The Student Affairs Team will issue newsletters to guide you through the enrollment process. The letters will include details on enrollment procedures, signing up for student health plans, and enrolling for classes. The letters will be sent via email and uploaded to this site for reference.

The Studio Team will send out newsletters as we approach the start of classes. The newsletters will include action items and important informational sessions you need to complete prior to arriving on campus. This Studio newsletter is ONLY for incoming MBA, LLM, and M.Eng students. Jacobs students please ignore this; you will be taking Studio in Year 2.

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,

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

To see which documents are missing, please login to your Admissions Status Portal.

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.

Take Care,

The Student & Academic Affairs Team

P.S. If you missed last week’s newsletter, you can access previous communications here!

Dear Incoming Connective Media Students,

This email will cover information related to course advisement and program requirements.  

CURRICULUM & PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Your curriculum page is a one stop shop to view all degree and graduation requirements. It is essential to review this page in its entirety to ensure you are fulfilling your degree requirement and are on track to graduate.

Jacobs students are advised to enroll in an average of 15 credits each semester to earn a minimum of 60 credits required to meet degree requirements. Jacobs students are required to take 17 Programmatic Core credits, (which includes the Studio curriculum and Specialization Project), 10 Technical Core credits, 9 Concentration Core credits, 12 Concentration Elective credits, and 12 General Elective credits.

The below breaks down the required courses Connective Media students are required to take in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.

All Jacobs students are required to register for the following Programmatic Core classes in the Fall: TECHIE 5901 Preparing for Spec (Fall 2026)

All Jacobs students are required to register for the following Technical Core classes in the Fall or Spring:

• Choose one of the following:
  • CS 5112 Algorithms and Data Structures (Fall 2026)
  • TECHIE 5356 Producing Technology (Spring 2027)
• Choose one of the following:
  • CS 5785 Applied Machine Learning  (Fall 2026)
  • CS 5781 Machine Learning Engineering (pending instructor availability)
  • INFO 5368 Practice & Applications of Machine Learning (Spring 2027)
• Required:
  • CS 5682/INFO 6410 HCI & Design (Fall 2026)

Connective Media students are required to register for the following Concentration Core classes in Fall 2026: INFO 5310 Psychological and Social Aspects of Technology* (Fall 2026)

*class is pending and will be available for August enrollment

Electives

Connective Media students should enroll in one elective course (Concentration Elective or General Elective).

Additional Resources for Selecting & Preparing for Technical Classes

Use this study prep guide to prep for technical courses at Cornell Tech.

MBA COURSES AND PREREQUISITES

NBAY classes are prioritized for MBA student enrollment and non-MBA students cannot directly enroll in these classes. For MBA enrollment consideration, students MUST add themselves to the waitlist. The Johnson Registrar will review waitlists in August (for August Enrollment).

Non-MBA students are eligible to take certain NBAY courses without a prerequisite, space permitting. However, students interested in taking NBAY 6080 Building Entrepreneurial Ventures, NBAY 6820 Negotiation Essentials, or NBAY 6570 Business Models must take TECHIE 5310 Business Fundamentals or receive a waiver from Business Fundamentals. To apply for a waiver, submit your application here. Waiver approvals will be sent in mid-August (ahead of August enrollment). TECHIE 5310 is currently available for viewing on the Class Roster, but will not be open for enrollment until August. 

Waivers are only processed once a year in August and TECHIE 5310 is only offered in the Fall semester.  

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSION

Ahead of the enrollment period, the Student & Academic Affairs team will host a virtual Enrollment Information session on Tuesday, July 14 from 9:30-10:30am (ET). This session will provide a general overview of the enrollment process, how-to’s and a short Q&A. RSVP here. The session will be recorded for students who are unable to attend and will be shared following the event.

Before registering, you will need to activate your Cornell Zoom account at cornell.zoom.us. If you do not log into your Cornell Zoom account, your information will not be authenticated and you may receive an error message when trying to register.

ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Cornell Tech students will register for Fall 2026 classes on Wednesday July 22, 2026 at 9:00am (ET) through Thursday July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm (ET). This will be the first opportunity for students to register for Fall 2026 classes. Enrollment will reopen on August 17 at 9:00am (ET), where students will have another opportunity to enroll in classes and make any schedule changes. Waitlists for non-MBA classes will only be available during August Enrollment. 

CLASS ROSTER

Course offerings can be found on the Fall 2026 Class Roster. Students must filter using the “Location” filter and select “Cornell Tech” to view eligible offerings. The class notes will indicate which classes Cornell Tech students are eligible to enroll in. Some classes may only be open to a specific major during July’s Enrollment period, but available to all majors during August Enrollment. It is essential you review the class notes to verify if you are eligible to enroll in a class. 

Please note, there are some classes offered on Cornell Tech’s campus that are not open to Cornell Tech students. If the class note does not indicate it’s open to a specific Cornell Tech major or to all Cornell Tech students, it is not available for enrollment and will not count towards your degree requirement.

ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT NOTES

Along with the Class Roster, students should refer to our Enrollment Guide & FAQ page for enrollment help, special processing notes and more. The Academics page has additional links and resources. 

Take care,

Cornell Tech Student & Academic Affairs

P.S. Access previous weeks’ emails here.

Dear Incoming Health Tech Students,

This email will cover information related to course advisement and program requirements.  

CURRICULUM & PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Your curriculum page is a one stop shop to view all degree and graduation requirements. It is essential to review this page in its entirety to ensure you are fulfilling your degree requirement and are on track to graduate.

Jacobs students are advised to enroll in an average of 15 credits each semester to earn a minimum of 60 credits required to meet degree requirements. Jacobs students are required to take 17 Programmatic Core credits, (which includes the Studio curriculum and Specialization Project), 10 Technical Core credits, 9 Concentration Core credits, 12 Concentration Elective credits, and 12 General Elective credits.

The below breaks down the required courses Health Tech students are required to take in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.

