Welcome, CAU Summer 2026 Participants!
Details about your course and the program will continue to be added to this page leading up to the start of your CAU Summer experience.
Please bookmark this page for future reference.
Use the navigation bar to the right or the link above, and scroll to your week one course for updates on location, reading lists, schedule, and more.
Use the navigation bar to the right or the link above, and scroll to your week two course for updates on location, reading lists, schedule, and more.
Check your course information below for location details.
Then refer to the Campus Map to learn more, and see parking details.
Shuttles for dorm residents will be available to all class locations. If you're a commuter who would like to request mobility support, see your options here and be sure to request by June 12.
Need a ride to class? Or an accessible parking space on Central Campus? Explore transportation options.
CAU Social Lounge Hours
Whether you’re catching up with old friends or making new ones, the CAU Social Lounge in Balch Hall is your go-to hub for camaraderie, conversation, and unwinding after a full day of learning and exploration. Stop by during select evening hours for adult beverages, enjoy a rotating selection of nibbles and treats, or simply settle into the inviting space and soak up the community vibe. Additionally, you can look forward to select special events in the lounge throughout each week! Included with all Balch Hall stays, the CAU Social Lounge is just one more reason to love the full CAU experience.
Commuters: You can add the Social Lounge Package to your registration via the "manage your registration" link in your registration confirmation email. The Social Lounge package provides you with access to the Social Lounge during the evening hours from 7:00pm - 9:30pm, Monday through Friday and includes special events that happen in the lounge during that time such as performances, talks, and presentations.
Adults only in this lounge, please.
Each morning, step out of the classroom and into one of CAU Summer’s most beloved rituals—our curated mid-morning coffee breaks. Thoughtfully designed as a pause between ideas, these moments invite you to recharge, reconnect, and savor.
Gather in shared spaces throughout the classroom buildings, where the hum of conversation meets the aroma of freshly brewed gourmet coffee and an inviting selection of teas. These breaks are more than just a refresh—they’re a chance to mingle across courses, exchange insights, and spark unexpected conversations with fellow participants and faculty alike.
You’ll find an abundant spread waiting for you: savory, protein-rich bites to keep you energized, gluten-free pastries crafted with care, and fresh seasonal fruit that feels like a small indulgence. Whether you linger with your course group or wander into new circles, these coffee breaks become a daily rhythm of connection, curiosity, and community.
This year, your daily coffee break comes with a purpose.
As you prepare for CAU Summer, we encourage you to bring your favorite reusable coffee cup—and to carry it with you to class each day so you’re ready to enjoy the curated coffee breaks between sessions.
CAU will provide each participant with a reusable cup upon arrival, but it’s always helpful (and fun) to have more than one on hand—whether for convenience or simply because you have a favorite you love to use.
And here’s where it gets interesting: the course that uses the fewest disposable cups during its coffee breaks will win a special prize for their professor. A small, shared habit becomes a collective win—for your course, your faculty member, and the environment.
So bring your cup, keep it close, and let’s see which course leads the way.
Check this section for updates from your faculty, as well as class times, building location, and classroom numbers. This section will be updated as CAU has more information to share.
Course Transfers: Sunday or Monday transfers from one course to another may be accommodated pending availability and logistics. Reach out to cauinfo@cornell.edu to learn more.
The Week One Meet Your Faculty by Zoom session will be held on Tuesday, June 9th at 2:00 p.m. ET
ZOOM LINK: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/97418878052?pwd=N0ExcKyyXFCaTKYHJfVt21cQtbL6dj.1
These zoom sessions will be recorded and links to those videos will be posted in your specific course section below on this page.
(If you are in Ornithology: Raptors, please find the date, time, and link for your Zoom in your course section below.)
Faculty: Theo Black, Senior Lecturer, Performing & Media Arts and Professional Actor
Week One: July 5 – 11, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Black Box Theater, Schwartz Performing Arts Center, Collegetown
Faculty: Chiara Formichi, The H. Stanley Krusen Professor of World Religions
Week One: July 5 – 11, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Kennedy Hall, room 466
Faculty: Kathleen Arnink, Senior Lecturer & Director of Undergraduate Studies, Viticulture and Enology, CALS
Faculty: Annemarie Morse, International Wine Judge and Educator
Week One: July 5 – 11, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, no class Wednesday afternoon. Gourmet lunch Wednesday.
