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Cornell University is a global institution, but we know not everyone can visit Ithaca, New York, for our  in-person visit options . Luckily, there are many ways to experience our breathtaking campus virtually. Explore our virtual visit options below to learn about our academics, our unique students, and the scenic beauty of the Finger Lakes region.

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Connect with Cornell's Colleges and Schools

You’ll apply to only one of our undergraduate colleges or schools when you submit your Cornell application, so take some time to explore them all and decide which is best for you.

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College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University is a pioneer of purpose-driven science. CALS has the broad and deep expertise needed to affect real change in the world. Choose from over 20 majors and 30 minors, and dive into your studies right away. CALS students apply to a specific CALS major and are chosen based on their academic and demonstrated personal fit for that particular course of study. 

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College of Arts & Sciences

Cornell’s College of Arts & Sciences is the university’s largest undergraduate college. Exploration and an uncommon diversity are the hallmarks of this college’s liberal arts approach. Design your education in over 60 areas of study, and with an Arts & Sciences education, be prepared to engage with the world.

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Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy harnesses the university’s wide-ranging expertise in public policy teaching, research and engagement into a shared academic home, further elevating Cornell’s excellence and prominence in the social sciences. The school’s core areas of study are data science and technology policy; environmental and sustainability policy; health policy; human security; inequality and social policy; the politics and economics of development; and race, racism and public policy.

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College of Engineering

Cornell engineers are motivated, collaborative, compassionate, and intelligent. Students are emboldened to break the rules of conventional thought—to think independently and explore new ways to improve the quality of life on our planet. The College of Engineering offers incredible depth, with 14 majors and 20 minors you can explore before declaring your major as a sophomore.

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College of Human Ecology

The College of Human Ecology at Cornell University examines human life from scientific, social, and design perspectives. Organized around the themes that profoundly affect individuals, communities, and the institutions that shape our lives, Human Ecology’s academic programs are interdisciplinary and flexible. Our students and faculty use their knowledge to connect the complex variables of life to identify, explore, and respond to contemporary and emerging human challenges.

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School of Industrial and Labor Relations

The ILR School at Cornell University explores the most pressing issues that affect society, organizations, the economy, and international affairs. Industrial and Labor Relations students develop a solid background in the liberal arts and social sciences with required courses in management, economics, psychology, history, law, government, and statistics. They are problem solvers, community volunteers, and organization leaders. One major, endless possibilities.

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Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business houses two AACSB-accredited business schools that aid students in pursuing their passions in business. The Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration provides the most relevant, groundbreaking hospitality business education in the world by combining a traditional business foundation with industry expertise. At the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, students take on real global challenges through an immersive, collaborative learning experience. Through both of these schools, students receive the hands-on experience, knowledge, and skills to be successful in impactful businesses.

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College of Architecture, Arts, and Planning

The College of Architecture, Art, and Planning teaches and practices architecture, fine arts, and city and regional planning as creative and powerful forces with the potential to improve the world. There are additional requirements for admission to AAP, so make sure to check their website for more information.

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161 Things Every Cornellian Should Do

Cornell is a big place. There’s a lot to do. Here’s a list of 161 things that every Cornellian should do during their time on the Hill. It was originally compiled from a 2005 email survey to students, and was updated this summer. Best of luck!

