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Senior Days 2024 ☀️

Senior Days for the Undergraduate Class of 2024 will be hosted May 18-23, 2024!

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The Cornell Senior Days Committee, Class Councils, and Campus Activities invite graduating undergraduate students to celebrate their achievements during Senior Days from May 18-23, 2024. Senior Days offers opportunities for graduates to connect through free events, as well as ticketed on- and off-campus events coordinated by students!

Eligible undergraduate students include graduates from: December '23, May '24, August '24, December '24.

Follow @cornellactivities on Instagram for regular updates during Senior Days.

Questions about Senior Days events? Haven't been receiving our emails? Please email seniordays@cornell.edu


Register for Senior Days - REQUIRED

You must complete this Senior Days participation waiver to make any ticket purchases or reservations. When you complete the waiver, you will automatically unlock access to reserve tickets on CampusGroups when it becomes available. Senior Days organizers must manually input signed waivers into Vivenue, so plan accordingly. If you are looking to purchase tickets on Vivenue, be sure to sign the waiver by 12:30pm Sunday 3/24. We will continue to upload users when we can, but you may miss a timeslot if you sign later. All invited participants (listed at the top) are invited to register.

Steps to register

Steps to register

  1. You must complete this Senior Days participation waiver to make any ticket purchases or reservations.
  2. If you designate that you are 21+ years old, you will be asked to sign an additional waiver involving alcohol consumption, whether you plan to consume or not at one of the events.
  3. If you design that you are interested in an off-campus trip, you will be asked to sign an additional waiver focusing on off-campus trips. We recommend signing this whether you plan to join one of the off-campus trips or not in case you change your mind later!

I can't register for events! - CampusGroups

I can't register for events! - CampusGroups

Ticket sales for free ticketed CampusGroups events will go live in May. 

OR You did not sign the waiver. Follow the steps above to access the events.

I can't register for events! - Vivenue

I can't register for events! - Vivenue

Your account is not attached to your cornell.edu email AND/OR you have not completed the above waiver.  Email seniordays@cornell.edu for more. Senior Days organizers must manually input signed waivers into Vivenue, so plan accordingly. If you are looking to purchase tickets on Vivenue, be sure to sign the waiver by 12:30pm Sunday 3/24. We will continue to upload users when we can, but you may miss a timeslot if you sign later.


Senior Days Wristbands

There are some free events each day of Senior Days where a wristband is required! Each participant is guaranteed one wristband. These wristbands have tabs that act like tickets to each day's signature event: Monday's Senior Send-Off (one build-a-Touchdown ticket), Tuesday's Food Truck Round-Up (two meal tickets), and Wednesday's Tent Party (one drink ticket [alcoholic or non-alcoholic]).

Reserving your wristband

Reserving your wristband

  1. A CampusGroups event will be shared in May for you to reserve your wristband. You will need to show your student ID to pick up your wristband. We will confirm you are eligible. This is a similar process to the Slope Day wristband process.

Picking up your wristband

Picking up your wristband

You will be able to pick up your wristband leading up to Senior Days, and then starting an hour before each of the signature events. Details coming soon.

I lost my wristband! What can I do?

I lost my wristband! What can I do?

Eligible students will only receive one wristband. If you misplace your wristband, you will be able to replace your wristband for $30. A link to purchase will come in May.


FAQ

Who are the invited participants?

Who are the invited participants?

All Senior Days events are closed events. You can only sign up and participate in Senior Days events if you are an undergraduate graduating senior, a December 2024 graduate, an August 2024 graduate, or are planning to graduate in December 2025. Other undergraduate class years, graduate/professional students, family, partners or significant others, and community members will not be allowed to attend our free events or as +1s for ticketed events.

If you graduated early and identify with the graduating class, and have not been receiving communications from Senior Days or Campus Activities, please email seniordays@cornell.edu with your situation.

What is the ticketing & RSVP schedule?

What is the ticketing & RSVP schedule?

On Sunday March 24th, tickets for paid ticketed events will become available for purchase through Vivenue. NOTE: You must have your Vivenue account connected to your cornell.edu email.

  • 1pm EST: Saturday 5/18 & Sunday 5/19 events will become available
  • 1:30pm EST: Monday 5/20 events will become available
  • 2pm EST: Tuesday 5/21 events will become available
  • 2:30pm EST: Wednesday 5/22 events will become available
  • 3pm EST: Thursday 5/23 events will become available

RSVPs for free events will go live on in May (exact dates TBD). Links to each of the RSVP pages will be listed in the event descriptions found on this page.

Although we try our best to accommodate, we are aware that we do not have enough spaces available for everyone that wants to attend a ticketed event during Senior Days. If you are unable to secure a ticket for any of our ticketed events, we hope you are able to join us for our free events on campus where all are welcome!