All Jacobs students are required to register for the following Programmatic Core classes in the Fall: TECHIE 5901 Preparing for Spec (Fall 2026)

All Jacobs students are required to register for the following Technical Core classes in the Fall or Spring:

• Choose one of the following:
  • CS 5112 Algorithms and Data Structures (Fall 2026)
  • TECHIE 5356 Producing Technology (Spring 2027)
• Choose one of the following:
  • CS 5785 Applied Machine Learning  (Fall 2026)
  • CS 5781 Machine Learning Engineering ((pending instructor availability)
  • INFO 5368 Practice & Applications of Machine Learning (Spring 2027)
• Required:
  • CS 5682/INFO 6410 HCI & Design (Fall 2026)

Health Tech students are required to register for the following Concentration Core classes in Fall 2026:

• INFO 5360 Healthcare Organizations & Delivery  (Fall 2026)
• TECH 5999 601T Independent Study (Fall 2026)

Electives

Health Tech students should enroll in one to two elective courses (Concentration Elective or General Elective). Health Tech students are also able to take classes at Weill Medical College to meet their program requirements. More information regarding enrolling in Weill classes will be sent out in July.

Additional Resources for Selecting & Preparing for Technical Classes

Use this study prep guide to prep for technical courses at Cornell Tech.

MBA COURSES AND PREREQUISITES

NBAY classes are prioritized for MBA student enrollment and non-MBA students cannot directly enroll in these classes. For MBA enrollment consideration, students MUST add themselves to the waitlist. The Johnson Registrar will review waitlists in August (for August Enrollment).

Non-MBA students are eligible to take certain NBAY courses without a prerequisite, space permitting. However, students interested in taking NBAY 6080 Building Entrepreneurial Ventures, NBAY 6820 Negotiation Essentials, or NBAY 6570 Business Models must take TECHIE 5310 Business Fundamentals or receive a waiver from Business Fundamentals. To apply for a waiver, submit your application here. Waiver approvals will be sent in mid-August (ahead of August enrollment). TECHIE 5310 is currently available for viewing on the Class Roster, but will not be open for enrollment until August. 

Waivers are only processed once a year in August and TECHIE 5310 is only offered in the Fall semester.  

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSION

Ahead of the enrollment period, the Student & Academic Affairs team will host a virtual Enrollment Information session on Tuesday, July 14 from 9:30-10:30am (ET). This session will provide a general overview of the enrollment process, how-to’s and a short Q&A. RSVP here. The session will be recorded for students who are unable to attend and will be shared following the event.

Before registering, you will need to activate your Cornell Zoom account at cornell.zoom.us. If you do not log into your Cornell Zoom account, your information will not be authenticated and you may receive an error message when trying to register.

ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Cornell Tech students will register for Fall 2026 classes on Wednesday July 22, 2026 at 9:00am (ET) through Thursday July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm (ET). This will be the first opportunity for students to register for Fall 2026 classes. Enrollment will reopen on August 17 at 9:00am (ET), where students will have another opportunity to enroll in classes and make any schedule changes. Waitlists for non-MBA classes will only be available during August Enrollment. 

CLASS ROSTER

Course offerings can be found on the Fall 2026 Class Roster. Students must filter using the “Location” filter and select “Cornell Tech” to view eligible offerings. The class notes will indicate which classes Cornell Tech students are eligible to enroll in. Some classes may only be open to a specific major during July’s Enrollment period, but available to all majors during August Enrollment. It is essential you review the class notes to verify if you are eligible to enroll in a class. 

Please note, there are some classes offered on Cornell Tech’s campus that are not open to Cornell Tech students. If the class note does not indicate it’s open to a specific Cornell Tech major or to all Cornell Tech students, it is not available for enrollment and will not count towards your degree requirement.

ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT NOTES

Along with the Class Roster, students should refer to our Enrollment Guide & FAQ page for enrollment help, special processing notes and more. The Academics page has additional links and resources. 

Take care,

Cornell Tech Student & Academic Affairs

P.S. Access previous weeks’ emails here.

Dear Incoming Urban Tech Students,

This email will cover information related to course advisement and program requirements.  

CURRICULUM & PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Your curriculum page is a one stop shop to view all degree and graduation requirements. It is essential to review this page in its entirety to ensure you are fulfilling your degree requirement and are on track to graduate.

Jacobs students are advised to enroll in an average of 15 credits each semester to earn a minimum of 60 credits required to meet degree requirements. Jacobs students are required to take 17 Programmatic Core credits, (which includes the Studio curriculum and Specialization Project), 10 Technical Core credits, 9 Concentration Core credits, 12 Concentration Elective credits, and 12 General Elective credits.

The below breaks down the required courses Urban Tech students are required to take in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.

All Jacobs students are required to register for the following Programmatic Core classes in the Fall: TECHIE 5901 Preparing for Spec (Fall 2026)

All Jacobs students are required to register for the following Technical Core classes in the Fall or Spring:

• Choose one of the following:
  • CS 5112 Algorithms and Data Structures (Fall 2026)
  • TECHIE 5356 Producing Technology (Spring 2027)
• Choose one of the following:
  • CS 5785 Applied Machine Learning  (Fall 2026)
  • CS 5781 Machine Learning Engineering (pending instructor availability)
  • INFO 5368 Practice & Applications of Machine Learning (Spring 2027)
• Required:
  • CS 5682/INFO 6410 HCI & Design (Fall 2026)

Urban Tech students are required to register for the following Concentration Core classes in Fall or Spring:

• Required:
  • INFO 5410 Urban Systems  (Fall 2026)
• Choose one of the following:
  • INFO 5430 AI for Urban Data ( (Fall 2026)
  • CS/INFO 5304 Data Science in the Wild (Spring 2027)

Electives

Urban Tech students should enroll in one elective course (Concentration Elective or General Elective).

