Important Dates
**Please note that both 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 dates are listed. Be sure to refer to the correct section for the desired dates.**
Opening and closing dates 2012-2013
Please refer to the following dates when making travel arrangements to and from Cornell. Students must vacate their residence hall room at the time indicated. No exceptions are allowed. Students who find it necessary to arrive earlier or depart later are expected to make alternative off-campus arrangements.
| Tuesday, August 28, 2012 | 8:30 a.m. | Residence halls open for new students |
| Saturday, September 1, 2012 | 9 a.m. | Residence halls open for returning students |
| Thursday, December 20, 2012 | 11 a.m. | Residence halls close for winter break |
| Sunday, January 13, 2013 | 9 a.m. | Residence halls open |
| Thursday, May 9, 2013 | 11 a.m. | Residence halls close for non-graduating students |
| Saturday, May 11, 2013 | 6 p.m. | Residence halls close for all graduating students |
Opening and closing dates 2011-2012
Please refer to the following dates when making travel arrangements to and from Cornell. Students must vacate their residence hall room at the time indicated. No exceptions are allowed. Students who find it necessary to arrive earlier or depart later are expected to make alternative off-campus arrangements.
| Tuesday, August 30, 2011 | 8:30 a.m. | Residence halls open for new students |
| Saturday, September 3, 2011 | 9 a.m. | Residence halls open for returning students |
| Thursday, December 22, 2011 | 11 a.m. | Residence halls close for winter break |
| Sunday, January 8, 2012 | 9 a.m. | Residence halls open |
| Thursday, May 31, 2012 | 11 a.m. | Residence halls close for non-graduating students |
| Saturday, June 2, 2012 | 6 p.m. | Residence halls close for all graduating students |
Room selection dates 2011-2012
The following are the dates for the Room Selection process beginning in January 2012 for housing in the 2012-2013 school year. This information only applies to current students. New or transfer students looking to attend Cornell College in the fall should refer to the housing process for incoming new or transfer students.
Monday, January 23 - Wednesday, January 25, 2012
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Residence Life Office
Off-Campus Housing Lottery for 2012-13 Seniors
Friday, March 16, 2012
8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Residence Life Office
Sleep Inn Lottery
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Shaw Lounge - Commons
Russell Hall Suites, New Hall Suites & Tenth Ave Apts Lottery for 2012-13 Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
8 a.m. - 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., The Orange Carpet
2012-13 Room Selection: Numbers Draw for 2012-13 Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
7 p.m., The Ratt
2012-13 Room Selection: Odd Rooms, Single Rooms
Thursday, April 26, 2012
6:30 p.m., The Ratt
2012-13 Room Selection: Senior Double, Junior Double & Sophomore Double Rooms