Next Up: Prepare
Orientation Options
Welcome to Cornell!
The Office of Global Learning’s International Services team is here to help you settle in and find out what you need to know to succeed at Cornell. We offer several pre-orientation and orientation options for international students. We look forward to meeting you!
Prepare for Undergraduates
Fall 2022 dates will be announced in late spring 2022
Prepare is the Office of Global Learning's pre-orientation program for incoming international undergraduates. You’ll learn about the U.S. academic system, Cornell's student life and traditions, and campus opportunities for the international community. Prepare 2022 will take place in August, the week before the start of Cornell's new student orientation.
Orientation for Graduate and Professional Students
Fall 2022 date will be announced in late spring 2022
The international graduate and professional student orientation will take place in August, just before the start of the fall 2022 semester. The orientation covers a variety of topics: US immigration and tax, transitioning to a new academic culture, academic expectations, health and safety, and more.
Spring 2023 Orientation for Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional Students
Spring 2023 date will be announced in fall 2022
We will cover a variety of topics of interest to international students, including:
- United States immigration requirements
- United States income tax
- Health and safety at Cornell
- Academic integrity
- Wellness and inclusion
- Adjusting to academic culture in the United States
