Save the Date: CAU NYC Spring Theater Seminar

April 10 - 12, 2026
Join CAU for an unforgettable long weekend in Manhattan! Attend Broadway shows, participate in illuminating discussions led by Professor Sara Warner, and experience the magic—together.
More info coming soon!

Study Tours & Select Tours

The Best of New Zealand by Sea

November 11 - 24, 2025
Study Tour featuring Amanda Rodewald, Garvin Professor of Natural Resources & Environment
In partnership with Criterion Travel
Departs soon: One cabin left! 

Journey to Antarctica

December 7 - 18, 2025
Study Tour featuring Warren Allmon,  Director of the Paleontological Research Institution
In partnership with Lindblad Expeditions
Registration is open!

Chile: Magical Chiloé & Patagonia

January 5 - 17, 2026
Study Tour featuring Raymond Craib, The Marie Underhill Noll Professor of History
In partnership with Royal Adventures
This tour is full/waitlist only.

Baja California Discovery: Exploring Mexico's Gulf of California

April 7 - 17, 2026
CAU Study Tour featuring Dr. Keila Dhondt, Senior Lecturer of Microbiology & Immunology
Aboard the National Geographic Venture
In partnership with Lindblad Expeditions
Registration is open!

CAU Select: Japan by Sea

May 12 – 23, 2026
CAU Select Tour featuring faculty from peer institutions (not Cornell)
Aboard the Heritage Adventurer
In partnership with Criterion Travel
Registration is open!

CAU Select: Highlands, Islands, & Fjords of Scotland & Norway

May 30 – June 9, 2026
CAU Select Tour featuring faculty from peer institutions (not Cornell)
From the Scottish Highlands and Orkney Islands to Norwegian Fjords & Lofoten Islands
Aboard the 72-cabin Exploris One
In partnership with Criterion Travel
Registration is open!

Echoes of Empires: Southern Japan & South Korea's Maritime Pathways

June 7 - 20, 2026
CAU Study Tour featuring Eric Tagliacozzo, The John Stambaugh Professor of History
In partnership with Criterion Travel
This tour is full/waitlist only.

Lens on Costa Rica ~ A Photographic Adventure

June 11 - 18, 2026
CAU Study Tour featuring David Todd, Photographic Artist and eCornell Course Facilitator
In partnership with Criterion Travel
Registration is open!

brightly colored chameleon

CAU Study Tour: Madagascar: Lemurs, Chameleons, & Baobabs. Oh, My!

July 22 - August 6, 2026
Study Tour featuring Cole Gilbert, Professor of Entomology and Linda Rayor, Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Associate
In partnership with Distant Horizons
More info coming soon!

Total Solar Eclipse in Iceland & Greenland

August 5 - 15, 2026
CAU Study Tour featuring Heather Huson, Associate Professor of Animal Genetics and faculty from peer institutions
Aboard Exploris One
In partnership with Arrangements Abroad
This tour is full/waitlist only.

Wonders of Slovenia & Croatia by Private Yacht

September 18 - 29, 2026
CAU Study Tour featuring Benjamin Anderson, Associate Professor of History of Art & Classics
Aboard the 18-cabin Queen Eleganza
In partnership with Criterion Travel
This tour is full/waitlist only.

Portugal's Enchanting Douro Valley

October 8 - 16, 2026
CAU Study Tour featuring Annemarie Morse, International Wine Judge
Aboard the AmaSintra
In partnership with Arrangements Abroad
Registration is now open!

Exploring Galápagos

January 8 – 17, 2027
CAU Study Tour featuring Michell Chresfield, Assistant Professor of Africana Studies
Aboard the 52-cabin National Geographic Endeavour II
In partnership with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
Registration is open!

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Ultimate Tanzania Safari

August 1 - 11, 2027
CAU Study Tour featuring Cole Gilbert, Director of Undergraduate Studies in Entomology & Professor of Insect Physiology and Linda Rayor, Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Associate, Department of Entomology
In partnership with Thomson Safaris
More info coming soon! 

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