Additional Resources for Selecting & Preparing for Technical Classes

Use this study prep guide to prep for technical courses at Cornell Tech.

MBA COURSES AND PREREQUISITES

NBAY classes are prioritized for MBA student enrollment and non-MBA students cannot directly enroll in these classes. For MBA enrollment consideration, students MUST add themselves to the waitlist. The Johnson Registrar will review waitlists in August (for August Enrollment).

Non-MBA students are eligible to take certain NBAY courses without a prerequisite, space permitting. However, students interested in taking NBAY 6080 Building Entrepreneurial Ventures, NBAY 6820 Negotiation Essentials, or NBAY 6570 Business Models must take TECHIE 5310 Business Fundamentals or receive a waiver from Business Fundamentals. To apply for a waiver, submit your application here. Waiver approvals will be sent in mid-August (ahead of August enrollment). TECHIE 5310 is currently available for viewing on the Class Roster, but will not be open for enrollment until August. 

Waivers are only processed once a year in August and TECHIE 5310 is only offered in the Fall semester.  

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSION

Ahead of the enrollment period, the Student & Academic Affairs team will host a virtual Enrollment Information session on Tuesday, July 14 from 9:30-10:30am (ET). This session will provide a general overview of the enrollment process, how-to’s and a short Q&A. RSVP here. The session will be recorded for students who are unable to attend and will be shared following the event.

Before registering, you will need to activate your Cornell Zoom account at cornell.zoom.us. If you do not log into your Cornell Zoom account, your information will not be authenticated and you may receive an error message when trying to register.

ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Cornell Tech students will register for Fall 2026 classes on Wednesday July 22, 2026 at 9:00am (ET) through Thursday July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm (ET). This will be the first opportunity for students to register for Fall 2026 classes. Enrollment will reopen on August 17 at 9:00am (ET), where students will have another opportunity to enroll in classes and make any schedule changes. Waitlists for non-MBA classes will only be available during August Enrollment. 

CLASS ROSTER

Course offerings can be found on the Fall 2026 Class Roster. Students must filter using the “Location” filter and select “Cornell Tech” to view eligible offerings. The class notes will indicate which classes Cornell Tech students are eligible to enroll in. Some classes may only be open to a specific major during July’s Enrollment period, but available to all majors during August Enrollment. It is essential you review the class notes to verify if you are eligible to enroll in a class. 

Please note, there are some classes offered on Cornell Tech’s campus that are not open to Cornell Tech students. If the class note does not indicate it’s open to a specific Cornell Tech major or to all Cornell Tech students, it is not available for enrollment and will not count towards your degree requirement.

ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT NOTES

Along with the Class Roster, students should refer to our Enrollment Guide & FAQ page for enrollment help, special processing notes and more. The Academics page has additional links and resources. 

Take care,

Cornell Tech Student & Academic Affairs

P.S. Access previous weeks’ emails here.

Dear Incoming Computer Science Students,

This email will cover information related to course advisement and program requirements.  

CURRICULUM & PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Your curriculum page is a one stop shop to view all degree and graduation requirements. It is essential to review this page in its entirety to ensure you are fulfilling your degree requirement and are on track to graduate.

M.Eng. students are advised to enroll in an average of 15 credits each semester to earn a minimum of 30 credits required to meet degree requirements. CS students must take at least 15 CS credits and at least 3 technical credits (courses with a CS, ECE, INFO or ORIE prefix). Computer Science students must also register for a total of 4 credits of electives. Electives are any course offerings that Cornell Tech students are eligible to take. All students are required to complete the Studio curriculum (8 credits). 

Below breaks down the required and recommended courses Computer Science students should take in Fall 2026.

All full-time M.Eng. students are required to enroll in the following Studio class in the Fall: TECH 5900 Product Studio

All Computer Science students are strongly recommended to register for the following courses in the Fall:

• Three CS courses (recommendations below)
  • CS 5682 HCI & Design
  • CS 5785 Applied Machine Learning
• One 3-credit Technical elective (CS, ECE, INFO or ORIE course)

Additional Resources for Selecting & Preparing for Technical Classes

Use this study prep guide to prep for technical courses at Cornell Tech.

MBA COURSES AND PREREQUISITES

NBAY classes are prioritized for MBA student enrollment and non-MBA students cannot directly enroll in these classes. For MBA enrollment consideration, students MUST add themselves to the waitlist. The Johnson Registrar will review waitlists in August (for August Enrollment).

Non-MBA students are eligible to take certain NBAY courses without a prerequisite, space permitting. However, students interested in taking NBAY 6080 Building Entrepreneurial Ventures, NBAY 6820 Negotiation Essentials, or NBAY 6570 Business Models must take TECHIE 5310 Business Fundamentals or receive a waiver from Business Fundamentals. To apply for a waiver, submit your application here. Waiver approvals will be sent in mid-August (ahead of August enrollment). TECHIE 5310 is currently available for viewing on the Class Roster, but will not be open for enrollment until August. 

Waivers are only processed once a year in August and TECHIE 5310 is only offered in the Fall semester.  

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSION

Ahead of the enrollment period, the Student & Academic Affairs team will host a virtual Enrollment Information session on Tuesday, July 14 from 9:30-10:30am (ET). This session will provide a general overview of the enrollment process, how-to’s and a short Q&A. RSVP here. The session will be recorded for students who are unable to attend and will be shared following the event.

Before registering, you will need to activate your Cornell Zoom account at cornell.zoom.us. If you do not log into your Cornell Zoom account, your information will not be authenticated and you may receive an error message when trying to register.

ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Cornell Tech students will register for Fall 2026 classes on Wednesday July 22, 2026 at 9:00am (ET) through Thursday July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm (ET). This will be the first opportunity for students to register for Fall 2026 classes. Enrollment will reopen on August 17 at 9:00am (ET), where students will have another opportunity to enroll in classes and make any schedule changes. Waitlists for non-MBA classes will only be available during August Enrollment. 

