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Cornellians participate in more than 100 clubs and associations around the world with more than 1,000 Cornellians serving on the boards! The resources below include everything you need to know about managing a successful club or association. Updates to this page are frequent, so please check back regularly.

Check out the international club leader toolkit here.

Mission Statement

Cornell University invites all alumni, parents, and friends to participate in the worldwide university community!

Consistent with the core values of community, education, and service, the initiatives of each club will provide alumni, parents, and friends with meaningful opportunities to:

  • Strengthen their knowledge of and ties to the university;
  • Maintain and grow friendships with Cornellians;
  • Continue the process of life-long learning; and
  • Serve the university, other alumni, students, and the community at large.

2024 Regional Programs Club Guide

As a Cornellian, you are part of a lifelong connection. We are here to facilitate this connection, providing you with a lifetime of opportunities to engage with the university and with other alumni, parents, and friends. No matter where you live, what stage of life you are in, or what your goals include, the Office of Alumni Affairs can guide you towards the events, groups, and networks that will benefit you professionally, intellectually, and socially, and help you give back to the university’s many communities.

By volunteering, you make a significant impact on current students and fellow alumni, fostering a strong network and lifelong connections. In your role as an alumni volunteer leader, you are tasked with fostering a strong network between Cornell alumni and their home community. This guide will help answer basic questions you may come across.

In-Person Events

  • Guidelines

    Clubs and associations are approved to return to in-person events. To assist your group in planning, the Alumni Affairs staff developed guidelines that ensure the health and safety of our alumni community. Please work with your Regional staff contact and submit all events through the event detail form.

  • Event detail form

    The event coordinator must submit an Event Detail Form for each event hosted or sponsored by a Cornell Club or Association. The information on this form is required for insurance purposes and inclusion on the events calendar.

  • Additional Resources

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