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Cornell Families The Office of Parent and Family Programs is your one-stop spot to find what you need to support your student as a Cornell family member. Go Big Red!

Follow along with us here for important dates, resources, and stories to connect you to campus. The Cornell Office of Parent and Family Programs is your one-stop spot to find what you need to support your student as a family member. Cornell encourages social media users to interact with the university and one another freely but is not responsible for comments or wall posts made by visitors to or fans of Cornell accounts. Comments posted by visitors and fans may not reflect the official views or policies of the university. Users who make comments on Cornell's social media pages should be respectful of fellow visitors and maintain civil and rational discussions. All comments are subject to social networks’ terms of use and codes of conduct. In addition, Cornell University reserves the right, but assumes no obligation, to remove any inappropriate comments. The university does not permit social media messages that sell products or promote commercial, political, or other ventures. We hope that you will find all the information you need to assist your student during their time at Cornell. At any time, you are welcome to contact the Office of Parent and Family Programs directly with any comments or questions at [email protected]. We look forward to connecting with you!

Registered attendees can use our online itinerary builder to view the weekend event schedule and create, save, print, or...
09/21/2026

Registered attendees can use our online itinerary builder to view the weekend event schedule and create, save, print, or email a personalized itinerary. To access, please refer to the access code on your ticket. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions. ��Click here to view the schedule of events: https://familyweekend-schedule.scl.cornell.edu/

And just like that… fall 2026 Career Fair Days are a wrap!🎉💼Three days. Five fairs. Thousands of connections.✨ ~5,000 st...
09/18/2026

And just like that… fall 2026 Career Fair Days are a wrap!🎉💼

Three days. Five fairs. Thousands of connections.

✨ ~5,000 student attendees
✨ ~180 employers
✨ ~60 staff supporters

From first introductions to big career ideas, these days were full of ways to explore career pathways, expand networks, and connect with peers and employers to inspire you for what’s ahead🚀

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make it happen! 
Want to keep connecting with employers? Keep an eye on Handshake emails from Cornell Career Network for more opportunities!

09/18/2026

The 2026 Room of the Year Contest is here! 🏆

Before you show us your style, last year’s winners, Vera & Leilah, are sharing their top DOs & DON’Ts to help you get one step closer to the grand prize!✨

DO: ✅
• Decorate with real plants instead of artificial plants
• Get creative with storage
• Add fun & comfy pillows
• Make your space your own!
DON’T: 🚫
• Position your bed in front of your window
• Hang lights or other items from ceilings or sprinklers
• Use candles or wax melts
• Hang art, photos, or lights too close to the ceiling

Ready to show off your space? With over $3,000 in prizes, enter to win and have your room featured in campus marketing materials! To enter the contest, find more info, or to see the full Community Living Standards, visit the link in the Cornell Housing bio!

09/16/2026

What does belonging look like at Cornell?

In this special edition of Big Red Buzz, Cornell Meinig Scholars Izzy Heflin ‘29 and Aleena Naeem ‘29 talk to Cornellians about building connections, finding community and creating a sense of belonging.

As a Health Promoting Campus, Cornell aims to create and sustain a diverse, welcoming and inclusive culture that is supportive of holistic individual, social and ecological wellbeing.

Follow along each month as Izzy and Aleena dive into new well-being topics to help spark meaningful conversations on the Hill!

Family Weekend is an opportunity to spend time with your student, experience campus, and connect with the Cornell commun...
09/16/2026

Family Weekend is an opportunity to spend time with your student, experience campus, and connect with the Cornell community. This Cornell Family Conversation will help you know what to expect before you arrive, with an overview of the weekend schedule, check-in, parking, dining, and other important details. You’ll also learn how to use the online itinerary builder, plan around your student’s academic and co-curricular commitments, and prepare for your time on campus and in Ithaca—so you can spend less time focused on logistics and more time enjoying Cornell with your student.

Register here: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5nmC46KkRo6GOAxwbmjhOA

Finding your people is a little easier when it looks like this. A new semester brings new opportunities, new interests, ...
09/08/2026

Finding your people is a little easier when it looks like this. A new semester brings new opportunities, new interests, and hundreds of ways to get involved.

ClubFest took over the Arts Quad last weekend, bringing together student organizations from across the university to showcase the communities, passions, and experiences that make Cornell special.

Couldn’t make it? Visit CampusGroups to discover clubs, connect with others, and find your fit.

The Cornell Career Network Block Party was a hit! 🎉 Staff from career development offices across campus came together to...
09/04/2026

The Cornell Career Network Block Party was a hit! 🎉
 
Staff from career development offices across campus came together to meet students, share career resources, and enjoy ice cream, popcorn, games, caricatures, and more. There was so much energy and excitement!
 
What a great way to bring our community together to kick off the school year and celebrate the launch of the newly-formed Cornell Career Network.
 
Follow Cornell Career Network to learn how you can explore, expand, and connect on your career journey!

Exercise is a great way to relieve that beginning-of-the semester stress. Check out these different opportunities to mov...
09/03/2026

Exercise is a great way to relieve that beginning-of-the semester stress. Check out these different opportunities to move your body on campus! 🐾

📌Visit the Cornell Recreation Services and Fitness Center website for more information on hours, classes, and memberships.

First week complete ✅New friendships, new experiences, and countless opportunities ahead. As our Cornellians settle into...
08/28/2026

First week complete ✅
New friendships, new experiences, and countless opportunities ahead. As our Cornellians settle into the rhythm of campus life, we’re excited to see the memories and connections that will shape this semester.

📌Looking for more opportunities to find your community? Check out CampusGroups for more events and activities.

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