Voluntary Leave of Absence
Students on Voluntary Leave of Absence from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who wish to return must notify Adrienne Wilson in the CALS Registrar's Office before returning to Cornell. You can call (607) 255-2017, or click the link above to send e-mail.
Students returning from Voluntary Leave after 5 or more years away need to submit a petition for readmission. A petition form can be e-mailed, faxed, or mailed to you by contacting the Counseling and Advising office, (607) 254-5386.
Restricted Leave of Absence
In addition to notifying Adrienne, students on Restricted Leave of Absence must submit a petition to the Committee on Academic Achievement and Petitions. A petition form can be e-mailed, faxed, or mailed to you by contacting the Counseling and Advising office, (607) 254-5386. If you have been on Restricted Leave for more than 5 years, only one petition is necessary.
Leaves issued by Gannett
If your leave was issued by Gannett: Cornell University Health Services, evaluation will be necessary before returning. Contact Gannett Health Center at (607) 255-5155 for instructions, and also notify Adrienne to let her know of your intent to return.
Returning Student Information
Students returning from Voluntary Leave after 5 or more years away need to submit a petition for readmission. A petition form can be e-mailed, faxed, or mailed to you by contacting the Counseling and Advising office, (607) 254-5386.
Course pre-enrollment
Returning students wishing to pre-enroll for courses should contact their faculty advisor for guidance in course selection. You'll need the 6-digit course numbers from the roster (link below). Once you have your course selections and the 6-digit numbers, you can e-mail the department and number (eg: An Sci 100) and the 6-digit course ID number to CALS_Registrar@cornell.edu, or you can print the paper enrollment form, fill it out and fax it to 607-254-4613 or mail it to:
Adrienne Wilson
CALS Registrar's Office
140 Roberts Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
If you have to petition or secure permission from Gannett before returning, you are allowed to pre-enroll before a decision is reached.
Students on Leave of Absence cannot use the CoursEnroll system, and must enroll by e-mail or a paper enrollment form.
The deadline for Fall 2008 pre-enrollment is Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
- You may indicate your intention to return after November 16, but you will not be able to pre-enroll. You will have to add your classes in January when you return to campus.
- Click here for an enrollment form. [.pdf]
- Click here for course descriptions.
- Click here for the course roster.
- Click here for the electronic directory.
- Click here for the academic calendar.
If you have questions or are unsure of your status, please call (607) 255-2017, or e-mail Adrienne Wilson at aaw25@cornell.edu.