1. Arrive between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

    You'll receive an invitation to select a 15-minute move-in slot between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on your Opening Day. Look for an email a few days before your arrival confirming your move-in time.

  2. Park in the A-Lot and then proceed directly to Robert Purcell Community Center (RPCC)
    1. Bring all over-the-counter and/or prescription medications with you and please leave the rest of your luggage in your car at that time.
    2. If arriving by bus, taxi, or car service, please go directly to RPCC.
  3. Receive your ID, residence hall key, and submit any outstanding forms.
    • You'll also meet with a nurse to review your health forms and drop off all over-the-counter and/or prescription medication. (All medication must be in its original packaging.)
  4. From there, you'll receive approval to move into your dorm and begin unpacking.
    • Please note that only students will be allowed in residence halls.

View the Cornell map for A-Lot parking

Planning to arrive before opening day?

If you plan to arrive before the opening days on June 21 or July 12, please book off-campus accommodations. Precollege Studies cannot accommodate pre-program “early arrivals” or recommend lodging; we suggest you check out the Visit Ithaca site for options.

Arriving after 2:00 p.m.?

  • Email cornellprecollege@summerdiscovery.com with your expected arrival time as soon as possible.
  • Park in A-Lot when you arrive and check in with staff at our office in the Ruth Bader Ginsburg residential hall. Please be sure to bring dinner as dining halls close at 7:00 p.m.
  • If you will be arriving after 10:00 pm, we require advance notice so we can welcome you to campus.
    • Before Opening Day, email cornellprecollege@summerdiscovery.com with your expected arrival time as soon as possible.
    • When you arrive on campus, call the residential after-hours line at 607.233.3348 and proceed to the Ruth Bader Ginsburg residential hall.

NOTE: Summer Discovery will be monitoring cornellprecollege@summerdiscovery.com throughout Opening Day and will respond to messages within 15 minutes.