CLASS ROSTER

Course offerings can be found on the Fall 2026 Class Roster. Students must filter using the “Location” filter and select “Cornell Tech” to view eligible offerings. The class notes will indicate which classes Cornell Tech students are eligible to enroll in. Some classes may only be open to a specific major during July’s Enrollment period, but available to all majors during August Enrollment. It is essential you review the class notes to verify if you are eligible to enroll in a class. 

Please note, there are some classes offered on Cornell Tech’s campus that are not open to Cornell Tech students. If the class note does not indicate it’s open to a specific Cornell Tech major or to all Cornell Tech students, it is not available for enrollment and will not count towards your degree requirement.

ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT NOTES

Along with the Class Roster, students should refer to our Enrollment Guide & FAQ page for enrollment help, special processing notes and more. The Academics page has additional links and resources. 

Take care,

Cornell Tech Student & Academic Affairs

P.S. Access previous weeks’ emails here.

Dear Incoming Part-time Computer Science Students,

This email will cover information related to course advisement and program requirements.  

CURRICULUM & PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Your curriculum page is a one stop shop to view all degree and graduation requirements. It is essential to review this page in its entirety to ensure you are fulfilling your degree requirement and are on track to graduate.

Part-time M.Eng. students are advised to enroll in an average of 6-9 credits each semester to earn a minimum of 30 credits required to meet degree requirements. CS students must take at least 15 CS credits and at least 3 technical credits (courses with a CS, ECE, INFO or ORIE prefix). CS students must also register for a total of 4 credits of electives. Electives are any course offerings that Cornell Tech students are eligible to take. All students are required to complete the Studio curriculum (8 credits).  Studio enrollment for part-time students takes place in year two.

Below breaks down the required and recommended courses part-time Computer Science students should take in Fall 2026.

Part-time Computer Science students are strongly recommended to register for the following courses in the Fall:

• Up to three CS courses (recommendations below)
  • CS 5682 HCI & Design (section 030)
  • CS 5785 Applied Machine Learning
  • CS 5854 Networks and Markets

Additional Resources for Selecting & Preparing for Technical Classes

Use this study prep guide to prep for technical courses at Cornell Tech.

MBA COURSES AND PREREQUISITES

NBAY classes are prioritized for MBA student enrollment and non-MBA students cannot directly enroll in these classes. For MBA enrollment consideration, students MUST add themselves to the waitlist. The Johnson Registrar will review waitlists in August (for August Enrollment).

Non-MBA students are eligible to take certain NBAY courses without a prerequisite, space permitting. However, students interested in taking NBAY 6080 Building Entrepreneurial Ventures, NBAY 6820 Negotiation Essentials, or NBAY 6570 Business Models must take TECHIE 5310 Business Fundamentals or receive a waiver from Business Fundamentals. To apply for a waiver, submit your application here. Waiver approvals will be sent in mid-August (ahead of August enrollment). TECHIE 5310 is currently available for viewing on the Class Roster, but will not be open for enrollment until August. 

Waivers are only processed once a year in August and TECHIE 5310 is only offered in the Fall semester.  

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSION

Ahead of the enrollment period, the Student & Academic Affairs team will host a virtual Enrollment Information session on Tuesday, July 14 from 9:30-10:30am (ET). This session will provide a general overview of the enrollment process, how-to’s and a short Q&A. RSVP here. The session will be recorded for students who are unable to attend and will be shared following the event.

Before registering, you will need to activate your Cornell Zoom account at cornell.zoom.us. If you do not log into your Cornell Zoom account, your information will not be authenticated and you may receive an error message when trying to register.

ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Cornell Tech students will register for Fall 2026 classes on Wednesday July 22, 2026 at 9:00am (ET) through Thursday July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm (ET). This will be the first opportunity for students to register for Fall 2026 classes. Enrollment will reopen on August 17 at 9:00am (ET), where students will have another opportunity to enroll in classes and make any schedule changes. Waitlists for non-MBA classes will only be available during August Enrollment. 

CLASS ROSTER

Course offerings can be found on the Fall 2026 Class Roster. Students must filter using the “Location” filter and select “Cornell Tech” to view eligible offerings. The class notes will indicate which classes Cornell Tech students are eligible to enroll in. Some classes may only be open to a specific major during July’s Enrollment period, but available to all majors during August Enrollment. It is essential you review the class notes to verify if you are eligible to enroll in a class. 

Please note, there are some classes offered on Cornell Tech’s campus that are not open to Cornell Tech students. If the class note does not indicate it’s open to a specific Cornell Tech major or to all Cornell Tech students, it is not available for enrollment and will not count towards your degree requirement.

ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT NOTES

Along with the Class Roster, students should refer to our Enrollment Guide & FAQ page for enrollment help, special processing notes and more. The Academics page has additional links and resources. 

Take care,

Cornell Tech Student & Academic Affairs

P.S. Access previous weeks’ emails here.

Dear Incoming Electrical and Computer Engineering Students,

This email will cover information related to course advisement and program requirements.  

CURRICULUM & PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Your curriculum page is a one stop shop to view all degree and graduation requirements. It is essential to review this page in its entirety to ensure you are fulfilling your degree requirement and are on track to graduate.

MEng students are advised to enroll in an average of 15 credits each semester to earn a minimum of 30 credits required to meet degree requirements . ECE students must take at least 12 ECE credits and at least 6 technical credits (courses with a CS, ECE, INFO or ORIE prefix). ECE students must also register for a total of 4 credits of electives. Electives are any course offerings that Cornell Tech students are eligible to take. All students are required to complete the Studio curriculum (8 credits). 

Below breaks down the required and recommended courses ECE students should take in Fall 2026.

