Cornell Veterans
Committed to supporting student veterans, active duty service members, reservists and other military-connected students!
Your Veterans Support Team
Not sure who to reach out to? Meet the members of your Veterans Support Team
Amy Godert
ama36@cornell.edu
Executive Director of Academic Student Success Programs
Dr. Amy Godert is an alumna of Cornell University, where she earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. She holds undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Computer Science from Canisius College. She has been involved in supporting undergraduate student veterans since 2018 and has learned a lot working with this amazing group of talented and engaged students.
Address:
222A Computing & Communications Center (on the “Ag Quad”)
Garden Ave. Ext.
Ithaca, NY 14853-6601
Email: For general inquiries, please email: sva@cornell.edu
Accessibility: The accessible entrance is on the basement level of the West-facing side of the building (the side that faces Bailey Hall). There are handicapped parking spaces near the building. After 4:30 p.m. the building can be accessed via the loading dock doors facing Garden Ave. Ext.
Financial Aid
Becky Maxson
bz25@cornell.edu
Associate Director, Compliance & Regulations; Manager, Financial Aid
Ginger Guidi
gpe1@cornell.edu
Student Services Assistant, Financial Aid
Admissions
Kyle Downey
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Kyle Downey is the Senior Associate Director in the Undergraduate Admissions Office and the Admissions Veteran Lead, and is responsible for undergraduate veteran recruitment. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve and truly enjoys assisting those who’ve also served in their pursuit of a world-class education at Cornell. Prospective student-veterans are encouraged to contact Kyle at veteranadmission@cornell.edu with any questions about Cornell or undergraduate admission.
Individual College Veteran's Resource Team Members
Callan Robinson
cr586@cornell.edu
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Callan joined CALS in 2022 as the first Transfer Student Success Navigator. She helps transfer students navigate the application process, transfer credit evaluation, and finding community at Cornell.
Jenn Michael
jlm497@cornell.edu
College of Arts, Architecture and Planning
Simon Velasquez
st523@cornell.edu
College of Arts and Sciences
Simon is an academic advising dean in the College of Arts & Sciences. He serves as the primary contact person for veterans in the college.
Ben Martin
bem86@cornell.edu
College of Engineering
Ben is a point of contact for Student Veteran undergrads within the College of Engineering. Ben typically advises unaffiliated students with last names beginning with K through Q, however he meets with any Engineering student to discuss academic planning and support.
Shaun Gendrue
smg367@cornell.edu
College of Human Ecology
Shaun works as a point of contact for Student Veteran undergrads within the College of Human Ecology. While he works heavily with pre-health students, he meets with students from all majors within the College and is open to discuss academics, career advising, and everything in between.
Kevin Harris
kfh4@cornell.edu
College of Industrial & Labor Relations
Jennifer Wright
jrd292@cornell.edu
Brooks School of Public Policy
School Certifying Official
Cornell Veterans Calendar
Giving Day
When: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Support the Student Veterans, here at Cornell, by donating on Giving Day! Press Here!
Fall 2024 Student Veterans Graduation Dinner
When: Monday, December 9, 2024 @ 6-8 pm
Where: Statler Hotel Ballroom
Who: Invited student veterans, Cornell faculty, staff & administrators, please RSVP
Dress: Business Casual
Looking for the Veteran's Lounge?
Where: 221 CCC
Stop by any time to grab a cup pf coffee, tea, fruit, cereal, snacks, cup’o noodles, etc.!
Recent News
Cornell is Ranked #1 for Veterans Two Years in a Row!
Read more about Cornell and what the university has to offer!
David Almeida '27: A Cornell Story
David Almeida ’27 brings his Navy and Sea Cadet experiences in teamwork, resilience, and service to Cornell Engineering. With the support of Cornell’s veterans network, he’s found camaraderie among peers with shared values. Learn more about Almeida’s Cornell story here!
Veterans Law Clinic Saves Dog on Death Row
Cornell Law’s Veterans Law Practicum stepped in to save Rodgers, a Great Dane belonging to disabled Army veteran Ana Chan, from a court-ordered euthanasia. Through dedicated legal representation, the team helped secure clemency for Rodgers, exemplifying their commitment to veterans and their families. Learn more about their impactful work here!
Student Veterans' Program House Offers a Home Base
Read about the program house that is offered to student veterans, and how such a space creates a safe haven and community!
Seamus Murphy ’17 becomes a Tillman Scholar
Read about Murphy’s journey from serving in the Army to Cornell University…and beyond!
Student Veterans Find Community, Support at Cornell
Read about community and support for student veterans at Cornell written by Kaitlin Provost of Alumni Affairs & Development!
