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Housing & Residential Life

Off-Campus Housing Resources

Below is a comprehensive list of valuable resources for students living off-campus. It includes essential Cornell services and local contacts in the Ithaca area. Please note that this is not a complete listing of all resources. 

Cornell Resources 

    • Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County 
    • A community resource for advice on local housing, rental rights, and community services. 
    • Phone: (607) 272-2292 
    • Cornell United Religious Work (CURW) 
    • A diverse community of spiritual resources for religious support. 
    • Phone: (607) 255-4214 
    • Cornell Health (Physical/Mental Health) 
    • Offers confidential counseling and health services to students. 
    • Phone: (607) 255-5155 
    • Cornell Housing & Residential Life 
    • Provides housing options and support for residential needs, including temporary housing for emergencies. 
    • Phone: (607) 255-5368 
    • Cornell Dining 
    • Offers a variety of meal plans and options for students on and off campus. 
    • Email: dining@cornell.edu 
    • Disability Information 
    • Offers services and accommodations for students with disabilities. 
    • Phone: (607) 255-2350 
    • Office of Financial Aid 
    • Assistance with financial aid, budgeting, and emergency funds for Off-Campus Housing. 
    • Phone: (607) 255-5145 
    • Student Support and Advocacy Services 
    • Provides support for students navigating personal, health, or academic challenges. 
    • Phone: (607) 254-8598 
    • International Services, Office of Global Learning 
    • Offers resources for international students, including support with visas and housing. 
    • Phone: (607) 255-5243 
    • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center 
    • Provides resources, advocacy, and support for LGBTQ+ students. 
    • Phone: (607) 254-4987 

 

Ithaca Area Resources

  • Ithaca Tenants' Union 
  • Offers tenants’ rights education, advocacy, and support for renters in Ithaca. 
  • Ithaca Building Department 
  • Handles complaints about unsafe living conditions and inspects rental properties. 
  • Phone: (607) 274-6508 
  • Legal Assistance of Western New York (LAWNY) 
  • Offers free legal assistance for housing disputes and tenant rights. 
  • Phone: (607) 273-3667 
  • Tenant Advocacy Practicum, Cornell Law School 
  • A student-run legal aid group that helps tenants with landlord disputes and housing issues. 
  • 2-1-1 Tompkins/Cortland Helpline 
  • A local helpline for housing and human services resources in the Ithaca area. 
  • Phone: 2-1-1 
  • Tompkins County Office for the Aging (Senior Housing Assistance) 
  • Provides housing assistance for seniors, including rental support and affordable housing resources. 
  • Phone: (607) 274-5482 

Emergency and Non-Emergency Contacts

  • Police (Non-Emergency) 
  • Phone: (607) 255-1111 
  • Parking & Transportation Services 
  • Assistance with parking, public transit schedules, and commuter options. 
  • Phone: (607) 255-PARK (7275) 
  • Tompkins County Department of Social Services 
  • Provides assistance with temporary housing, emergency services, and public benefits. 
  • Phone: (607) 274-5350 

This list offers valuable information to help you navigate Off-Campus Housing and access support when needed.