  • Make the library into your bedroom and have sex in the stacks
  • Finally meet the dazzling Denice Cassaro
  • Go to the Cornell-Harvard men’s hockey game and throw fish on the ice
  • Take off to NYC for Fall Break, being sure to post on Instagram about it at least twice
  • Sled down Libe Slope during a snowstorm
  • Take Hotel Administration 4300: Introduction to Wines
  • Streak across the Arts Quad
  • Enroll in BIOEE 1540: Introductory Oceanography as a joke, then fall in love with Bruce Monger and attend every class
  • Test out Olin Library’s musically calibrated steps by kicking stones across them
  • Go sake bombing at Plum Tree or Miyake
  • Order ice cream at the Dairy Bar
  • Climb the rock wall in Bartels Hall
  • Listen to a full chimes concert from the clock tower and guess the songs played
  • Order the same thing off the Collegetown Bagels menu all four years
  • Register for classes during Freshman Pre-Enroll, then switch out of every single one by the time Add/Drop ends
  • Wear flip-flops to class in January
  • Go to the Fuertes Observatory on North Campus and look through a telescope
  • Have a snowball fight in May
  • Stick your hand inside a fistulated cow
  • Skip class to play frisbee on the Arts Quad
  • Bury a bottle of Bacardi on the Slope. Dig it up on Slope Day.
  • Observe the golden hour at the Cornell Botanic Gardens
  • Attend the Apple Festival on the Commons
  • Flirt with your professor
  • Bomb a prelim
  • Ace the next one to save your grade
  • Attend Hotelie prom
  • Take a selfie with Happy Dave from Okenshield’s
  • Take 3 finals in two days because they were just over 24 hours apart
  • Get heartburn at the Chili Cook-off on the Commons
  • Enjoy Ithaca’s two months of warm weather — spend a summer here!
  • Go to a Shabbat dinner at 104West!
  • Watch the AAP students parade down East Avenue on Dragon Day
  • Walk out of class and directly to happy hour in Collegetown.
  • Build a snow penis or count how many you see around campus
  • Dress up and view The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Risley
  • Take a class you think is impossible just for fun
  • Go on a wine tour
  • Kiss on the suspension bridge at midnight
  • Sleep through your alarm for a 1:25 p.m. class
  • Shop at the Friends of the Library Book Sale
  • Get a University parking ticket, then talk your way out of it
  • Buy an Ithaca Is Gorges t-shirt, then get sick of wearing it and buy a variation (Ithaca Is Gangsta, Vaginas Are Gorges, Ithaca Is Long Island…)
  • Learn the “Alma Mater,” “Evening Song” and “Give My Regards to Davy”
  • Attend an opening at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
  • Smuggle food from the dining hall and run for your life as they try to get back your stolen cookies
  • Make the Walk of Shame
  • Have dinner at a professor’s house
  • Get wasted at a professor’s house
  • Take a selfie with a Cornell president
  • Play a game of tag in the Kroch Library stacks
  • See a play in Risley
  • Take a class that meets outside
  • Start your freshman year pre-med. Graduate as a Hotelie.
  • Kayak or canoe on Beebe Lake
  • Watch dancers fly through the air at Pao Bhangra show
  • Have a midnight picnic in the Ag Quad
  • Wait in line for half an hour for a salad at Terrace
  • Ignore the “No Winter Maintenance” signs … slip and fall down the stairs
  • Sit in Libe Café when you have no work to do and watch the worried students down gallons of coffee
  • Write an angry letter to the editor of The Sun
  • Visit Wegmans between 3 and 5 a.m.
  • Explore the secret underground tunnel between Uris and Olin libraries
  • Request an item from the library’s Rare and Manuscript Collection.
  • Pretend you are Harry Potter and study in the A.D. White Reading Room
  • See the brain collection in Uris Hall
  • Eat at Taverna Banfi and charge it to CornellCard
  • Eat your way through the Farmer’s Market
  • Take Plant Pathology 2010: Magical Mushrooms, Mischievous Molds
  • Take part in a psychology experiment
  • Take an unplanned nap in a library
  • Occupy Willard Straight or storm Day Hall
  • Following the legend, watch a virgin cross the Arts Quad at midnight and watch A.D. White and Ezra Cornell walk towards each other and shake hands
  • Live through an Ithaca blizzard and tell your friends how you survived frostbite
  • Throw a flaming pumpkin into the gorge
  • Join an intramural sports team. Take it too seriously and get matching uniforms.
  • Spend all your lectures figuring out the day’s crossword. While sitting for the final, wish you had taken notes instead
  • Hook up with your T.A.
  • Order a PMP at the Hot Truck
  • Play trivia at Rulloff’s on Sunday nights
  • Make the trek down the hill: go to a townie bar
  • Make a fool of yourself at karaoke at Loco on Tuesday
  • Hit up Fishbowl Wednesdays at Level B
  • Go bowling at Helen Newman Lanes
  • Hand out quartercards on Ho Plaza
  • Drive your car up and down Libe Slope
  • Have a friend’s parents take you out to eat at John Thomas Steakhouse or Boatyard Grill
  • Eat a chicken parm sandwich from Louie’s Lunch
  • Order Wings Over after 2 a.m.
  • Get thrown out of Balch Hall
  • Heckle your tour guide friend as they’re leading a group of prospective students around campus.
  • Go skinny dipping in a gorge
  • Get lost during O-week as a freshman, and end up in the Commons
  • Go to an a cappella concert
  • Go ice skating at Lynah Rink
  • Make it onto the Ivy League snap story
  • Sell back your books; use money to buy alcohol
  • Hang in hammock on Ho Plaza
  • Eat a Pinesburger, then watch water flow over Taughannock Falls, the  highest single-drop waterfall east of the Rockies.
  • Walk to a fraternity party with your entire freshman floor
  • Go to a fraternity party as a senior; convince yourself you were never one of them
  • Get lost in Collegetown during Orientation Week
  • Get negged at a bar because the bouncer is actually friends with the person whose I.D. you are using
  • See a film at Cornell Cinema
  • Eat Mongo at RPCC
  • See a concert at Barton Hall
  • Gain the freshman 15. Pay $145 for a gym membership and don’t go.
  • Eat brunch on North Campus
  • Go swimming at Treman State Park, Buttermilk Falls or Second Dam
  • Fail your swim test, just for kicks
  • Tailgate for homecoming
  • Walk the runway as a model in the Cornell Fashion Collective’s annual fashion show
  • Host a prefrosh
  • Request a song to be played on the clock tower
  • Get guilt-tripped into giving blood
  • Get asked if you are pregnant at Cornell Health
  • Drink with your R.A.
  • Make a chalking. Weep when it rains that night
  • Get on the wrong TCAT and end up at Ithaca College
  • Meet Bill Nye ’77, “The Science Guy,” and give him a hug
  • See how long you can go without doing laundry
  • Go on a road trip to Canada, flirt with the border patrol, smuggle booze back
  • Try to order pizza from a Blue Light phone
  • Go to the sex shop, called the “Adult Outlet,” on the Commons
  • Plan on going to The Slope on Slope Day, but don’t end up making it there.
  • Complain about the Slope Day headliners
  • Get tapped for a secret society
  • Visit Ithaca Mall, realize it is severely lacking, then drive to Destiny USA Mall in Syracuse
  • Lose a friend over signing a lease in Collegetown
  • Run out of BRBs in March. Live off campus events’ free food for the rest of the year
  • Walk holding hands around Beebe Lake
  • Visit the Sciencenter
  • See Yamatai bang it out at Pulse
  • Get J.A.’d for urinating on the Law School
  • Take the BASICS program
  • Hook up with someone randomly and then see them every day afterward
  • Go to a coffee house in JAM
  • See how many people you can cram into your dorm room
  • Rush a fraternity/sorority or mosey a Co-op during your freshman spring
  • Write dirty messages with rocks in the gorge
  • Ride a horse at Oxley Equestrian Center
  • Ring the giant bell in the arboretum at the Cornell Botanic Gardens
  • Crash a political rally on Ho Plaza
  • Do the COE ropes course
  • Attend a show at the State Theatre or Hangar Theatre
  • Prank call the CIT HelpDesk
  • Sleep through pre-enroll and change your major as a result
  • Ski at Greek Peak
  • Take a night prelim near the vet school, walk back in the dark
  • Cheer on your friends as they perform at the Schwartz Center
  • Go to ClubFest as a first-year and sign up for a dozen clubs that you’ll never go to
  • Walk to class in the snow, uphill both ways
  • Buy a Cornell-grown apple from a vending machine
  • Furnish an apartment entirely with items from the Dump & Run
  • Eat at each dining hall at least once
  • Ask for an extension on a term paper
  • Take part in Holi and get colorful
  • Take a midnight nap in Uris Library Cocktail Lounge and wake up 3 days later
  • Tell a professor what you really think of his/her class
  • Attend a Sun meeting
  • Climb all 161 steps to the top of McGraw Tower

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Visit Cornell Law School

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Connect with our Student Ambassadors!

Student Ambassadors are available virtually via zoom or in-person by appointment only. To set up a meeting or for any general questions please email  [email protected]

Learn about our Student Ambassadors here.

Take a Tour of the law school

Our Fall 2023 Class Visits and Tours are available; however, self-guided tours of the Law School are available if visiting during the academic year is not possible.

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For more information please visit our J.D. FAQ , or contact the Admissions and Financial Aid office at 607-255-5141 or [email protected]

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Campus/University Tour

Explore the Campus

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The Law School campus in the fall.

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The reading room in the Law Library.

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Students outside the Peace Tower.

Student lounge in Myron Taylor Hall.

The student lounge in Myron Taylor Hall.

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The interior of Hughes Hall, home to the clinical program, alumni affairs, the Dean of Students Office, and faculty offices and seminar rooms.

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Students gather in the courtyard outside Hughes Hall on a sunny day.

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Small study areas are scattered around the interior of the Law School.

An aerial view of Hughes Hall

An aerial view of Hughes Hall.

Dusk at Cornell Law.

Dusk at Cornell Law.

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Anabel Taylor Hall and Myron Taylor Hall glow beneath a stormy fall sky.

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Cornell Law School – Hughes Hall.

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Myron Taylor Hall at dusk.

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Law students study for finals in the Law Library of Myron Taylor Hall.

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Last week, the Cornell Law Community came together to support the next generation of Cornell lawyers. Thank you so much to everyone who donated, you showed up and made a remarkable impact all across our school. Another successful #CornellGivingDay! Here`s a pic of Dean Jens Ohlin and everyone`s favorite, Touchdown the Bear!

Last week, the Cornell Law Community came together to support the next generation of Cornell lawyers. Thank you so much to everyone who donated, you showed up and made a remarkable impact all across our school. Another successful #CornellGivingDay! Here's a pic of Dean Jens Ohlin and everyone's favorite, Touchdown the Bear!

Here at Cornell Law School (CLS), we pride ourselves on being able to help students grow and enhance their professional development skills, provide opportunities for students to connect with our vast alumni network, and more! Professional Development Bootcamp is one of the many great events CLS offers each year to further help cultivate these experiences for our students. For more information on events like Bootcamp, visit our website today! #CornellLawSchool #lawyersinthebestsense #todothegreatestgood

Here at Cornell Law School (CLS), we pride ourselves on being able to help students grow and enhance their professional development skills, provide opportunities for students to connect with our vast alumni network, and more! Professional Development Bootcamp is one of the many great events CLS offers each year to further help cultivate these experiences for our students. For more information on events like Bootcamp, visit our website today! #CornellLawSchool #lawyersinthebestsense #todothegreatestgood

#CornellGivingDay is here! Join us today as we come together as a Cornell Law community to make a remarkable impact. Your gift today, whether it’s $3.14 or $31,416, fuels our collective momentum. Head to the link in our bio to join us!

#CornellGivingDay is here! Join us today as we come together as a Cornell Law community to make a remarkable impact. Your gift today, whether it’s $3.14 or $31,416, fuels our collective momentum. Head to the link in our bio to join us!

SAVE THE DATE: March 14 (Pi Day!) is Cornell Giving Day! Each year, this 24-hour celebration of community and philanthropy is a reminder that we are a piece of something bigger. Head to the link in our bio to learn more about Giving Day and find out how you can play a significant role in creating even more opportunities for Cornell Law students! #CornellGivingDay #CornellLaw

SAVE THE DATE: March 14 (Pi Day!) is Cornell Giving Day! Each year, this 24-hour celebration of community and philanthropy is a reminder that we are a piece of something bigger. Head to the link in our bio to learn more about Giving Day and find out how you can play a significant role in creating even more opportunities for Cornell Law students! #CornellGivingDay #CornellLaw

We are kicking off Women`s History Month here at Cornell Law School by recognizing Mary Kennedy Brown—the Law School`s first woman lawyer in 1893! Learn more about Brown and all the notable women graduates that followed her by clicking the link in our bio! #CornellLawSchool #CornellUniversity #WomensHistoryMonth

We are kicking off Women's History Month here at Cornell Law School by recognizing Mary Kennedy Brown—the Law School's first woman lawyer in 1893! Learn more about Brown and all the notable women graduates that followed her by clicking the link in our bio! #CornellLawSchool #CornellUniversity #WomensHistoryMonth

It all starts here (swipe to see where it ends)! Cornell Law School`s Admitted Student Day is fast approaching! There will be two sessions this year; the first is March 22, and the second is April 12. Join our ever-growing community of lawyers who are fully prepared for the challenges of the legal landscape and ready to make an impact! For more info, visit link in bio! #CornellLawSchool #AdmittedStudentDay #lawyersinthebestsense #todothegreatestgood

It all starts here (swipe to see where it ends)! Cornell Law School's Admitted Student Day is fast approaching! There will be two sessions this year; the first is March 22, and the second is April 12. Join our ever-growing community of lawyers who are fully prepared for the challenges of the legal landscape and ready to make an impact! For more info, visit link in bio! #CornellLawSchool #AdmittedStudentDay #lawyersinthebestsense #todothegreatestgood

In honor of Black History Month, join us in recognizing the accomplishments of George W. Fields, who was Cornell Law School’s first Black American graduate and one of the first three Black Americans to graduate from the university. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio! #CornellLawSchool #CornellUniversity #blackhistorymonth

In honor of Black History Month, join us in recognizing the accomplishments of George W. Fields, who was Cornell Law School’s first Black American graduate and one of the first three Black Americans to graduate from the university. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio! #CornellLawSchool #CornellUniversity #blackhistorymonth

Winter at the Law School❄️ 📸: @gshans

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Experiential learning is at the heart of a Cornell Law School education, something Lucy Oh ’25 experienced firsthand as part of our Advanced Immigration Law & Advocacy Clinic. Lucy gained valuable real world experience while providing a vital service to our immigrant communities locally and regionally. Visit the link in our bio to learn how you can help strengthen and enhance these experiences! @waeroo

Wishing everyone in our community a happy and safe holiday season!❄️ #CornellLawSchool #holidayseason #happyholidays

Wishing everyone in our community a happy and safe holiday season!❄️ #CornellLawSchool #holidayseason #happyholidays

"The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic gives me the opportunity to work directly with clients, something that traditional law school courses do not." Claire Dobbs `24 is just one CLS student lending her skills and knowledge to our local community. Read more about this collaborative effort with the Dyson School, at the link in our bio. #cornelllawschool @claire19dobbs @cornelldysonschool

Veterans Law Practicum faculty co-lead, Professor Jimmy Hardwick, joined @WHCUradio on the All Things Equal show earlier this fall to discuss the critical gap that Cornell’s Law’s newest practicum fills for former servicemen and women. To learn more about how you can support the Veterans Law Practicum in the final days of their crowdfunding efforts, visit the link in our bio.

Veterans Law Practicum faculty co-lead, Professor Jimmy Hardwick, joined @WHCUradio on the All Things Equal show earlier this fall to discuss the critical gap that Cornell’s Law’s newest practicum fills for former servicemen and women. To learn more about how you can support the Veterans Law Practicum in the final days of their crowdfunding efforts, visit the link in our bio.

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Housing & Residential Life

Room selection faqs, for 2024-2025 housing.

How do I sign up for Housing for the 2024-2025 academic year?  You may sign up any time between January 18 and February 28 by completing the 2024-2025 General Room Selection in the housing portal at  housing.cornell.edu . Signing up for room selection does not commit you to a license or a room; it only gives you the option of participating in General Room Selection. 

Who should – and who may – sign up for Housing?  Anyone who wants to have the option of living in on-campus housing next year may apply.  Current first year students, admitted in Fall of 2023 are required to submit the General Room Selection application. 

Does it matter when I sign up for Housing?  You may sign up any time between 10:00am, January 18 and 11:59pm, February 28. Timeslots will not be randomly assigned in each class code until after 2pm on March 1, 2024, so there is no benefit to signing up earlier in the process rather than later. However, signing up earlier will help the housing office better understand this year’s demand for on-campus housing, and allow us to give more informed guidance to students as we head into room selection. 

Is the assigning timeslots fair?  Yes. All timeslots are randomly generated within class codes by a computerized system. Individuals and every block have the same chance of getting an early timeslot within their class code as they do a later timeslot. The earlier your timeslot, the better your chances of securing your top choice housing. 

What happens if my class code is listed incorrectly?  When you sign up for housing, the housing portal will show your current class code (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) as assigned by the Registrar’s Office. If you are classified incorrectly in the housing portal, please contact the housing office immediately at  [email protected]  or (607) 255-5368. If you do not let us know that your class code is incorrect, you will have to keep the first timeslot you receive. 

How can I find out more about my housing options?  Visit  Upper-level Undergraduate On Campus Housing . Navigate to the individual community webpages for full descriptions and photographs. We also encourage you to tour buildings to learn more about the different communities. 

Where can I find housing rates for 2024-2025?  Final rates for 2024-2025 housing will be available in March 2024 on the  Rates, Amenities & Contracts pages  on  housing.cornell.edu .  

What is General Room Selection? Are there different room selection processes? General Room Selection (March 11-13) is the online process through which most current undergraduate students will select their rooms – and their roommates/blockmates (if applicable) – in a South Campus Residence Hall, a North Campus Residence Hall or Townhouse or a West Campus House for the next academic year, and then electronically sign their housing licenses. You may only participate in General Room Selection if you have received a Room Selection timeslot by applying for housing.  

Individual community-specific room selection processes also exist for those who would like to continue residing in a Program House, in the Language House, in Veteran House or in a University-owned Co-op. These processes take place before General Room Selection (and also require signing up for Housing). 

Students participating in Greek recruitment should follow the process outline by the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life (OSFL).  Should a student be accepted into a Greek Organization, OSFL will provide the housing office with a roster of students fulfilling their second year requirement in a fraternity or sorority house. 

If I sign up for Housing, do I have to participate in General Room Selection?  No. If you are unsure of your plans for next year, you should complete the application and get a Room Selection timeslot to give yourself as many options as possible. If you are selected to live in a Greek House, in the Language House, in Veteran House, or in a University Co-op, your room selection process will be handled individually by each community, and you will not need to participate in General Room Selection; simply do nothing during your timeslot. Similarly, you do not have to do anything during your timeslot if you decide not to live in on-campus housing next year.  Students who are required to live on campus and choose to not fulfill the residential requirement will be assigned to a multi-occupant room and bursar billed the double room rate for the academic year (in July for fall and in December for spring). 

When will my Room Selection timeslot be? You will receive your exact timeslot after 2:00pm on March 1, 2024 for one of the following periods:  

Monday, March 11, 4:00pm-9:40pm 

Wednesday, March 13, 4:00pm-9:40pm  

Which housing options are available during General Room Selection?  During General Room Selection, you may select a room (if spaces are still available during your timeslot) in one of the South Campus Residence Halls, North Campus Residence Halls or Townhouses, Program Houses or a West Campus House.  

How many students receive each Room Selection timeslot?  It depends on how many people sign up for General Room Selection. Based on our current projections, with 42 twenty-minute timeslots over the course of two evenings, we will be assigning 65 students to each timeslot.  

Can I trade Room Selection timeslots with another student? Or let another student use my timeslot if I’m not going to use it? No. Students will only be able to log in to the housing portal once their own Room Selection timeslot begins. A timeslot can only be used by the student to whom it was issued. Unused timeslots simply go unused. 

What happens during General Room Selection?  At the beginning of your timeslot, go to  housing.cornell.edu  to sign in to the housing portal and pick your room, and your roommates/blockmates if you plan to live with friends. NOTE: Please do NOT attempt to log in before your timeslot begins, or log in from more than one computer, as multiple attempts may result in system failure. Once you select a room (or rooms, if you’re blocking with friends), you will be asked to electronically accept the housing Terms and Conditions and sign your housing license. Please note that all signed housing licenses are legally binding. 

How should I prepare ahead of General Room Selection?  Follow the steps listed on the  Room Selection Instructions page . Before your timeslot, refer to these resources in the Housing Portal:  Bed Availability Report and Floor Plans . Look carefully at all three types of documents: the Bed Availability Report, the Bed Availability by Room Report, and view Floor Plans. 

How do I live with my friends?  “Blocking” allows you to live with one to five of your friends, for a total group of up to six students. When you sign up for General Room Selection, the Block page will allow you to create or join a block. Each block has one designated block leader that is responsible for assigning everyone in the block to any space within the same building. If your block consists of three or more students, at least one person in your block must be assigned to a double (i.e., two students blocking together may select two singles, but three or more students blocking together may not select all singles). 

Who can be in my block? All students must have a housing application to be eligible to join a block. Rising sophomores can only block with other rising sophomores. Rising juniors and rising seniors can only block with other rising juniors and rising seniors. To join a block, all potential roommates and blockmates must have signed up for Housing by February 28. All blocks will need to be formed by the February 28 deadline. 

How can we change a block leader if necessary?  The block leader can reassign block leader responsibilities to another student in the group through the portal at any time before General Room Selection begins. 

Are you able to change blocks once you have joined?  A student may remove themselves from a block via the portal through February 28. After this time, students are no longer able to remove themselves from a block to join another block. After timeslots are released, your block timeslot is your timeslot even if you do not wish to continue with that block of friends. You may only be in one block at a time. 

Can I live with someone of a different gender?  Yes, you can share a room or suite with someone of a different biological sex, gender, or gender identity. When you sign up for General Room Selection, you may opt in to mixed-gender housing after viewing a video and agreeing to the rules. Note that everyone wishing to share a room or suite with someone of a different gender must opt in when signing up for General Room Selection.  

What happens if I decide that I no longer want mixed-gender housing?  If you opt in to mixed-gender housing when you apply, you will be able to change your opt-in status through February 28, 2024. If you opt in to mixed-gender housing and change your mind after February 28, you must contact the  [email protected]  to have your status changed. 

What happens if our block selects mixed-gender housing, but during General Room Selection we do not fill the suite/ double / quad / triple and there is a vacant space?  That vacant space can/will be taken by another student who has also selected mixed-gender in the system. This student could be of any gender. 

Are rooms / suites pre-designated for male and female students?  During General Room Selection, rooms / suites are pre-designated as male (“M”), female (“F”), or dynamic (“D”). A dynamic room / suite has its gender designation changed to male or female based on the gender of the first person who reserves a bed in the room / suite. Rooms / suites are available to any student, regardless of biological sex, gender, or gender identity, through the mixed-gender options described in the previous question. 

Which room configurations are available for blocking?  Each building is a blocking section. You may block any combination of beds/rooms in a single section, but cannot block beds/rooms located in separate sections. Blocking sections will be viewable before General Room Selection through the Bed Availability Report and Bed Availability by Room Report during General Room Selection. 

When blocking with friends, can we choose all single rooms?  If your group consists of three or more students, at least one room in your block must accommodate more than one person (i.e., two students blocking together may select two singles, but three or more students blocking together may not select all singles). Please keep in mind that singles are popular and go quickly during Room Selection, so there may not be any available during your timeslot. 

When blocking with friends, do we have to “fill” each of the rooms, or the suite, that we block?  No. You may leave vacant beds in any room or suite, which will become available for other students to select. We do encourage you to fill it if you are able, especially if you are blocking mixed-gender. 

What if I’m not planning to live with a friend, or block with a group?  You can choose a single (if any are still available during your timeslot), or choose a free bed in a partially occupied room, or choose a bed in an empty room (understanding that another student can select the remaining bed in your room). 

Can I select a free bed in a room or suite in which other beds have already been reserved?  Yes. You may select any free bed that’s available to your gender during your timeslot. If blocking with friends, you may assign - or be assigned to - any free bed in the same blocking section as your friends’ beds. 

How much time do I have to choose a room? You may sign in to the housing portal as soon as your timeslot begins, or any time afterwards until General Room Selection ends (Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 10:00pm). You have until the end of General Room Selection to choose your room. But once you choose your room, you must reserve your room within four minutes of choosing it, and sign your license within five minutes to confirm and reserve your room choice. Please keep in mind that every 20 minutes, a new group of students will have access to the housing portal to select their rooms, so it is to your advantage to choose your room and sign your license as early as you can. 

When do I sign my housing license?  As soon as you select your room online, you must accept the Terms and Conditions and electronically sign your housing license. If you do not sign your housing contract within five minutes, the room will NOT be held for you, nor will rooms for any roommates/blockmates who you may have assigned. If you are assigned by another student, you will receive a confirmation email as soon as your block leader assigns you to a room/bed and signs his or her license. Within two hours of this email being sent, you must log in to the housing portal at  housing.cornell.edu  to electronically sign your own housing license. If you do not, your room will NOT be held for you. Please note that all signed housing contracts are legally binding. 

Can I view the Terms and Conditions of my housing license before I sign my license?  We encourage you to read the Terms and Conditions before Room Selection by visiting  Rates, Amenities & Contracts . When you choose your room, you will be asked to accept the Terms and Conditions (also viewable in the housing portal during General Room Selection) before signing your license. Your signature on the contract indicates knowledge and acceptance of the stipulations listed in this instructional information and in the Terms and Conditions for Single-Student Housing, Academic Year 2024-2025. 

Can I view the floor plans of buildings I’m interested in before Room Selection?  Floor plans will be viewable before and during General Room Selection through the  Bed Availability Reports and in the Floor Plan report  in the Housing Portal. For the security of our residents, we do not post floor plans online for the general public to view. 

What happens if you run out of rooms during General Room Selection?  Any student subject to the residential requirement who signs up for General Room Selection, but finds no more on-campus beds available during their timeslot (an extremely unlikely possibility) can be placed on the Guaranteed Wait List, and is guaranteed an offer of on-campus housing for 2024-2025. Those students not subject to the requirement may submit a wait list application.  We may be able to make you a housing offer (although we cannot guarantee it) as spaces become available through the spring months due to students changing their plans. While we do our best to accommodate your preferences when making housing offers, please be aware that options will be limited and you may not get your top choice. 

What if I don’t like any of the rooms left during my timeslot?  If you are subject to the residential requirement and you do not select a room during general room selection and you do not hold a housing license for a Program House, University-owned Cooperative House or have not received a housing assignment from an approved sorority or fraternity or affiliated property, you will be assigned to and/or be bursar billed for housing. 

What happens if I forget to sign up for Housing?  Between the close of the application (February 28, 2024 at 11:59pm) and the start of General Room Selection (March 11 at 4pm), you may email  [email protected]  to request to have an application created for you.  Students subject to the requirement will receive a time slot for March 15. 

What happens if I’m not available during my General Room Selection timeslot?  You may sign in to the housing portal to choose your room any time after your timeslot, as long as it’s before Room Selection ends (Wednesday, March 15, at 10:00pm). Or you may have a housing and residential life staff member serve as your proxy to choose your room for you during your timeslot, after which you will have 2 hours to log in to the housing portal to electronically sign your housing license. 

