Congratulations on your admission to the Johnson Cornell Tech MBA Class of 2027! This is the first in a series of emails designed to provide essential information and action items to help you prepare for your JCT MBA program.
My name is Laura Graffitti, Associate Director of MBA Programs, and I am part of the Student & Academic Affairs team at Cornell Tech. I oversee the operations of the JCT MBA program and serve as a primary point of contact for all MBA students. I work closely with colleagues at both Cornell Tech and the Johnson School in Ithaca. I’m thrilled to welcome you to campus this summer! Please review the email below to begin preparing for your program.
The New Student Checklist provides a step-by-step guide to everything you need to complete before arriving in June. This checklist will be updated over the coming months with additional details and deadlines for each task. We recommend starting with the “First Things First” section to finalize your application and activate your NetID and Cornell email. Your Cornell NetID is a unique electronic identifier that, along with a password, grants secure access to non-public Cornell resources and information. All students will receive an email 24-36 hours after they have submitted their deposits with instructions on how to activate and access their NETID. View more information here under “Activate your NetID and Cornell Email.”
Please carefully review the “important dates” listed on the New Student check-list and put them in your calendar to plan ahead. These dates include the mandatory JCT MBA orientation on Monday, June 1, 2026. Additional dates, including exams will be shared as we get closer to the start of the semester.
Summer Term Attendance
The summer core curriculum is extremely accelerated. Class sessions and exam dates are mandatory; plan to be fully engaged and limit your outside commitments. Typically, you will take two classes at a time, with in-class sessions four days a week and the other day set aside to work on assignments or study for exams. Please understand that weekends are not free. Weekends are frequently needed for homework, academic review sessions, exams, and other activities. This is particularly true during the accelerated summer core curriculum. We urge you to avoid outside commitments as much as possible.
In the next few weeks we will update this section with important deadlines and action items for new students, including Cornell’s health requirements, health insurance details, and disability services information.
Students attending Cornell Tech full-time will have the opportunity to apply for our on-campus housing facility – The House. For more information on housing options and FAQs, please visit the The House website.
Johnson Cornell Tech MBA Students who begin their program in June 2026 can apply for a Full-Year license (May 29, 2026 – May 17, 2027) from Tuesday, March 17, at 10:00 am – Thursday, March 26 at 11:59 pm ET. The housing application link will be sent to your Cornell email address along with details.
Assignments are made according to your ranked preferences and space availability. Once you receive a housing assignment by email, sign your housing license online and submit a deposit by the deadline (within 72 hours) to confirm it. Complete instructions will be included in the housing assignment notification sent to your *Cornell email.
Please note, although we intend to offer housing for your program, on-campus housing cannot be guaranteed and therefore it is also recommended that you research off-campus housing options. For off-campus housing options, see our resource guide. In addition, our affiliates from Weill Cornell Medicine offer these resources for off-campus housing.
We are so excited to welcome you this June! We will continue to send emails every couple weeks with upcoming deadlines and action items to complete to ensure you are prepared for the start of the semester.
