The College welcomes applicants at every stage of their life.  We recognize the importance of family in supporting a healthy student life experience and that families are essential allies in encouraging the academic success and well-being of our students. Ithaca and Cornell have a number of resources and support for students with children.

Life at Cornell

Resources for Partners and Families

Childcare

• Day Care and Child Development Council of Tompkins County
• Ithaca Community Childcare Center
• University Cooperative Nursery School
• Cornell Early Childhood Program
• Cornell Summer Sports School

Education

• Ithaca City School District
• Community School of Music and Arts
• Tompkins County Library

Parenting 

• Tompkins County Cooperative Extension
• Tompkins County Youth Services

Recreation

• Sciencenter
• Cayuga Nature Center
• Museum of the Earth
• Ithaca Children’s Garden