Undergraduate Orientation
Welcome new Hotelies! We are glad to have you as part of the Cornell Hotel School community, and we are here to help you make the transition to college life. During Orientation, you will meet our deans, faculty members, student leaders, and members of the Office of Student Services staff.
Each program throughout the upcoming days is designed to familiarize you with different aspects of college life, ranging from introductions to the faculty, strategies for managing your time, registration, course enrollment, unique programs at the Hotel School, academic and personal advising, career management, and employment opportunities in the Statler Hotel.
We've also planned several receptions, where you can relax and chat with faculty members, student leaders of the Hotel School’s clubs and organizations, and undergraduate advisors.
Orientation Schedule
Saturday, August 23, 2008
10:30 to 12 noon
Dean’s Welcome and Introduction to the Faculty
Auditorium, Statler Hall
(required)
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All new Hotel students and family members are welcomed by Dean Michael Johnson and introduced to the school’s other deans, faculty, and administrators. A faculty panel offers insights on our learning environment, opportunities, and expectations.
12 noon
Dean’s Reception
Ballroom, Statler Hotel
- New Hotel students and families are invited to mingle with Hotel School deans, faculty members, and administrators. Light refreshments are served.
12:30, 12:45, and 1 p.m.
Tours of the Statler Hotel and School of Hotel Administration
- Tours are conducted by Hotel School Ambassadors. Please meet in the lobby of the Statler Hotel.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Just for Transfers
Auditorium, Statler Hall
(required)
- Transfer students have the opportunity to get acquainted with one another and, in small groups, discuss course selection, scheduling, and transfer credit allowances.
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Cornell Hotel Society Program
Auditorium, Statler Hall
(required)
- Includes presentations by the presidents of the Cornell Hotel Society, Collegiate Chapter (CHS,CC) and CHS International, the Director of Alumni Relations, the General Manager of the Statler Hotel, and student speakers.
Monday, August 25, 2008
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Essentials for Early Success
Auditorium, Statler Hall
(required)
- Students meet with Dean Judi Brownell and her staff and, throughout the day, participate in small group sessions covering advising, fall class schedules, career management strategies, and teambuilding activities. Students also enjoy lunch and more extensive tours of the Statler Hotel and Hotel School.
7 to 9 p.m.
Reception with Ambassadors and Student Advisors
Ballroom, Statler Hotel
- This event is highly recommended for all new Hotel School students. Come and enjoy light refreshments with the School of Hotel Administration Student Ambassadors.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
9 a.m. to 12 noon
Open House Advising for Students, Office of Student Services
Room 180, Statler Hall
- Students can drop by and meet with an OSS or peer advisor to review any additional questions or concerns they may have.
9: 30 to 10:30 a.m.
Diary of a Transfer Student – Transfer Student Panel and Information Session
Room 165, Statler Hall
(required)
- Meet with current Hotel School transfer students, learn about their unique experience, and get a student's perspective on making a smooth transition to the Hotel School.
12 noon to 1:30 p.m.
Welcome Picnic
Park Atrium, Beck Center, Statler Hall
- Kick off the year right! All new and continuing Hotel School students, faculty, and staff members are welcome to this picnic sponsored by the Cornell Hotel Society Collegiate Chapter and Hotel Ezra Cornell.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open House Advising for Students, Office of Student Services
Room 180, Statler Hall
- Students can drop by and meet with an OSS or peer advisor to review any additional questions or concerns they may have.
9, 10, and 11 a.m.
Nestlé Library Tours
Nestlé Library, Statler Hall
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Classes begin!
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open House Advising for Students, Office of Student Services
Room 180, Statler Hall
- Students can drop by and meet with an OSS or peer advisor to review any additional questions or concerns they may have.
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Multicultural Student Welcome Reception
Taylor-Rowe Room, Statler Hotel
- All students are welcome to mingle and chat with other students and faculty members at this event, hosted by the Office of Multicultural Programs and the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality.