Recruiting at Cornell: Recruiting Calendar
The Recruiting Calendar is a key planning resource designed to help employers engage effectively with Cornell students. It highlights important dates throughout the academic year—including recruiting periods, university breaks, and exam schedules—so you can select the most strategic times for campus visits and recruiting activities.
The calendar also clearly marks dates when on‑campus recruiting is not permitted, allowing you to plan with confidence and avoid scheduling conflicts. We encourage employers to reference the Recruiting Calendar regularly, along with our schedule of career fairs, when developing recruitment strategies and coordinating engagement with Cornell.
Fall 2026 Recruiting Period: August 31 – December 4, 2026
No On-Campus Recruiting
Labor Day
Monday, September 7
Rosh Hashanah
Evening of Friday, September 11 – Evening of Sunday, September 13
Yom Kippur
Evening of Sunday, September 20 – Monday, September 21
Fall Break
Saturday, October 10 – Tuesday, October 13
Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 26 – Sunday, November 29
Study Period
Tuesday, December 8 – Thursday, December 10
Scheduled Exams
Friday, December 11 – Saturday, December 19
Other Dates to Consider When Recruiting
Election Day
Tuesday, November 3
Veteran’s Day
Wednesday, November 11
Spring 2027 Recruiting Period: January 25 – May 10, 2027
No On-Campus Recruiting
February Break
Saturday, February 13 – Tuesday, February 16
Spring Break
Friday, March 26 – Sunday, April 4
Study Period
Tuesday, May 11 – Friday, May 14
Scheduled Exams
Saturday, May 15 – Saturday, May 22
Other Dates to Consider When Recruiting
Easter
Sunday, March 28
Passover
Evening of Wednesday, April 21 – Evening of Thursday April 29