How does the housing Wait List work?  Sign up for the housing Wait List between March 14 at 10:00am and March 20 by 12:00pm noon by visiting  housing.cornell.edu . Please read below to find out whether you qualify for the Guaranteed or the Regular Wait List. 

Guaranteed Wait List:  All students subject to the residency requirement who sign up for General Room Selection but find no more on-campus beds available during their timeslot (an extremely unlikely possibility) will be placed on the Guaranteed Wait List, and is guaranteed on-campus housing for 2024-2025. Order on the list is determined by your Room Selection timeslot. Note that you must accept the first housing offer you receive from the Office of Housing & Residential Life. 

Regular Wait List:  Rising juniors and rising seniors will be placed on the Regular Wait List. At this time, we are sold out of rising junior and rising senior space for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are not able to guarantee placement. All rising juniors and rising seniors in need of housing for the 2024-2025 academic year are encouraged to look at off-campus options. 

What happens if I sign a housing license for a room, and then decide I don’t want the room? Or my plans change, and I won’t be on campus next semester/year? All housing licenses are legally binding.  As a general rule, license releases will not be granted, so you will have to keep the room you chose.  However, exceptions are made for students who will be studying abroad, studying in absentia, graduating, or taking a leave from the University. The Housing Contracts Office must approve all license releases. All leaves are verified by the Colleges and/or University Registrar. If you are studying abroad, studying in absentia, or taking a leave from the University next year, and you inform the Office of Housing & Residential Life of your plans by July 1, 2024, you will be released from your housing license free-of-charge. If you inform us after July 1, you will be released from your license with a cancellation fee. 

I have a disability or medical issue for which I need special accommodations. How do I apply?  First, we recommend that you sign up for Housing in the event that you don’t get approved for disability/medical housing. Next, complete the registration process with Student Disability Services for special housing needs by the SDS deadline; visit  sds.cornell.edu  for details. This process must be completed by February 1, 2024.  Rising sophomores with existing housing accommodation approvals through SDS do not need to renew or re-register unless you need to modify your accommodation.  If approved for disability/medical housing, you will be offered a room to accommodate your needs. If you choose not to accept the assignment you are offered, you can decline to participate with friends in General Room Selection. Please note, if you decline, we are unable to guarantee you a space that meets your needs. 

I’m interested in living in the West Campus House System. What are my chances of securing a room – or a suite – in one of the Houses?  Less than 600 West Campus House System beds will be available during General Room Selection.  With 3,500 rising sophomores, just about 20% will have a chance to secure a room in the House system during General Room Selection.  The majority of rising sophomores will live in residences on North Campus (including Toni Morrison Hall and Ganędagǫ: Hall), Program Houses and South Campus.   

What are the differences among the West Campus Houses? How many suites are available? Programmatically, the Houses are all similar in that they are faculty-led with high student engagement. Physically, each House has its own dining room, programming spaces, and accommodations for about 350 student residents (Keeton House is smaller with about 300 students). Becker House and Keeton House are each made up of a single main building. Cook House, Bethe House, and Rose House are each made up of a main building plus affiliated Gothic buildings. 

There are 152 suites spread among the new buildings on West Campus: Cook House has 16 suites; Becker House has 45 suites; Bethe House has 38 suites; Keeton House has 37 suites; and Rose House has 16 suites. The vast majority are 5-person suites with 3 singles, 1 double, a bathroom, and a sitting area, although there are also a handful of suites accommodating 4, 6, 7, and 10 students. Not all of these suites will be available during General Room Selection; many will be reserved through the Houses’ Continued Occupancy processes. 

I’m a rising junior or rising senior. What are my chances of securing on-campus housing for 2024-2025?  Rising junior and rising senior housing selection occurred in Fall 2023. We are currently sold out of rising junior and senior space. We recommend all rising juniors and rising seniors to look at the off-campus market at this time. 

I’m interested in living in a University Co-op. How do I apply?  First, sign up for Housing (January 18 – February 28) so your information is in our system, and because later in the process you’ll sign your Co-op housing license online. The actual application and selection process for Co-ops is handled individually through each house. To apply to a Co-op (or Co-ops), please contact the house(s) in which you have interest – contact information can be found at  housing.cornell.edu/cooperatives . To learn more about the Co-ops, take part in Co-op Mosey Open House which will be held on Feb. 11, 2024 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. 

What happens if I’m not available during my Online Room Selection timeslot?  You may sign in to the housing portal to choose your room any time after your timeslot, as long as it’s before Room Selection ends Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 10:00pm. Or you may have a housing staff member serve as your proxy to choose your room for you during your timeslot, after which you will have 2 hours to log in to the housing portal to electronically sign your housing license. 

What is a proxy, and how do I submit a proxy request?  A proxy is a person who can act in your place during Room Selection, if you are unavailable during your timeslot due to academic reasons. To submit a proxy request, you must email  [email protected]  prior to March 8, 2024 at 9:00am. If approved, the housing office will select the best available space, based on your instructions, during your time slot. You will have two hours from the time of assignment to sign your license agreement. 

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Reddit power users balk at chance to participate in IPO as Wall Street debut nears

By jonathan vanian,cnbc • published march 20, 2024 • updated on march 20, 2024 at 9:07 am.

  • Following the lead of companies like Airbnb and Rivian, Reddit is inviting some users to participate in its upcoming IPO.
  • Reddit moderators told CNBC that they're declining the offer, citing lingering tensions with management and concerns over the company's business.
  • "It doesn't really feel like Reddit is necessarily giving back, so much as it feels like maybe it's asking for even more," said Sarah Gilbert, a moderator of the r/AskHistorians subreddit.

Sarah Gilbert spends a lot of time on Reddit. For the past three years, she's helped moderate the r/AskHistorians subreddit, which has 2 million members and was the subject of her Ph.D. dissertation. She's been a lurker on the forum since 2012.

But when the subject turns to Reddit's upcoming IPO , Gilbert's excitement wanes. The 19-year-old social media company set aside 8% of the shares in its offering for certain users and moderators, along with some company insiders and their friends and family members. Airbnb , Rivian and Doximity employed a similar model when they went public, as a way to reward power users or early customers.

Reddit's initial public offering is different. While its predecessors hit the market during a record IPO stretch in 2020 and 2021, Reddit's planned New York Stock Exchange debut this week will be the first major tech offering of the year, and lands after a major reckoning in the industry that was highlighted by tumbling valuations, reduced investment and an emphasis on profit over growth. The two venture-backed tech debuts of 2023 — Instacart and Klaviyo — failed to pop, a sign that getting in at the IPO price no longer equals free money.