Welcome to Cornell Tech!This is our second issue of our JCT MBA new student communications. You can view previous issues here. Below please see important information as you begin to prepare for your time at Cornell Tech. In the next couple weeks you will receive more information. New Student ChecklistThe New Student Checklist provides a step-by-step guide to everything you need to complete before arriving in June. This checklist will be updated over the coming months with additional details and deadlines for each task. We recommend starting with the “First Things First” section to finalize your application and activate your NetID and Cornell email. Your Cornell NetID is a unique electronic identifier that, along with a password, grants secure access to non-public Cornell resources and information. In order to complete most of the New Student Checklist, you will need to activate your NetID. All students will receive an email 24-36 hours after they have submitted their deposits with instructions on how to activate and access their NETID. View more information here under “Activate your NetID and Cornell Email.” HousingStudents attending Cornell Tech full-time will have the opportunity to apply for our on-campus housing facility – The House. For more information on housing options and FAQs, please visit the The House website. Johnson Cornell Tech MBA Students who begin their program in June 2026 can apply for a Full-Year license (May 29, 2026 – May 17, 2027) from Tuesday, March 17, at 10:00 am – Thursday, March 26 at 11:59 pm ET. The housing application link will be sent to your Cornell email address along with details. Assignments are made according to your ranked preferences and space availability. Once you receive a housing assignment by email, sign your housing license online and submit a deposit by the deadline (within 72 hours) to confirm it. Complete instructions will be included in the housing assignment notification sent to your Cornell email. Please note, although we intend to offer housing for your program, on-campus housing cannot be guaranteed and therefore it is also recommended that you research off-campus housing options. For off-campus housing options, see our resource guide. In addition, our affiliates from Weill Cornell Medicine offer these resources for off-campus housing. Complete your Re Vera Background CheckIf you have not done so already, please complete your Re Vera background check. All MBA candidates must complete a background check from Re Vera Services prior to matriculation. You will receive an email from Re Vera Services with instructions after you have submitted your deposit. There will also be a service charge. Please note that Re Vera Services processes applications in the order in which the consent forms are received and usually takes 4-6 weeks to process, though it may take longer. If you have any issues regarding this process, please contact Re Vera Services at [email protected] or [email protected]. Important Dates:Please carefully review the “important dates” listed on the New Student check-list and put them in your calendar to plan ahead. These dates include the mandatory JCT MBA orientation on Monday, June 1, 2026. Additional dates, including exams will be shared as we get closer to the start of the semester. Summer Term Attendance All new student communications can be found here. Questions?Contact Cornell Tech Student & Academic Affairs at [email protected] |
Welcome to Cornell Tech!
This is our third issue of our JCT MBA new student communications. You can view previous issues here. Below please find important information as you begin to prepare for your time at Cornell Tech. More information will be sent over the next couple months until you join us in June.
New Student Checklist
The New Student Checklist provides a step-by-step guide to everything you need to complete before arriving in June. This checklist will be updated over the coming months with additional details and deadlines for each task. We recommend starting with the “First Things First” section to finalize your application and activate your NetID and Cornell email.
Complete your Re Vera Background Check
If you have not done so already, please complete your Re Vera background check. All MBA candidates must complete a background check from Re Vera Services prior to matriculation.
You will receive an email from Re Vera Services with instructions after you have submitted your deposit. There will also be a service charge. Please note that Re Vera Services processes applications in the order in which the consent forms are received and usually takes 4-6 weeks to process, though it may take longer.
If you have any issues regarding this process, please contact Re Vera Services at [email protected] or [email protected].
Important Dates:
Please carefully review the “important dates” listed on the New Student check-list and put them in your calendar to plan ahead. These dates include the mandatory JCT MBA orientation on Monday, June 1, 2026. Additional dates, including exams will be shared as we get closer to the start of the semester.
Summer Term Attendance
The summer core curriculum is extremely accelerated. Class sessions and exam dates are mandatory; plan to be fully engaged and limit your outside commitments. Typically, you will take two classes at a time, with in-class sessions four days a week and the other day set aside to work on assignments or study for exams. Please understand that weekends are not free. Weekends are frequently needed for homework, academic review sessions, exams, and other activities. This is particularly true during the accelerated summer core curriculum. We urge you to avoid outside commitments as much as possible.
Complete your Student Health Requirements – Deadline June 10
All students must complete Cornell’s student health requirements process to comply with state and federal laws, meet public health guidelines, and support their health care while at Cornell Tech. Please review and complete your required immunizations. The deadline to upload your documentation is June 10, 2026. There will be consequences for noncompliance with Cornell’s Health Requirement. Please review the website for more information. If you need to make an appointment for immunizations in NYC and have the student health insurance plan, you can make an appointment with Weill Primary Care in NYC when you arrive by completing this form. If you have questions about the requirements, please send a secure message through their patient portal – Cornell Health only communicates through the portal.
You can access your patient portal by logging into myCornellHealth using your Cornell NetID and password, and go to Messages > New Message > Send a message or attachment to Immunization Requirements.
Student Health Insurance
Cornell requires that all active students have health insurance that provides access to comprehensive care where they are studying. The Office of Student Health Benefits enforces this requirement and offers a health insurance plan to satisfy this requirement.
As a new student in the Johnson Cornell Tech MBA program, you will be automatically enrolled in the Student Health Plan (SHP) and billed for this coverage unless you opt-out (waive) by providing proof of alternate coverage that meets University requirements. The due date to waive coverage for the summer and fall terms is May 31, 2026. To waive this coverage, you must log into Gallagher Student Health and provide documentation of your current health insurance.
