Visiting campus
We encourage prospective students, their families and advocates to watch our informational and panel-based recordings even if you plan to visit Cornell University’s Ithaca campus. Our undergraduate admissions resources are the best way to learn about our college, majors and admissions process.
Cornell University and the College of Human Ecology (CHE) do not track demonstrated interest. Visiting campus is not required nor expected of applicants. Students can articulate their fit and interest in CHE through the Cornell University supplement in the Common Application.
Spring 2026 walk-in office hours
Monday- Thursday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-3:30 pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
We are available by phone (607-255-5471), 8:30 am-4 pm, Monday through Friday, or by email at humec_admissions [at] cornell.edu.
Before planning a trip to our Ithaca campus, please review up-to-date visitor information. Note that class visits are not available.
Information sessions
Prospective first-year applicants can join our admissions staff in person or on Zoom. Sessions are tailored for first-year applicants. Prospective transfers, please review our information for transfer students, including coursework requirements.
Our summer information session schedule will be posted in late spring/early summer 2026.
Learn more about our academic programs, community engagement, research and other aspects of the CHE experience and education. These Q&A sessions are driven by your questions. Review our recorded sessions in advance of attending. Seating is limited and advanced registration is required.
Our summer virtual information session schedule will be posted in late spring/early summer 2026.
Join us on Zoom to learn how your interests can take shape through CHE's majors, opportunities and community. We'll discuss your interests as you consider how to use your education to affect change with plenty of time for Q&A. Registration is required.
Our virtual student panel schedule has not been determined at this point. More information to come.
Current College of Human Ecology students from across our majors will share their perspectives and experiences about life in the college and at Cornell during these virtual Zoom sessions. Registration is required
Online resources
Learn about our majors
- Watch our recorded Human Ecology Information Sessions
- Read our major pages for an in-depth overview, sample courses and information about research, experiential opportunities and career pathways.
- Curriculum sheets provide additional details about coursework by major and are updated each year.
- See how our CHE students are exploring their academic interests on campus and beyond.
Email us with questions
- humec_admissions [at] cornell.edu (Email our admissions staff) with questions about the college and the admissions process.
- heambassadors [at] cornell.edu (Email our Human Ecology Ambassadors) during the academic year with questions about student life.
Get more information
- Visit Cornell University FAQs for frequently asked questions about undergraduate admissions.
- Join the university's contact list to receive emails, electronic invitations to programs and important admission updates. Select “Human Ecology” in the "College Interests" section at the bottom of the form.
Contacting faculty and academic departments directly is strongly discouraged. Those interested in Design + Environmental Analysis, Fashion Design or Fashion Design Management can email the djg326 [at] cornell.edu (undergraduate programs coordinator). Please note that the Department of Human Centered Design is not offering tours of their spaces, nor are they offering design supplement consultations at this time.
