Important Dates

The following calendar provides key student employment dates at Cornell University. Please check back for updates, as changes may occur.

Date

Description 

December 24, 2025Final day of fall 2025 student employment
The last day graduating seniors can work in student positions 
December 25, 2025First day of spring 2026 student employment
December 31, 20252026 New York State minimum wage increase goes into effect
January 20, 2026 - January 23, 2026Student Form I-9 Processing Hubs Open 9 am - 4 pm 
(Day Hall, Suite 150 –144 Feeney Way and Statler Hall, Suite 135 - 106 Statler Drive)
January 26, 2026 - January 30, 2026Student Form I-9 Processing Hubs Open 9 am - 4 pm
(Day Hall, Suite 150 –144 Feeney Way and Statler Hall, Suite 135 - 106 Statler Drive)
April 13, 2026 - April 17, 2026National Student Employment Week
May 27, 2026Final day of 2025 - 2026 student employment
The last day graduating seniors can work in student positions