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Congratulations and welcome to Cornell University!

Submit important forms

1. The 2024 Parental Permission and Acknowledgment Form (We will send you an email when this form is ready to complete.)

After you have been admitted, and as soon as your NetID is activated, you must submit the Parental Permission and Acknowledgment for Minor Students Form (available this spring):

  • Click on the link above to open the form and submit your parent/guardian’s name and email address. The "parent/guardian" email address must be different than your own email address.
  • Complete only the "Student" section of the form.
  • Scroll to the bottom of the form (past the "Parent/Guardian" section) and click “Next.” This will send an email to your parent/guardian asking them to complete the required fields in the "Parent/Guardian" section.
  • After your parent/guardian completes and submits their part of the form, you'll receive a confirmation email.

2. The 2024 Precollege Studies Code of Academic Integrity for Commuters

You must submit the 2024 Precollege Studies Code of Academic Integrity Form as soon as your NetID is activated. It must be completed by the student.

3. Complete the Term Checklist (NetID required)

  • Required
  • Deadline: As soon as your NetID is activated.
  • Once your NetID is active, you must log into Student Center for the first time for our system to recognize your NetID. Until you take this step, you will not be able to complete remaining requirements.
  • The Checklist will appear in your "To-Do List" in Student Center the day after you've fully activated your NetID by logging in the first time.

Visit the Student Center and click on the “To Do List” menu. Here, you will find “Term Checklist.” Be sure to read the introduction on step 1 and advance through all nine steps.

Notes:

  • Step 4: Click the “Opt In” button in the top right.
  • Step 5: Add at least one emergency contact.
  • Step 6: Click the “Accept” button in the top right to accept the agreement.
  • Step 7: Click “Agree” or “Decline” in the top right.
  • Step 8: Click the “Accept” button in the top right to accept the agreement.
  • Step 9: Click the “Submit” button in the top right to complete your checklist.

4. Commuter Rules Form

You must submit the Commuter Rules 2024 Form as soon as your NetID is activated.

The form must be signed by the student and your custodial parent/guardian.

5. Photo Submission Form (NetID required)

  • Required
  • Deadline: As soon as your NetID is activated.
  • You must upload your photo to receive your student ID card.
  • Pick up your student ID card on or after your first day of class from 245 Day Hall.
  • Questions about ID cards or office hours for 245 Day Hall? Visit ID Cards, call 607.255.4232, or email univreg@cornell.edu.

6. Health requirements if taking six or more credits

Commuter students taking six or more credits in on-campus courses as commuters during the spring, summer, or fall must meet Cornell's New Student Health Requirements. These requirements entail providing health information and submitting documentation of required immunizations.

The deadline to complete health requirements:

  • May 22, 2024, for Summer courses

Note: Commuter students taking fewer than six credits on campus do not need to meet this requirement.

You are not officially enrolled until you have completed all steps and submitted full payment for your term.

Contact us if you have any questions.

7. Disability Self-Disclosure and Request for Accommodations Form

  • Required only for students requesting disability services or accommodations (i.e., exam accommodations, materials in accessible formats) in order to equitably participate in this program.
  • Register at https://sds.cornell.edu/get-started.
  • Deadline: Advanced notice is needed to arrange the timely implementation of accommodations. Please try to submit the self-disclosure form at least three weeks before your course instruction begins.
  • Questions about disability services? Contact Student Disability Services.

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