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Scheduling Guidelines for Events and Meetings

Scheduling Guidelines

(as of December 13, 2021)

For more information about Cornell’s COVID Event Guidelines and Student Organization Scheduling Guidelines. 

All in-person student gatherings, formal or informal, are cancelled. This applies to undergraduate, graduate and professional students, and includes events with members of the local community. 
Kotlikoff, Mike, and Lombardi, Ryan. "RE: COVID-19 Update: Continued spike in cases, additional restrictions." 11 December 2021

Guide to holding in-person and hybrid events

When indoors, all faculty, staff, students, and visitors – regardless of vaccination status – must remain masked, unless in a private, non-shared space (e.g., office or dorm room) or when eating; physical distancing must be maintained when unmasked. Unvaccinated individuals should continue to wear a mask outdoors when physical distancing is not possible.  This is in accordance with Tompkins County Health Department guidance following a recent increase in positive COVID-19 cases in our surrounding community.

Before submitting an Event Request Form, be sure to check the University Events Team website for current event guidelines.

Please take the time to read through the following web pages:

Guide to holding virtual events

If you are hosting a virtual event, an event request form must be completed using Scheduling@Cornell.

  • when the event expects attendees under 18 years of age (excludes Cornell registered students)
  • uses the University logo
  • is photographed or recorded for distribution
  • invites an outside performer/speaker/musical artist
  • is a hosted conference
  • distributes any items to attendees prior to the virtual event/meeting
    • e.g., DYI kit, food, or alcohol
  • invites a dignitary or government official