July 15, 2026 | Becoming Big Red: Supporting your International Student as they get ready to come to Cornell

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Join us for a special session designed for our international families! Our expert panel of Global Learning and Student Support staff will guide you through essential information to help prepare your student for their Cornell journey. Learn about orientation programming, life in Ithaca, immigration considerations, academic expectations, and strategies for supporting your student from afar. This comprehensive session will address common concerns about culture shock, visiting your student, and maintaining strong family connections across distances. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to ensure both you and your student feel confident about the transition to Cornell.

Becoming Big Red: Family Orientation
https://scl.cornell.edu/families/family-events/becoming-big-red-family-orientation

Becoming Big Red: Family Orientation FAQ
https://scl.cornell.edu/families/family-events/becoming-big-red-family-orientation/becoming-big-red-family-orientation-faq

New Student Resource Hub
https://scl.cornell.edu/new-student-resource-hub

New Student Orientation
https://scl.cornell.edu/get-involved/tatkon-center-new-students/new-student-orientation

International Services
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/

Get Advice from International Services
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/get-advice

Getting Started for International Students
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/getting-started

Life at Cornell for International Students
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/life-cornell

PREPARE Program
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/life-cornell/prepare

PREPARE 2026 Schedule
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/life-cornell/prepare-2026-schedule

Travel to Campus
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/getting-started/travel-campus

Enter the U.S.
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/getting-started/enter-us

Visa Delays
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/getting-started/visa-delays

Status Activation for Students
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/getting-started/status-activation-students

Maintaining Your Status
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/maintaining-your-status

Maintaining Your F/J Status
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/maintaining-your-status/maintaining-your-fj-status

About Your F/J Student Status
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/maintaining-your-status/about-your-fj-student-status

Travel Documents for Students
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/travel/travel-documents-students

Employment and Taxes
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/employment-and-taxes

On-Campus Work
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/employment-and-taxes/campus-work

Apply for an SSN
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/employment-and-taxes/apply-ssn

Volunteers and Unpaid Interns
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/employment-and-taxes/volunteers-and-unpaid-interns

F-1 CPT
https://international.globallearning.cornell.edu/employment-and-taxes/f-1-cpt

FERPA
https://registrar.cornell.edu/policies/ferpa

Cornell Health Records
https://health.cornell.edu/get-care/health-records

Cornell Health Forms
https://health.cornell.edu/get-care/forms

Learning Strategies Center
https://lsc.cornell.edu/

Transitioning to Cornell
https://lsc.cornell.edu/transitioning-to-cornell/

Office Hours
https://lsc.cornell.edu/how-to-study/office-hours/

Cornell Writing Centers / Multilingual Writing Support
https://knight.as.cornell.edu/tutoring

Student Organization Directory
https://scl.cornell.edu/get-involved/campus-activities/student-organization-directory

International Students Association
https://isucornell.com/

International Students Association on CampusGroups
https://cornell.campusgroups.com/ISA/

Family Weekend
https://scl.cornell.edu/families/family-events/family-weekend

Academic Calendar 2026–2027
https://registrar.cornell.edu/calendars-exams/academic-calendar/2026-2027

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