All full-time M.Eng. students are required to enroll in the following Studio class in the Fall: TECH 5900 Product Studio

All ECE students are required to register for the following courses:

• Choose one of the following:
  • ECE 5414 Applied Machine Learning (Fall 2026)
  • CS 5781 Machine Learning Engineering (pending instructor availability)
• Choose two of the following:
  • ECE 5110 Random Signals in Communications and Signal Processing (Spring 2027)
  • ECE 5415 Applied Digital Signal Processing and Communications (Fall 2026)
  • ECE 5746 Applied Digital ASIC Design (Fall 2026)
  • ECE 5755 Modern Computer Systems and Architecture (Fall 2026)
• At least one 3-credit ECE or Technical elective (CS, ECE, INFO or ORIE course)

Additional Resources for Selecting & Preparing for Technical Classes

Use this study prep guide to prep for technical courses at Cornell Tech.

MBA COURSES AND PREREQUISITES

NBAY classes are prioritized for MBA student enrollment and non-MBA students cannot directly enroll in these classes. For MBA enrollment consideration, students MUST add themselves to the waitlist. The Johnson Registrar will review waitlists in August (for August Enrollment).

Non-MBA students are eligible to take certain NBAY courses without a prerequisite, space permitting. However, students interested in taking NBAY 6080 Building Entrepreneurial Ventures, NBAY 6820 Negotiation Essentials, or NBAY 6570 Business Models must take TECHIE 5310 Business Fundamentals or receive a waiver from Business Fundamentals. To apply for a waiver, submit your application here. Waiver approvals will be sent in mid-August (ahead of August enrollment). TECHIE 5310 is currently available for viewing on the Class Roster, but will not be open for enrollment until August. 

Waivers are only processed once a year in August and TECHIE 5310 is only offered in the Fall semester.  

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSION

Ahead of the enrollment period, the Student & Academic Affairs team will host a virtual Enrollment Information session on Tuesday, July 14 from 9:30-10:30am (ET). This session will provide a general overview of the enrollment process, how-to’s and a short Q&A. RSVP here. The session will be recorded for students who are unable to attend and will be shared following the event.

Before registering, you will need to activate your Cornell Zoom account at cornell.zoom.us. If you do not log into your Cornell Zoom account, your information will not be authenticated and you may receive an error message when trying to register.

ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Cornell Tech students will register for Fall 2026 classes on Wednesday July 22, 2026 at 9:00am (ET) through Thursday July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm (ET). This will be the first opportunity for students to register for Fall 2026 classes. Enrollment will reopen on August 17 at 9:00am (ET), where students will have another opportunity to enroll in classes and make any schedule changes. Waitlists for non-MBA classes will only be available during August Enrollment. 

CLASS ROSTER

Course offerings can be found on the Fall 2026 Class Roster. Students must filter using the “Location” filter and select “Cornell Tech” to view eligible offerings. The class notes will indicate which classes Cornell Tech students are eligible to enroll in. Some classes may only be open to a specific major during July’s Enrollment period, but available to all majors during August Enrollment. It is essential you review the class notes to verify if you are eligible to enroll in a class. 

Please note, there are some classes offered on Cornell Tech’s campus that are not open to Cornell Tech students. If the class note does not indicate it’s open to a specific Cornell Tech major or to all Cornell Tech students, it is not available for enrollment and will not count towards your degree requirement.

ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT NOTES

Along with the Class Roster, students should refer to our Enrollment Guide & FAQ page for enrollment help, special processing notes and more. The Academics page has additional links and resources. 

Take care,

Cornell Tech Student & Academic Affairs

P.S. Access previous weeks’ emails here.

Dear Incoming Operations Research and Information Engineering Students,

This email will cover information related to course advisement and program requirements.  

CURRICULUM & PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Your curriculum page is a one stop shop to view all degree and graduation requirements. It is essential to review this page in its entirety to ensure you are fulfilling your degree requirement and are on track to graduate.

MEng students are advised to enroll in an average of 15 credits each semester to earn a minimum of 30 credits required to meet degree requirements . ORIE students must take at least 18 credits that are advanced and technical (courses with a CS, ECE, INFO or ORIE prefix) and at least 12 of these credits must be ORIE credits.ORIE students must also register for a total of 4 credits of electives. Electives are any course offerings that Cornell Tech students are eligible to take. All students are required to complete the Studio curriculum (8 credits). 

Below breaks down the courses ORIE students are required to take in Fall 2026.

All full-time M.Eng. students are required to enroll in the following Studio class in the Fall: TECH 5900 Product Studio

ORIE students are required to register for the following courses in the Fall:

• ORIE 5380 Optimization Methods
• ORIE 5530  Modeling Under Uncertainty
• ORIE 5750 Applied Machine Learning
• One 3-credit ORIE or Technical elective (CS, ECE, INFO or ORIE course)

Additional Resources for Selecting & Preparing for Technical Classes

Use this study prep guide to prep for technical courses at Cornell Tech.

MBA COURSES AND PREREQUISITES

NBAY classes are prioritized for MBA student enrollment and non-MBA students cannot directly enroll in these classes. For MBA enrollment consideration, students MUST add themselves to the waitlist. The Johnson Registrar will review waitlists in August (for August Enrollment).

Non-MBA students are eligible to take certain NBAY courses without a prerequisite, space permitting. However, students interested in taking NBAY 6080 Building Entrepreneurial Ventures, NBAY 6820 Negotiation Essentials, or NBAY 6570 Business Models must take TECHIE 5310 Business Fundamentals or receive a waiver from Business Fundamentals. To apply for a waiver, submit your application here. Waiver approvals will be sent in mid-August (ahead of August enrollment). TECHIE 5310 is currently available for viewing on the Class Roster, but will not be open for enrollment until August. 

Waivers are only processed once a year in August and TECHIE 5310 is only offered in the Fall semester.  

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSION

Ahead of the enrollment period, the Student & Academic Affairs team will host a virtual Enrollment Information session on Tuesday, July 14 from 9:30-10:30am (ET). This session will provide a general overview of the enrollment process, how-to’s and a short Q&A. RSVP here. The session will be recorded for students who are unable to attend and will be shared following the event.

