International Student Life: PREPARE Program

• About PREPARE
• For Incoming students:
• Tentative Schedule
• Who is eligible?
• How do I sign up?
• Where will I stay?
• What about my family members?
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Cornell New Student Orientation
• For Volunteers:
• The PREPARE volunteer experience
• When can I move in?
• How do I sign up to volunteer?

PREPARE Program: Tentative Schedule

Monday, 13 August 2012

•Arrival and pickup at airport or bus station
(see FAQ's for more information on arriving in Ithaca)
•Check-in at residence halls
Location: Service Center at Robert Purcell Community Center (RPCC)
Time: 8 am-9 pm
•Immigration check-in
Location: Townhouse Community Center
Time: 8 am -5 pm
•Casino and Games Night
Location: Robert Purcell Community Center (RPCC) on lst and 2nd Floor Lounges
Time: 8:30 pm-10:30 pm

Tuesday, 14 August 2012

•Dean's Welcome
•Banking, residence life & other practical issues
Location: Willard Straight Hall, Memorial Room
Time: 9:45 am-1 pm
•Picnic Lunch
•Mall Shopping Trip
•Sports Night
Location: Helen Newman Gym and Appel Commons
Time: 8:30 pm- 10:30 pm

Wednesday, 15 August 2012

•Academic Experience Session
•Overview of Freshman Writing Seminar
Location: G1 Auditorium, Uris Hall
Time: 9:30 am-12 noon
•Collegetown Visit & Lunch
•Safety Tips
Location: Olin Hall, Room 155
Time: 2:15 pm-3:30 pm
•International Dinner and Talent Show
Location: Hans Bethe House, Jansen Dining Hall
Time: 6 pm-10:30 pm

Thursday, 16 August 2012

•ISSO Services
•Visa and Travel Information
Location: Plant Science Building Auditorium, Room 233
Time: 9:30 am-10:15 am
•Health Care Session
Location: Plant Science Building Auditorium, Room 233
Time: 10:15 am-11 am
•Closing BBQ Picnic
Location: Treman State Park
Time: 12 noon-5:30 pm

Friday, 18 August 2021

All-campus Orientation Begins
For more details visit newstudentprograms.cornell.edu/orientation/

Email any questions regarding PREPARE to apr6@cornell.edu