International students are generally not eligible to opt-out of SHP coverage, however exceptions may be made for students who already carry insurance that meets university requirements. To request an exception, contact our office as soon as possible.
Student Disability Services (SDS)
Disability accommodations and support are available for students with disabilities, including mental health diagnoses, temporary injuries, and other disabilities. If you are seeking disability accommodations or exploring if your disability symptoms are impacting your academic endeavors, please complete our Disability Self-Disclosure Form. We encourage you to connect with the office as soon as possible. Once you have completed the form, it can take up to 3 weeks to follow up with you. Please keep this in mind if you will require classroom accommodations as we want to ensure you are prepared for classes beginning on June 2, 2026.
SDS actively participates in the social justice model of seeking disability accommodations and support. They recognize that there are many reasons why you may not have third-party documentation of your disability or condition. They are committed to working with you to find appropriate and creative ways to support you here at Cornell. Contact: Student Disability Services, 607-254-4545, [email protected], or sds.cornell.edu for more information.
Summary of Action Items
All students will receive an email 24-36 hours after they have submitted their deposits with instructions on how to activate and access their NETID.
Complete your Re Vera background check as soon as possible.
The due date to waive student health insurance coverage for the summer and fall terms is May 31, 2026
The deadline to upload your immunization documentation is June 10, 2026
If applicable, complete the Student Disability Services form as soon as possible.
Coming Soon!
In the next couple of weeks the following information will be shared with you, continue to regularly check your email.
Pre-Orientation materials including access to MBA Math and optional pre-course work
Detailed summer schedule
Invitation to Incoming Student Information Session
Orientation registration
Link to upload your ID photo
& More!
We are so excited to welcome you this June! We will continue to send emails every couple weeks with upcoming deadlines and action items to complete to ensure you are prepared for the start of the semester.
This is our fourth issue of our JCT MBA new student communications. You can view previous issues here. Below please see important information as you begin to prepare for your time at Cornell Tech, you can find all new student information on the JCT MBA New Student Checklist. More information will be sent over the next couple weeks until you join us at Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island this June.
Incoming JCT MBA students are invited to join us for an optional virtual information session on Wednesday, May 6 at 9:00 AM ET. At this information session we will review everything you need to know to prepare for the JCT MBA program and your upcoming summer semester. If you cannot attend, this session will be recorded. Click here to register.
Student ID cards are required to access all buildings at Cornell Tech.
JCT MBA New Student Orientation is mandatory and will take place at Cornell Tech on Monday, June 2, 2025 from 8:45 AM – 6:00 PM. We will share a detailed itinerary closer to orientation.
Please complete this brief form by Friday, May 15 to confirm your registration for new student orientation and share some new student information to help our faculty and staff get to know you. Questions about orientation? Email Laura Graffitti, Associate Director of MBA Programs at Cornell Tech at [email protected].
If you have not done so already, please complete your Re Vera background check. All MBA candidates must complete a background check from Re Vera Services prior to matriculation.
You will receive an email from Re Vera Services with instructions after you have submitted your deposit. There will also be a service charge. Please note that Re Vera Services processes applications in the order in which the consent forms are received and usually takes 4-6 weeks to process, though it may take longer.
If you have any issues regarding this process, please contact Re Vera Services at [email protected] or [email protected].
Health Reminders
Full details about everything below can be found on our New Student Checklist.
Please carefully review the “important dates” listed on the New Student check-list and put them in your calendar to plan ahead. These dates include the mandatory JCT MBA orientation on Monday, June 1, 2026. There will be additional required new student workshops during the afternoon on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Additional dates, including exams will be shared as we get closer to the start of the semester.
Summer Term Attendance
The summer core curriculum is extremely accelerated. Class sessions and exam dates are mandatory; plan to be fully engaged and limit your outside commitments. Typically, you will take two classes at a time, with in-class sessions four days a week and the other day set aside to work on assignments or study for exams. Please understand that weekends are not free. Weekends are frequently needed for homework, academic review sessions, exams, and other activities. This is particularly true during the accelerated summer core curriculum. We urge you to avoid outside commitments as much as possible.
