College and School Schedules

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences | Architecture, Art & Planning | Arts & Sciences | Engineering
Hotel Administration | Human Ecology | Industrial & Labor Relations

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Friday, August 18
9:00am - 3:00pm: Transfer Student Credit Evaluation • Schedule an appointment by emailing cals_registrar@cornell.edu
Opportunity for transfer students to meet individually with a member of the CALS Registrar’s Office to review transfer credit, graduation requirements, and course enrollment.

Saturday, August 19
10:30am - 12:15pm: First-Year Student Introduction to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences • Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall
Orientation session hosted by CALS faculty, students, and staff, with important information and tips for success.

10:30am - 2:00pm: Transfer Student Credit Evaluation • Schedule an appointment by emailing cals_registrar@cornell.edu
Opportunity for transfer students to meet individually with a member of the CALS Registrar’s Office to review transfer credit, graduation requirements, and course enrollment.

Sunday, August 20
10:00am - 12:15pm: Math Examination for Biological & Environmental Engineering Students
This exam is optional for all new Biological & Environmental Engineering majors who wish to: a) earn credit for Math 191; or b) determine their placement in the First-Year Engineering Math sequence. Location of exam and additional information concerning options will be contained in July letter. For information email Professor Bartsch at jab35@cornell.edu.

12:15pm - 3:15pm: Biology Meeting for First-Year Students • Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall
Faculty, staff, and student advisors will introduce first-year students to the biology major and help with schedule planning. (Transfer students should attend the 6:00pm meeting.)

6:00pm - 8:00pm: Biological Sciences: Transfer Advising Meeting and Dinner • 206 Stimson Hall
MANDATORY for students planning to major in Biological Sciences. Meet with faculty, staff, and student advisors who will introduce you to the major and offer course selection advice.

Monday, August 21
8:30am - 11:45am: Math Proficiency Examination
ALL new students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences must prove proficiency in math. It is the student’s responsibility to fulfill this requirement. Refer to the CALS Registrar’s web page for more information (http://www.cals.cornell.edu/current/registrar/). Biological & Environmental Engineering students, refer to Sunday, August 20.

10:00am - 3:00pm: CALS Career Development Office Open House • 177 Roberts Hall
Check in at the CALS Career Development Office in 177 Roberts Hall for personalized help with your summer ’07 job search and to explore the career options in your major. Refreshments will be available as you chat with the friendly staff of the CDO.

12:00pm - 1:00pm: Transfer Student Welcome • B45 Warren Hall
Curious about how Cornell is different from your previous school? Come to this informal welcome to learn more about CALS. Meet Dean Susan A. Henry, your transfer buddy, other transfer students, and CALS faculty and staff. Stick around from 1:00pm - 2:00pm for pizza and more conversation in 401 Warren Hall.

Tuesday, August 22
Morning: Advisor/New Student Meeting
Meeting locations and times will be posted outside the Counseling and Advising Office, 140 Roberts Hall. This is an important meeting for freshmen and transfer students to get acquainted with their advisors and to finalize course schedules for the fall semester.

2:30pm - 3:30pm: Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Orientation for CALS First-Year Students and Transfers • Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall
Discussion of requirements for medical and dental school. Pre-meds are expected to attend, but attendance does not constitute a commitment to this career. Audiotape available in the Career Library, 103 Barnes Hall, after August 31.

4:30pm - 5:30pm: Pre-Veterinary Orientation for First-Year Students and Transfers • Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall
Plan your academic program to include requirements for veterinary school. Pre-vets are expected to attend, but attendance does not constitute a commitment to this career. Audiotape available in the Career Library, 103 Barnes Hall, after August 31.

Architecture, Art and Planning
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Saturday, August 19
10:30am: Dean’s Convocation • AAP Tent on the Arts Quad
Welcome and reception for new students and parents. You will meet Dean Mohsen Mostafavi, college faculty and staff, and department chairs as well as other students and parents. You will also receive an information packet that includes information about courses, advisors, and other registration material. If you miss the Dean’s Welcome, pick up your packet first thing on Monday morning in B-1 W. Sibley. Read this information before your department meeting.

11:15am: Dean’s Reception • John Hartell Gallery, Sibley Dome

Monday, August 21
Department Meeting
You will meet with department faculty, the college registrar, and perhaps upper-level students, to find out about first-year courses, equipment lists for studios, adding classes, writing seminars, and other important information. And you’ll meet your classmates. Don’t miss this.

10:00am: Urban and Regional Studies Meeting • 101 West Sibley Hall
All new students meet with department faculty.

11:00am: Art Department Meeting • 157 East Sibley Hall
All new students meet with department faculty.