Location: Stocking Hall, room 202 with several off-campus trips
Faculty: Charlie Green, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Literatures in English
Week One: July 5 – 11, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Lincoln Hall, room 149
Faculty: Robert A. Raguso, Professor of Neurobiology & Behavior
Week One: July 5 – 11, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Kennedy Hall, room 461, some field work
Fun element: During your course, Professor Raguso will occasionally invite participants to respond to questions using a simple polling app. This interactive tool allows everyone to share their thoughts in real time—whether weighing in on an idea, testing a hypothesis, or reflecting on a concept just discussed. For that purpose:
Faculty: Heather Huson, Associate Professor of Animal Genetics, Animal Science
Faculty: Meghan Jensen, Ph.D., Raptor Researcher & Trainer, Cornell Raptor Program, Department of Animal Science
Week One: July 5 - 11, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Frank Morrison Hall, room 174 with some field work at Raptor Barn, Game Farm Road
Please Note: around the Raptor barn the terrain is very uneven and not easily accessible. If there are concerns, please contact us immediately to make arrangements for accessibility in this course. Additionally, the Raptor barn is not air conditioned.
Save the date to Meet your Faculty by Zoom:
Thursday, May 14th at 2 pm ET
LINK: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/93985081244pwd=fDqTYcBFnpGD9o2KXOJURw6qwLvvAb.1
Faculty: Dr. Keila Dhondt, Senior Lecturer of the Microbiology/Immunology and Biomedical Sciences Departments, Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
Week One: July 5 - 11, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: College of Veterinary Medicine, Green Room S2-223 with some field work
Faculty: Tad Brennan, Professor, Sage School of Philosophy and Department of Classics
Week One: July 5 - 11, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Kennedy Hall, room 101
Faculty: Dr. Ambre Dromgoole, Assistant Professor of Africana Religions and Music, Africana Studies & Research Center
Week One: July 5 – 11, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Lincoln Hall, room 124
Faculty: Misha N. Ailsworth '16, Assistant Professor, Psychology
Week One: July 5 - 11, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Kennedy Hall, room 105
Faculty: Tim Devoogd, Professor Emeritus, Psychology
Week One: July 5 - 11, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Uris Hall, room 204/ Uris Hall Lab Space B
Check this section for updates from your faculty, as well as class times, building location, and classroom numbers. This section will be updated as CAU has more information to share.
Course Transfers: Sunday or Monday transfers from one course to another may be accommodated pending availability and logistics. Reach out to cauinfo@cornell.edu to learn more.
This session will be held on Tuesday, June 16th at 2:00 p.m. ET
ZOOM LINK: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95679527376?pwd=z1VlZVCbpRJNX4yVpwfAGbSzRvROQN.1
These zoom sessions will be recorded and links to those videos will be posted in your specific course section below on this page.
Faculty: Nancy Green, Gale & Ira Drukier Curator, Johnson Museum of Art (retired)
Week Two: July 12 – 18, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Olin Library, Room 108 (Monday a.m. only); Large Classroom, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art; with some field trips.
Faculty: Dr. Mark Holton, Co-Director of Cornell Outdoor Education with Laurie Cuomo from the Cornell Outdoor Education team
Week Two: July 12 – 18, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Meet at Balch Hall each morning; Daily ride routes will be shared with registered participants.
Faculty: Elliot Shapiro, Knight Foundation Director of the Writing in the Majors
Week Two: July 12 – 18, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Lincoln, room 124
Faculty: Matt Baughan, Golf Course Head Pro & Men’s Varsity Coach with Kelly Baughan, and staff of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course
Week Two: July 12 – 18, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, Cornell University
Plan Ahead for a Great Day on the Course
Start each day on the course off right by pre-ordering your lunch from McCormick’s, the cafe at the course.-The menu will be provided. when you arrive. You may place your order each day by stopping into McCormick’s and dropping off your selection in advance. Your meal will be freshly prepared and ready for you as soon as you finish your round.
