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