1:00pm: Architecture Department Meeting • 157 East Sibley Hall
All new students meet with department faculty.

2:00pm - 3:30pm: New Student Advising in Student Services • B-1 West Sibley Hall
Still have questions? Come see us until 3:30pm.

Arts and Sciences
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Saturday, August 19
10:30am -11:15am: Dean’s Convocation • “The Tent” on the Arts Quad

1:00pm - 2:30pm: First-Year Student Briefing I • Barton Hall
You MUST attend this briefing AND one of the three Part II briefings on Sunday. Attend the first-year student briefings in Barton Hall (Part I) and Goldwin Smith Hall (Part II), at the times shown in the letter you received in the mail in July. Materials for signing into courses will be handed out at this time only.

4:00pm: Office of Minority Educational Affairs/COSEP Open House • G10 Conference Room, Biotech
A professional panel presentation by faculty and staff regarding resources and services for all incoming minority, HEOP, and EOP students. Informal reception immediately follows.

Sunday, August 20
9:00am - 10:30am: First-Year Student Briefing II-A • 132 Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, G76-Lewis Auditorium, G64-Kaufman Auditorium, and G-22, all in Goldwin Smith Hall
The second half of the first-year student briefing is offered at three different times on Sunday, August 20, in three different locations. Students are tentatively scheduled for one room at one time slot, but if there is a conflict with a placement exam or other event, simply attend a different “Part II” briefing on Sunday that is more convenient. The same material will be discussed in all of the Part II briefings.

9:00am - 11:00am: Reception and Meeting for Entering Transfer Students—Sophomores • 142 Goldwin Smith Hall

11:00am - 12:30pm: First-Year Student Briefing II-B • 132 Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, G76-Lewis Auditorium, G64-Kaufman Auditorium, and G-22, all in Goldwin Smith Hall

11:00am - 1:00pm: Reception and Meeting for Entering Transfer Students—Juniors • 142 Goldwin Smith Hall

11:00am - 11:30am: Which Chemistry Course Is Right For Me? • 165 McGraw Hall
Professor Paul Chirik will offer guidance on choosing a course in chemistry at Cornell.

12:15pm - 3:15pm: Biology Meeting for First-Year Students (transfers, attend today’s 6:00pm meeting) • Call Auditorium, Kennedy Hall
Faculty, staff, and student advisors will introduce first-year students to the biology major and help with schedule planning.

1:00pm - 2:00pm: Which Math? • Bache Auditorium, Malott Hall
Professor Allen Hatcher will speak on optimal placement in mathematics courses at Cornell.

2:00pm - 3:15pm: First-Year Student Briefing II-C • 132 Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, G76-Lewis Auditorium, G64-Kaufman Auditorium, and G-22, all in Goldwin Smith Hall

2:00pm - 3:00pm: Information Session on Majoring in Physics • 701 Clark Hall
Professor Saul Teukolsky (Chairman, physics) and Professor Carl Franck (Director, Undergraduate Studies, physics) will discuss the variety of career paths available for physics majors, choosing first-year courses, combining physics with study in other fields, and the many opportunities for becoming involved in physics research at Cornell.

6:00pm - 9:00pm: Biological Sciences: Transfer Student Advising Meeting and Dinner • 206 Stimson
MANDATORY for students planning to major in Biological Sciences. Meet with faculty, staff, and student advisors who will introduce you to the major and offer course selection advice.

7:00pm - 8:45pm: Open House • Goldwin Smith Hall
This is your chance to get information about subjects and particular courses you are interested in from the departments concerned (see page 10 for more details). At the First-Year Briefing II or Transfer Briefing, you will receive a list of all departments and programs represented at the Open House, along with their room and building locations. All will be in Goldwin Smith or Lincoln Halls.

Open House

• Peer Advisors: Student peer advisors will be available on a walk-in basis throughout the Open House period.
• Languages: For information about instruction in specific languages, contact the appropriate department: Africana Studies and Research Center (Swahili), Asian Studies (Bengali, Burmese, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Nepali, Sanskrit, Sinhala, Tagalog, Thai, Urdu, and Vietnamese), Classics (Latin and Greek), German Studies, Near Eastern Studies (Arabic and Hebrew), Romance Studies (French, Italian, Portuguese, Quechua, and Spanish), Russian (Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, and Ukrainian).
• Computer Science Courses: At the beginning of the Open House, a representative from the Department of Computer Science will give an overview of introductory courses and how to develop a coherent program of study in the computer and information sciences. The requirements and focus of the CS major will also be discussed. This presentation will be in Room B21, Lincoln Hall.
• Department Information: Each department will inform students about its course offerings and major requirements. Some special programs will also be represented.

