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Susan H. Murphy

Susan H. Murphy '73, PhD '94, Vice President for Student and Academic Services

Welcome to Student and Academic Services

All of us within the units of Student and Academic Services strive to promote an educational environment where students thrive in pursuit of their academic and personal goals. From the chefs in the West Campus House System, to the Chaplains in Cornell United Religious Work, to the intercollegiate coaches interacting with student-athletes, these staff and many more working in the units, provide programs, services, and opportunities for Cornell students to have a well-rounded and successful educational experience.

Click on the links below to learn more about the various units within our division. For highlights of the past year, download the SAS Annual Report.

I am proud to be the Vice President of Student and Academic Services and hope you will spend a few minutes learning about the programs and services we provide for Cornell students. Our connections with students inspire and energize us and provide us with the satisfaction of knowing we are achieving our mission to the fullest extent possible.

Athletics and Physical Education
offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, and intercollegiate athletic competition
High Jump
Campus Life
provides programs, services and facilities of exceptional quality to the Cornell community in the areas of residential living and learning, community centers and dining
Center for Learning and Teaching
provides a variety of programs and resources designed to promote student learning and improve instruction including the Learning Strategies Center, Student Disability Services, International Teaching Assistant Development Program, and Faculty Instructional Support
Cornell Career Services
offers help with career exploration, graduate and professional school advising and preparation, health careers, legal careers, internship and full-time job searches, fellowships, and specialized advising needs
Tatkon Center Lobby
Cornell Chimes
the heartbeat of campus life for more than one hundred and thirty years, marking the hours and chiming concerts.
Cornell Commitment
recognizes, rewards, and encourages further development of students who exemplify Cornell's commitment to academic excellence, work and service, research and discovery, and leadership and learning
Cornell Public Service Center
offers many opportunities for involvement locally, nationally and internationally
Dean of Students
promotes university programs that help students develop a sense of belonging to a supportive educational community
Students Dining
Gannett Health Services
provides primary medical care,Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), a pharmacy, 24/7 phone consultation, services for faculty and staff, and information about issues and initiatives affecting student health and well-being
Internal Transfer Division
assists students who are considering transfer between colleges within Cornell
Merrill Presidential Scholars Program
a Cornell University program honoring outstanding seniors, high school teachers and Cornell faculty members
Office of the University Registrar
serves as the custodian of student academic records, coordinates course enrollment and registration, and manages the student information system
Residential Initiative
creating new living-learning communities for Cornell's undergraduates
Student Services Web Directory
an A-to-Z directory of students services and programs across campus