In 1868, Ezra Cornell wrote, “I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study.” More than 150 years later, the “... any person ... any study” principle continues to guide the university community. Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities.

Consequently, no person will be denied admission to any education program or activity, nor will anyone be denied employment, on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Learn more about the Office for Access, Belonging, and Student Success. 

Read Cornell University's full Equal Education and Employment Opportunity (EEEO) statement.