Monday, August 17, 2026

No events on this day.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

• August 18, 2026 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

  2026 Summer Success Symposium
August 18 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

2026 Summer Success Symposium

The Summer Success Symposium is a professional and community development event for new and continuing research students from across all graduate fields. Open to all research degree students, this symposium has a particular focus on bringing together Graduate School Dean’s Scholars and other students with an interest in contributing to Cornell’s core value to provide a Community of Belonging where scholars…

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

No events on this day.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

• August 20, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am

  Dean’s Welcome for New Graduate and Professional Students
August 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Dean’s Welcome for New Graduate and Professional Students

Welcome, new graduate and professional students! You’re invited to the Dean’s Welcome on Thursday, August 20, at 9 a.m. in Bailey Hall. The formal program features the Cornell president, the Graduate School dean and vice provost for graduate education, and a panel of esteemed faculty and students.

• August 20, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am

  Dean’s Welcome for New Graduate and Professional Students
August 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Dean’s Welcome for New Graduate and Professional Students

Join Cornell President Michael I. Kotlikoff and Thomas A. Lewis, dean of the Graduate School and vice provost for graduate education, for an official welcome to campus. You’ll also hear from a panel of faculty and students sharing practical insights and advice to help you make the most of your graduate experience. 

• August 20, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  Grad Connect 2026: A Resource Fair for Graduate and Professional Degree Students
August 20 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Grad Connect 2026: A Resource Fair for Graduate and Professional Degree Students

Explore the many resources, offices, and organizations dedicated to your success at Cornell. Learn what’s available, meet helpful staff, and enjoy refreshments and a bit of Cornell swag along the way.  Open to incoming and current students. If you need accommodations to participate, please email gradstudentlife@cornell.edu.

• August 20, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  Grad Connect 2026: A Resource Fair for Graduate and Professional Degree Students
August 20 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Grad Connect 2026: A Resource Fair for Graduate and Professional Degree Students

Immediately following the Dean’s Welcome, explore the many resources, offices, and organizations dedicated to your success at Cornell. Learn what’s available, meet helpful staff, and enjoy refreshments and a bit of Cornell swag along the way.  Open to incoming and current students.  Need accommodations? Contact: gradstudentlife@cornell.edu.

Friday, August 21, 2026

• August 21, 2026 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

  Summer TGIF
August 21 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Summer TGIF

TGIF is back for the summer! Join your fellow graduate students for weekly summer TGIF! Run by students and for students, come relax and enjoy snacks and drinks on Fridays from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Please note: TGIF will not be held on Friday, June 19 or Friday, July 3 when the university is closed…