Student Experience
Wondering what it's like to be a student here?
Hear from past and present students, learn about our community and discover why Weill Cornell is a one-of-a-kind graduate school.
"Faculty members are approachable and supportive. I feel comfortable dropping by their lab to ask for advice, lab-related or not."
Neighborhood
The Upper East Side provides a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of more crowded areas of the city. Small cafés and eateries line the streets, and every modern convenience is just a block or two away. The majority of students choose to live just a short walk from classrooms and labs in on-campus subsidized housing, which further strengthens our sense of community.
Student Government
The Graduate Student Executive Council (GSEC) acts as a liaison to WCGS leadership and advocates for students’ administrative, academic and social needs. As such, the GSEC organizes several social events throughout the year, including a Halloween party, winter ski trip and end-of-the-year formal. Our administration is receptive to students’ needs and genuinely cares about students’ academic success, happiness and well being during their time at Weill Cornell. Student Government (GSEC)
"Weill Cornell gave me the confidence to look at problems in a new light…and prepared me to pursue a career in drug discovery."