Find Your Home at Cornell

As students from across the world apply to Cornell each year, it is more important than ever to consider the total higher education journey. Strong academics are just part of the equation as prospective students explore what their life would look like on campus, with growing consideration for the full lived experience including residential spaces and campus dining options.

As you begin your journey at Cornell University, we invite you to explore what makes our campus feel like home. Our “Find Your Home at Cornell” guide introduces you to the wide variety of residential communities and the 30 Cornell Dining eateries located across campus—designed to support your academic success and personal growth.

Download Find Your Home at Cornell (PDF)

Start by downloading the “Find Your Home at Cornell” (PDF) publication, and visit the Housing and Residential Life and Cornell Dining webpages to learn more about your living and dining options. For a more holistic view of what life on campus looks like, be sure to visit Student and Campus Life too to learn about campus activities, clubs and organizations, and the many resources that are available to you on campus. Your Cornell experience starts here!

Want to learn more and stay connected?

Have questions about housing or dining on campus? Reach out directly to Housing and Residential Life or Cornell Dining — we’re here to help. You can also join the Cornell community online by following @CornellStudentLife, @CornellHousing and @CornellDining on Instagram for updates, timely information, and a glimpse into campus life. 

What our students are saying

"Living on campus provides the unique opportunity to be directly in the action of Cornell's vibrant community. There is always something going on on campus, and by living here, I feel directly connected to the heart of the university."
- Abigail W. '29

"Living on campus allows for community to be built among students. It fosters bonds between people of different majors and schools, and allows you to meet people outside of your circle. It also provides easy access to campus facilities and buses." 
- Sasha Z. '29

"Living on campus comes with many advantages, namely being a very short walking distance to all of my classes, having easy access to the best dining halls, and having unlimited opportunities to visit friends, professors, and club events."
- Skylar T. '29