Prefer other options? You’re welcome to bring your own lunch, arrange for delivery, or explore nearby dining spots.
Please note: McCormick’s accepts all major credit cards; cash is not accepted.
Enjoy your day on the course—and your meal!
Faculty: Corey Ryan Earle '07, Visiting Lecturer in American Studies, University Historian
Faculty: Evan Fay Earle '02, MS '14, Dr. Peter J. Thaler '56 University Archivist
Faculty: Ben Sandberg, MPA'17, Executive Director, The History Center in Tompkins County
Week Two: July 12 – 18, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Kroch Library, Rare & Manuscript Collections and The History Center of Tompkins County
Faculty: Elisha Cohn, Professor, Literatures in English
Week Two: July 12 – 18, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Kennedy Hall, room 101
Faculty: Deborah Starr, Professor of Modern Hebrew and Arabic Literature and Film, Department of Near Eastern Studies; Incoming Morris Escoll 1916 Director of Jewish Studies (2026-2029)
Week Two: July 12 – 18, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Lincoln Hall, room 107
Faculty: Dr. Sara Warner, Director of LGBT Studies and Associate Professor of Performing & Media Arts
Week Two: July 12 – 18, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Black Box Theater, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, Collegetown
Faculty: Sarah Wagner, PhD, Public Information Specialist, Lab of Ornithology
Week Two: July 12 – 18, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
NOTE: Early morning bird watching times are essential to this course and will not be adjusted.
Location: The Cornell Lab of Ornithology Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary; with some field work
Faculty: David Todd, BA and BFA '06, Photographic Artist and eCornell Course Facilitator
Faculty: Jennifer Gioffre Todd, Photographic Artist and Manager of Art Studios
Week Two: July 12 – 18, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30; no class Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Sibley Hall, room 142; Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art; Jaden Darkroom
Faculty: Dr. Giulia Friso, Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Associate, School of Integrative Plant Science, Plant Biology Section
Week Two: July 12 - 18, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Kennedy Hall, room 105 and some field work
Faculty: Courtney Roby, Professor, Classics
Week Two: July 12 – 18, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30; no class Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Lincoln Hall, room 149 and some field work
Faculty: Jenni Sol Cunningham ’08, M.Ed., E-RYT 500, NASM CPT, Adjunct Instructor, Athletics Department
Week Two: July 12 - 18, 2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-12 and 1:30-3:30, except Wednesday afternoon.
Location: Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts - 2nd floor dance studio, Collegetown
Signs for CAU will be visible as you get closer to Balch Hall.
Pull up along Cradit Farm Drive to drop your luggage.
The CAU Team will direct you on where to park for this afternoon. (You do not need a parking permit upon arrival since Cornell will not issue parking tickets on Sunday.)
After you park, follow the signs to CAU check-in.
The CAU Team will be available to assist Balch Hall residents with luggage.
Early arrivals? For any early or late arrival accommodations please inquire with Conference and Event Services at ceshelp@cornell.edu
Arriving Late? Please let us know in advance by emailing cauinfo@cornell.edu
Arriving after 5:00 p.m. on Sunday?
Late arrivals will be able to pick up a name badge and other information at the CAU Hospitality Desk at Balch Hall. Late arriving residential participants will need to pick up their hall/elevator, suite, and room keys on the first floor of Robert Purcell Community Center. The RPCC service desk’s phone number is 607.255.6214.
Arriving after 9:00 p.m. on Sunday?
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 p.m. on Sunday evening, plan ahead and let CAU know in advance so we can help. Contact cauinfo@cornell.edu ahead of time to make arrangements.
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Check-in for participants staying at Balch Hall at CAU’s Hospitality Desk on the first floor of Balch Hall.
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Check-in for commuter participants at CAU’s Hospitality Desk on the first floor of Balch Hall.
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. During check-in, the CAU Social Lounge located on the first floor of Balch Hall will be open for light refreshments.
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception and Orientation at Toni Morrison Hall, 1st Floor, Multipurpose Room (open to dorm residents and commuters)
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Group Dinner at Toni Morrison Dining Hall (open to all, optional, pay-as-you-go)
7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Ice Cream Social CAU Social Lounge, Balch Hall (open to all)
9:30 p.m. Social Lounge service ends
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Special programming for Balch Hall residents. More info coming soon!
