| Getting Around

Getting around Cornell University and the surrounding community can be a bit formidable, but it does not have to be.  We’ve provided a few useful resources for navigating and exploring Cornell and the Ithaca area. Ithaca is Gorges!

Health & Wellness

Use the below links to learn about Cornell’s various resources and benefits for physical, mental, spiritual and academic wellness and health.

Cornell Health: Located at 110 Ho Plaza, Cornell Health understands the importance of mental and physical health and have built a model of care that delivers integrated services supporting the mind and body of every individual in the Cornell community.  They offer a variety of services including, primary care, mental health care, pharmacy, immunizations and allergy shots, nutrition and healthy eating services, gender services, student disability services, and much more.

Phone: 607-255-5155

Fax: 607-255-0269

Website: health.cornell.edu

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Student Health Plan: Cornell automatically adds the Student Health Plan (SHP) and Fee to your Bursar account.  If you wish to opt out, you must provide proof of other qualifying insurance and “opt out” of Cornell’s SHP.  For information regarding the Student Health Plan’s summary of benefits and coverage and the Student Health Plan Plus, visit the website below or contact Lyn Abbass or David Williams via the below inbox.

Email: studentbenefits@cornell.edu

Phone: 607-255-6363

Website: studenthealthbenefits.cornell.edu

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Cornell Outdoor Education: Cornell’s Outdoor Education services to enhance university students’ academic performance and success by developing leadership, teamwork and personal achievement.  They offer experience-based outdoor education on campus and around the world.

Email: coed@cornell.edu

Phone: 607-255-6183

Website: coe.cornell.edu

Address: B01 Bartels Hall, Campus Road

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Cornell Recreational Services, Wellness Programs: Cornell Wellness serves all staff, faculty, retirees and their spouses/partners in fitness, nutrition, general health and wellness.  Whether you’re looking for an individual consultations, lecture, workshop, etc. or for your department, Cornell Wellness has it all!

Email: wellness@cornell.edu

Phone: 607-255-5133

Website: recreation.athletics.cornel.edu

Address: 305 Helen Newman Hall

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Counseling and Psychological Services: Cornell’s CAPS works together with primary care medical services teams to provide confidential, professional support and care. There are a multitude of workshops, individual counseling, group counseling and mental health resources available. Support is given for stress, anxiety, depression, questions about identity, existing mental health conditions, and more! They are currently providing counseling and consultation by telehealth video and phone appointments.

Phone: 607-255-5155 (#2)

Website: health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care

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Personal Finance

Learn how to navigate your financial life and sort through the plethora of personal finance information. Explore the intricacies of your money at Cornell, budgeting, saving, debt, student loans and more. Find resources for personal finance and debt such as, CashCourse, GradSense, SUNY Perks at Work, and Federal Student Loans.

Website: personalfinance.cornell.edu

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Student Disability Services (SDS)

SDS works to ensure all aspects of student life are accessible, equitable and inclusive for all individuals with disabilities. Whether you need a letter of accommodation, services, have questions regarding services or need to report an access barrier, SDS can provide all this and more.

Email: sds_cu@cornell.edu

Phone: 607-254-4545

Text: 607-269-5245

Website: sds.cornell.edu

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“Where’s The Gym?”: Many student veterans believe fitness is an important aspect to living a well-balanced life. “Where is the gym?” is one of the most common questions student veterans ask when arriving at the Cornell campus. Cornell has four fitness centers, Teagle Hall Fitness Center, Helen  Newman Hall Recreation Center, Noyes Community Recreation Center, and Appel Commons Friedman Fitness Center, which offer a variety of free weight, cardio and strength training options.

There are two pools, one in Teagle Hall Fitness Center and another in Helen Newman Hall Recreation Center, for lap swimming, open swim and aqua group fitness classes. If you are looking to try something new, Cornell also has squash and racquetball courts available on first come, first serve basis and a bowling center.

Additional information on Cornell Fitness Centers.

| Getting Involved

As one of the premier universities in the world, Cornell University offers many ways for students to get involved and engaged on campus and in the Ithaca area.  Whether you are looking to meet people, serve the community, or find something to do, there are involvement opportunities for everyone.

• Explore some of Cornell’s opportunities for involvement. Cornell offers everything from intramural sports to student leadership and volunteer opportunities to supplement your students and help you as you pursue current interests, discover new activities, refine your skills and build lifelong friendships.
• The Cornell Undergraduate Veterans Association (CUVA) is a student-veteran organization at Cornell University dedicated to improving the representation and experiences of student-veterans on and off campus.
• Find out how our Veterans work-study Program can help you earn money while you’re enrolled in your studies here at Cornell.
• Looking for a specific group to join? Cornell has over 1,000 student organizations to choose from! To find a comprehensive list of all our current registered student organizations, click here for our searchable Cornell CampusGroups page.
• The Student Assembly (SA), Cornell’s undergraduate student government, is charged with examining matters of interest to the undergraduate student community and making proposals to the appropriate officers or decision-making bodies of the University.
• The Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GPSA) ensures direct and continued involvement of graduate and professional school students in the governance of non-academic affairs of the University.
• The Interfraternity Council exists to create better communities, chapters and individuals. Learn what it means to be “Greek,” explore the various chapters and discover upcoming recruitment events.
• Cornell in Washington offers internships, world-class courses and community engagement in Washington during the fall, spring and summer semesters.
• Slope Day: A tradition for more than 100 years, Slope Day is Cornell’s largest annual outdoor student gathering. A day for students and alumni, held on the Thursday after the last day of classes in May. Also enjoy Slopefest, a carnival held the same day on Ho Plaza.
• Dragon Day is another Cornell tradition dating back more than 100 years. An enormous dragon created by first-year architecture students parades across campus.  The dragon makes its way to the Arts Quad and does battle with a phoenix created by engineering students.
• Cornell Chimes is the university’s oldest musical tradition. Student chimesmasters play three concerts daily with the 21 bells housed in McGraw Tower when classes are in session and a modified schedule during exams and breaks. All concerts are open to the public, but you’ll have to climb the 161 steps in the tower to attend.
• Orientation Week Welcome Aboard: Would you like to pay it forward by welcoming the next incoming class of student Veterans and military-connected students? Contact Mary to inquire how you can become involved with this event: sva@cornell.edu.