Students with Disabilities Cornell University is committed to assisting those persons with disabilities who have special needs. A brochure describing services for persons with disabilities may be obtained from the Director, Disability Services, in the Office of Equal Opportunity. Child Care Child-care and preschool facilities for the Cornell and Ithaca communities are described in the handbook Life at Cornell , which is available to all entering graduate students. Additional information and publications may be obtained from Cornell Work and Family Services. Cornell Career Services Career services are available to graduate students at the University Career Center and at each colleges' career office.
Workshops cover job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation.
For a fee, the University Career Center's credential file service maintains and distributes letters of recommendation, transcripts, and other personal documents. The University Career Center also offers ResumeXpress, an electronic resume referral service, and Cornell Jobtrak, an on-line listing of job opportunities nationwide. Recreation and Athletics Recreational facilities on the Cornell campus and in the Ithaca area are abundant and accessible. Cornell boasts one of the most comprehensive programs in physical and outdoor education and recreational services in the country. These skills enabled Cornell scientists and students to safely study forest life where it occurs.