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Your Cornell NetID is a unique electronic identifier that, when combined with a password, provides secure access to your Cornell email and other non-public Cornell resources and information.
Cornell provides additional security protection for personal data by requiring Two-Step Login to access important online resources, including Student Essentials, Canvas, and Student Center. Two-Step Login is a two-factor authentication service that prevents the use of stolen Cornell passwords by requiring confirmation from something a third party doesn't have, such as your phone or another device. Because some tasks you need to complete before arriving on campus will require Two-Step Login, enroll during the NetID activation process.
You will receive an email with instructions to set up your NetID via ApplyWeb.
You will receive an email with instructions to activate your NetID and Cornell email account online or via text message.
Cornell also recommends the following before you arrive on campus:
Learn more about NetIDs, Cornell email, and Two-Step Login.
Access the housing application at Apply for Housing on Campus.
Review your dining options.
In addition to the traditional meal plans and debit plans, be sure to check out City Bucks - a pre-paid, declining balance account accessed through your Cornell Student ID Card that eliminates the need to carry cash at many off-campus locations.
If you have a current, working Student ID Card, you do not need to get a new one. Once we create a new card for you, your current card will stop working.
Depending on your relationship to the university and the services that you sign up for, your ID card can also be used as an electronic door key and to access a variety of functions and facilities on campus, including athletic events, CornellCard charges, dining units, fitness centers, libraries, and transportation services.
Access form: Student ID Card Request
Submit as soon as possible so your ID card will be printed and ready at the beginning of the semester.
Submit an official, final transcript of your undergraduate degree to the Graduate School Admissions office with the degree marked as conferred or awarded.
The final deadline to complete this requirement is October 1. Submit your documents earlier to avoid Spring registration and enrollment delays. Detailed instructions on how to submit your documents can be found on our Transcript Requirements web page.
Meeting your New Student Health Requirements involves submitting health history information and documentation of required immunizations. Some students are required to have a physical exam.
This process can take several weeks to complete. Plan ahead to meet the June 12 submission deadline.
Your status on the To Do List will remain "incomplete" until your information has been:
If we discover problems with any of your forms or submissions, you will receive an email directing you to view a secure message in myCornellHealth.
If you are unable to meet your health requirements before coming to Cornell, you must contact Cornell Health's Requirements Office as soon as possible to make a plan for meeting your requirements as soon as you get to campus. See instructions here.
Access instructions: Health Requirements for New Students
Failure to come into compliance with Cornell's New Student Health Requirements will result in progressive penalties, culminating in withdrawal from the university.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify with Student Disability Services (SDS) and request accommodations and services as needed. Students with a broad range of conditions such as medical and mental health conditions, learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism, and sensory disabilities use our services to address their access needs.
Find out more about eligibility and documentation for disability services.
Questions? Call SDS at (607) 254-4545 or visit our website: sds.cornell.edu.
Access form: Disability Self-Disclosure Form
Cornell Fitness Centers (CFC) offer fun, stress-relieving, safe, convenient, and enjoyable exercise programs with five centers located around campus that provide an extensive variety of cardio and weight equipment. CFC's Group Fitness Membership includes more than 60 group exercise classes each week for members.
Access form: Fitness Centers Enrollment.
Your status on the To Do List for this item will not update and your status will remain "in progress" until after the waiver period has ended on July 31, 2024.
Please review the information below and log in to Gallagher Student Health to view the status of your Student Health Plan enrollment or waiver request and provide additional information if required.
Cornell requires that all active students have health insurance that provides access to comprehensive care.
Please log in now to:
If you do not enroll in SHP or receive an approved waiver, you will be enrolled in SHP by default* and your bursar account will be charged for this coverage.
Some students are not eligible to waive enrollment in SHP. This includes funded graduate students (e.g., most Ph.D. students) and international students.**
Not sure what to do? Check our website, where you can:
Still need help? Contact us!
If you have already requested a waiver through Gallagher Student Health, it is your responsibility to monitor the status of your waiver request and respond to any requests for more information prior to the waiver deadline of July 31, 2024. If you fail to provide the requested documentation, your waiver request will be denied and you will be charged for enrollment in SHP.
* Students in remote-only programs, the School of Continuing Education, or executive MBA programs may not be required and/or eligible to enroll in or waive SHP. See our website for more information.
** Exceptions may be granted to international students who are covered by a US-based employer health insurance plan which also meets the requirements of coverage. Please contact us prior to the waiver deadline for more information.
