2026 Fall Sport Arrival Information
Student-athletes, trainers and managers who are involved in fall sports may be required to arrive on campus early to participate in preseason training and/or practice. This page is meant to provide general information for students and their families related to preseason arrival information. Each coaching staff will be in direct contact with their student regarding further instructions on arrival dates, times, and move-in procedures.
Below are the arrival dates for each fall athletic team. These dates were coordinated with the athletics department and are based on what is allowed through College policy and NCAA regulations. Students should expect that the date listed below is the earliest possible date and time they can check into campus housing and that requests to arrive earlier will not be able to be granted.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
- Football student-athletes
- Sports Medicine Assistants - Football specifically
Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer, and Women's Tennis, Esports student-athletes
- Sports Medicine Assistants
Coaches will coordinate with Residence Life to communicate your move-in day and time. Your coach will communicate your dedicated move-in location and time. If you have questions, reach out to your Admission counselor.
Students who are running late and not able to arrive by their assigned check-in time are encouraged to contact their coach as soon as possible for instructions on picking up keys and completing check-in.
NCAA Meeting
All student-athletes will receive information regarding athletic participation from athletic administrators and athletic trainers. Your coach will communicate the details of this meeting.
Parent Orientation
We know that many parents will not be returning to campus for the first-year student move-in day at the end of August, and we don’t want you to miss out on connecting with some important individuals. Parent orientation sessions with campus staff will be offered to provide information to parents of new students entering Cornell. Details of when and where this meeting will take place will be shared as they are made available.
Meals
Meals will be held in the Hilltop Cafe. Students participating with fall sports teams are considered sponsored early arrivals and all early arrival housing and meal charges are covered by their athletic team. Student meal plans and flex cash do not begin until a later date.