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End-of-Semester Reminders

I love having a large project that is winding to a close and another project that is about to begin. This is frequently how I view the transition between the fall and spring semesters. Students have worked hard on their “project” all semester and it will come to a close in the next couple of weeks.  Winter Break offers a much-needed respite for our students before the next large “project” begins. As this fall semester winds to a close, there are a few items that you should consider doing now so that you are set for a smooth transition at the beginning of the spring semester.

  • Make sure that your Bursar and Cornell Card balances are paid in full. Your spring tuition has charged to the bill and we have credited spring grant aid for our grant recipients to the bill.  You will want to examine your pending financial aid to see if it will be sufficient to cover your spring bill, or if you will owe to your bill.  Remember that paying your university bills is one of the key steps in becoming a registered student, so you’ll want to take care of this!
  • If you’re graduating this semester, remember to do your loan exit interview! You should receive communication about how to do this.  Remember to follow all of the steps, as not doing so can hold up your diploma and transcript.
  • Will you be looking for a campus job for spring semester? Start your job search now, and continue to search through winter break at www.studentemployment.cornell.edu!
  • If you are going abroad for spring semester…  Make sure you know what your budget is and have a plan to stick to it. You should also sign up for direct deposit through the Bursar’s office before you leave for the semester, as this can make receiving refunds much easier.

 For more reminders, check out this link through the Office of the University Registrar: http://registrar.sas.cornell.edu/Student/spring2011reg.html.  This page has a lot of useful information as we head into the spring semester.

The Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment is open from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday , Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.  Financial aid counselors are available to meet with students and/or families from Noon-3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Our phone hours are 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, and our phone number is (607) 255-5145.  We are happy to help in any way that we can!

Have a wonderful Winter Break!

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