How can I refund or transfer my tickets?

How can I refund or transfer my tickets?

Transferring free events: You can remove your reservation yourself for free events on CampusGroups by going to the event page and canceling your RSVP. Please do this if you can't attend, especially for events with limited capacity and waitlists. The Senior Days Committee will fill the available space.

Transferring paid tickets: You cannot transfer your paid ticket to another student. You can only purchase tickets for yourself and your +1.

Ticket refunds: Click here to request a refund. We will only review refund requests until Sunday April 14 11:59 PM EST. After this date, all sales are final.

Event waitlists

Event waitlists

Waitlist for paid ticketed events: If you were unable to secure a ticket for a paid event, you can request to be added to a waitlist here. If tickets open up, we will reach out. You will have 24 hours to respond before we go to the next in line.

Waitlist for free events: All free events on CampusGroups offer a waitlist slot. For most events, we encourage folks on the waitlist to attend day-of as there are often no-shows. If there are no-shows, we can offer space to join. If spaces open up before the event, we will take folks off the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis. You do not need to complete the waitlist form above. If you have a ticket for a free event and no longer are able to join, please remove yourself from the list so we can best accommodate your peers.

Alcohol & Other Drugs

Alcohol & Other Drugs

Senior Days offers a few events with alcohol. The legal drinking age is 21 and valid government-issued photo IDs are required to present at all events. If you drink alcohol, plan ahead for safety and follow these tips.

Cornell’s Student Code of Conduct applies every day of the year, including during Senior Days. If you see someone who requires medical attention due to an alcohol or drug-related emergency, do the right thing and call 9-1-1.

The Good Samaritan protocol/law helps protect you (and the person needing assistance) from judicial / legal consequences if you call for help.

Weather (Severe Weather Guidelines)

Weather (Severe Weather Guidelines)

Plan ahead by checking the weather for your Senior Days events. For all outdoor events, we will be monitoring events and emailing registered attendees of any changes or cancelations. Please monitor your email prior to the event if the weather looks like an issue for your outdoor event. In most cases, outside events will not be rescheduled. In case of inclement weather, please see the Cornell University Severe Weather Guidelines.


Senior Days 2024 Events Calendar

Ticketed events with a fee; sales begin Sunday 3/24 at 1pm.

On Sunday March 24th, tickets for paid ticketed events will become available for purchase through Vivenue. NOTE: You must have your Vivenue account connected to your cornell.edu email.

Senior Days facilitates many events and activities that require a paid ticket. Be sure to review the notes below before sales go live!

Ticket release schedule

Ticket release schedule

  • 1pm EST: Saturday 5/18 & Sunday 5/19 events will become available
  • 1:30pm EST: Monday 5/20 events will become available
  • 2pm EST: Tuesday 5/21 events will become available
  • 2:30pm EST: Wednesday 5/22 events will become available
  • 3pm EST: Thursday 5/23 events will become available

Read this before purchasing tickets

Read this before purchasing tickets

  • Eligible Cornell members will be able to purchase or reserve up to 2 tickets per event after they join the Senior Days page with their netID@cornell.edu email.
  • ALL attendees, including guests/+1s on tickets, must be part of the December '23, May '24, August '24, or December '24 graduating undergraduate class.
  • Tickets are NOT transferrable to other students. You must check in at your event with your +1! ID will be checked with tickets.
  • When you go to purchase your ticket, you will have a hold for 15 minutes to complete necessary information and purchase tickets. After that 15 minutes, you will lose your hold.
  • If you haven't received emails from seniordays@cornell.edu, you are not on our eligible list to reserve tickets! Email us if you believe this is a mistake.
  • Tickets are refundable until April 14th at 11:59pm EST. After that, all sales are final and cannot be refunded.

Statler Senior Brunch & Bubbly; 5/20, 5/21, 5/22; $50 per ticket

Statler Senior Brunch & Bubbly; 5/20, 5/21, 5/22; $50 per ticket

Tickets: Monday 5/20 | Tuesday 5/21 | Wednesday 5/22

Brunch times will be offered every 15 minutes for a one-hour brunch with entry times going from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm (closing time is 2:00 pm) from Monday to Wednesday.

Enjoy a delicious brunch and bubbly at the Statler Hotel. Relax and enjoy yourself with signature soft cocktails or classic mimosas! Bring your appetite and delve into our specialty senior brunch designed exclusively for graduating seniors.

