Tours of Cornell University

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Cornell University is a world-class research institution known for the breadth and rigor of its fields of study and an academic culture that prepares students to be well-rounded, global citizens. As the federal land-grant institution for New York state, Cornell has been part of the fabric of Ithaca for more than 150 years — a unique college town in the heart of the Finger Lakes region that is consistently rated as one of the top places to live, work and study.

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Cornell General Campus Tour

Whether you're following along in person or viewing from afar, this tour is a perfect way to learn the basics about Cornell University.

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View of Ho Plaza with McGraw Tower and trees in the background.

Ho Plaza, with the iconic McGraw Tower as a backdrop, bustles with activity in all seasons.

An aerial view of Libe Slope, with historic campus buildings and Cayuga Lake in the background.

West Campus is gorgeous in the fall, with Cayuga Lake serving as a backdrop.

There's nothing quite like Beebe Lake in autumn, with its sweeping panoramas of fall foliage.

Adjacent to the Tang Welcome Center is one of the many dramatic waterfalls found across campus.

Numerous trails outline the edges of Beebe Lake, a favorite destination on campus for runners, hikers and others who enjoy the outdoors.

Exterior of the Martin Y. Tang Welcome Center. Photo is framed by a few tree branches and blue sky.

The Martin Y. Tang Welcome Center is often the first stop for visitors to Cornell, especially due to its central location on campus.

Visitors to the Martin Y. Tang Center can enjoy historic and current objects in the Tang Center's "Cornelliana" display.

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