Student Academic Success

Student success is our top priority at Cornell University. Your student has many resources available to help, no matter where they are in their academic journey.
Deciding on a Major or Career Path
Your student can also connect with Career Services. Career Services can help your student find a major or program that fits with their personality traits and goals. There are various assessments for students to discover strengths and potential career paths. If your student is deciding on a major, they can chat with a career specialist in the main office or in their major about options.
Tutoring Services
Disability Resources for Students
Student Disability Services assists students with disabilities. They work in partnership with Cornell faculty, staff, and students to ensure that all aspects of student life are accessible, equitable, and inclusive of individuals with disabilities.
A person with a disability is defined as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Examples of disabilities include:
- Cognitive: Learning disabilities, ADHD, traumatic brain injury
- Psychiatric: Depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD
- Physical and Systemic: Spinal cord injury, Crohn's disease, migraines, chronic illness
- Vision and Hearing Impairments
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Academic accommodations are determined by the current impact of a disability. Students with physical or learning disabilities must register with SDS to receive accommodations. More information and the steps your student can take to apply for accommodations can be found on the Get Started website.
Writing Center
Office Hours
Attending office hours and getting to know faculty can also offer additional opportunities, like research projects or internships.
Libraries
The Cornell University Library offers a vast collection of academic resources and learning experiences. Students can explore all the Libraries have to offer, including...
- Drop-in and online research help
- Workshops
- Personal consultations
- Collaborative and independent study spaces
- Computers
- And more!
Check out our Cornell Family Conversation with the Libraries for more in-depth information.