  • Cost is $50. Your ticket includes brunch and 2 drinks.
  • Each brunch time slot offers around 30 spaces at a time
  • You will have an hour to enjoy the meal
  • You can secure one ticket + one ticket for another graduating senior
  • Ticket purchase will ask for name, email, phone number, and dietary accommodations for each ticket
  • To receive alcoholic beverages, all participants must be 21+ years old and show photo ID and valid government document with date of birth (license, passport)
  • Tables are set for 8 people. You may be sitting with others you may not know! If you are joining with a group up to 8 people, we suggest arriving early to your timeslot to find a table that fits your group.

Finger Lakes Wine Tours; 5/20, 5/21, 5/22; starts at $88 per ticket

Finger Lakes Wine Tours; 5/20, 5/21, 5/22; starts at $88 per ticket

Tickets: Monday 5/20, Tuesday 5/21, Wednesday 5/22

  • Seneca West ($88): Arrive at Baker Flagpole at 9:45am, returns at 4:30pm. 
    • Wineries: Magnus Ridge, Castel Grisch, Lakewood. 
    • At the first stop you'll experience 7 wines with different local cheeses and $2 off coupon for bottle of wine. 
    • Next stop is to Castel Grisch where you'll try 3 different wines and have the chance to explore the unique grounds. They feature a 1.5 mile walk of whimsical 3D light displays on the grounds including a dinosaur exhibit, pond and grapes vines that overlook majestic Seneca Lake. 
    • Last stop is to Lakewood Vineyards where you will have a wine tasting and explore over 100 acres of vineyards with east-facing slopes gently leading down to the shores of Seneca Lake.
  • Seneca East ($88): Arrive at Baker Flagpole at 10am, returns at 4:30pm. 
    • Wineries: Wagner, Hazlitt, & Penguin Bay.
    • First stop is to Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery located on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake. Wagner Vineyards has over 30 award winning wines ranging from bone dry to dessert wine sweet. 
    • Next stop is to Hazlitt's Vineyard where you'll get a choice of either a drier flight or a sweeter flight. Each flight has 6 products pre-selected. Additionally, each student will get a $3 coupon, which can be redeemed on a bottle of wine, 4-pack of wine seltzer, or a 6-pack of hard cider. 
    • Last stop includes Penguin Bay Winery which they are known for sparkling wines and beautiful view of Seneca Lake.
  • Seneca East: 2nd Edition ($105): Arrive at Baker Flagpole at 10am, returns at 4:30pm.
    • An elevated wine tour experience with Seneca Lake's higher-end wine tastings and microbreweries. 
    • You will start with Forge Cellars Winery overlooking beautiful Seneca Lake, where they specialize in bone-dry rieslings. You will receive a complimentary bottle of Forge Winery 2021 Dry Riesling Classique. 
    • The next stop is to Grist Iron Brewery where you'll try a flight of 4 homemade beers in 5 oz pours. The brewery also includes lawn games and picture-perfect moments. 
    • Your final stop is at Lucky Hare Brewing featuring four tastings (IPA, ESB, Sour, Sour Plum Lager) in a private barn. There are irresistible view of the lake. Perfect for beautiful group photos!
  • Cayuga West ($88): Arrive at Baker Flagpole at 10:45am, returns at 4:30pm. Swedish Hill, Lakeshore, & Goosewatch.
    • Starting at Swedish Hill, you'll enjoy a wine tasting flight with the choice of dry or sweet tasting on their deck overlooking a beautiful pond and vineyards and grounds.  Swedish Hill is a 3 time Governors Cup winner and are well known for our consistent quality and a broad selection of wines.  Enjoy a visit with their friendly pony Sven and nearly of course, the infamous donkey Doobie.  
    • Next step is to Lakeshore Winery  with a seated presentation of 5 samples with choice of dry or sweet wines. Small brownies are served with final pair of red wines.
    • The last stop is at Goosewatch where you'll sample a flight of wine and be given a bottle of Aromella, which is a Cornell developed grape.  Goosewatch tastings (weather permitting) are outdoors on an expansive deck overlooking Cayuga Lake.  They offer a wide range of wines from dry favorites such as Pinto Grigio and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as several Cornell University developed varietals, and several sweeter options.

Enjoy a day of wine tasting and sightseeing as you tour the vast vineyards and the Finger Lakes. Have your cameras ready for great scenery and your taste buds ready for some quality wine. 

Ticket price includes tastings at each of the venues, a complimentary bottle of wine, transportation, and lunch. Lunch is provided by Shortstop Deli, and includes a sandwich, bag of chips, apple, dessert, and water. You will choose a turkey, Italian, vegan, or cheese sub with your ticket purchase. Please email seniordays@cornell.edu if you have additional dietary accommodations with the event title and date in the subject. 

  • You can secure one ticket + one ticket for another graduating senior
  • Each tour hosts around 50 people total
  • Ticket purchase will ask for name, email, and meal preference
  • All participants must be 21+ years old and show photo ID and valid government document with date of birth (license, passport) before getting on the bus.
  • All participants must use the provided transportations. They cannot drive separately.
  • You will be required to sign an additional off-campus trip waiver when purchasing your ticket.

