The Big Red Barn Graduate and Professional Student Center will provide connection opportunities for all incoming students before the semester begins through the first two weeks of classes.

Big Red Barn New Student Orientation Programs

New Student Ice Cream Social (Co-Sponsored by the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly)

Monday, August 26, 2 p.m. – No registration required; just attend

Did you know that Cornell makes its own ice cream? Grab another new student and join the Barn staff and the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GPSA) leadership for this fun and tasty social event. Learn more about how to get involved with GPSA or the Barn!
No registration required; just attend.

Grad Student Orientation Trivia Night

Tuesday, August 27, 7 p.m. – No registration required; just attend

Join us for a special graduate student orientation trivia night at the Big Red Barn! There will be a special Cornell theme and fun prizes. No need to come with a team; we will match you up. And don’t forget to come to regularly scheduled trivia on Wednesday nights at 7PM! All new grad students are invited, and no previous experience is needed.

New Student Mix and Meet

Friday, August 30, 2:30 p.m. – No registration required; just attend

Come gather at the Big Red Barn, meet fellow new graduate students, and get to know people from programs across Cornell’s campus. Open to new graduate students only. Sponsored by the Big Red Barn Social Fellow. Light snacks will be provided.

TGIF (Tell Grads it’s Friday)

Friday, August 30, 4:30 p.m. – No registration required; just attend

Looking to kick back and make some friends? Come celebrate with us as we welcome old and new graduate and professional students back to Cornell for the Big Red Barn’s signature event. Snacks, music, and drinks!

New Student New Languages Mixer

Thursday, September 5, 5:30 p.m. – No registration required; just attend

Meet fellow new students, learn new languages through informal social conversations, and bond over shared or foreign cultures. It is preferable if you know a bit of a language besides English, but just come with a desire to meet new people and step a little outside your comfort zone. We will pair everyone into teams upon arrival. Light snacks and drinks will be available.