Monday, August 21
Meet Your Advisor!
See your faculty advisor to discuss your academic plans. Some advisors will have sign-up sheets on their office doors; some advisors will send you appointment times. If you are unsure of your appointment time, check with your advisor’s department or in the Advising Center in 55 Goldwin Smith Hall. This is an important meeting for first-year and transfer students to get acquainted with their advisors and to finalize course schedules for the fall semester.

11:00am - 12:00pm: Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Orientation for First-Year and Transfer Students • Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, GSH
Plan your academic program to include requirements for medical/dental school. Pre-meds are expected to attend, but attendance does not constitute a commitment to this career. Audiotape will be available in the Career Library, 103 Barnes Hall, after August 31.

12:00pm: Meet with Peer Advisors
Peer advisor names and meeting locations will be mailed to new students during the summer. If you do not receive your assignment, a list will be available at the Arts and Sciences Open House (Sunday, August 20) in room 236 and at the first-year student briefings throughout the weekend.

7:00pm: Minority/COSEP/HEOP Students Reception and Meeting • Townhouse Community Center
Meet with Assistant Deans Janice Turner and Yolanda Clarke and peer advisors.

Tuesday, August 22
8:30am - 3:00pm: Course Scheduling • Goldwin Smith Hall
You will receive instructions on how to enroll in courses at the First-Year or Transfer Student Briefing.

4:30pm - 5:30pm: Pre-Veterinary Orientation for First-Year and Transfer Students • Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall
Plan your academic program to include requirements for veterinary school. Pre-vets are expected to attend, but attendance does not constitute a commitment to this career. Audiotape available in the Career Library, 103 Barnes Hall, after August 31.

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Hotel Administration
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Saturday, August 19
10:30am - 11:15am: Dean’s Welcome and Introduction of the Faculty • Auditorium, Statler Hall
All new Hotel students and family members are invited to attend along with the deans, faculty, and administrators.

11:15am - 12:00pm: Achieving Success as a “Hotelie” - Learning Environment and Expectations • Auditorium, Statler Hall

12:00pm: Dean’s Reception • Ballroom, Statler Hotel
New Hotel students and families are invited to mingle with Hotel School deans, faculty, and administrators. Light refreshments will be served.

12:30, 12:45, and 1:00pm: Tours of the Statler Hotel and School of Hotel Administration
Tours will be conducted by the Hotel School Student Ambassadors. Please meet in the Statler Hotel lobby.

Monday, August 21
9:30am - 10:00am: Overview of the Office of Student Services • Auditorium, Statler Hall

10:00am - 11:30am: Academic Advising Sessions and Career Management Session • Auditorium, Statler Hotel

10:45am - 4:30pm: Drop-in hours for Hotel students who did not complete “Travelers of the Electronic Highway” prior to arrival to campus • Binenkorb Computer Center, 365 Statler Hall

1:30pm - 3:00pm: Cornell Hotel Society Program • Auditorium, Statler Hall
This presentation will include the presidents of the Cornell Hotel Society (CHS) Collegiate Chapter and CHS International, the Director of Alumni Relations, the General Manager of the Statler Hotel, and select student speakers.

7:00pm - 9:00pm: Reception with Ambassadors and Student Advisors • Ballroom, Statler Hotel
This event is highly recommended for all new Hotel students. Come and enjoy light refreshments with the Hotel School Student Ambassadors.

Tuesday, August 22
9:00am - 4:30pm: Drop-in hours for Hotel students who did not complete “Travelers of the Electronic Highway” prior to arrival to campus • Binenkorb Computer Center, 365 Statler Hall

9:30am - 10:45am: Diary of a Transfer Student–Transfer Student Panel and Information Session • 165 Statler Hall
Come meet with current Hotel transfer students, learn about their unique experiences, and get advice on making a smooth transition. A light breakfast will be served.

11:30am - 1:00pm: Welcome Picnic • Park Atrium, Beck Center, Statler Hall
Kick off the year right! All Hotel students, faculty, and staff are welcome to this picnic sponsored by the Cornell Hotel Society Collegiate Chapter and Hotel Ezra Cornell. For new and continuing students, faculty, and staff.

