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Biological Sciences

The Office of Undergraduate Biology is home to the biological sciences major at Cornell.

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The Office of Undergraduate Biology is home to the biological sciences major at Cornell. The OUB is located in 216 Stimson Hall and is open Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM ET.

The OUB is deeply committed to being accessible and providing a high level of support and guidance to all students interested in or currently affiliated with the biological sciences major and students who are not in the major but are interested in incorporating the study of biology into their undergraduate experience.

OUB advisors are eager to connect with students. Please see information below about how students can book appointments through our online scheduling system. Students are also encouraged to visit the office during business hours or call 607-255-5233 with questions and alternative appointment times. 

Connect with OUB advisors

Scheduled Appointments and Drop-Ins

When scheduling an appointment, please find the Office of Undergraduate Biology listed under the "More" tab on the Appointment Scheduler page.

If the available appointment times do not fit your schedule, email bioadvising [at] cornell.edu (bioadvising[at]cornell[dot]edu) or call 607-255-5233.

We are happy to accommodate students at other times, including early morning and evening appointment times when requested.

Schedule an appointment
Fall 2025 Drop-In Schedule

All Drop-ins will take place in the OUB (216 Stimson Hall). Please check in at the front desk.

Mondays- 2:00-3:00 PM

Tuesdays- 2:30-3:30 PM

Wednesdays- 10:30-11:30 AM

Thursdays- 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (BIOG 2990/4990 questions only)

 

Meet with a student advisor

Fall 2025 Office Hours  - No appointment necessary!

You can talk with SAs about:

  • Semester course planning
  • Long range course planning
  • Course questions
  • Biological Sciences concentrations
  • Getting started in research
  • Getting involved on campus

Research Advising

Looking for a research opportunity at Cornell?

Do you have challenges or concerns related to your research experience? Or are you looking for ways to level-up your research experience?

Interested in research-focused PhD or MS programs?

Contact OUB

The Office of Undergraduate Biology can be reached via email at bioadvising [at] cornell.edu or by phone at 607-255-5233.

Biological sciences news

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News

Farmers, scientists partner to support biodiversity on New York dairy farms
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  • Biodiversity
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Field Note

Real-world experience is shaping me into the clinician I want to become
by Sydney Zarb ’27 As an undergraduate in Cornell Animal Science, with the goal of becoming a veterinarian, I want to more deeply understand solutions that benefit cows, the environment and the people that depend on them. I am particularly...
  • Animal Science
  • Animals
  • Bacteria
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Field Note

Sydney Jewell: Discovering how disease changes gene expression in cows
Sydney Jewell ’26 is a doctoral student in the Animal Science Department working in the lab of Heather Huson , associate professor of animal genetics. Sydney’s research focuses on epigenetics – the changes behavior and environment can cause to...
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