Cooperatives at Cornell are unique, collaborative communities governed by their student residents, and are among the least expensive housing alternative on campus.  Members determine house rules and participate in daily operations, including routine cleaning and maintenance. Decisions affecting each house are made democratically at individual house meetings.

Houses range in size from as few as 10 to as many as 35 members, and many houses have a mixture of undergraduate and graduate students. Some are coed while others house only women, and most houses offer both single and double rooms.  Four co-ops have meal plans; all have shared kitchens. 

Applying for membership: 
First, sign up for the Housing Lottery (by February 23, 2009) so later in the process you can sign your co-op housing contract online. The actual application process for the co-ops is handled individually through each house; you must apply by February 13.  Use the Co-op Contact List to contact the house(s) in which you have interest.

Questions?  Click on Co-op Contact List to your right, or contact Julie Page at jlp10@cornell.edu or 255-9677.