Welcome to the Cornell Admissions Site for Parents
As a parent, you play an important role in helping your child find a college or university that best matches his or her academic and personal goals, a place where your child will be part of a college community that is not only intellectually exciting but also safe and supportive.
The links on this page will lead you to information about living and learning at Cornell University. If you have questions or concerns that are not addressed here, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Housing
Includes housing options and rates, housing assignment FAQs (what to bring to campus, for example), and a housing calendar with dates for moving in, moving out, and all the semester breaks.
Dining
Dining hall locations and hours, weekly menus, and meal plan information, including costs, Kosher dining, and dining FAQs.
Financing a College Education
Information about the cost of attendance, financing options, need determination, and international student aid policies at Cornell, as well as helpful non-Cornell links.
Support Services
Academic, health, career, and other student services.
Public Safety
General information about safety issues and services on campus, including Blue Light telephone, bus, and escort programs, emergency numbers and procedures, and area crime statistics.
