Carolina Montejo and Angel Escamilla tabling for LSP at the Bienvenidos BBQ

Somos Comunidad/We Are Community

Student Life

Latina/o undergraduate or graduate students can rely on the Latine Student Success Office (LSSO), housed in the Latina/o Studies Program (LSP), for academic as well as personal assistance. The LSSO Advisor helps students navigate and make connections throughout the university community, as well as develop realistic expectations and successful new habits. Connections facilitate students' transition to the rigorous academic programs and help them achieve that delicate balance between academic success and a full, healthy life outside the classroom.

Student Life Destinations

Latine Student Success Office Latino Living Center Student Organizations Student Life Resources Latinx Unity Celebration Mi Comunidad Mentorship Program Resources for Undocumented Students

Beyond the Classroom

Student Organizations

There are over 35 Latina/o student organizations at Cornell University, including sororities and fraternities, as well as those related to national identity, the disciplines, the professions, the arts and entertainment.

Latine Student Success Office (LSSO)

The Latine Student Success Office (LSSO) is a joint effort of the Latina/o Studies Program (LSP) and the College of Arts & Sciences Admissions and Advising Office.

Latina/o Studies Program News

Cornell Giving Day 2025

We’re on a mission to support students. Help us shape the future of Cornell— and beyond!

Spring 2025 Nuestra Voz en español/Spanish Conversation Hour

Nuestra voz en español brings students together to speak Spanish with other heritage speakers in an informal setting. No homework, no tests, just snacks and conversation. Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00 PM • 429 Rockefeller Hall

Latina/o Studies offers new way to connect with alumni

“Fridays with Alumni” kicks off Jan. 31 featuring Kim Cardenas '17 & Joseph De Los Santos '19,

Doctoral student Laura Caicedo creates community at Cornell

Like many academics, fifth-year doctoral candidate Laura Caicedo's (they/them) journey through academia has been complex and sometimes isolating.

Latina/o Studies launches Fridays with Alumni

Latina/o Studies and the Cornell Latino Alumni Association launches a hybrid lunchtime series, Fridays with Alumni.

Spring 2025 Latina/o Studies Fridays with Faculty seminar series

Now in its twenty-first year, the Latina/o Studies Fridays with Faculty luncheon seminar offers an opportunity for Latina/o and non-Latina/o students to meet faculty and administrators for an informal conversation about their current research/work in progress. March 21 @ 12 Noon • 429 Rockefe...

Chemist Héctor D. Abruña wins Enrico Fermi Award

The award recognizes scientists, engineers and science policymakers who have given unstintingly over their careers to advance energy science and technology.

31st Unity Dinner Creates Communidad Through Voces

The 31st Unity Dinner took place on October 18th and featured keynote speaker Dr. Evelyn Ambriz '11 and '15. The festive night included dinner and performances by Mariachi Regional en Cornell Univeristy, Salsa Pa'alante and Sabor Latino Dance Ensemble.

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