Connect with Us
For prospective undergraduate students considering programs in architecture, fine arts, or urban and regional studies who are planning a visit to Cornell University in Ithaca, there are several ways to go about scheduling your visit. You can email our student ambassadors to arrange a one-on-one, student-led tour of our facilities, or you can register for an upcoming information session. If you prefer to connect virtually, you have the option to register for an upcoming virtual event or choose from our list of pre-recorded sessions. Additionally, we have videos of ambassador-led tours available for you to explore.
Tours
AAP Facility Tours
Discover the unique atmosphere of the AAP community with our personalized AAP facilities tour led by a current student ambassador. For families interested in connecting with us and visiting campus, this option offers an exclusive opportunity to explore all five AAP buildings in a focused, one-on-one setting. The tour, lasting 30-45 minutes, allows you to learn about the AAP program and student life at Cornell directly from someone living the experience.
Book an In-Person AAP Tour with an Ambassador
This tour specifically showcases AAP facilities and is not a comprehensive tour of the entire campus. If you’re interested in seeing more of Cornell, we encourage you to book a separate campus-wide tour available below.
General Campus Tour
To enhance your Cornell visit, we invite you to schedule a university tour, which provides a comprehensive overview of the entire campus. You can register for these tours through the link below.
Virtual Campus Tours are also available.
College-Specific Information Sessions
We encourage you to join one of our in-person informational sessions where you’ll gain valuable insights into student life, the admissions process, and admissions requirements.
Please visit our event page to see the full list of AAP-specific sessions. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!
Experience AAP Firsthand
A visit to the art and architecture spaces in Olive Tjaden Hall, Sibley Hall, Milstein Hall, Rand Hall, and The Foundry is an ideal opportunity to talk with current students about their experiences and get their impressions of life in the college. Visit B56 E. Sibley Hall, The Office of Admissions and Student Services, for a self-guided tour brochure.
Meet the AAP Ambassadors
Our AAP Ambassadors are students who are passionate about their studies, creative practice, and communities. They are enthusiastic about engaging with prospective students to provide information about AAP undergraduate programs, offer tours of our facilities, and share their authentic experiences of what it means to be an AAP student. Use the link below to book a visit, or reach out to them directly.
Bachelor of Architecture Ambassadors
Bachelor of Art Ambassadors
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Studies Ambassadors
Explore Other Cornell Facilities
An expanded tour of AAP can include a visit to Cornell’s Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art (closed on Mondays), one or more of our many libraries, and a meal in one of our dining facilities.