Community Events for Incoming Students

The Big Red Barn Graduate and Professional Student Center will provide connection opportunities for all incoming students. Registration is not required for any event; just attend.

Big Red Barn New Student Orientation Programs

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

Thursday, August 21, 2 p.m.

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 and the Barn!

Grad Student Orientation TGIF (Tell Grads it’s Friday)

Friday, August 22, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

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 Mixer

Friday, August 28, 2:30 p.m.

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. Light snacks will be provided.