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It's not just market conditions that have Reddit moderators like Gilbert forgoing the investment opportunity. Reddit has long had a rocky relationship with moderators and the site's most dedicated users, or Redditors. Following a user protest last year stemming from a policy change that forced some third-party developers to pay more for use of the company's application programming interface (API), Reddit CEO Steve Huffman compared site moderators to "landed gentry."

Gilbert, who works as a research manager at Cornell University's Citizens and Technology Lab, said the bad blood from the conflict has "really sort of knocked a lot of the goodwill and the energy" from those who had been spending the most time and effort on trying to build up communities on the site. It's hard for her to now see the appeal in paying money to own a piece of the company and betting on its future.

"It's like, OK, you've invested your time, you've invested your emotional well-being and put yourself at risk, now invest your money into this platform too," Gilbert said. "It doesn't really feel like Reddit is necessarily giving back, so much as it feels like maybe it's asking for even more." 

Reddit founders Alexis Ohanian (L) and Steve Huffman (R)

Reddit, a site with 60,000 daily active moderators hosting forums on topics from the mainstream to the extremely obscure, plans to sell shares at $31 to $34 a piece in its IPO, potentially valuing the company at around $6.5 billion, and trade under ticker symbol "RDDT." At the tech market peak in 2021, Reddit was valued by private investors at $10 billion, according to PitchBook.

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Reddit's directed share program, or DSP, is intended for certain U.S.-based users with high site-wide reputations — measured in so-called Karma points — or for moderators, as a way to "recognize those who have contributed significantly to Reddit over the years," the company said in explaining the offering. In total, Reddit said underwriters have reserved 1.76 million of the 8 million shares in the IPO for the DSP.

Some invitees say they're worried about the company's financial situation. Reddit recorded a net loss of $90.8 million last year, an improvement from 2022, when its deficit came it at $158.6 million. The company said in its prospectus that it's racked up a cumulative loss of $716.6 million.

Reddit is competing for advertising dollars in a notoriously difficult market against the likes of Google and its YouTube service, Facebook 's apps and TikTok. In its filing, Reddit also names as competitors Wikipedia, Snap , X, Pinterest , Roblox , Discord and Amazon's Twitch.

A moderator with username BuckRowdy, who spoke on condition that his real name not be disclosed, told CNBC that he's passing on the IPO, and said his sentiment appears to be widely shared.

"People do seem to have like a negative view that it's going to go down immediately or you're going to lose money," said BuckRowdy, who moderates subreddits including r/UnresolvedMysteries and r/TrueCrime. "I don't see anybody in any spaces I'm in that are taking it seriously, that are thinking of it as an investment or anything along those lines."

Reddit didn't provide a comment for this story.

Meme stocks

Of all companies, Reddit knows something about stock market volatility.

The site is home to the infamous r/wallstreetbets subreddit that helped spur the 2021 boom in meme stocks like GameStop and AMC Entertainment , which rose with meteoric speed despite any changes in their business fundamentals.

It's a risk the company acknowledges in its IPO filing:

 "Given the broad awareness and brand recognition of Reddit, including as a result of the popularity of r/ wallstreetbets among retail investors, and the direct access by retail investors to broadly available trading platforms, the market price and trading volume of our Class A common stock could experience extreme volatility for reasons unrelated to our underlying business or macroeconomic or industry fundamentals, which could cause you to lose all or part of your investment if you are unable to sell your shares at or above the initial offering price."

Joshua White, an assistant professor of finance at Vanderbilt University, said Reddit's DSP could be "nice stocking stuff" if it were to follow the lead of companies that went public in 2020 and 2021.

"This is usually a good deal because really hot IPO stocks typically go up on the first day," White said.

However, given the dearth of tech IPOs since the start of 2022, White said Reddit's offering is "probably a little more risky."

While there's plenty of skepticism heading into the IPO, some Redditors appear poised to get in on the action, based on forum commentary.

A Reddit user with the handle FormicaDinette33 said in the r/RedditIPO subreddit that they plan to purchase 10 shares "just to experience the process," while SpindriftRascal plans to spend $5,000, an amount allowing them to "to be happy if it does well and not care much if it tanks," according to a post.

Sweatycat, a moderator of the r/IAmA and r/LifeProTips subreddits, plans to participate in the IPO, telling CNBC they "both like Reddit as a company and see this as a potentially good investment opportunity." The Redditor, who asked not to be identified further, said other moderators may have "mixed feelings" about Reddit going public because of their "strained relationship" with management.

For wrestlegirl, who moderates the AEWOfficial subreddit for over 100,000 wrestling fans, the stock purchase program is "a nice enough thing to offer, but it's not a reward of any sort" and doesn't project to be a "long-term stable investment."

Wrestlegirl, who also asked not to be named, told CNBC that owning the stock may be "something fun to have or an amusing experience to talk about later, but I don't think anyone is actually taking Reddit's public offering seriously."

'It's being mocked so much'

Akaash Maharaj is ineligible for the program as a Canadian resident. He said he would decline an invitation to participate even if he could, largely because of concerns about the business. He also says moderators shouldn't be motivated to improve the company's share price at the expense of the "long-term identity of the platform."

"There are very few Redditors who I would say are enthusiastic about the IPO," Maharaj told CNBC.

For roughly five years, Maharaj has helped moderate the forum r/Equestrian, consisting of 72,000 horse lovers. He's also a member of the Reddit Mod Council , a select group of power users who gather with the goal of improving the site and, in his words, to "make decisions that are in everyone's interest."

"Our track record there is mixed," Maharaj said, with a chuckle.

Even though he's dubious about the IPO and not particularly bullish on the stock, Maharaj said the DSP could be a "very shrewd" way for management to invite participation and fend off any effort by the Reddit community to spoil a major moment in the company's history.

"Had they not done that, there would have been a heightened risk that more Redditors would have rhetorically run down the stock as it goes to market," Maharaj said. The company is saying, "Look, buy some shares and you might make money, but you only make money if you don't do something to disrupt the IPO itself," he said.

Wrestlegirl said that despite the swarm of negativity she's seeing among moderators, she thinks a decent number of them will participate in the IPO.

