By now you have received lots of information from Cornell; students have told us that it can be challenging to see what is most important. Here is a brief digest of the essential academic and co-curricular information for Human Ecology students.

Class of 2023

Orientation
  • Plan to attend all scheduled Human Ecology Orientation activities. This is the only opportunity for access to information to help begin the semester successfully. Use this schedule to avoid conflicts with the swim test, residence hall meetings and other commitments.
  • We will give you the basics needed to get started in your classes and become aware of deadlines and academic policies.
  • You will meet the people who will provide support and facilitate your learning.
  • Find us when you need information, support, or help thinking about a decision or a plan.
  • Prepare by revisiting the Human Ecology new student page.
  • Bring your questions to our College Briefing on Saturday, August 24.
Advising Resources
  • During Orientation you will meet the Director of Undergraduate Study (DUS) for your major. This faculty member will serve as your first department academic resource at Cornell.
  • The DUS for your department will assign a faculty advisor based on your academic and career interests.
  • You should have already received a counseling assignment from the Office of Student and Career Development; you will meet us during the College Briefing.
  • In preparation for your career exploration activities available through Cornell Career Services, please complete the on-line tutorial and register for Cornell Handshake now!
  • Transitions are challenging. Sometimes it seems that nobody knows the answer – often there isn’t one right answer. It will be your job to ask questions, determine your options and their likely outcomes, and make decisions that seem right for you.
Fall Courses
  • By now you have developed a schedule of classes for your first semester. It’s common to make schedule changes after you arrive on campus!
  • The mandatory academic department meetings on Monday, August 26 will provide the information you need to finalize your fall schedule.
AP/IB Credit
  • Make sure you have asked the testing service to send your official scores to Cornell.
  • Check Cornell Courses of Study to learn course equivalents for AP/IB credit.
  • AP/IB exam results will be processed upon receipt from the testing service.

Transfer Student Information

Orientation
  • Plan to attend all scheduled Human Ecology Orientation activities. This is the only opportunity for access to information to help begin the semester successfully. Use this schedule to avoid conflicts with other commitments.
  • We will give you the basics needed to get started in your classes and become aware of deadlines and academic policies.
  • You will meet the people who will provide support and facilitate your learning.
  • Find us when you need information, support, or help thinking about a decision or a plan.
  • Prepare by revisiting the Human Ecology new student page.
  • Bring your questions to our College Briefing on Saturday, August 24.
Advising Resources
  • During orientation you will meet the Director of Undergraduate Study (DUS) for your major. This faculty member will serve as your first department academic resource at Cornell.
  • The DUS for your department will assign a faculty advisor based on your academic and career interests.
  • You have already received a counseling assignment from the Office of Student and Career Development; you will meet us during the College Briefing.
  • In preparation for your career exploration activities available through Cornell Career Services, please complete the on-line tutorial and register for Cornell Handshake now!
  • Transitions are challenging. Sometimes it seems that nobody knows the answer – often there isn’t one right answer. It will be your job to ask questions, determine your options and their likely outcomes, and make decisions that seem right for you.
Fall Courses
  • Your fall 2019 courses are viewable on your Student Center.
  • If you have not created a schedule you’ll add courses beginning at 8:00am on August 21 if you are a junior, and 8:00am on August 22 if you are a sophomore.
  • The Add/Drop period will continue during and following orientation, so use your academic meetings purposefully to ask questions and make decisions about course selection, sequences, and scheduling.
  • If you still need a First-Year Writing Seminar (FWS), you must enroll in one this fall. Add/Drop for FWS courses begins on Wednesday, August 28.
  • Remember to schedule your FWS around your other required courses.
  • It is very common to make schedule changes after you arrive on campus! The mandatory department meetings on Monday, August 26 will provide the information you need to finalize your fall schedule.
Transfer Credit
  • You are required to submit your final college transcript/s for work completed and/or in progress before you arrive on campus.  Without them, you will not be able to formally register for fall semester course work.
  • If your credit evaluation shows pending courses, check with the Human Ecology Registrar’s Office to find out what materials they need from you.
  • Your updated credit evaluation from the Office of the Registrar will be available Monday, August 26 at your Academic Department meeting.
AP/IB Credit
  • By the time you arrive on campus any AP/IB credits you have earned will appear on your Student Center.
  • Make sure you have asked the testing service to send your official scores to Cornell.
  • Check Cornell Courses of Study to learn course equivalents for AP/IB credit.