Event Planning Checklists & Training

Event Planning Checklist

Are planning an event on campus? Don't know where to start? Visit the Conference and Event Services website for an event planning checklist that will help you plan a successful event. It may not have all the specifics that your event requires so please reach out to the University Events Office (events@cornell.edu) or the Conference and Events Services Team (conferences@cornell.edu) with questions. 

Event Training & Workshops

The University Events Office and University Events Team (UET) is available to meet with university departments or student organizations to discuss specific event planning policies/procedures, or general topics about event planning. Please contact the University Events Office at (607) 25-EVENT (607-253-8368), or email events@cornell.edu for more information.

Below are links for Event Planning resources from our Fall 2024 workshops. Additional training opportunities will be available in the near future.

• Event Planning Workshop Recording - Monday, September 23, 2024 (video will open in a new window). Transcript is available.
• Event Planning Workshop PowerPoint Slides (pdf) (this link will open the pdf document in a new window - you may download the document from that window)

If you would like a separate training for your department/staff or organization, please email events@cornell.edu with specific information about possible dates and topics.

Student leaders/organization members should consult the Campus Activities Big Red Guidebook for information about planning events. 

A free on-line course is also available for student leaders, faculty and staff in Workday titled SCLES 100 - Cornell Events Planning 101.