Finger Lakes Cider & Beer Tour; 5/20; $95 per ticket

Finger Lakes Cider & Beer Tour; 5/20; $95 per ticket

Tickets: Monday 5/20, Tuesday 5/21 (Tuesday new date as of 4/18!)

Time: Arrive at Baker Flagpole at 10am, returns at 4:30pm.

New York is the largest producer of hard cider in the country and the second-largest apple-producing state. The Finger Lakes leads the charge on local made cider in the state. This tour takes you on a journey to 2 local cideries and 1 microbrewery.  

  • First stop is to the beautiful Finger Lakes Cider House up Cayuga's West side. They are a family owned farm to table restaurant, farm, and cider tasting house where you'll try the House Flight with the most popular and delicious ciders.
  • Next stop is one of the best views in Ithaca: South Hill Cider. They are known for making dry to semi dry ciders. The signature house cider flight will take place in outside in their Orchard tent.
  • Final stop is Hopshire brewery where you'll try a flight of 5 beers and 1 cider. They offer outdoor seating and games on property.

Ticket price includes tastings at each of the venues, a complimentary bottle of cider, transportation, and lunch. Lunch is provided by Shortstop Deli, and includes a sandwich, bag of chips, apple, dessert, and water. You will choose a turkey, Italian, vegan, or cheese sub with your ticket purchase. Please email seniordays@cornell.edu if you have additional dietary accommodations with the event title and date in the subject. 

  • You can secure one ticket + one ticket for another graduating senior
  • Each tour hosts around 50 people total
  • Ticket purchase will ask for name, email, and meal preference
  • All participants must be 21+ years old and show photo ID and valid government document with date of birth (license, passport) before getting on the bus.
  • All participants must use the provided transportations. They cannot drive separately.
  • You will be required to sign an additional off-campus trip waiver when purchasing your ticket.

On-Campus Senior Wine Tours; 5/20, 5/21, & 5/22; $42 or $27 per ticket

On-Campus Senior Wine Tours; 5/20, 5/21, & 5/22; $42 or $27 per ticket

Tickets: Monday 5/20 | Tuesday 5/21 | Wednesday 5/22
Tour times: 11am-1pm, 11:30am-1:30pm, 12-2pm, 12:30-2:30pm, 1-3pm
Enjoy a day of walking around your beloved campus with a glass of wine or a mocktail. Be ready for some quality wine and nostalgic memories of central campus.

You'll start at the Big Red Barn for lunch with your tasting, head to PSB Atrium (Goldies) for a cheese pairing, and end with a beautiful view of the valley at the Willard Straight Hall terrace with a dessert tasting. All participants receive a special Class of 2024 wine glass.

Wine ticket ($42): Sample wines from the local Finger Lakes area with local food pairings. Each stop has 4 tastings.

Mocktail ticket ($27): A different non-alcoholic mocktail awaits you at each stop to pair with the local food pairings.

  • You can secure one ticket + one ticket for another graduating senior
  • Ticket purchase will ask for name, email, and dietary accommodations
  • Each timeslot offers 30 wine tickets and 20 mocktail tickets.
  • You will have 30 minutes at each spot for tastings, with 15 minutes built in for travel
  • To participate in the wine tastings, participants must be 21+ years old and show photo ID and valid government document with date of birth (license, passport).

Seneca Lake Lunch Cruise; 5/20, 5/21; $90 per ticket

Seneca Lake Lunch Cruise; 5/20, 5/21; $90 per ticket

Tickets: Monday 5/20 | Tuesday 5/21
Bus boarding & arrival: Bus boarding is at Baker Flagpole at 10:15am, returns at 3pm
Event time: The lunch cruise is from 12-2pm from Seneca Harbor Station

Take a lunch cruise on Seneca Lake! This two hour cruise offers a full course lunch, soft drinks, and a cash bar. You will have the option to select an entree when you purchase your ticket: (1) Apple & Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast, (2) Tender Slow Roasted Beef Round with Gravy, (3) Scallop & Crab Stuffed Filet of Sole, or (4) Eggplant Rollatini.  Please email seniordays@cornell.edu if you have additional dietary accommodations with the event title and date in the subject. 

  • You can secure one ticket + one ticket for another graduating senior
  • Ticket purchase will ask for name, email, and entree selection
  • Boat cruises host around 150 students total
  • To purchase alcohol at the event, participants must be 21+ years old and show photo ID and valid government document with date of birth (license, passport). Guests will be given a bracelet after showing proper documentation.
  • Participants must take provided transportation; they cannot arrive separately.
  • You will be required to sign an additional off-campus trip waiver when purchasing your ticket.
  • Note: Homeland Security mandates Captain Bill's Seneca Lake Cruises staff conduct a security search on each person including handbags.

