Devices charged and bags packed, Cornellians start a bright new semester.
A student walks to class on the first day of the 2026 Fall semester.
SAGE SEMESTER | Students roam central campus as they navigate their way to class. (Sophia Romanov-Imber/Sun Associate Editor)
BRANCHING OUT | Underneath a white oak on the Arts Quad, students enjoy the greenery and socialize. (Danica Lee/Sun Staff Photographer)
LOOKING AHEAD | Crowding around Zeus tables, students catch up on summer and share excitement for the semester ahead. (Danica Lee/Sun Staff Photographer)
PENCILS READY | Students pack into Baker Lab for one of Cornell’s infamous chemistry classes. (Adelaide Chow/Sun Assistant Photography Editor)
A NEW CHAPTER | A student focuses on their work ahead of the semester during a quiet morning in the Physical Sciences Building. (Adelaide Chow/Sun Assistant Photography Editor)
NEW DAY | Students enjoy the warm weather, taking a break next to the A.D White Statue. (Danica Lee/Sun Staff Photographer)
MORNING RUSH | Flocks of students pass by McGraw tower as they trek to their classes. (Samantha Miculinich/Sun Staff Photographer)
LAST BELL | After a long, exciting day, students walk back to their dorms. (Nathan Bo/Sun Assistant Photography Editor)
