Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

What Makes Us Special?

Cornell is a private, Ivy League university and the land-grant university for New York state. Cornell’s mission is to discover, preserve and disseminate knowledge, to educate the next generation of global citizens, and to promote a culture of broad inquiry throughout and beyond the Cornell community. Cornell also aims, through public service, to enhance the lives and livelihoods of students, the people of New York, and others around the world.

What to Expect on Campus

Besides its excellent academic reputation, Cornell offers a glimpse into the real American student life. Away from the hustle of big cities, Cornellians have created a close-knit community with a vibrant student club scene with over 1,000 organizations. You will definitely meet like-minded people from all over the world that share your interests and passions. Cornell’s diverse course catalogue also gives you the option to tap into other courses that interest you from across the university. Courses such as Introduction to Wines and PE classes are quite popular if you have room in your schedule.

Living in the City

Ithaca is a small city and is home to spectacular waterfalls and lakes, organic farms and wineries, a thriving music and arts community, and an invigorating climate year-round. Located at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, the longest of the 11 Finger Lakes, Ithaca is consistently rated among the most livable cities in the United States. Travel to New York City from Ithaca takes about 4 hours by car. There are several bus lines that take students to and from NYC regularly to visit companies and see the sights.

CEMS Club USA

The CEMS Club Cornell is the local student club that organizes events exclusively for CEMS students at Cornell.

Read more about CEMS Student Life.