University Events & Traditions

Looking for something fun to do?

Check out the links on the left for some offerings from the Campus Activities office that you can participate in! Below are links to some of our past or recurring events.

University Events & Traditions

Movies on the Arts Quad: Bring your friends and blankets to the Arts Quad for a movie under the stars! Offered multiple times at the beginning of the fall semester and end of the spring semester. MOTAQ is planned by Cornell University Class Councils, CU Tonight, and Campus Activities with support from Cornell Cinema.

ClubFest: Looking to join a club or organization? They'll be at ClubFest! ClubFest happens at the beginning of each semester. ClubFest is planned by the Willard Straight Hall Student Union Board and Campus Activities.

Slope Day: This tradition concert event started in 1901 and has continued to grow! The fun festival is to celebrate the end of the semester and is always hosted after the last day of classes. Slope Day includes the main concert, Slope Fest on Ho Plaza, BreakFest food offerings by Cornell Health, Alternative Slope Day trip to the Hoffman Challenge Course, and more. Slope Day is planned by the Slope Day Programming Board (music selection), the Campus Activities (logistics).

Senior Days: A series of senior-only events to celebrate their achievements! Senior Days are planned by Campus Activities with input from student leaders.