1:00pm - 3:00pm: Research Do’s and Don’ts, Ethics and Academic Integrity • Auditorium, Statler Hall

Wednesday, August 23
9:00am - 4:30pm: Drop-in hours for Hotel students who did not complete “Travelers of the Electronic Highway” prior to arrival to campus • Binenkorb Computer Center, 365 Statler Hall

9:00, 10:00, and 11:00am: Nestle Library Tours • Nestle Library, Statler Hall

Thursday, August 24
9:00am - 4:30pm: Drop-in hours for Hotel students who did not complete “Travelers of the Electronic Highway” prior to arrival to campus • Binenkorb Computer Center, 365 Statler Hall

5:00pm - 6:30pm: Multicultural Student Welcome Reception • Taylor-Rowe Room, Statler Hotel

Human Ecology
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Saturday, August 19
10:30am: Multicultural/EOP Orientation for Students and Parents • 280 MVR Hall
For new students of color and parents; meet with your college advisor.

1:00pm: Dean’s Welcome • Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall
Greeting to new students and families by the Dean of the College of Human Ecology, Lisa Staiano-Coico.

2:00pm: College Briefing • Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall
Mandatory meeting for all new students in the College of Human Ecology. Talk with our student and Career Development staff about using Orientation to get ready for Cornell’s challenges. Learn about college resources. Come with your questions.

Sunday, August 20
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Meeting with Human Ecology Athletes • 153 MVR Hall
CHE student and Career Development staff will meet with student athletes to discuss their orientation process and other information relevant to balancing athletics and academics. This meeting is required for new student athletes.

Monday, August 21
Academic Meetings for All New Students
Students should plan to spend the day in the College. You will participate in academic Orientation meetings with Human Ecology student development staff and faculty in your academic department. You will also have the opportunity to take the Math Assessment in order to meet the College’s pre-calculus requirement if you choose. See the detailed Human Ecology Orientation schedule for specifics about time and place (posted on Human Ecology website at www.human.cornell.edu/).

Tuesday, August 22
9:00am - 10:00am: Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Orientation for First-Year and Transfer Students • G71 MVR
Plan your academic program to include requirements for medical/dental school. Pre-meds are expected to attend, but attendance does not constitute a commitment to this career. Audiotape available in the Career Library, 103 Barnes Hall, after August 31.

11:00am - 12:30pm: Human Ecology Brunch Social and MVR Hall Building Tour • 166 MVR Hall
Mingle with other new students, returning students, and Human Ecology faculty and staff as you enjoy brunch and tour the College’s MVR Hall—it’s the largest academic building on campus. Learn Martha’s secrets!

4:00pm - 5:00pm: Advising Issues for Transfer Students • 280 MVR Hall
Come and talk with counselors, advisors, and experienced transfer students about the special challenges of academic planning for transfer students. This will be a good opportunity to meet others and get some questions answered.

4:30pm - 5:30pm: Pre-Veterinary Orientation for First-Year and Transfer Students • Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall
Plan your academic program to include requirements for veterinary school. Pre-vets are expected to attend, but attendance does not constitute a commitment to this career. Audiotape available in the Career Library, 103 Barnes Hall, after August 31.

Thursday, August 24
7:00pm - 10:00pm: Math Assessment Make-Up Exam • 157 MVR Hall
For students who conflicts with the Math Assessment Exam from Monday.

Industrial and Labor Relations
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Saturday, August 19
10:30am: ILR Dean’s Welcome • G-1 Auditorium, Uris Hall
For all first-year students, transfer students, and their families.

Monday, August 21
9:00am: New Student Orientation and Registration Meeting • 305 Ives Hall
All first-year and transfer students are required to attend. Information presented by staff members from the Office of Student Services on the school’s curriculum, various academic support services, and course scheduling information.

2:00pm: ILR Colloquium Meeting • 305 Ives Hall
This is the first meeting with colloquium instructors, the faculty advisors of first-year students. Information on site visits scheduled for Tuesday, August 22, will be distributed at this meeting. Rooms are announced at the New Student Orientation and Registration Meeting at 9:00am.

Tuesday, August 22
9:00am: Math Assessment • 305 Ives Hall
All new ILR students are required to take and pass a math competency exam. Please note: If you took AP Calculus in high school and scored a 3 or better on the AB, or on the BC exam, you have fulfilled the ILR math requirement and do not have to take this exam.

12:30pm: ILR First-Year Student Colloquium Site Visit • Location TBA
First-year students and faculty members will take part in a field trip to familiarize students with some of the issues and topics that will be addressed throughout the semester.

Wednesday, August 23
11:30am: Multicultural Student Information Sharing/Reception • ILR Conference Center Atrium
Become acquainted with programs and services offered at Cornell and in ILR that support diversity goals.

1:30pm: Student Peer Advisors Meet with New Students • 305 Ives Hall
New students will be introduced to their Student Advisors in 305 Ives and then will have an opportunity to meet in smaller groups for discussions. These peer advisors will serve as your ongoing Orientation counselors throughout your first semester in the ILR school.