"It's being mocked so much it's almost a meme," she said. "I think a lot of those jeering secretly don't want to be left out of things if this turns into a GameStop."

Courtnie Swearingen says she won't be one of them.

Swearingen, an attorney, has been a Reddit moderator for about 13 years, currently for forums on music and on her hometown of Chicago. Over that time, she's built up a distrust of the company. In 2015, after the controversial firing of a Reddit employee named Victoria Taylor, hundreds of moderators locked their subreddits in a protest effort led by Swearingen.

Swearingen told CNBC that after that ordeal, Reddit flew her and other moderators to San Francisco to collect feedback and to clear the air. But she hasn't seen much change for the better, and no longer expects it.

"Every time anything is promised, or new ideas are presented, it's never done well and it never goes well," Swearingen said. "Even with the opportunity to buy in, I would not. I cannot risk money on a company that I haven't been able to trust for a decade."

— CNBC's Cameron Costa contributed to this report

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I racked up my fair share—from banks to magazines to consumer goods companies—as I cast a wide net to find an employer that might see something in me and my degree.

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Yes, Cornell provided me with a truly fantastic and formative college experience, one that I treasure to this very day.

But with today’s tech-disrupted economy, it matters less if you went to an Ivy League school than bringing specific skills and knowledge to the table.

Being innovative and unafraid to fail are big pluses, too.

While a university’s brand and global ranking are still a powerful draw, elite institutions are no longer the sole gatekeepers to a graduate’s ability to succeed.

But nowadays, high school students feel more pressure to know what they want to do before even starting college than I did when I was about to graduate.

With high tuition fees, there is little time—or money—to “find yourself” during your four undergraduate years.

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I was in many ways lucky. But students today don’t need to rely on luck as much in terms of taking those initial post-graduation steps.

Today, there is a lot of data students can tap when deciding where to go to university.

They have a wider variety of ways to get an education, and they can readily see the projected salaries for various majors.

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I still have some of those “ding” letters, which at this point are about as parched and worn as the Dead Sea Scrolls. Maybe today’s university graduates, hopefully a bit more focused than I was, are getting fewer of them.

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The selections for the 2024 NC women's ice hockey championship were announced on March 10 . Eleven teams were selected to the bracket, with Ohio State the No. 1 seed.

Regional competition concluded on March 16 and determined the Women's Frozen Four at Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, New Hampshire. The national semifinals are Friday, March 22, followed by the championship game on Sunday, March 24.

Wisconsin is the defending national champion after defeating Ohio State 1-0 in the 2023 NCAA title game to secure its seventh championship in program history.

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Bryson Tiller Announces His 2024 North America Outing ‘The Bryson Tiller Tour’

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DOWNLOAD ALBUM COVER ART HERE (Image credit: Bryson Tiller)

Pre-order now available here, listen to “calypso” here, tour general onsale begins friday, march 22 at 10am local on ticketmaster.com.

Today marks a pivotal moment in the world of contemporary R&B and Hip-Hop as Grammy-nominated artist Bryson Tiller announces the upcoming release of his eagerly awaited album, aptly titled Bryson Tiller , along with his upcoming North America tour featuring 30 performances this spring and summer. Scheduled to drop on April 5 via Trapsoul/RCA Records, this album is set to define the next chapter of Tiller’s illustrious career. In a move that’s sure to excite fans across the globe, Tiller has also released the album’s first single, “Calypso,” and revealed the album’s cover art, with pre-orders now officially open HERE .

Bryson Tiller , the self-titled masterpiece, promises to be a personal narrative that weaves together Tiller’s signature blend of trap and soulful R&B with fresh rap and pop elements. This project not only encapsulates Tiller’s journey and evolution as an artist but also sets a new standard for authenticity and emotional depth in his work.

The unveiling of “Calypso” gives fans a first taste of what to expect from the album. This track showcases Tiller’s unique ability to blend compelling lyrics with captivating rhythms, offering a glimpse into the innovative sound and heartfelt storytelling that will be fully explored in the upcoming album.

Accompanying the announcement, the album cover art has been released, signaling the start of a new era for Tiller. This visual component adds another layer of depth to the project, inviting fans to dive deeper into the world of Bryson Tiller. Fans can experience the album live this spring and summer when Bryson Tiller returns to North America with over 30 performances, spanning 29 cities for The Bryson Tiller Tour, produced by Live Nation. Full routing is available below.

Tickets will be available starting with various pre-sales on Wednesday, March 20. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale starting on Friday, March 22 at 10AM local time on ticketmaster.com .

Pre-orders for Bryson Tiller are available now, providing fans with the opportunity to be among the first to experience this landmark project. With its release set for April 5, the countdown begins now for what promises to be one of the most significant album drops of the year.

Stay tuned for more updates and exclusive content as we approach the official release of Bryson Tille r.  

THE BRYSON TILLER TOUR DATES:

Sat May 11 – Portland, OR – Alaska Airlines’ Theater of the Clouds

Sun May 12 – Vancouver, BC – UBC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

Tue May 14 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Wed May 15 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento

Thu May 16 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park

Fri May 17 – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater

Mon May 20 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

Wed May 22 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom*

Fri May 24 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Sun May 26 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

Tue May 28 – Laval, QC – Place Bell

Thu May 30 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Sat Jun 01 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Mon Jun 03 – New York, NY – The Theater at MSG

Thu Jun 06 – Washington, DC – The Anthem

Fri Jun 07 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage at the Mann

Sun Jun 09 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater

Tue Jun 11 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

Wed Jun 12 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy

Sat Jun 15 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live

Sun Jun 16 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center

Tue Jun 18 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall

Wed Jun 19 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

Sat Jun 22 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center

Sun Jun 23 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater

Tue Jun 25 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

Wed Jun 26 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

Fri Jun 28 – Minneapolis, MN – Armory

Fri Jul 5 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Summerfest*

Thu Jul 11 – Calgary, AB – Calgary Stampede*

Sat Sep 21 – Puyallup, WA – Washington State Fair*

* Not A Live Nation Date

PRESS CONTACT: Metro Public Relations: Taylor Webster | [email protected] / [email protected] Adrienne Seay | [email protected] / [email protected]

RCA Records: Joshua Dickinson | [email protected] Nicole Garcia | [email protected]

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Monique Sowinski | [email protected]

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