PPR Category: Academic
Student-Parent Dependent Care Grant (Formerly Student Child Care Grant)
Summary In 2004, Cornell University became one of the first universities in the nation to offer a child care grant program for student-parents. The objective of this program had been…
Majors and Minors
Summary For students in graduate research degrees, earning a “major” or “minor” in a specific subject or concentration is not explicitly linked to the completion of coursework but is instead…
Release of Personal Information
Summary Your Cornell-related personal, academic, and financial records are protected by federal law via the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA gives you the following rights: to inspect…
Writing Support
Summary Cornell supports your academic success through several (free) writing programs emphasizing scholarly writing and productivity. Graduate Writing Service is available by appointment. One-on-one feedback from peer tutors. Consultations on all forms…
Academic Integrity
Summary Academic integrity at its most basic means being honest in your research and scholarship. Understanding what is considered a violation of Cornell’s Code of Academic Integrity is the foundation for good…