Does Cornell arrange for Curricular Practical Training or Optional Practical Training as defined by the F-1 visa?

Except for the internship track in Financial Engineering, Curricular Practical Training plays no role in the ORIE M.Eng. program. Students sometimes obtain jobs upon graduating that we can certify as appropriate for Optional Practical Training.

Where do students live?

Cornell has graduate student housing for individuals and for families. Campus Life provides the most up-to-date information about housing and residential programs and Ithaca area resources.

Many students live in private apartments or rooms at various distances from the campus, often sharing with roommates. Most of these apartments are rented in the spring, though a few may still be available in August. A housing packet with information about Cornell and private housing opportunities is sent to applicants who accept admission. If possible, consider a trip to Ithaca in the spring to arrange housing. If you do visit, let us know ahead of time so we can arrange for you to meet current students. In considering housing alternatives, keep in mind that the Ithaca area has an excellent bus system, called TCAT, that parking on campus is expensive, and that the cost of housing tends to vary inversely with distance from campus and from the bus routes.