Student Support

OSS & DE offers high quality programs and services that encourage each student to develop skills and qualities for personal and academic growth and well-being. OSS & DE aims to help students thrive in and contribute to a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community at Cornell and beyond.

In OSS & DE 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 OSS & DE are committed to supporting and guiding students, providing a helping hand when needed, and celebrating their successes and contributions.