Before registering, you will need to activate your Cornell Zoom account at cornell.zoom.us. If you do not log into your Cornell Zoom account, your information will not be authenticated and you may receive an error message when trying to register.

ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Cornell Tech students will register for Fall 2026 classes on Wednesday July 22, 2026 at 9:00am (ET) through Thursday July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm (ET). This will be the first opportunity for students to register for Fall 2026 classes. Enrollment will reopen on August 17 at 9:00am (ET), where students will have another opportunity to enroll in classes and make any schedule changes. Waitlists for non-MBA classes will only be available during August Enrollment. 

CLASS ROSTER

Course offerings can be found on the Fall 2026 Class Roster. Students must filter using the “Location” filter and select “Cornell Tech” to view eligible offerings. The class notes will indicate which classes Cornell Tech students are eligible to enroll in. Some classes may only be open to a specific major during July’s Enrollment period, but available to all majors during August Enrollment. It is essential you review the class notes to verify if you are eligible to enroll in a class. 

Please note, there are some classes offered on Cornell Tech’s campus that are not open to Cornell Tech students. If the class note does not indicate it’s open to a specific Cornell Tech major or to all Cornell Tech students, it is not available for enrollment and will not count towards your degree requirement.

ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT NOTES

Along with the Class Roster, students should refer to our Enrollment Guide & FAQ page for enrollment help, special processing notes and more. The Academics page has additional links and resources. 

Take care,

Cornell Tech Student & Academic Affairs

P.S. Access previous weeks’ emails here.

Dear Incoming Data Science and DecisionAnalytics Students,

This email will cover information related to course advisement and program requirements.  

CURRICULUM & PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Your curriculum page is a one stop shop to view all degree and graduation requirements. It is essential to review this page in its entirety to ensure you are fulfilling your degree requirement and are on track to graduate.

MEng students are advised to enroll in an average of 15 credits each semester to earn a minimum of 30 credits required to meet degree requirements . Data Science students must take 9 Data Science credits, 9 technical credits (courses with a CS, ECE, INFO or ORIE prefix), and a total of 4 credits of electives. Electives are any course offerings that Cornell Tech students are eligible to take. All students are required to complete the Studio curriculum (8 credits). 

Below breaks down the required courses DataData Science students should take in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.

All full-time M.Eng. students are required to enroll in the following Studio class in the Fall: TECH 5900 Product Studio

All Data Science students are required to take a total of three courses from the list below with at least one course from each of the categories (e.g. six credits from category 1 and three credits from category 2).

Category 1 – ML/Data Science

• ORIE 5355 Applied Data Science: Decision-Making Beyond Prediction (Fall 2026)
• CS 5785 Applied Machine Learning (Fall 2026)
• CS 5787 Deep Learning (Fall 2026)
• CS 5304 Data Science in the Wild (Spring 2027)
• ORIE 5320 Optimization for AI (Spring 2027)
• CS 5781 Machine Learning Engineering (pending instructor availability)

Category 2 – Modeling and Decision-Making

• ORIE 5380 Optimization Methods (Fall 2026)
• ORIE 5530 Modeling Under Uncertainty (Fall 2026)
• ECE 5242 Intelligent Autonomous Systems (Spring 2027)
• ORIE 5751/CS 5726 Applied Causal Inference using Machine Learning (Spring 2027)
• ECE 5260 Data Science for Networked Systems ((pending instructor availability)

Electives

Data Science students should enroll in at least one Technical course. Students must choose from any CS, ECE, INFO or ORIE course offerings. Any data science core classes not taken to fulfill the core requirement can be taken to fulfill the technical course requirements. You should discuss your choices of technical courses with the program director.

Additional Resources for Selecting & Preparing for Technical Classes

Use this study prep guide to prep for technical courses at Cornell Tech.

MBA COURSES AND PREREQUISITES

NBAY classes are prioritized for MBA student enrollment and non-MBA students cannot directly enroll in these classes. For MBA enrollment consideration, students MUST add themselves to the waitlist. The Johnson Registrar will review waitlists in August (for August Enrollment).

Non-MBA students are eligible to take certain NBAY courses without a prerequisite, space permitting. However, students interested in taking NBAY 6080 Building Entrepreneurial Ventures, NBAY 6820 Negotiation Essentials, or NBAY 6570 Business Models must take TECHIE 5310 Business Fundamentals or receive a waiver from Business Fundamentals. To apply for a waiver, submit your application here. Waiver approvals will be sent in mid-August (ahead of August enrollment). TECHIE 5310 is currently available for viewing on the Class Roster, but will not be open for enrollment until August. 

Waivers are only processed once a year in August and TECHIE 5310 is only offered in the Fall semester.  

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSION

Ahead of the enrollment period, the Student & Academic Affairs team will host a virtual Enrollment Information session on Tuesday, July 14 from 9:30-10:30am (ET). This session will provide a general overview of the enrollment process, how-to’s and a short Q&A. RSVP here. The session will be recorded for students who are unable to attend and will be shared following the event.

Before registering, you will need to activate your Cornell Zoom account at cornell.zoom.us. If you do not log into your Cornell Zoom account, your information will not be authenticated and you may receive an error message when trying to register.

ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Cornell Tech students will register for Fall 2026 classes on Wednesday July 22, 2026 at 9:00am (ET) through Thursday July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm (ET). This will be the first opportunity for students to register for Fall 2026 classes. Enrollment will reopen on August 17 at 9:00am (ET), where students will have another opportunity to enroll in classes and make any schedule changes. Waitlists for non-MBA classes will only be available during August Enrollment. 

CLASS ROSTER

Course offerings can be found on the Fall 2026 Class Roster. Students must filter using the “Location” filter and select “Cornell Tech” to view eligible offerings. The class notes will indicate which classes Cornell Tech students are eligible to enroll in. Some classes may only be open to a specific major during July’s Enrollment period, but available to all majors during August Enrollment. It is essential you review the class notes to verify if you are eligible to enroll in a class. 