In the next couple of weeks the following information will be shared with you, continue to regularly check your email.
This is our fifth issue of our JCT MBA new student communications. You can view previous issues here. Below please see important information as you begin to prepare for your time at Cornell Tech, you can find all new student information on the JCT MBA New Student Checklist. More information will be sent over the next couple of weeks. We are so excited to welcome you to Cornell Tech in New York City soon!
Incoming JCT MBA students are invited to join us for an optional virtual information session on Wednesday, May 6 at 9:00 AM ET. At this information session we will review everything you need to know to prepare for the JCT MBA program and your upcoming summer semester. If you cannot attend, this session will be recorded. Click here to register.
Student ID cards are required to access all buildings at Cornell Tech.
JCT MBA New Student Orientation is mandatory and will take place at Cornell Tech on Monday, June 2, 2025 from 8:45 AM – 6:00 PM. We will share a detailed itinerary closer to orientation.
Please complete this brief form by Friday, May 15 to confirm your registration for new student orientation and share some new student information to help our faculty and staff get to know you. Questions about orientation? Email Laura Graffitti, Associate Director of MBA Programs at Cornell Tech at [email protected].
Full details about everything below can be found on our New Student Checklist.
In the next couple of weeks the following information will be shared with you, continue to regularly check your email.
Dear Incoming Fall 2026 Students,
Welcome to Cornell Tech! The Student & Academic Affairs team is here to support and assist you in achieving a successful and rewarding experience while you are a Cornell Tech student. You can expect to receive weekly emails from us with important information to prepare you for your studies at Cornell Tech.
Please review the important reminders below.
Complete your New Student To Do List
Click here to complete all the steps to ensure you are fully prepared for your transition to Cornell Tech.
Activating your Net-ID – Deadline: As soon as possible!
If you haven’t already, please activate your NetID immediately. If your activation link has expired, please contact [email protected]. As a new student, you will set up your email account when you activate your NetID. Your email address will be automatically generated using your Cornell NetID. You must also set up Two-Step Login so you can access services vital to getting started as a new student, such as Student Center and Student Essentials. Please note that starting July 1, we will only contact you via your Cornell email address. It is crucial that you activate your NetID and set up your Cornell email before this date. You can learn more about your NetID and Cornell email here.
Immunization Requirements – Deadline June 10
Make sure you are completing your required immunizations and uploading your documentation by June 10. There will be consequences for failure to comply with immunization requirements, please visit the website for detailed instructions on how to get compliant. If you need to make an appointment for immunizations in NYC and you have the student health insurance plan, you can make an appointment with Weill Primary Care in NYC for when you arrive by completing this form. If you have questions about the requirement, please send a secure message through our patient portal: Log in to myCornellHealth using your Cornell NetID and password, and go to Messages > New Message > Send a message or attachment to Immunization Requirements. Cornell Health only communicates through the secure portal above, therefore it is your responsibility to check the Cornell Health portal frequently for any updates and messages.
Matriculated: Transcript (Official) – Deadline: July 1
To be considered official, your transcript must be sent directly from your issuing institution and must include final grades and the degree awarded. It also needs to be properly authenticated. Student-submitted copies will not be accepted.
If you submitted an evaluation, it was either not official, or you are a recent graduate and still need to submit your final transcript and proof of degree.
Test Scores:
Test scores must be reported directly to Cornell Tech in order for us to access them. If you only self-reported your scores or submitted a copy, we cannot verify them and you will need to resend your official test scores.
Submission Instructions:
Preferred method: Have your official electronic academic records emailed to: [email protected]
Mailing hard copies:
Cornell Tech
Attn: Cornell Tech Admissions
2 West Loop Road
New York, NY 10044
Testing Codes for Score Reports:
TOEFL: 2098 (no department code needed)
IELTS: Cornell University Cornell Tech
Student Health Plan (SHP)
Cornell University requires all students to have health insurance; students will be automatically enrolled in the Student Health Plan. Please note that vision and dental plans are optional and not included in the Aetna Student Health Plan. Students can elect to enroll in additional dental and vision coverage regardless of enrollment status in the Student Health Plan.
If you meet requirements to waive the health insurance, follow instructions on this website. If you have any questions, please contact the Student Health Benefits office at [email protected] or 607-255-6363.
