Submit your enrollment deposit
With your acceptance letter in hand, secure your spot by submitting your deposit.
Wrap up your financial aid
Grants and loans from federal and state governments depend on the completion of your Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). Wrap it up early.
Register for Destination Cornell
Schedule a campus visit or register for a special event we hold on campus for our newly admitted students. We call this event—Destination Cornell.
Describe Cornell in one word...
As you are preparing for your college journey, so many new things to learn, could you imagine describing your new college home in just one word? We challenged current Cornell students to do just that...here's what they came up with.
Prepare for your fall move-in
Visiting campus before you move in can prepare you for what to expect and help you plan. You can schedule a visit for a day that works well for your schedule. We also highly recommend you attend a special event with your family that we will host for all new students; we call it Destination Cornell. Meet your future classmates, professors, and see the campus.
As the summer winds down and fall nears, you’ll be attending New Student Orientation right before the beginning of your first block.
Complete your student checklist
Forms will be added to the checklist throughout the spring and summer, so check back regularly to be prepared for a smooth transition to college life.
Learn about our residence halls
Wondering about what to bring to campus? Looking for tips on living with a roommate? Our Residence Life Office has compiled a number of helpful resources related to living on campus.
Attend New Student Orientation
Get comfortable with your new home away from home during New Student Orientation when you will meet your other classmates and begin to settle into life on the Hilltop.
3 reasons why coming to Cornell is a great choice according to our students
The relationships you'll make here
"I cannot list all that I have learned here at Cornell, but something important that I will not forget is that your relationships with people have a lot to do with your success in life."-Olivia Houchins-McCallum
Finding out your priorities
"I've learned how to prioritize the important things in and outside of the classroom. Also how to make lasting connections that will follow me throughout my career."-Madeleine L. Althoff
The block plan prepares you
"Cornell has taught me the value of good time management skills and how much you can truly accomplish in as little as 18 days."-Calista Dittmer