Students in the fall 2019 third-year B.Arch. studio taught by Visiting Professor Rubén Alcolea and Visiting Critic Sam Ghantous present their first assignment of the semester — exploring the concept of density expressed through the cube. Learn more about the B.Arch. program.
Bachelor of fine arts students present thesis projects in a final presentation and critique at the end of the spring semester. The B.F.A. curriculum combines the intensive studio culture of the art department with enhanced access to electives in all areas of the university. Learn more about applying to the B.F.A. program.
Structural Systems features models made this semester in Mark Cruvellier's class that examines the 3D structural systems that are used in buildings — both how they "work" in terms of their mechanical function and how they can be related to conceptual design ideas and form and space-making objectives. On display November 11–22.
The final report from the fall 2018 CRP Land Use, Environmental Planning, and Urban Design Workshop earned a Best Practice/Outstanding Student Project award from the American Planning Association (APA) Upstate New York Chapter.
Cornell in Rome: Predeparture Information
Before your departure to Rome, there are a number of matters that require your attention in order for you to arrive and be prepared for a semester abroad. Each of these six sections gives important information about a particular piece of the process, and what you need to complete before your departure. Pay careful attention to the information in these sections, since much of it is time sensitive or requires planning in advance. If you have questions about any part of the process, please contact Andrew Meis, the coordinator for global study.
- Obtain a Visa
- Plan Your Arrival
- Select Your Classes
- Weekly Class Schedule
- Prepare to Live Abroad
- Live in Rome
- Stay Healthy and Safe
Spring 2020 Important Dates
| Date | Task |
|---|---|
| January 9 | Foundations in Architecture arrival date |
| January 10 | Foundations in Architecture arrival: mandatory permit to stay appointment and apartment orientation |
| January 13–17 | Foundations in Architecture boot camp (mandatory) |
| January 16 | Italian language arrival date (required for any level of Italian class) |
| January 17 | Italian language arrival: mandatory permit to stay appointment and apartment orientation |
| January 20–24 | Italian Language Instruction (all day) |
| January 22 | Regular arrival date |
| January 23 | Regular arrival: mandatory apartment orientation |
| January 24 | Regular arrival: mandatory permit to stay appointment (morning) Orientation: meetings and reception (afternoon) |
| January 25 | Orientation: walking and bus tour |
| January 27 | Instruction begins for other courses |
| March 14–22 | Spring Break |
| April 12 | Easter holiday |
| May 8 | Last day of instruction |
| May 11–12 | Reviews |
| May 14 | Exhibition of student work |
| May 15–17 | Study period |
| May 18–19 | Final exams |
| May 22 | Departure from Rome; apartments closed |