Seneca Lake Twilight Cruise; 5/20, 5/21, 5/22; $90 per ticket

Seneca Lake Twilight Cruise; 5/20, 5/21, 5/22; $90 per ticket

Tickets: Monday 5/20 | Tuesday 5/21 | Wednesday 5/22
Bus boarding & arrival: Bus boarding is at Baker Flagpole at 5:15pm, returns at 10pm
Event time: The twilight cruise is from 7-9pm from Seneca Harbor Station

Enjoy an aesthetic night with your friends on a cruise! This two hour cruise offers a complimentary wine flight for each passenger, assorted snacks (cheese boards, vegetables and dip, and finger sandwich wraps), a cash bar, and a DJ/dance floor.

  • You can secure one ticket + one ticket for another graduating senior
  • Ticket purchase will ask for name and email
  • Boat cruises are around 150 students total
  • To receive and purchase alcohol at the event, participants must be 21+ years old and show photo ID and valid government document with date of birth (license, passport). Guests will be given a bracelet after showing proper documentation.
  • Participants must take provided transportation; they cannot arrive separately.
  • You will be required to sign an additional off-campus trip waiver when purchasing your ticket.
  • Note: Homeland Security mandates Captain Bill's Seneca Lake Cruises staff conduct a security search on each person including handbags.

White Water Rafting; 5/18 & 5/19 (morning + afternoon); $95 per ticket

White Water Rafting; 5/18 & 5/19 (morning + afternoon); $95 per ticket

Tickets: Saturday 5/19 (AM & PM) | Sunday 5/20 (AM & PM)

Bus boarding & arrival:

  • Morning: Bus boarding is at Baker Flagpole at 6am, returns at 4pm
  • Afternoon: Bus boarding is at Baker Flagpole at 10:30am, returns at 7:30pm

Event time: The bus ride is 2.5 hours each way. Rafting and provided lunch is 4 hours.

What better way to kick start your Senior Days than an exciting adventure on the Black River in Dexter, NY? Ready to put your teamwork skills to the real test? Sign up to feel a true adventure.

  • You can secure one ticket + one ticket for another graduating senior
  • Ticket purchase will ask for name, email, phone number, and dietary restrictions.
  • Each class holds around 50 participants
  • Participants must take provided transportation; they cannot arrive separately.
  • Lunch is provided at the venue; pizza and salad. Light snacks offered too. Suggested to bring your own snacks as needed for the ride.
  • You will be required to sign an additional off-campus trip waiver when purchasing your ticket.

Six Flags Darien Lake Trip; 5/19; $72 per ticket

Six Flags Darien Lake Trip; 5/19; $72 per ticket

Tickets: Sunday 5/19

Bus boarding & arrival: Bus boarding is at Baker Flagpole at 8:15am, returns at 7:30pm
Event time: The bus ride is 2.5 hours each way. You will have from 10am-5pm at the park.

Ready for some exhilarating rides and some screams of excitement? Reward all your hard work with an unforgettable trip with your friends to Six Flags and Darien Lake. Transportation will be provided. Lunch is on your own at the park.

  • You can secure one ticket + one ticket for another graduating senior
  • Ticket purchase will ask for name, email, and phone number of each participant
  • The trip holds around 150 participants
  • Participants must take provided transportation; they cannot arrive separately.
  • You will be required to sign an additional off-campus trip waiver when purchasing your ticket.

Corning Museum of Glass & Rockwell Museum; 5/19; $81 per ticket

Corning Museum of Glass & Rockwell Museum; 5/19; $81 per ticket

Tickets: Sunday 5/19

Bus boarding & arrival: Bus boarding is at Baker Flagpole at 8:45am, returns at 5pm
Event time: The bus ride is 50 minutes each way. 

  • 10-12:30pm: Corning Museum of Glass (includes a guided tour)
  • 12:45-2pm: Market Street for lunch on your own
  • 2-3:45pm: Rockwell Museum
  • 4pm: Bus departs Corning

Take a trip to two local museum gems in Corning, NY: Corning Museum of Glass and the Rockwell Museum! Guided tours are provided with time to explore on your own. Lunch is on your own on Market Street with plenty of options for cuisine!

  • You can secure one ticket + one ticket for another graduating senior
  • Ticket purchase will ask for name, email, and phone number of each participant
  • The trip holds around 25 participants
  • Participants must take provided transportation; they cannot arrive separately.
  • You will be required to sign an additional off-campus trip waiver when purchasing your ticket.

