Please be sure to check your Accepted Student Portal or Parent/Guardian Portal periodically to ensure all available forms are completed.
Before you start
Attend an orientation
Technical requirements
All online courses require a strong internet connection. Generally, you’ll interact with the instructor and other students via email, discussion boards, interactive chat rooms, video conferences, and/or phone. Although individual online courses may have different technical requirements, almost all are offered through Cornell’s Canvas software, a web-based learning system.
Your first day
- Complete all “before you start” items if possible
- Review IT@Cornell to learn more about tools for remote learning.
- Review the Learning Strategies Center remote learning preparedness checklist
Download a Virtual Background Image for Zoom
Use the Zoom Virtual Background feature to keep your space private and transport yourself to Cornell. View and download backgrounds from the Cornell Alumni website.