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Balch Hall continental breakfast service for residents
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Balch Hall residents only: catch the optional shuttle from Balch Hall to on-campus classes
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class in session: See your Course Box Schedule for variations in timing, locations, and field trip details
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch break/free time (Lunch is on your own, although some courses choose to eat together.)
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Class in Session: See your Course Box Schedule for variations in timing, locations, and field trip details
3:30 p.m. Balch Hall residents only: catch the optional shuttle from your on-campus classes back to Balch Hall
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Social Lounge open with refreshments and munchies, Balch Hall (open to Balch Hall residents only)
5:45 p.m. Gather at Balch to walk together to Toni Morrison Dining (optional; open to all)
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Join the community for a pay-as-you-go dinner at Toni Morrison Dining (optional; open to all)
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Social Lounge open with refreshments and munchies, Balch Hall (open to Balch Hall residents and commuters/guests who purchased the Social Lounge package)
7:00 p.m. Balch Hall residents only: catch the optional shuttle from Balch to the Keynote Address at an on-campus location to be announced
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Monday Evening Keynote Address, on-campus location to be announced
8:30 p.m. Balch Hall residents only: catch the optional shuttle from Keynote Address to Balch Hall
9:30 p.m. Social Lounge service ends
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Special programming for Balch Hall residents. More info coming soon!
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Balch Hall continental breakfast service for residents
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Balch Hall residents only: catch the optional shuttle from Balch Hall to on-campus classes
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class in session: See your Course Box Schedule for variations in timing, locations, and field trip details
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch break/free time (Lunch is on your own, although some courses choose to eat together.)
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Class in Session: See your Course Box Schedule for variations in timing, locations, and field trip details
3:30 p.m. Balch Hall residents only: catch the optional shuttle from your on-campus classes back to Balch Hall
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Social Lounge open with refreshments and munchies, Balch Hall (open to Balch Hall residents only)
5:45 p.m. Gather at Balch to walk together to Toni Morrison Dining (optional; open to all)
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Join the community for a pay-as-you-go dinner at Toni Morrison Dining (optional; open to all)
7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Social Lounge open with refreshments and munchies, Balch Hall (open to Balch Hall residents and commuters/guests who purchased the Social Lounge package)
9:30 p.m. Social Lounge service ends
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Special programming for Balch Hall residents. More info coming soon!
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Balch Hall continental breakfast service for residents
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Balch Hall residents only: catch the optional shuttle from Balch Hall to on-campus classes
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class in session: See your Course Box Schedule for variations in timing, locations, and field trip details
12:00 p.m. Balch Hall residents only: catch the optional shuttle from your on-campus classes back to Balch Hall
12:00 p.m. Spring Break: No class on Wednesday afternoon. Many participants use this time to explore the surrounding Finger Lakes region.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Optional Wednesday Afternoon Seminars
Sailing on Cayuga Lake: Spend your afternoon learning sailing basics with instructors at Cornell's Merrill Family Sailing Center. More info coming soon!
Canoeing on Beebe Lake: Join Dr. Mark Holton for a leisurely, hands-on introduction to canoeing on Cornell’s iconic waterway—blending gentle instruction, local natural history, and the simple pleasure of being on the water. More info coming soon!
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. CAU Social Lounge closed for Spring Break
5:45 p.m. Gather at Balch Hall to walk together to Toni Morrison Dining (optional; open to all)
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Join the community for a pay-as-you-go dinner at Toni Morrison Dining (optional; open to all)
7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Social Lounge open with refreshments and munchies, Balch Hall (open to Balch Hall residents and commuters/guests who purchased the Social Lounge package)
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Spring Break Bingo in the CAU Social Lounge, Balch Hall (open to Balch Hall residents and commuters/guests who purchased the Social Lounge package)
9:30 p.m. Social Lounge service ends
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Special programming for Balch Hall residents. More info coming soon!
