Visit Cornell College

Your visit to Cornell College

A Cornell College visit is more than a tour. It’s an introduction to a learning experience like no other. Visit the Hilltop and we’ll answer your questions, and the questions you didn’t know you had. Explore One Course At A Time and see how our block calendar ignites passion and cultivates creativity. Our one-of-a-kind academic approach built on Ingenuity (our core curriculum) and the engaging experiences is something you should see for yourself.

Welcome to our block. Welcome to the Hilltop.

IN-PERSON EVENTS

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Explore campus firsthand during an in-person visit and get to know what it's like to walk the ped mall and live on campus. Be sure to select a campus tour, our student tour guides are experts on campus life too.

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EVENTS NEAR YOU

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Meet with us at a Cornell event near you. Speak with knowledgeable admission counselors about admission, the block plan, or campus life. Ask them about our amazing alumni's achievements.

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Planning your visit

Meet with admission counselors and our visit staff at the Welcome Center located inside the Thomas Commons, a central hub of campus life. Our team will help coordinate any additional meetings with faculty, staff, and coaches to help you make the most of your visit.

Watch our video for answers to commonly asked questions or email cornell-visits@cornellcollege.edu or call 319.895.4175 to reach the Welcome Center with your questions about visiting campus.

Visit questions video with Welcome Center staff

Coming to visit Cornell's campus?

Learn more about where Cornell is located, the urban fringe community of Mount Vernon, Iowa.

Get to know us—explore the possibilities at Cornell College

Before you visit, learn more about what it means to be a Cornellian. You’ll be empowered to think critically, challenged to excel academically, and inspired to boldly inquire about the world around you.

Take an online tour of campus with students

Can't make it to campus? Want to get an early look before your visit to campus? Take a tour with two of our student tour guides in this video.

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Questions about Cornell College? We have answers.

Get connected with your personal admission counselor to assist with everything from helping you arrange your visit to Cornell to matching you with the right style of application. We’re here to help, with whatever you need. That’s what it means to be part of the Ramily.