MAJOR OR MINOR IN LATINA/O STUDIES
Discover Latina/o studies Fall 2026 course
offerings
For the Fall semester, Latina/o Studies offers a range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate level with the opportunity to explore and learn about history, communities, literature, immigration, as well as cultural identity, migration, language, and more.
If you have questions about Latina/o Studies courses, or the resources the program provides, we invite you to visit the 4th Floor of Rockefeller Hall or email Marti at mfd1@cornell.edu.
A path to a Latina/o Studies minor is easy with only five courses required.
One of the focal points of the Latina/o Studies Program is its undergraduate minor, available to all students in any college at Cornell. With a minor, you'll be able to explore the rich histories and contemporary life of Latino communities in the United States. You will learn about Latina/o political and labor participation, creative expression and literature, and issues of immigration, education, language, health, and more.
Students have the option of choosing from a selection of five different introductory courses as the required course for the minor. Students are welcome to create a selection of courses that would best suit their interests but must take at least one introductory courses.
It's never too late to register for the undergraduate minor. Stop by Latina/o Studies to register and to have your record reviewed for courses you have completed that count toward the minor.
A path to a Latina/o Studies major.
The LSP major offers students a deep and nuanced understanding of this diverse population through interdisciplinary coursework that provides the conceptual, methodological, and practical skills necessary to understand the complex issues of our times. A major in Latina/o Studies requires a minimum of 12 Latina/o Studies (LSP) courses
A home away from home!
Our doors are always open. Our space, located on the fourth floor of Rockefeller Hall, serves as the hub for Latina/o students and student organizations and provides a wide range of resources, including a robust curriculum, academic & social support and counseling, academic advising, library and study space, meeting space complete with built-in projection and smart board, computer lab, printing, and friendly, welcoming support staff. We are a comunidad!
