Office of the Dean of Students

The Office of Student and Community Support offers high quality programs and services that encourage each student to develop skills and qualities for personal and academic growth and well-being. OS & CS aims to help students thrive in and contribute to a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community at Cornell and beyond.

In OS & CS programs, students can: 

• Expand life skills, including interpersonal, human relations, communications, and counseling
• Learn and enhance abilities in decision making, appreciating differences, crisis prevention and values clarification
• Volunteer in service and community building
• Grow as leaders, trainers and mentors
• Make lifelong connections with other students and staff
• Enhance campus climate
• Have fun!

Staff in OS & CS are committed to supporting and guiding students, providing a helping hand when needed, and celebrating their successes and contributions.