Niagara Falls & Maid of the Mist; 5/19; $70 per ticket

Niagara Falls & Maid of the Mist; 5/19; $70 per ticket

Tickets: Sunday 5/19

Bus boarding & arrival: Bus boarding is at Baker Flagpole at 8:45am, returns at 7:30pm
Event time: The bus ride is 3 hours each way. You will have from noon-4:30 at Niagara Falls. This includes a Maid of the Mist boat tour. Lunch is on your own.

Visit one of the seven wonders of the world right in our backyard: Niagara Falls! Ticket includes transportation, admission to the park, and a trip on the Maid of the Mist to get to the falls up close! Lunch is on your own off site, with options in walking distance.

  • You can secure one ticket + one ticket for another graduating senior
  • Ticket purchase will ask for name, email, and phone number of each participant
  • The trip holds around 50 participants
  • Participants must take provided transportation; they cannot arrive separately.
  • You will be required to sign an additional off-campus trip waiver when purchasing your ticket.

Watkins Glen State Park; 5/19; $30 per ticket

Watkins Glen State Park; 5/19; $30 per ticket

Tickets: Sunday 5/19

Bus boarding & arrival: Bus boarding is at Baker Flagpole at 9:45am, returns at 4pm
Event time: You will have from 11am-3pm at the park.

Enjoy 4 hours at Watkins Glen State Park! It is about a 45 minute bus ride. Shortstop Deli lunch is provided which includes a sandwich, chips, dessert, fruit, and water.  Please email seniordays@cornell.edu if you have additional dietary accommodations with the event title and date in the subject. 

  • You can secure one ticket + one ticket for another graduating senior
  • Ticket purchase will ask for name, email, and phone number of each participant
  • The trip holds around 25 participants
  • Participants must take provided transportation; they cannot arrive separately.
  • You will be required to sign an additional off-campus trip waiver when purchasing your ticket.
  • You will be asked to provide a lunch option for each guest. The sandwich options are: turkey, Italian (meat), vegetarian, vegan.

COE Challenge Course & Zip Line; 5/18 & 5/19; $25 per ticket

COE Challenge Course & Zip Line; 5/18 & 5/19; $25 per ticket

Tickets: Saturday 5/18 & Sunday 5/19 (12pm & 2:30pm sessions)

12pm Bus boarding & arrival: Bus boarding is at Baker Flagpole at 11:45am, returns at 2:15pm. This is a two-hour course.

2:30pm Bus boarding & arrival: Bus boarding is at Baker Flagpole at 2:15pm, returns at 4:45pm. This is a two-hour course.

Zip line, swing through the air and climb the high ropes course tower elements up on Mount Pleasant. Cornell Outdoor Education instructors are on-hand for the adventure, all equipment is provided, no experience necessary.

  • You can secure one ticket + one ticket for another graduating senior
  • Ticket purchase will ask for name, email, and phone number of each participant
  • Each session holds around 25 participants
  • Participants must take provided transportation; they cannot arrive separately.
  • You will be required to sign an additional off-campus trip waiver when purchasing your ticket.

Ithaca Paint Ball; 5/18 & 5/19; $63 per ticket

Ithaca Paint Ball; 5/18 & 5/19; $63 per ticket

Tickets: Saturday 5/18 & Sunday 5/19

Bus boarding & arrival: Bus boarding is at Baker Flagpole at 11:45am, returns at 4pm
Event time: You will have 12:30-3:30 at the paint ball range.

Enjoy 3 hours of paintball with all equipment included!

  • You can secure one ticket + one ticket for another graduating senior
  • Ticket purchase will ask for name, email, and phone number of each participant
  • The trip holds around 30 participants
  • Participants must take provided transportation; they cannot arrive separately.
  • You will be required to sign an additional off-campus trip waiver when purchasing your ticket.

Free events -- just show up!

Senior Days offers many free events that are open to all eligible students. RSVPs are encouraged. Staff will be checking in students and confirming eligibility for events. See "invited participants" above to see if you are eligible. All invited students must show their Cornell ID for us to swipe and validate that you are a graduating Cornell student.

Events with an * in the title are the daily Signature Event that can only be accessed by your free Senior Days wristband (details in the Wristband section above).

*Senior Send-Off; Monday 5/20 6-9pm

*Senior Send-Off; Monday 5/20 6-9pm

Monday 5/20 | 6-9pm | Arts Quad
Join your fellow seniors in the final sunsets of your undergraduate time at Cornell!

  • Free stuff-a-Touchdown bear with a Class of 2024 shirt (must have your Cornell ID & Senior Days wristband)
  • Senior Days merch giveaways
  • a Cornell Chimes concert,
  • Inflatables
  • Campfire and s'mores starting around 7:30pm
  • and more!

