Fall 2024 Orientation Overview
Welcome Incoming Students!
We can’t wait to meet you.
At Cornell Tech we create a robust and engaging orientation experience for all students! Orientation is mandatory for all incoming Masters Students. Please see below for an overview of the Fall 2024 Masters Student Orientation Schedule, and for information regarding vaccination appointments and Fall 2024 PhD Orientation.
Please note that details are subject to change.
FALL 2024 MASTERS STUDENT ORIENTATION
Tuesday, August 20
9:00am – 10:00am Breakfast & Check In
Location: Tata Lobby & Tata 141/151
10:00am – 11:30am Introductions & Welcome
Location: Verizon Center (Group A)
Location: Bloomberg Auditorium (Group B)
11:30am – 12:30pm Faculty & CTSG Panel
Location: Verizon Center (Group A)
Location: Bloomberg Auditorium (Group B)
12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch & TechPals Event
PICK UP YOUR FREE CORNELL TECH TSHIRT IN THE TATA MASTERS COLLABORATORY DURING THIS TIME!
Location: Enjoy lunch around campus
TechPals Location: Bloomberg Basement(only for those who signed up for TechPals)
Group A: 1:30pm – 3:30pm Salient Identities
Location: Verizon Center
Group B: 1:30pm – 3:30pm Info Sessions
Location: Bloomberg Auditorium
1:30pm – 2:15pm – Studio Introduction
2:15pm – 2:45pm – Career Presentation
2:45pm – 3:30pm – International Student Orientation
(Not required for domestic students)
3:30pm – 5:30pm Scavenger Hunt
Location: Verizon Center (Group A)
Location: Bloomberg Auditorium (Group B)
5:30pm – 6:30pm Pizza Party
Location: Bloomberg Patio
Wednesday, August 21
*MBA and MBA 1+1: please click here to view your programming prior to 12:30pm on 8/21*
9:30am – 10:30am Breakfast & Faculty Mixers
* Please pick up breakfast before reporting to your Faculty Mixer room.
LLM- Meet in Bloomberg 1st Floor Elevator Lobby
MBA – Tata141/151
ORIE – Bloomberg 081
CS – Bloomberg 061/071
ECE – Bloomberg 091
CM – Tata 131
UT- Bloomberg 165
HT – Bloomberg 161
Group A: 10:30am – 12:30pm Info Sessions
Location: Verizon Center
10:30am – 11:15am – Studio Introduction
11:15am – 11:45am – Career Presentation
11:45am – 12:30pm – International Student Orientation
(Not required for domestic students)
Group B: 10:30am – 12:30pm Salient Identities
Location: Bloomberg Auditorium
12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch
Location: Pick up at Bloomberg Masters Studio, Verizon Lobby and enjoy lunch around campus
PICK UP YOUR NAME CARD FOR CLASS IN THE BLOOMBERG LOBBY DURING THIS TIME!
12:30pm – 1:30pm Student Disability Services Office Hours (optional)
Location: Tata Masters Collaboratory
1:30pm – 2:45pm Masterclass
Location: Verizon Center (Group A)
Location: Bloomberg Auditorium (Group B)
3:00pm – 4:00pm Info Fair & Ice Cream Social
Location: Bloomberg Patio & TechWalk
4:00pm – 5:00pm Jacobs Orientation (Jacobs Students Only)
Location: Bloomberg Auditorium
4:30pm – 5:30pm Closing Dinner & Lawn Games
Location: Bloomberg Cafe & Lawn
Thursday, August 22 (Optional Events)
9:00am – 1:00pm Library Office Hours
Tata Collaboratory
10:00am – 11:00am Family Mixer Breakfast
Location: Bloomberg Patio
10:00am – 12:00pm Student Disability Services Office Hours
Location: Bloomberg Masters Studio
1:00pm – 5:00pm Get Out There Groups
Meeting Points:
Manhattan: Tata Main Entrance
Brooklyn: Bloomberg Cafe
*Vaccination appointments available. Click here to schedule.
Friday, August 23 (Optional Events)
9:00am – 12:00pm Library Office Hours
Tata Collaboratory
10:00am – 10:45am Intro to US Cultural “Norms”
Location: Bloomberg Auditorium
11:00am – 11:30am NYC Resources
Location: Bloomberg Auditorium
*Vaccination appointments available. Click here to schedule.
FALL 2024 PhD STUDENT ORIENTATION
Fall 2024 PhD Orientation is taking place on Thursday, August 29 from 11:30am-1:30pm in Tata 131. Orientation is mandatory for all new PhDs! Join us to meet fellow PhDs, and hear from staff and faculty about resources and what to expect during your time at Cornell Tech. Lunch will be provided!
