Students Overview

Start here for guidance on student rights & responsibilities, employment resources, and ways to engage with the broader community of Ithaca and beyond. 

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Student employees are responsible for:Student Employees have the right to:
Completing their Form I-9 by the 3rd day of employmentBe appointed to payroll in a timely manner
Promptly communicating planned or unexpected absencesReceive a copy of departmental and supervisor’s expectations
Following department rulesTraining and information about job-related health and safety
Performing job duties as assignedBi-weekly payment for all work performed
Entering and submitting hours workedA copy of their job description that includes the hourly wage
Entering and submitting hours workedBe informed about your work performance verbally and in writing
Treating co-workers and supervisors with respectFair and equitable treatment
 An explanation if terminated and the option to file a grievance
 Verification of employment post-graduation
Amanda Hernandez '21 reads to a Ballet & Books class at the Southside Community Center Oct. 26.

Community Engagement

Gain real-world job skills while working with a Tompkins County nonprofit organization, school, or municipality. Imagine using your Federal Work Study to work with professionals in fields such as literacy, mental health, environmental conservation, and more.

Sage and Barnes halls.

Cornell Career Services

Cornell Career Services assists students with writing cover letters, developing a professional resume, and interview preparation. 

Students look over Libe Slope in fall from the Uris Library balcony.

Cornell Office of Global Learning

International students are encouraged to visit the Office of Global Learning’s International Services for support with life at Cornell, maintaining their status, and employment and taxes

Cornell Health Center, Ho Plaza.

Cornell Student Disability Services

Student Disability Services works with individual students to establish reasonable accommodations that support an accessible student experience at Cornell University.