*Food Truck Round Up; Tuesday 5/21 6-8pm

*Food Truck Round Up; Tuesday 5/21 6-8pm

Tuesday 5/21 | 6-8pm | Arts Quad
Enjoy some Ithaca-area cuisine from a variety of food trucks on the Arts Quad or bring them to the slope for sunset. Nothing beats free food and music! A list of participating food trucks will be shared as we get closer. Your wristband will get you two meals and an ice cream. Must have Cornell ID and your Senior Days wristband to participate.

*Senior Gala: Pre-Reunion Tent Party; Wednesday 5/22 7-9pm

*Senior Gala: Pre-Reunion Tent Party; Wednesday 5/22 7-9pm

Wednesday 5/22 | 7-9pm | Arts Quad (First 500 people in attendance)

Come join us to celebrate at your first (pre-)Reunion Tent Party! Get a taste for alumni reunions on the arts quad with a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, and dancing! Beer, wine, and seltzers will be available. Your Senior Days wristband gets you one (1) complimentary drink, alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Must have Cornell ID, government-issued ID to show proof of age, and your Senior Days wristband.

 

Free ticketed events

Senior Days offers many free events that have limited spaces for eligible students. RSVPs are required. Folks on the waitlist are still encouraged to show up in case there are no-shows. See "invited participants" above to see if you are eligible.

Ticket release schedule

Ticket release schedule

Tickets will become available on CampusGroups on Saturday May 4th at the following times.

  • 10am EST: Monday 5/20 events will become available
  • 10:30am EST: Tuesday 5/21 events will become available
  • 11am EST: Wednesday 5/22 events will become available
  • 12pm EST: Chimes Concerts from 5/18-5/21 will become available

Read this before claiming tickets

Read this before claiming tickets

Ticket sales will go live mid-May on CampusGroups.

  • Eligible Cornell members who have completed their Senior Days waiver will be able to reserve up to 2 tickets per event.
  • Tickets are NOT transferrable to other students. You must check in at your event with your +1!
  • ALL attendees, including guests/+1s on tickets, must be part of the eligible graduating undergraduate Cornell class. We will be checking student status at the door for each event. No families, outside guests, partners, etc.
  • If you haven't received emails from seniordays@cornell.edu, you are not on our eligible list to reserve tickets! Email us if you believe this is a mistake. 
  • We will be monitoring waitlists and adjusting -- sign up to be considered!

Chimes Senior Concert; Jenny McGraw Tower 5/18, 5/19, 5/20, 5/21, 5/22

Chimes Senior Concert; Jenny McGraw Tower 5/18, 5/19, 5/20, 5/21, 5/22

Saturday 5/18 and Sunday 5/19: Jenny McGraw Tower

  • 10:10-10:25am
  • 12-12:15pm
  • 6-6:15pm

Monday 5/20, Tuesday 5/21, Wednesday 5/22; Jenny McGraw Tower

  • 6-6:15pm
  • 6:45-7pm

Event details: 20 people per concert

The tower doors will open 15 minutes before a concert. The tower is still under construction, but we offer limited spaces to see the chimesmasters in action. Come up to the tower, take in the bells' energy, and feel the Cornell pride!

  • You can sign up for you and one additional graduating senior in one day.

Indoor Roller Skating!; Willard Straight Hall Memorial Room; 5/20

Indoor Roller Skating!; Willard Straight Hall Memorial Room; 5/20

Monday 5/20; Willard Straight Hall Memorial Room

Event details: 1-4pm in 30 minute shifts; 30 people per half hour

You've been in the Memorial Room - but have you been skating in there?! We are converting the WSH Memorial Room into a roller skating rink for the day. Come through for some fun!

  • You can sign up for you and one additional graduating senior in one day.
  • If you are on a waitlist, we recommend still showing up to this event to see if there is space. The sign ups are for general flow -- there likely will be space at the event!

Laser Tag!; Willard Straight Hall Memorial Room; 5/22

Laser Tag!; Willard Straight Hall Memorial Room; 5/22

Wednesday 5/22; Willard Straight Hall Memorial Room

Event details: 1-5pm in 30 minute shifts; 30 people per half hour

Pew pew! Come duck for cover in the Memorial Room. Come by yourself or with friends to compete in a laser tag competition. These games are on a rolling basis; you may have to wait for a group to finish before joining. Didn't sign up? Try stopping by and see if there's space!

  • You can sign up for you and one additional graduating senior in one day.
  • If you are on a waitlist, we recommend still showing up to this event to see if there is space. The sign ups are for general flow -- there likely will be space at the event!

Bowling at Helen Newman; 5/21

Bowling at Helen Newman; 5/21

Tuesday 5/21

Event details: Up to 64 people per timeslot; 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm

Sign up to bowl with fellow seniors!

