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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.

As we face these challenging economic times, I welcome your creative suggestions for cost savings or revenue enhancement for any activities within our division. If you are an employee in SAS, please go to the suggestion box and let me know your thoughts.

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
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
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
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
Learning Strategies Center
provides undergraduate students with tutoring, assistance in improving general study skills and supplemental courses in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics and Physics
Students Dining
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
Tatkon Center Lobby
Residential Initiative
creating new living-learning communities for Cornell's undergraduates
Student Disability Services
obtains and files disability-related documents, certifies eligibility for services, determines reasonable accommodations, and develops plans for the provision of accommodations for students
Student Services Web Directory
an A-to-Z directory of students services and programs across campus