Prepare for Graduate School

Graduate and Professional Study

Cornell students have many options for the direction of their careers. Each year CCS conducts a survey of graduates from our undergraduate divisions to learn their plans. Overall, usually around half of our graduates go directly into the workforce. About another third continue their education in graduate or professional school, with the remainder undertaking other activities such as volunteering, traveling, or taking time off. The percentage of graduates heading directly into the workforce or selecting a path that requires additional education varies from college to college.

Cornell Career Services provides support, no matter which path you choose to follow for your career.

The Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC) is your home for health careers advising. To learn more, visit the HPAC Website or contact the HPAC team at prehealthadvising@cornell.edu!

Upcoming Law School Info Sessions from Penn, William & Mary, and Cornell

Published on October 23, 2025

Applying to law school, or considering it for the future? Mark your calendar for the following info sessions, hosted by admissions officers from the law schools at the University of Pennsylvania, William & Mary, and Cornell. These are great opportunities …

By Alex Jablonski
Alex Jablonski Assistant Director for Pre-Law and Pre-Graduate Advising
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Pre-Grad and Professional School Week, Coming up October 6-10!

Published on September 30, 2025

Next week, Cornell Career Services and the Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC) are hosting Pre-Grad and Professional School Week, a weeklong series of events for students interested in attending graduate school–whether that’s law school, med school, a PhD program, or …

By Alex Jablonski
Alex Jablonski Assistant Director for Pre-Law and Pre-Graduate Advising
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Resources

GRAPES Scholarship/Fellowship Database

UCLA’s master database of scholarships, grants, fellowships, and postdoctoral awards is free-to-search for applicants to any graduate program, to graduate …

Considering Graduate School?

Considering Graduate School?

Cornell Engineering students explore and choose a variety of graduate school paths. While some engineers go directly into graduate programs …

The Graduate and Professional School (GAPS) Fund

The 2025-26 GAPS Fund Application is now open!

Overview

The purpose of the GAPS Fund is to support Cornell students …

Reserve an Exam Room

If you plan to take a remotely proctored graduate admissions exam (such as the LSAT, GRE, or GMAT), you can …

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Central Career Contact & Location

Phone
(607) 255 5296
Email
career@cornell.edu
Website
http://career.cornell.edu
Address

103 Barnes Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853

Central Career Services Hours

Day of the week
 Business Hours Drop Ins
Monday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 1:00 - 4:00 pm

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