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Balch Hall continental breakfast service for residents
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Balch Hall residents only: catch the optional shuttle from Balch Hall to on-campus classes
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class in session: See your Course Box Schedule for variations in timing, locations, and field trip details
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch break/free time (Lunch is on your own, although some courses choose to eat together.)
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Class in Session: See your Course Box Schedule for variations in timing, locations, and field trip details
3:30 p.m. Balch Hall residents only: catch the optional shuttle from your on-campus classes back to Balch Hall
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Social Lounge open with refreshments and munchies, Balch Hall (open to Balch Hall residents only)
5:45 p.m. Gather at Balch to walk together to Toni Morrison Dining (optional; open to all)
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Join the community for a pay-as-you-go dinner at Toni Morrison Dining (optional; open to all)
7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Social Lounge open with refreshments and munchies, Balch Hall (open to Balch Hall residents and commuters/guests who purchased the Social Lounge package)
9:30 p.m. Social Lounge service ends
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Special programming for Balch Hall residents. More info coming soon!
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Balch Hall continental breakfast service for residents
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Balch Hall residents only: catch the optional shuttle from Balch Hall to on-campus classes
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class in session: See your Course Box Schedule for variations in timing, locations, and field trip details
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch break/free time (Lunch is on your own, although some courses choose to eat together.)
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Class in Session: See your Course Box Schedule for variations in timing, locations, and field trip details
3:30 p.m. Balch Hall residents only: catch the optional shuttle from your on-campus classes back to Balch Hall
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Social Lounge open with refreshments and munchies, Balch Hall (open to Balch Hall residents only)
Celebrate the culmination of your week of learning and discovery with your fellow participants and faculty this evening at the world-renowned Statler Hotel. Beginning with a lively reception featuring cocktails and conversation, the evening continues with an elegant farewell dinner in the Carrier Ballroom. This sleek and stylish venue features high ceilings, charming tones, custom lighting, and flooring that reflects the natural beauty of the Finger Lakes . Expansive windows offer stunning views of the Cornell campus, creating a bright and beautiful atmosphere for your celebration. Dinner will be expertly catered by The Statler Hotel's renowned culinary team, known for their commitment to excellence and attention to detail. Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu that showcases the finest local ingredients, paired with an exceptional selection of wines. Throughout the evening, attentive service will be provided by Cornell's hospitality students, ensuring a memorable conclusion to your enriching week. The dress code for the evening is smart casual—feel free to dress up a bit to celebrate, but no formal wear is required.
5:45 - 6:15 p.m. Balch Hall residents only: catch the optional shuttle from Balch Hall to Statler
6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Reception, Statler Hotel, Ballroom Foyer
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Farewell Banquet, Statler Hotel, Ballroom
7:45 - 8:15 p.m. Balch Hall residents only: catch the optional shuttle from Statler to Balch Hall
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Social Lounge open with refreshments and munchies, Balch Hall (open to dorm residents and commuters/guests who purchased the Social Lounge package)
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Balch Hall continental breakfast service for residents.
8:30 -10:00 a.m. Assistance with luggage will be available to those in need.
10:00 a.m. CAU Summer concludes. Check-out time for residents of Balch Hall.
Laundry + linens: For Balch Hall residents, the housing staff on campus furnishes linens and towels weekly. Free self-service laundry facilities are available in the basement of Balch Hall.
Mail: Unfortunately, Balch Hall cannot accept mail during the summer. DO NOT have mail or packages sent to the Balch residence hall. Please contact cauinfo@cornell.edu to arrange for mail delivery if necessary.
Pets: Cornell University housing regulations do not allow pets in any residence unless they are registered Emotional Support Animals or registered Service Animals.
CAU offers a free daily fitness pass to Balch Hall residents to use the on-campus recreational facilities. This pass includes access to fitness centers, the pool, and gymnasiums at Helen Newman Hall and Noyes Fitness Center. To request a daily pass, please see the CAU Summer Concierge Team. Users will need to carry their fitness pass and a photo ID to access a fitness facility.
At CAU Summer, we strive to create an engaging, accessible, and supportive learning environment for all participants. If you would benefit from additional support tools and services or additional transportation around campus, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss options that can enhance your experience.