Please note, there are some classes offered on Cornell Tech’s campus that are not open to Cornell Tech students. If the class note does not indicate it’s open to a specific Cornell Tech major or to all Cornell Tech students, it is not available for enrollment and will not count towards your degree requirement.

ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT NOTES

Along with the Class Roster, students should refer to our Enrollment Guide & FAQ page for enrollment help, special processing notes and more. The Academics page has additional links and resources. 

Take care,

Cornell Tech Student & Academic Affairs

P.S. Access previous weeks’ emails here.

Dear Incoming LL.M. Students,

This email will cover information related to course advisement and program requirements.  

CURRICULUM & PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Your curriculum page is a one stop shop to view all degree and graduation requirements. It is essential to review this page in its entirety to ensure you are fulfilling your degree requirement and are on track to graduate.

Full-time LL.M. students are advised to enroll in an average of 16 credits each semester to earn a minimum of 33 credits required to meet degree requirements. LL.M. students must take at least 13 Core credits and at least 1 technical distribution credit. LL.M. students must also take at least 8 credits of LAW electives, of which 2 credits must be Corporate Law electives. LL.M. students must also register for Free Electives that will allow them to reach the 33 program credit requirement. Free Electives are any course offerings that Cornell Tech students are eligible to take. All students are required to complete the Studio curriculum (8 credits). 

Below breaks down the required and recommended courses LL.M. students should take in Fall 2026.

All full-time LL.M. students are required to enroll in the following Studio class in the Fall: TECH 5900 Product Studio

All full-time LL.M. students are required to register for the following courses in the Fall:

• LAW 6470 High Growth Corporate Transactions
• LAW 6512 Intellectual Property Law
• LAW 6893 Technology Transactions
• LAW 5311 Introduction to Valuations and Entrepreneurial Finance

MBA COURSES AND PREREQUISITES

NBAY classes are prioritized for MBA student enrollment and non-MBA students cannot directly enroll in these classes. For MBA enrollment consideration, students MUST add themselves to the waitlist. The Johnson Registrar will review waitlists in August (for August Enrollment).

Non-MBA students are eligible to take certain NBAY courses without a prerequisite, space permitting. However, students interested in taking NBAY 6080 Building Entrepreneurial Ventures, NBAY 6820 Negotiation Essentials, or NBAY 6570 Business Models must take TECHIE 5310 Business Fundamentals or receive a waiver from Business Fundamentals. To apply for a waiver, submit your application here. Waiver approvals will be sent in mid-August (ahead of August enrollment). TECHIE 5310 is currently available for viewing on the Class Roster, but will not be open for enrollment until August. 

Waivers are only processed once a year in August and TECHIE 5310 is only offered in the Fall semester.  

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSION

Ahead of the enrollment period, the Student & Academic Affairs team will host a virtual Enrollment Information session on Tuesday, July 14 from 9:30-10:30am (ET). This session will provide a general overview of the enrollment process, how-to’s and a short Q&A. RSVP here. The session will be recorded for students who are unable to attend and will be shared following the event.

Before registering, you will need to activate your Cornell Zoom account at cornell.zoom.us. If you do not log into your Cornell Zoom account, your information will not be authenticated and you may receive an error message when trying to register.

ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Cornell Tech students will register for Fall 2026 classes on Wednesday July 22, 2026 at 9:00am (ET) through Thursday July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm (ET). This will be the first opportunity for students to register for Fall 2026 classes. Enrollment will reopen on August 17 at 9:00am (ET), where students will have another opportunity to enroll in classes and make any schedule changes. Waitlists for non-MBA classes will only be available during August Enrollment. 

CLASS ROSTER

Course offerings can be found on the Fall 2026 Class Roster. Students must filter using the “Location” filter and select “Cornell Tech” to view eligible offerings. The class notes will indicate which classes Cornell Tech students are eligible to enroll in. Some classes may only be open to a specific major during July’s Enrollment period, but available to all majors during August Enrollment. It is essential you review the class notes to verify if you are eligible to enroll in a class. 

Please note, there are some classes offered on Cornell Tech’s campus that are not open to Cornell Tech students. If the class note does not indicate it’s open to a specific Cornell Tech major or to all Cornell Tech students, it is not available for enrollment and will not count towards your degree requirement.

ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT NOTES

Along with the Class Roster, students should refer to our Enrollment Guide & FAQ page for enrollment help, special processing notes and more. The Academics page has additional links and resources. 

Take care,

Cornell Tech Student & Academic Affairs

P.S. Access previous weeks’ emails here.

Dear Incoming Part-time LL.M. Students,

This email will cover information related to course advisement and program requirements.  

CURRICULUM & PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Your curriculum page is a one stop shop to view all degree and graduation requirements. It is essential to review this page in its entirety to ensure you are fulfilling your degree requirement and are on track to graduate.

Part-time LL.M. students are advised to enroll in an average of 6-9 credits each semester to earn a minimum of 33 credits required to meet degree requirements. LL.M. students must take 13 Core credits, at least 1 technical distribution credit, 8 credits of LAW electives (of which 2 credits must be Corporate Law electives). LL.M. students must register for Free Electives that will allow them to reach the 33 program credit requirement. Free Electives are any course offerings that Cornell Tech students are eligible to take. All students are required to complete the Studio curriculum (8 credits). 

Below breaks down the required and recommended courses part-time LL.M. students should take in Fall 2026.

All full-time LL.M. students are  strongly recommended to register for the following courses in the Fall:

• LAW 6470 High Growth Corporate Transactions
• LAW 6512 Intellectual Property Law
• LAW 6893 Technology Transactions
• LAW 5311 Introduction to Valuations and Entrepreneurial Finance

MBA COURSES AND PREREQUISITES

NBAY classes are prioritized for MBA student enrollment and non-MBA students cannot directly enroll in these classes. For MBA enrollment consideration, students MUST add themselves to the waitlist. The Johnson Registrar will review waitlists in August (for August Enrollment).