Orientation to Cornell Tech Community
We look forward to introducing you to your classmates and sharing campus resources. Over the course of the summer, we will be hosting virtual events where you can interact with your class and learn about Cornell Tech. We will also send you interactive modules so that you can learn more about campus resources. Remember a mandatory in-person orientation will be held on the Cornell Tech campus August 19-20, with an optional day on August 21!
2026-27 Academic Calendar
Please take note of the Academic Calendar. This includes important dates including scheduled holiday breaks. Classes start on Monday, August 24.
Meet the Student & Academic Affairs Team
Jackie Klein, PhD, Assistant Dean of Graduate Education, has been working with students on college campuses for over two decades in an academic and student affairs capacity. Prior to Cornell Tech she worked to start up NYU’s newest campus in Shanghai, China where she lived and worked for two years. Jackie received her PhD in Counselor Education at the University of Iowa and her Master’s Degree in Counseling & Development at CW Post Long Island University. In her free time, Jackie enjoys traveling, working out, reading, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with her daughters and husband.
Lauren Zehner, Associate Director of Technical Programs and Student Life, has been part of the Cornell Tech community for over seven years. She recently earned her Executive MBA from Cornell University, and received her BA in Communication from State University of New York at Geneseo, along with minors in Psychology and Music. Lauren is passionate about fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus environment and helping students feel connected and supported throughout their experience. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys traveling, reading, and playing music.
Amy Halstead, LMSW, Student Life & Wellness Specialist, started at Cornell Tech in the beginning of 2026. She is responsible for providing student support in relation to overall well-being, as well as, supporting key student life program initiatives. She comes to Cornell from NYU, where she worked on a team providing mobile crisis intervention. Amy has a Master of Social Work from NYU Silver School of Social Work and is a licensed social worker in New York State. Amy is a dual Slovak-American citizen and her twin sister, Emily, lives in Paris, France!
Heidi Marshall, Assistant Registrar, oversees all registrar functions at Cornell Tech, and serves as a key liaison between Cornell Tech, the University Registrar and respective colleges and professional schools in Ithaca. Prior to joining Cornell Tech, Heidi worked at the Graduate School on the Ithaca campus. Heidi received her B.S. in Actuarial Science at Bryant University and a M.A. in Higher Education Administration with a Concentration in Student Affairs from Boston College.
Danielle Gregg leads support for international students upon matriculation including orientation, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), updates to I-20s, as well as continuing support for our alumni on F-1 visas following graduation. Additionally, Danielle works with the Student & Academic Affairs team to execute large student events. She comes to Cornell Tech from Boston where she served as an International Student Advisor and Designated School Official for students at Computer Systems Institute. She received her Bachelor of Science at Union College and completed masters coursework towards a degree in Language Science and Technology at Universität des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken, Germany. In her spare time, she enjoys studying languages including Spanish, Vietnamese, German, and Mandarin.
Laura Graffitti oversees operations for Cornell Tech’s MBA programs and serves as the primary contact for Cornell Tech MBA students. She collaborates with colleagues at both Cornell Tech and the Johnson School in Ithaca to support the student experience. Before joining Cornell Tech, Laura was the Senior Associate Director of Programs and Operations for the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate at Columbia Business School and as the Assistant Director of Student Life at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies. Laura holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island and an M.S. in Higher Education Administration from Baruch College. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. She looks forward to working with all of you this upcoming year!
If you have any additional questions, please submit a ticket to our team!