Financial institutions, including the financial departments of colleges and universities, are required by federal laws to be transparent with their policies/procedures and requirements. Our goal is to help students to understand the cost of their education and their financial responsibilities, as well as Cornell's financial policies and expectations for payment.
For this reason, all Cornell students are required to accept the Financial Responsibility Agreement when they first register at Cornell. Signing this agreement is your acknowledgement of your financial obligations related to enrolling in classes, and your understanding of the potential consequences that may result if you fail to meet your obligations.
You have not submitted your Financial Responsibility Agreement. Complete this required form as soon as possible.
Access form: Financial Responsibility Agreement
The CornellCard account is an optional service that allows you to make purchases on the Ithaca campus by presenting your Student ID Card. This service can help you manage your day-to-day expenses.
Access form: Apply for CornellCard (NetID required)
The Cornell Installment Plan (CIP), also known as the Full Service Payment Plan (FSPP), is administered by Transact Payments powered by CASHNet. FSPP allows you to pay your tuition and fees in interest-free increments over a 5 month period, August-December 7th. Using the installment plan may help you borrow less.
For more information or to enroll in the CIP, visit Cornell Installment Plan.
The status of this item will not be updated on your To Do List until August 8.
Bursar student refunds and university stipends (financial aid) can be issued electronically. Students must enter their U.S. banking information and manage their account through Nelnet Business Services.
Bursar bills are electronic, via Cashnet; paper bills will not be sent.
For more information including a complete bill schedule, visit the Bursar website.
Cornell University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning, living, and working environment for its students, faculty, and staff members. All new graduate and professional students are required to successfully complete Graduate and Professional Student Responsibility – Sexual and Related Misconduct. This is an online course required by law that informs students about Cornell University policies related to sexual and related misconduct and consensual relationships between employees and students, University resources, and bystander intervention options.
The course will take approximately 30-40 minutes to complete. The program must be completed in its entirety. Participants are required to pass a quiz at the end of the course. You will be auto-enrolled in this training. The deadline for completion is August 23.
It may take up to a week after you have submitted your enrollment deposit before you are able to log in to Canvas.
The date on which this course will be available was changed on July 11.
The Office of Spirituality and Meaning-Making (OSMM) partners with Cornell United Religious Work (CURW) to support the spiritual wellbeing and ethical lives of students. Wherever you are on your journey, whether religious or nonreligious, you are welcome to connect with our programs and communities.
Our multifaith community includes over 50 student organizations and over 50 affiliated chaplains and spiritual leaders. We offer opportunities for worship, spiritual practice, individual support, community service, deep conversations, interfaith friendship, and more!
Access form: Spiritual Life at Cornell
Ithaca's gorges are beautiful, but dangerous, too. Take a few minutes to watch this video on safe and responsible use of the gorges. Two gorges run through the Cornell campus. While the water in the creeks is alluring, it is deceptively treacherous. In this video, you will learn about the dangers you can't see, and ways to safely explore and enjoy the gorges and natural areas at Cornell and nearby.
Review video now (NetID required). Review by August 22.
All new students are required to read and review three brief Canvas modules on the Student Code of Conduct, the Code and Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Recognizing and Reporting Hazing and complete an attestation at the end of the modules. Self-enroll in the Canvas course The Student Code of Conduct to review and complete the modules. Sign in to the To Do List to access the link to Canvas. This is due August 19. Please contact studentconduct@cornell.edu if you have issues accessing the course.
All incoming students must read and review three brief Canvas modules on the Student Code of Conduct, the Code and Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Recognizing and Reporting Hazing and complete an attestation at the end of the modules.
This item will be complete after you complete the attestation as part of the Canvas course.
Transit Access: Fall entrant New-to-Cornell students automatically receive free, unlimited-ride TCAT bus privileges until August 31, 2025. No need to submit a form. Students must use their Student ID Card at the fare box and remain registered to access this privilege.
Vehicle Registration and/or Parking Permits: Parking on the Ithaca campus is extremely limited. Students are strongly encouraged to leave the vehicle home and rely on public transit service provided by TCAT. Beginning August 5, 2024, students must register their vehicle (required; free) and purchase a parking permit (optional; price varies) for their residential area or a commuter lot prior to their arrival. When permits sell out, parking options will be limited to short-term paid parking.
Bikes: Bicycle registration (free) is mandatory if you ride or store a bike on the Ithaca campus.