To request support or learn more, please fill out this survey and our CAU Summer Concierge Team will be in touch. We encourage you to reach out as early as possible so we can best meet your needs. All transportation requests must be received by June 12th.
In order to have an extraordinary time at CAU Summer, you may benefit from services like:
All of these requests should be noted in your support services survey. Please complete the survey as early as possible so we can best understand your needs.
All classrooms, the Balch residence hall, the CAU Social Lounge, Kaufman Hall Auditorium, and the Statler Ballroom have air conditioning except the Raptor Barn.
CAU Summer provides limited concierge transportation for Balch participants. Participants should be able to use a stepstool and grab bar to take two steps up into our vans. If you require additional assistance entering and exiting vehicles or are unable to board a van on your own, or to request transportation to additional locations on campus, fill out this survey.
CAU provides parking passes for North Campus, where CAU has its headquarters, dormitory, and social lounge. Many classes are held on Central Campus. Gauging the distance in advance will ensure getting to class on time is an enjoyable experience.
Parking on Sunday/Check-in Day: The CAU Team will direct you to parking near Balch Hall when you arrive on Sunday. Parking is free on Sundays in all spots unless designated otherwise, such as spots reserved for accessibility which can only be utilized with a special Cornell pass.
Parking Monday - Friday: The Anna Comstock Hall parking lot is the designated parking lot for CAU participants throughout the week.
Park Mobile: You can drive your vehicle to class and pay to park at various Park Mobile locations around campus. Check out the Park Mobile Campus Map for locations where you can use the app.
Do you need an accessible parking space on Central Campus? Please note a special Cornell accessibility pass is required to avoid ticketing. Please contact:
For additional accommodations during CAU Summer, fill out this support services survey.
Do you need a ride to class? Balch Hall residents can take the concierge shuttle daily, and commuters with mobility needs can request shuttle services (deadline: June 12).
Or, you can schedule rides online with these providers:
Riding the TCAT bus is an easy and reliable way to get around campus and beyond. With frequent service and multiple routes running through Cornell and across Tompkins County, TCAT connects all major campus destinations and parking lots. Balch Hall is conveniently served by two nearby bus stops, making it simple to hop on and get where you need to go—whether you're heading to class, exploring Ithaca, or connecting to other parts of the region.
You will receive a free TCAT bus pass. Check out the bus schedule and routes.
Health Services
Emergency medical care is available at the Cayuga Medical Center (607-274-4011) on Route 96.
There are several other options for walk-in or immediate care in Ithaca:
Registrants are responsible for their own emergency, surgical, medical, and hospital care fees.
Emergencies
In the case of an emergency, you can reach the campus police at 607-255-1111 or dial 911. Be sure to tell them where you are staying or located at the time of the emergency.
For meals on your own, check out this list of on-campus eateries.
You can sort the list by checking the boxes "open today" and "nearest first." You can pay by credit card at all Cornell eateries.
Your course fee includes the Welcome Orientation and Reception as well as the Farewell Dinner at Statler Hotel. Some courses also have an included meal(s) as it relates to the course content, for instance Gourmet Wine & Food Pairing.
All other meals are pay-as-you-go/on your own. (The optional CAU section of Toni Morrison Dining Hall is a great place to gather for meals on your own.)
This ensures you have maximum freedom to experience Cornell's vast selection of on campus eateries (pay by credit card as you go) and to try Ithaca's fun and delicious options, too! Check out this list of local Ithaca eateries.
Field trips may include provided box lunches.
As always, there will be an optional CAU Summer seating section reserved in Toni Morrison Dining Hall. This is a great place to meet others in the program and to chance upon faculty guests who will be popping in occasionally throughout your week.
At CAU Summer 2026, sustainability will be part of every day! We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and encouraging responsible practices across all aspects of the program. Here’s what you can count on:
Waste Reduction & Responsible Materials ♻️
Hydration & Reusables 💧
Sustainable Dining 🥗
Low-Impact Transportation 🚶♀️
Thank you for joining us in creating a more sustainable CAU Summer! Your choices make a meaningful difference.
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Division of Alumni Affairs and Development
Ithaca, NY
