You. On campus. Learning with Cornell faculty.

Next summer, claim a week (or two) that is fully yours. CAU Summer invites you to Cornell’s vibrant campus for flexible, one-week courses taught by dynamic Cornell faculty across a wide range of energizing topics.

Big Ideas. Great Conversations. Zero Boredom.

Use your vacation time for THIS. Courses ranging from medicinal plants and ancient philosophy, to acting and the history of medical technology. Feel the thrill of learning again. 

Everyone is welcome

Expect to be inspired. Expect bold conversations that turn into lifelong friendships. Expect fun that rewires your imagination for what comes next. Alumni, family, and friends welcome!

From Natural History to the History of Medical Technology

"The quality of the courses offered and especially of the faculty are exemplary. Extremely well-thought-out." ~Bebe Barbour '71

Use code "CAU" for 10% off your Statler Hotel stay

Week One Statler Hotel discount: 10% off with code CAU

Week Two Statler Hotel discount: 10% off with code CAU

Study the brain, fine-tune your golf game, draft your memoir

"Having the opportunity to learn from and interact with premier educators in their field is a fairly rare experience outside of formal education." ~David Momot '84

Course Roster drops January 30, 2026

Whether you're a Cornell alum, parent, or completely new to Cornell, CAU Summer is a great way to meet people who share your passion for learning.

Why not stay for two weeks?

With experiential 2-week tracks in a variety of subjects, staying for two weeks is your chance to deepen your learning.

From Ornithology to Falconry. Bird lovers, we see you.

"It's really a privilege to spend much time together as a small group with such distinguished professors."
~ Charles Camisa, MD '73

11 new courses + the ones you've had your eye on.

Ever-invigorated course offerings. Faculty that fire you up. The next generation of tradition.

Explore a new passion

“I would recommend it without hesitation.”
~ Rita Sloan, MD