Summary Graduate students appointed on any combination of full assistantships or fellowships for spring, summer, and fall terms are entitled to two weeks (10 weekdays) of annual vacation each 12-month…

Summary Graduate assistants (TA, RA, GRA, GA) are eligible for a paid sick time benefit under New York State law. While students in assistantship positions often have considerable flexibility to…

Summary Conducting sound, responsible research is more than simply being in compliance with rules and regulations. Ethical researchers and scholars think critically about the impact of their behavior on others—their…

You may apply for in absentia status to conduct approved research or study 100 miles or more away from the Cornell campus while still under the guidance of your special…

Summary Cornell requires all students, including international students, to have quality health insurance as long as they are enrolled full-time at Cornell. Students on graduate assistantships (TA, RA, GRA, GA)…

Summary Conflict between graduate students and faculty members occasionally arises. When conflicts occur, they can often be resolved through discussion that engages both parties who are directly involved. However, when…

Summary Limits With only a few exceptions, earning a Cornell graduate degree requires full-time study. An individual is considered a full-time student if he or she is registered, enrolled in…

Summary Student Disability Services (SDS) provides academic and/or environmental accommodations and services for qualified students with disabilities. This unit on campus works to support that disability services be accessible to…

Summary All registered students are charged tuition during each semester of the academic year. Tuition varies with field and degree program.   University assistantships and fellowships generally include tuition.  If…

Summary The thesis or dissertation is a scholarly work that forms the capstone of a research degree program. The Graduate School’s Code of Legislation requires the completion and defense of the…