Student send-off events - Alumni, parents, and friends | Cornell University

Welcome to the Class of 2029!

Student send-offs will take place July 12—August 17, 2025.

Domestic U.S. events | International events

Each summer, Cornell alumni clubs and associations around the world host student send-off events to celebrate Cornell’s incoming class. These events are a fantastic chance for students to build connections within their local community. Unlike an orientation, which is more structured and informational, these gatherings are designed to foster social interactions and create a sense of belonging among students. It’s all about making new friends and feeling more at home within the Big Red community!

Events are updated regularly, so be sure to check back frequently. Students will receive a personal invitation to their Cornell University email inbox!

Please note: Some locations have limited capacity and will be accessible by invitation only. We appreciate your understanding!

2025 Send-offs

Below are some considerations for selecting a venue and setting a date:

Accessibility: Choose a venue that is easily accessible to a wide range of people. Consider proximity to your city/town, public transportation options, and parking availability.
Capacity: Ensure that the venue can comfortably accommodate the expected number of attendees.
Amenities: Look for a venue that offers the necessary amenities such as AV equipment, seating arrangements, and catering services if needed.
Atmosphere: Consider the atmosphere of the venue and how it aligns with the tone of the event. We want a space that feels welcoming and conducive to networking and interaction.
Hosts: Consider asking local alumni, parents, or Cornell-connected businesses to host the event at their home or venue. (Your engagement officer can help!)
Ideas: A local park, a restaurant, a sports club, botanical gardens, an art gallery, etc.

Select a date between Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, August 17, 2025.
- This date selection timeline is important as it aligns with when the school year ends for high school students and when the Cornell school year begins for incoming students. We acknowledge this is a short window, so it’s important to start your planning now.
Coordinate with club and association volunteers and alumni to avoid scheduling conflicts with your local city/town events and holidays.
Aim for a date that allows sufficient time for you to plan and market, while also giving students and alumni ample notice to mark their calendars!

Domestic U.S. events

Please note: Due to limited capacity, events marked with an * are by invitation-only.

Virtual

July 20: Cornell Black Alumni Association Student Send-off (Virtual)

Arizona

July 26: Cornell Club of Arizona Student Send-off

California

Colorado

Connecticut

August 3: Coastal Connecticut Cornell Club Student Send-off
*August 10: Cornell Club of Fairfield County Student Send-off
- *Incoming students and family ONLY

District of Columbia

July 12: Cornell Black Alumni Association Student Send-off DC
*July 27: Cornell Club of Washington Student Send-off
- *Incoming students and parents ONLY

Florida

Illinois

July 27: Cornell Club of Chicago Student Send-off

Maryland

*July 26: Cornell Club of Maryland Student Send-off
- *Incoming students and family ONLY

Massachusetts

June 30: Cornell Club of Boston Student Send-off Metro West
- *Incoming students and family ONLY
July 30: Cornell Club of Cape Cod Student Send-off & Summer Gathering
- *Incoming students and family ONLY

Michigan

July 13: Cornell Club of Michigan Student Send-off

Minnesota

July 13: Cornell Club of Minnesota Student Send-off and Social

Nevada

August 3: Cornell Club of Greater Las Vegas Student Send-off

New Jersey

*July 17: Cornell Club of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Student Send-off
- *Incoming students and family ONLY
July 21: Bergen County Student-Send-off
*August 9: Cornell Club of Central New Jersey Student Send-off
- *Incoming students and family ONLY
August 10: Cornell Club of Northern New Jersey Student Send-off

New York

North Carolina

July 26: Cornell Alumni Association of Charlotte Send-off

Ohio

Oregon

July 27: Cornell Club of Oregon Student Send-off

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

July 26: Cornell Alumni Association of Charlotte Send-off

Texas

Utah

August 9: Cornell Club of Utah Student Send-off

Washington

July 26: Cornell Club of Western Washington Student Send-off

Wisconsin

August 10: Cornell Club of Wisconsin Student Send-off

International events

Australia

Canada

July 20: Cornell Club of Toronto Send-off

Chile

June 26: Cornellians in Chile Student Send-off

China

Ecuador

June 19: Cornellians in Ecuador Student Send-off

France

June 19: Cornell Club of France Student Send-off

Germany

Indonesia

June 7: Cornell Club of Indonesia Student Send-off

India

July 5: India Student Send-off (Virtual)

Italy

June 23: Cornell Club of Italy Student Send-off

Japan

Malaysia

July 13: Cornell Club of Malaysia Student Send-off

Morocco

July 11: Morocco Student Send-off (Virtual)

The Netherlands

July 19: Cornellians in The Netherlands Student Send-off

Nigeria

July 9: Cornellians in Nigeria Student Send-off

Pakistan

July 5: Cornellians in Pakistan Student Send-off

Philippines

June 14: Cornell Club of the Philippines Welcome & Send-off Fellowship

Saudi Arabia

June 28: Cornellians in Saudi Arabia Student Send-off (Virtual)

Singapore

July 20: Cornell Club of Singapore Student Send-off

Spain

June 18: Cornellians in Spain Student Send-off

Taiwan

June 21: Cornell Alumni Association of Taiwan Student Send-off

Thailand

July 6: Cornell Club of Thailand Student Send-off

United Arab Emirates

June 15: Cornell Club of the United Arab Emirates Student Send-off

United Kingdom

June 22: Cornell Club of the United Kingdom Student Send-off

Vietnam

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Questions? Contact us

Erica Richards

Erica Richards

Associate Director, US Regional Alumni Engagement

elr232@cornell.edu

Rebecca-Elliott

Rebecca Elliott

Interim Director, International Alumni Relations

re255@cornell.edu