Parents & Families
From your first visit as a prospective family to Commencement weekend, we love having you on campus. But when you aren’t on campus, this page can help you stay in the loop with all that’s going on at Cornell College. Use these quick links to connect to resources around campus, and stay connected with the latest news stories.
A Cornell graduate and his mom reflect on his time at Cornell
Announcements
Fall news
Our Fall 2017 news contains tips for supporting first-year students, and a variety of resources and advice to help students settle in and succeed at Cornell.
Resources
For prospective families
Calendars & events
- Academic calendar
- Master calendar
- Residence hall dates
- New Student Orientation
- Commencement
- Family Weekend
Taking care of business
Supporting your student
- Visiting campus
- Academic support services
- Tips for successful first-year experience
- Tips for health, safety & wellness
- Treats from home
- Parents fund
- Volunteer opportunities
Offices & services
Below are a some of the most commonly accessed offices and services. For a more complete listing, please refer to the resources for current students on the students gateway. Not sure where to start? We have compiled some pointers in our Parent Resource Guide.