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Cornell University believes participation in intercollegiate athletics is a valuable part of the education experience for all students and is committed to creating and sustaining a welcoming environment for everyone.

Cornell Athletics & Physical Education DEI Statement
In conjunction with our university’s founding to be a place where “...any person can find instruction...,” Big Red Athletics and Physical Education values diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and justice. We are committed to cultivating a community that acknowledges and celebrates ALL aspects of identity, intersectionality, and mutual respect.

Through active collaboration between our coaches, staff, administrators, and student-athletes, we actively seek to build a space that is welcoming and inclusive of all identities; including but not limited to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, political views, and veteran status

Cornell Athletics & Physical Education DEI Committee
MISSION STATEMENT
The Cornell Athletics & Physical Education DEI Committee works toward creating an environment where student-athletes feel welcomed, supported and empowered through educational programming, campus collaborations and community accountability.

ABOUT THE COMMITTEE
The Cornell Athletics & Physical Education DEI Committee is a grassroots group that meets bi-weekly throughout the year to discuss ways to support the group's mission. 

Fan Code of Conduct
Cornell Athletics, the Ivy League and the NCAA promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request the cooperation of all spectators in supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, or discriminatory comments on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, race, national origin, religion, military status, disability status or any other characteristic or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated. Cornell University thanks you for creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all student-athletes, coaches, and fans.

Transgender Athlete Commitment
Cornell University believes participation in intercollegiate athletics is a valuable part of the education experience for all students, and the University is committed to creating and sustaining a welcoming environment for everyone. Cornell abides by the NCAA Transgender Student-Athlete Participation Policy (adopted February 2025) and Cornell University Policy 6.4 prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on protected-status - specifically including gender identity and gender expression - and related retaliation.
 
Please direct questions to Amy Foster alm7@cornell.edu. Concerns also may be reported to titleix@cornell.edu.
 

Resources
The university offers a number of confidential resources for individuals who are unsure whether to report misconduct or who seek counseling or other emotional support in addition to, or without, making a report to the University. For confidential support, one can seek assistance from:

  • Cornell Health (medical and mental health providers, students only: (607) 255-5155)
  • Cornell United Religious Work Chaplains (CURW) (pastoral counseling: (607) 255-6003)
  • The Ithaca Advocacy Center's 24/7 hotline: (607) 277-5000
  • The Cornell Victim Advocate: (607) 255-1212, victimadvocate@cornell.edu
  • The Director of the Women's Resource Center (WRC): (607) 255-0015, wrc@cornell.edu
  • The Director of the LGBT Resource Center: (607) 254-4987, lgbtrc@cornell.edu
  • The University Ombudsman: (607) 255-4321, ombudsman@cornell.edu


Student-Athlete Resources

Cornell has extensive resources for all students, including student-athletes, if confronted with discrimination, harassment or sexual and related misconduct by a Cornell employee. They include:

  • Find Confidential Support
    • Cornell Victim Advocates 607.255.1212; victimadvocate@cornell.edu
    • Counselors at Cornell Health 607.255.5155
    • Office of the University Ombudsman, ombudsman.cornell.edu
    • Cornell United Religious Work (CURW) (pastoral counseling: 607.255.6002)
    • The Advocacy Center 607.277.5000 (24/7 community resource)
       
  • Discuss Reporting Options and Resources
    • The Title IX Coordinator, 607.255.2242
    • Workforce Policy and Labor Relations, 607.255.6866; equalopportunity@cornell.edu
    • Cornell Police, (24/7) 607.255.1111
       

Identity Resource Centers on Campus

Student Athlete Support Services

NCAA Resources

Additional Information

Training and Personal and Professional Development