The following calendar provides key student employment dates at Cornell University. Please check back for updates, as changes may occur.
Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 - April 17, 2026 | National Student Employment Week |
| April 17, 2026 | National Student Employee of the Year Winners Announced |
| May 27, 2026 | Final day of 2025 - 2026 student employment The last day graduating seniors can work in student positions |
| May 28, 2026 | First day of 2026-2027 student employment |
| August 18, 2026 | Big Red Welcome Fest |
| August 19, 2026 | New Student Orientation Sessions |
| August 20, 2026 | New Student Orientation Sessions |
| December 23, 2026 | Last day of fall student employment Last day graduating seniors can work in student positions |
| December 24, 2026 | First day of spring student employment |
| January 1, 2027 | New York State minimum wage increase goes into effect |
| January 4, 2027 | Student Employee of the Year Nominations Open |