice a block.
• C-Nurse – health questions answered via e-mail through the Health Center website.

 

Counseling Center
The Cornell College Counseling Center assists students' personal and educational development through short-term counseling, consultation, educational outreach, and referral. The goal of these efforts is to help students develop effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in order to make satisfying life choices, and maximize their capacity for continued emotional growth.

The Counseling Center provides:

• Short term, confidential individual and couples counseling.
• Educational programs.
• Consultations with concerned others.
• Referrals for long-term therapy, specialized services and medication.
• Referrals for emergency and inpatient mental health services.
• Resource library of education and/or self-help information.
• Note: records of services received from the Counseling Center are kept separate from other student records.

Career Services
The Career Services Office is here to assist you in a variety of ways as you begin your career exploration and find your path. Our goal is to help you find a career that is meaningful and satisfying to you and fits your interests, skills, values, and personality. As first year student just beginning the process we can help you as you identify your career path.  Career Services is here to assist you as you search for internships and fellowships in addition to helping you identify what to do after graduation. Located in Ebersole Building many resources are available to you from Career Assessments, workshops, to a resource library, and computer lab. 

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Campus Safety
Cornell College is committed to providing a safe environment for students and employees.  While the college works to prevent crime on campus, students also share the responsibility for protecting themselves and for insuring that their environment is safe.  All students are encouraged to sign-up for the R.A.M. Emergency cell phone alert system.

Students are reminded to lock doors, walk, and study in well-lit and well-traveled areas, store money and other valuables in safe places and avoid the use of intoxicants that may impair judgment.

The Compass (Student Handbook) contains a complete description of the judicial system and it’s procedures, as well as details on college regulations. Students are responsible for reviewing, understanding and abiding by the material in the handbook.

Mandatory Registration for all Vehicles
Students who plan to have vehicles on campus must register these vehicles.  Parking permits can be purchased during validation on your first day at Cornell.  Information about permits, parking policies, and prices can be found at…… (find exact link). 

Bike registration is also recommended and offered free of charge in the Campus Safety Office.  Bring your bike with you to the office located on the lowest level of Bowman Carter to register. Registration of your bicycle is also available with the Mount Vernon Police Department, located in City Hall downtown.


Mail and Service Center
The Mail and Service Center for Cornell College is located on the second level of The Commons.  At the mail and service center you can purchase stamps, send and receive packages (US Mail and UPS, Express Mail). If mailing large packages to campus in preparation for your arrival note that these are delivered to the maintenance building and students must pick them up themselves. 

Your campus address:
Your name
# (do not use P.O. or box in front of your box number)
810 Commons Circle
Mount Vernon, IA 52314


Information Technology (IT)
You should receive your campus email account information in the mail by early August. Once on campus you will have access to campus academic computer labs and technology classrooms as well as connection to the college network (ResNet) from each residence hall room. Your email account information sheet (which includes your user name and password) also includes other services provided by IT.


Bookstore
The Bookstore is located on the second floor of The Commons in addition to online services and provides the following services to students:

• Course Books
• Computer software and supplies
• General school supplies
• Collegiate clothing and glassware
• New York Times Bestsellers (at 20% discount)

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Campus Dining
Eating in the dining halls at Cornell is one of the highlights for students because of the block plan scheduling, students and faculty are all in the dining halls together.  Meal times can be crazy, fun, and a great time to connect with friends.  To eat you must have your ID!  If you do not have your ID you will be turned away from the dining center. Sodexho Dining Services provides the meal plans and more information about the meal plans, dining hours, and various options check out their web site.


Student Accounts and Student Loans Office
Knowing that bills can be complicated, the student accounts and student loans office is available to help you. Located in Old Sem. services provided include:

• Student account billing questions
• Student loan check endorsement and questions
• Payment and payment plan inquiries
• Payment problems and finance charge questions
• Off-campus program billing

Cashier's Window
Also located in Old Sem., is the Cashier’s Window which is there to assist you in taking care of a payment, work study time cards and more.  They also can provide assistance with inquiries on accounts, Check-cashing up to $50.00, work study disbursement of checks, work study government forms, ID card replacements, emergency loans (apply in the Dean of Student’s Office), loan and grant checks – student endorsement, and student organization accounts.


Financial Assistance
While you may have already taken care of your financial aid, it never hurts to touch base when you have a question. The financial assistance office will answer questions about the process of applying for aid, explaining your award, and clarifying any questions you have. Please don’t hesitate to contact the staff.

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