  • You can sign up for you and one additional graduating senior in one day.
  • Lanes are up to 4 people. You may be sharing a lane with others.
  • Please come 10 minutes earlier to fill out waivers and be briefed about rules for play.
  • If you are on a waitlist, we recommend still showing up to this event to see if there is space day of.

Canoeing on Beebe Lake; 5/20, 5/21

Canoeing on Beebe Lake; 5/20, 5/21,

Monday 5/20, Tuesday 5/21
Event details: 24 people every hour from 11am-4pm (5 time blocks per day)

Canoe around Beebe Lake while the warm sun is beaming down. Cornell Outdoor Education instructors are on-hand for the adventure, all equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. 

  • You can sign up for you and one additional graduating senior in one day.
  • If you claim one (1) ticket, you will be paired with another participant
  • Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time to fill out waivers and be briefed about rules for play.
  • If you are not present at your start time, we will offer your spot to someone else waiting. No exceptions -- plan your time!
  • If you are on a waitlist, we recommend still showing up to this event to see if there is space day of.
  • This event is weather-dependent. Cornell Outdoor Education will make any calls to cancel if needed for safety purposes. Unfortunately, canceled events cannot be rescheduled.

Rappelling at Schoellkopf Stadium; 5/20, 5/21, 5/22

Rappelling at Schoellkopf Stadium; 5/20, 5/21, 5/22

Monday 5/20, Tuesday 5/21, Wednesday 5/22

Event details: 10 people every half hour from 11am-5pm (12 time blocks per day)

Rappel off the top of the Schoellkopf Stadium Crescent! Cornell Outdoor Education instructors are on-hand for the adventure, all equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Enjoy the wonderful scenery and experience the thrill of rappelling off Schoellkopf. Meet at Schoellkopf Crescent/Football Stadium in the parking lot across from Bartels Hall.

  • You can sign up for you and one additional graduating senior in one day.
  • Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time to fill out waivers and be briefed about rules for play.
  • If you are not present at your start time, we will offer your spot to someone else waiting. No exceptions -- plan your time!
  • If you are on a waitlist, we recommend still showing up to this event to see if there is space day-of.
  • This event is weather-dependent. Cornell Outdoor Education will make any calls to cancel if needed for safety purposes. Unfortunately, canceled events cannot be rescheduled.

Rock Climbing at Lindseth Climbing Center; 5/20, 5/21, 5/22

Rock Climbing at Lindseth Climbing Center; 5/20, 5/21, 5/22

Monday 5/20, Tuesday 5/21, Thursday 5/22
Event details: 16 people every hour from 3-6pm (3 time blocks per day)

Climb at the Lindseth Climbing Center in Bartels Hall. We have 8,000 square feet of climbing surface, including a separate bouldering wall. Cornell Outdoor Education instructors are on-hand for the adventure, all equipment is provided, no experience necessary.

  • You can sign up for you and one additional graduating senior in one day.
  • Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time to fill out waivers and be briefed about rules for play.
  • If you are not present at your start time, we will offer your spot to someone else waiting. No exceptions -- plan your time!
  • If you are on a waitlist, we recommend still showing up to this event to see if there is space day of.

Paint & Snack at Willard Straight Hall; 5/20, 5/21, 5/22

Paint & Snack at Willard Straight Hall; 5/20, 5/21, 5/22

Event details: 3-4:30pm & 5-6:30pm classes; Willard Straight Hall Okenshields (previously Ivy Room)

Learn how to paint the iconic Clocktower in its full cherry blossom glory! Each participant will receive a canvas and paint to follow along with an instructor. All experience levels welcome!

  • You can secure one ticket + one ticket for another graduating senior
  • Ticket purchase will ask for name and email
  • Each class holds around 200 participants
  • If you are on the waitlist, we encourage you to still show up. We will likely be able to find you a spot in one of the classes!

Cap Decorating; 5/22

Cap Decorating; 5/22

Wednesday 5/22
Event details: 50 participants every hour; 2-2:45pm, 3-3:45pm, 4-4:45pm

Bring your cap and enjoy an evening of cap decorating to celebrate your accomplishments! Stickers, brushes, and additional art supplies are included with each ticket!

  • You can sign up for you and one additional graduating senior in one day.
  • Bring your own cap and any additional crafts you might have!
  • If you are on a waitlist, we recommend still showing up to this event to see if there is space day-of.

 

 


 

Senior Convocation

Join us in Barton Hall for the Senior Convocation Ceremony! This student-focused ceremony features student speakers and performances, as well as an invited guest speaker. Click here for full Convocation details. Doors and festivities open at 11:30am with the ceremony running 1-2:30pm.