Life at Cornell

Welcome to the Cornell community! 

At Cornell, we believe that balance and social connections help make better and more engaged students.  Graduate school is unlike anything that most people have experienced.  The Cornell community has many resources to help transition to graduate study, meet new people, and find balance and support when you need it.  We believe that students who live well, learn better. 

The Office of Graduate Student Life is here to direct services for student crisis management, student activities, career development, and new student orientation.  We are available to assist students, faculty or staff with any co-curricular questions.

Contact the Office of Graduate Student Life for any of the following:

  • Student crises
  • New student orientation
  • Non-academic job career counseling
  • Special programs/student life activities

Contact information:

Brenda Wickes
Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Life
325 Caldwell Hall
graduatestudentlife [at] cornell [dot] edu
607-255-5184