Non-MBA students are eligible to take certain NBAY courses without a prerequisite, space permitting. However, students interested in taking NBAY 6080 Building Entrepreneurial Ventures, NBAY 6820 Negotiation Essentials, or NBAY 6570 Business Models must take TECHIE 5310 Business Fundamentals or receive a waiver from Business Fundamentals. To apply for a waiver, submit your application here. Waiver approvals will be sent in mid-August (ahead of August enrollment). TECHIE 5310 is currently available for viewing on the Class Roster, but will not be open for enrollment until August. 

Waivers are only processed once a year in August and TECHIE 5310 is only offered in the Fall semester.  

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSION

Ahead of the enrollment period, the Student & Academic Affairs team will host a virtual Enrollment Information session on Tuesday, July 14 from 9:30-10:30am (ET). This session will provide a general overview of the enrollment process, how-to’s and a short Q&A. RSVP here. The session will be recorded for students who are unable to attend and will be shared following the event.

Before registering, you will need to activate your Cornell Zoom account at cornell.zoom.us. If you do not log into your Cornell Zoom account, your information will not be authenticated and you may receive an error message when trying to register.

ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Cornell Tech students will register for Fall 2026 classes on Wednesday July 22, 2026 at 9:00am (ET) through Thursday July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm (ET). This will be the first opportunity for students to register for Fall 2026 classes. Enrollment will reopen on August 17 at 9:00am (ET), where students will have another opportunity to enroll in classes and make any schedule changes. Waitlists for non-MBA classes will only be available during August Enrollment. 

CLASS ROSTER

Course offerings can be found on the Fall 2026 Class Roster. Students must filter using the “Location” filter and select “Cornell Tech” to view eligible offerings. The class notes will indicate which classes Cornell Tech students are eligible to enroll in. Some classes may only be open to a specific major during July’s Enrollment period, but available to all majors during August Enrollment. It is essential you review the class notes to verify if you are eligible to enroll in a class. 

Please note, there are some classes offered on Cornell Tech’s campus that are not open to Cornell Tech students. If the class note does not indicate it’s open to a specific Cornell Tech major or to all Cornell Tech students, it is not available for enrollment and will not count towards your degree requirement.

ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT NOTES

Along with the Class Roster, students should refer to our Enrollment Guide & FAQ page for enrollment help, special processing notes and more. The Academics page has additional links and resources. 

Take care,

Cornell Tech Student & Academic Affairs

P.S. Access previous weeks’ emails here.

Dear Incoming Students,

We hope you’re having a wonderful week! Please read below for this week’s announcements and action items:

Dates for your Calendar

Fall Pre-Enrollment: Wednesday, July 22 at 9am ET through Thursday, July 23 at 4pm ET

Fall Orientation: August 19-20, 2026

Studio Summer Office Hours: July 17th at 10:00am ET via Zoom (Zoom link pending)

FALL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Last week, students received program specific communications regarding class offerings, special processing notes, enrollment how-to guides and other information. Please review this email in its entirety ahead of enrollment.

Resources for Selecting & Preparing for Technical Classes

Use this study prep guide to prepare for technical courses at Cornell Tech and review this document to understand the differences between Cornell Tech Machine Learning courses(Cornell net ID required). 

Studio Summer Office Hours

For all students except first-year Jacobs students (Connective Media, Health Tech, or Urban Tech) graduating in Spring 2028.

Studio is the heart of the Cornell Tech experience. At roughly a quarter of your coursework, it’s where you’ll take on real problems for real companies, build products, and learn what it takes to launch a venture in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. A little prep over the summer will help you start strong in the fall.

To get you ready, we’re hosting Studio Summer Office Hours on July 17 at 10 a.m. on Zoom. Come with your questions about what Studio is and how to make the most of it. Details on registration for the Zoom are coming soon — save the date!

Student Disability Services (SDS)

Services, accommodations, and support are available for students with health conditions, mental health conditions, temporary injuries, and other disabilities. If you are exploring whether or not you have a disability, you can contact the Student Disability Services Office to schedule a meeting to discuss your situation. If you are seeking disability accommodations or services or would like to formally disclose your disability to the university, please complete the Disability Self-Disclosure Form, which can be found on the SDS website. After the form is received,Your information will be reviewed to identify appropriate accommodations or services and you may  be asked for supporting documentation or information. Please connect with SDS as soon as possible if you think you may need accommodations; You should allow at least 3 weeks to process requests for accommodations.  

Student Disability Services engages in a social justice approach to working with students. This can include how disability documentation is collected and utilized from students who are seeking accommodations or support. SDS Recognizes that there are many reasons why you may not have third-party documentation of your disability or condition. SDS is committed to working with you to find appropriate and creative ways to support you here at Cornell Tech. Contact: Student Disability Services, 607-254-4545, [email protected], sds.cornell.edu.

COCR 100 (2026): Discrimination and Harassment on Campus

All incoming graduate students will be required to complete “COCR 100 (2026): Discrimination and Harassment on Campus – Your Rights and Responsibilities as Graduate and Professional Students,” an online course required by law that informs students about bias, harassment, and discrimination based on protected statuses. It also covers sexual and related misconduct and consensual relationships between employees and students, University resources, and bystander intervention options. This course is developed and administered by the Cornell Office of Civil Rights. Students will be automatically enrolled in the course on Canvas on July 1st, and will be expected to complete the course by August 17th. Please stay tuned for additional updates.

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 – Pre-enrollment Hold Beginning July 8th

Make sure you are completing your required immunizations and uploading your documentation. If you are not in compliance with the required immunizations, you will receive a pre-enrollment hold on your account beginning July 8. 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.

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! 

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.

Best,

The Student & Academic Affairs Team