Campus Resources for Indigenous Students

Cornell offers a wide range of services and programs that support student well-being, academic success, financial stability, personal growth, and career development. This page highlights campus resources that may be helpful to Indigenous undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. 

Health and Wellbeing

Cornell Health

Cornell Health provides medical care, wellness services, health education, and support for students throughout their time at Cornell.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

CAPS provides individual counseling, group counseling, consultations, workshops, referral services, and crisis support.

Office of Spirituality and Meaning-Making

Students seeking opportunities for reflection, community, cultural exploration, and spiritual support can connect with the Office of Spirituality and Meaning-Making.

Recreation and Fitness

Cornell Recreation offers fitness facilities, outdoor programs, wellness classes, intramural sports, and recreational opportunities that support physical and mental wellbeing.

Financial Support

Financial Aid and Student Employment

Information about grants, loans, scholarships, financial aid, and student employment opportunities.

Access Fund

The Access Fund assists students in participating in experiences that may otherwise create financial barriers, including academics, leadership development, and campus engagement.

Emergency Funding

Students experiencing unexpected financial hardship may be eligible for emergency funding and support resources.

Academic Support

Learning Strategies Center

The Learning Strategies Center offers tutoring, academic coaching, study skills support, supplemental courses, and workshops.

Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives (OADI)

OADI supports student success through academic excellence programs, advising, mentoring, and leadership development opportunities.

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and Related Student Support Programs

Eligible students may access academic support, advising, mentorship, and enrichment opportunities through Cornell's student support initiatives.

Housing and Basic Needs

General Housing Inquiries

Resources related to campus housing, residential communities, and off-campus living.

Dean of Students Support

Students experiencing personal, academic, financial, or family-related challenges may connect with the Dean of Students Office for support and referrals.

Food Access and Basic Needs Resources

Resources are available for students facing food insecurity or other basic needs challenges.

Identity, Belonging, and Community

Student and Campus Life

Student and Campus Life connects students with programs, services, and opportunities that foster belonging, inclusion, and engagement.

First-Generation and Low-Income Student Support

Programs and resources that support first-generation and low-income students throughout their Cornell experience.

Intercultural Engagement

Programs and opportunities that encourage cross-cultural learning, dialogue, and community-building.

Leadership and Career Development

Cornell Career Services

Career advising, internship support, graduate and professional school preparation, job search resources, and networking opportunities.

Public Service Center

Community-engaged learning, service opportunities, internships, and leadership development programs.

Cornell Undergraduate Research

Information about undergraduate research opportunities across disciplines.

Graduate and Professional Student Resources

Graduate School Student Resources

Academic support, wellness resources, funding information, and student life resources for graduate and professional students.

Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GPSA)

Advocacy, funding opportunities, and support services for graduate and professional students.