Take Care,
The Student & Academic Affairs Team
Dear Incoming Students, Last week’s email had a lot of great resources, and we hope you have been starting to explore them! Starting July 1st emails will only be sent to your Cornell email address, please be sure to use the steps below to activate your netID and get set up! Please see below for this week’s announcements and action-items: SAVE THE DATE FOR ORIENTATION! This is a reminder that new student orientation will be taking place August 19-20, 2026. This is a mandatory event to support your transition to life as a student at Cornell Tech. We can’t wait to meet you! More details will come in the next few weeks on what this will entail. Stay tuned for more information! Activating your Net-ID – Deadline: As soon as possible! If you haven’t already, please activate your NetID immediately. If your activation link has expired, please contact Cornell University IT to reset your NetID activation link. As a new student, you will set up your email account when you activate your NetID. Your email address will be automatically generated using your Cornell NetID. You must also set up Two-Step Login so you can access services vital to getting started as a new student, such as Student Center and Student Essentials. Please note that starting July 1, we will only contact you via your Cornell email address. It is crucial that you activate your NetID and set up your Cornell email before this date. You can learn more about your NetID and Cornell email here. Complete your New Student To Do List Click here to complete all the steps to ensure you are fully prepared for your transition to Cornell Tech. Immunization Requirements – Deadline June 10 Make sure you are completing your required immunizations and uploading your documentation by June 10. There will be consequences for failure to comply with immunization requirements, please visit the website for detailed instructions on how to get compliant. If you need to make an appointment for immunizations in NYC and you have the student health insurance plan, you can make an appointment with Weill Primary Care in NYC for when you arrive by completing this form. If you have questions about the requirement, please send a secure message through our patient portal: Log in to myCornellHealth using your Cornell NetID and password, and go to Messages > New Message > Send a message or attachment to Immunization Requirements. Cornell Health only communicates through the secure portal above, therefore it is your responsibility to check the Cornell Health portal frequently for any updates and messages. Student Health Plan (SHP) Cornell University requires all students to have health insurance; students will be automatically enrolled in the Student Health Plan. Please note that vision and dental plans are optional and not included in the Aetna Student Health Plan. Students can elect to enroll in additional dental and vision coverage regardless of enrollment status in the Student Health Plan. If you meet requirements to waive the health insurance, follow instructions on this website. If you have any questions, please contact the Student Health Benefits office at [email protected] or 607-255-6363. UPLOAD YOUR ID PHOTO- DEADLINE JULY 15 After activating your NetID, please upload a photo of yourself for your Cornell Tech ID card following the instructions here. You will need to log in with your NetID. If you previously had a Cornell ID card (ex: you completed your undergrad at Cornell), your Cornell Tech ID will be automatically generated using the same photo from your original ID. If you would like a new photo used, please upload it using the link above. Matriculated: Transcript (Official) – Deadline: July 1 If you submitted an evaluation, and it was either not official or your degree was not conferred at the time of the evaluation, you will need to submit your final transcript with proof of degree conferral. Test Scores: Submission Instructions:
Testing Codes for Score Reports:
Already submitted your transcript and test scores? Please fill out this form to record your submission. Official documents will be verified in the order they are submitted here.
The Student & Academic Affairs Team P.S. If you missed last week’s newsletter, you can access previous communications here! If you have any additional questions, please submit a ticket to our team! |
Dear Incoming Students,
We hope you’re having a great week. We have a lot of information to share this week, including an introduction to Cornell Tech’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Pre-enrollment dates, and other important reminders.
Please see below for this week’s announcements and action items:
Office of Inclusion and Belonging
Cornell Tech’s Office of Inclusion and Belonging is a wonderful resource for Cornell Tech students. Please read through the staff bios below!
Omari Keeles is the Senior Director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. His role is to develop and implement a vision for inclusion, equity, and belonging priorities across the campus in support of students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds.
Omari has considerable experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives. In his role as an Assistant Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Northwestern University where he developed and implemented initiatives around inclusion, equity, and diversity for faculty at all levels. Omari’s most recent role was the Director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, New York, where he was responsible for creating, fostering, leading, and advocating for the school’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice programs and policies. Omari is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University as well as the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami.
Angeline Gomez, Program Coordinator for Inclusion & Belonging and the Milstein Summer Program, received her BA in International Relations and Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the State University of New York at New Paltz. Before joining Cornell Tech, Angeline worked with Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies in the High School Programs team for the Summer and Academic-Year Immersion programs. Angeline is now completing her master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs at New York University. At Cornell Tech, she serves students and staff by implementing DEIB events that engage and foster community within the Cornell Tech graduate campus.
FALL COURSE PRE-ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Incoming students will be able to pre-enroll in Fall 2026 classes for a limited period starting on Wednesday, July 22 at 9am ET through Thursday, July 23 at 4pm ET. Please note, there will be an additional enrollment period beginning on August 17 at 9:00am ET. Students will receive communications regarding class offerings, special processing notes, and enrollment how-to guides by the end of June.
