Take a riveting one-week CAU Summer course in your favorite subject taught by leading Cornell faculty on campus. Alumni, family, and friends are welcome. Stay in the dorm or commute from nearby!
Whether you’re a Cornell alum, a friend of the university, or simply someone seeking an unforgettable getaway filled with learning, community, and inspiration, CAU Summer is designed to be your perfect fit. Visit the CAU Summer FAQ to learn more.
CAU Summer participants from beyond the Ithaca region can stay in one of Cornell's newest dorms, or commute from a nearby hotel, home rental, or the Statler Hotel.
Many participants enjoy a return to dorm life and choose to stay in one of Cornell's newest dorms!
Learn more about how CAU Summer's low environmental impact, and how we are promoting a culture of sustainability.
"I met wonderful, interested and interesting people and highly, highly recommend CAU Summer! We'll be back!"
~Christine Del Favero '96
"I made two friends that will probably be friends for life. You can’t ask for more." ~ Mitch Frank '75
Whether you love lectures, enjoy active learning, or want to dive deeply into a new experience in just one week, CAU Summer has courses that run the gamut.
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.
"The program, the people, the experiences— it will be forever be part of our forever memory for us."
~ Hsiang-Yi Lin '02
With experiential 2-week tracks in a variety of subjects, staying for two weeks is your chance to deepen your learning.
"It's really a privilege to spend much time together as a small group with such distinguished professors."
~ Charles Camisa, MD '73
Courses fill fast! Stay tuned to our emails for course roster updates and registration details.
"It was a magical week of revisiting the campus I love and creating a new layer of memories on top of the ones I had made over 30 years ago."
~ Sue Moy Bergquist (Chen) '90
The vibrant intellectual community on campus, and within the CAU Summer community, is one reason people come back year after year.
“I would recommend it without hesitation.”
~ Rita Sloan, MD
From Golf to Gospel music, from yoga to Cornell history, CAU Summer 2025 has something for YOU.
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