Your Homecoming
Homecoming is all about community. Alumni, parents, and friends gather on the Ithaca campus for fun, learning, and football! A fan festival adds excitement to this annual celebration of coming home to Cornell.
COME HOMEAnnouncing Cornell’s inaugural Volunteer Summit—held annually in Ithaca, and open to all current volunteers!
October 14–16, 2026
You can make hotel reservations now, while the schedule will be shared in the summer.
- Hear from Cornell’s president, deans, and university leadership
- Spend quality time engaging with your volunteer groups through social activities and mission-focused programs
- Make deeper connections with leaders across Cornell volunteer organizations
- Engage with students and faculty
- Enjoy fall on our beautiful campus in Ithaca
* Please note that some individual volunteer communities may choose to host additional programming adjacent to these core Summit dates. More information about programming will be available in summer 2026.
Extend your stay to celebrate Homecoming events through October 18! Don’t miss our spectacular drone and laser light show, the football game, tailgating, and much more.
For questions about the Summit, please visit the FAQ page or contact OVP@cornell.edu.