Sign up for TECHPALS! – Deadline: Friday, July 10
Want to get a head start on getting to know your fellow peers? Participate in TechPals to be matched with another student! Like pen pals, TechPals are student pairs of two who can interact with one another prior to the start of the fall semester. We will give you some prompts to start, and then you and your partner can take it from there! Signing up to be a TechPal provides an opportunity to make a meaningful connection with another student. Additionally, TechPals will have an opportunity to come together as a group on campus once the semester begins.
If you would like to participate, sign up here by Friday, July 10!
SAVE THE DATE FOR ORIENTATION!
This is a reminder that new student orientation will be taking place August 19-20, 2026. This is a mandatory event to support your transition to life as a student at Cornell Tech. We can’t wait to meet you! More details will come in the next few weeks on what this will entail. There will also be virtual events throughout the summer where you will be able to meet the team, and get to know one another! Stay tuned for more information!
Complete your New Student To-Do List
Click here to complete all the steps to ensure you are fully prepared for your transition to Cornell Tech.
ACTIVATING YOUR NETID – Deadline: PLEASE DO THIS ASAP!
You have received an email with instructions for activating your NetID and Cornell email account online. Please activate your NetID immediately. If your link has expired, please connect with IT support services – https://it.cornell.edu/netids. If you did not receive an email notification within 48 hours of deposit, please contact the admissions team – [email protected]. As a new student, you will set up your email account when you activate your NetID. Your email address will be automatically generated using your Cornell NetID. You must also set up Two-Step Login so you can access services vital to getting started as a new student, such as Student Center and Student Essentials. Please note that starting July 1, we will only contact you via your Cornell email address. It is crucial that you activate your NetID and set up your Cornell email before this date. You can learn more about your NetID and Cornell email here.
Immunization Requirements – Deadline June 10
Make sure you are completing your required immunizations and uploading your documentation by June 10. There will be consequences for failure to comply with immunization requirements, please visit the website for detailed instructions on how to get compliant. If you need to make an appointment for immunizations in NYC and you have the student health insurance plan, you can make an appointment with Weill Primary Care in NYC for when you arrive by completing this form. If you have questions about the requirement, please send a secure message through our patient portal: Log in to myCornellHealth using your Cornell NetID and password, and go to Messages > New Message > Send a message or attachment to Immunization Requirements. Cornell Health only communicates through the secure portal above, therefore it is your responsibility to check the Cornell Health portal frequently for any updates and messages.
Student Health Plan (SHP)
Cornell University requires all students to have health insurance; students will be automatically enrolled in the Student Health Plan. Please note that vision and dental plans are optional and not included in the Aetna Student Health Plan. Students can elect to enroll in additional dental and vision coverage regardless of enrollment status in the Student Health Plan.
If you meet requirements to waive the health insurance, follow instructions on this website. If you have any questions, please contact the Student Health Benefits office at [email protected] or 607-255-6363.
Upload your ID Photo – Deadline: July 15
After activating your NetID, please upload a photo of yourself for your Cornell Tech ID card following the instructions here. You will need to log in with your NetID. If you previously had a Cornell ID card (ex: you completed your undergrad at Cornell), your Cornell Tech ID will be automatically generated using the same photo from your original ID. If you would like a new photo used, please upload it using the link above.
Matriculated: Transcript (Official) – Deadline: July 1
To be considered official, your transcript must be sent directly from your issuing institution and must include final grades and the degree awarded. It also needs to be properly authenticated. Student-submitted copies will not be accepted.
If you submitted an evaluation, and it was either not official or your degree was not conferred at the time of the evaluation, you will need to submit your final transcript with proof of degree conferral.
Test Scores:
Test scores must be reported directly to Cornell Tech in order for us to access them. If you only self-reported your scores or submitted a copy, we cannot verify them and you will need to resend your official test scores.
Submission Instructions:
Preferred method: Have your official electronic academic records emailed to: [email protected]
Mailing hard copies:
Cornell Tech
Attn: Cornell Tech Admissions
2 West Loop Road
New York, NY 10044
Testing Codes for Score Reports:
TOEFL: 2098 (no department code needed)
IELTS: Cornell University Cornell Tech
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