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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 2026 Drop-in Schedule: 

Mondays: 2:30-3:30 PM with Amy

Tuesdays: 10:30-11:30 AM with Jeff

Wednesdays 12:00-1:00 PM with Megan 

Thursdays: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM with Lora (research questions only)

Fridays: 9:00-10:00 AM with Kendra 

 

Meet with a student advisor

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

     

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Student Advisor Office Hours

Research Advising

Looking for a research opportunity at Cornell?

Current undergraduate researchers are a great resource when looking for research opportunities at the University.  

  • Schedule a Getting Started in Research at Cornell Advising Appointment with an OUB Student Advisor with research experience.  Sign up Monday-Friday to meet with a Student Advisor conducting research in an area or lab you are interested in!

     

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

The staff advisors at the OUB are here to talk to you about your research options and ways to enhance your skills, both on and off campus.

  • Schedule a Research Advising: Beyond the Basics appointment with an OUB advisor. If you cannot find an appointment time that works with your schedule, email us at bioresearch [at] cornell.edu.

 

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.

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