Cornell Club of New York

About

The Cornell Club - New York is a private, members-only alumni club located in Midtown Manhattan. It provides a permanent clubhouse and a program of social, cultural, and professional activities for Cornell alumni, faculty, students, and affiliate-school alumni. Its primary goals are to connect and engage Cornellians, preserve and promote Cornell ties in New York City, and provide a staffed midtown facility for networking, events, and short-term accommodations. More information can be found on their website.

Events

The Club runs a broad events program that includes speaker series and post-program dinners, monthly networking breakfasts, panel discussions, professional-development events such as Professional Profile Day and headshot sessions, arts and entertainment programs including private museum and gallery tours, theatre and sports outings, as well as specialty dinners and tastings. They also host pop-up dinner series, holiday and social receptions, and off-site or reciprocal-club trips and interclub parties. Details about upcoming events can be found on their blog.

Programs

Recurring programs at the Club include the Speaker's Committee series, networking breakfasts, and career-oriented panels. They also offer Professional Profile Day for professional headshots, culinary and dining programs such as pop-up dinners and tastings, arts and entertainment outings, and a Health & Fitness program that includes personal training and wellness offerings. More information about these programs is available on their health and fitness page.

Member Experience

Members have access to a clubhouse environment that includes work and study areas, the A.D. White Library, and a business center. Additional benefits include on-site dining, social and networking programs, private meeting and banquet rooms, a complimentary Health & Fitness Center, 48 overnight guest rooms, reciprocal access to clubs worldwide, concierge services, and member-focused services such as referral credits and spouse or domestic partner privileges. More details can be found on their member benefits page.

Membership

Membership is restricted to Cornell alumni, faculty and staff, students aged 21 and older, family of Cornellians, and business associates. Dues are billed quarterly and are noted to be on a sliding scale based on age and proximity. Specific promotions, referral house credits, and a fee for spouse or domestic partner privileges are also available. For further information, please visit the membership page.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include Cornell alumni (both undergraduate and graduate), Cornell faculty and staff, Cornell students aged 21 or older, alumni of listed affiliate schools, family members of Cornellians, and business associates of members. More details can be found on the eligibility page.

Reciprocal Clubs

Members receive reciprocal access to a large network of private clubs around the United States and the world, with visits typically requiring a Letter of Introduction and advance reservations. The Club references access to over 150 clubs and potentially up to 175 private clubs. More information is available on their member benefits page.

Facilities

The Clubhouse is a 14-story building located at 6 East 44th Street. It includes the Cayuga Room dining room, the Big Red Tap & Grill, banquet and meeting rooms, a business center, the A.D. White Library, 48 overnight guest rooms, and a Health & Fitness Center equipped with cardio and strength equipment. Athletic privileges, such as squash court access through the Yale Club, are also arranged. More details can be found on their website.

Dining Options

On-site food and beverage options include the Cayuga Room for formal dining, the Big Red Tap & Grill for casual dining and bar service, themed and pop-up dinner series, specialty nights, and a la carte or grab-and-go offerings. Menus and hours are published on the Club's dining pages.

Guest Information

Guest rules stipulate that members must sponsor their guests and are responsible for their charges. A membership card or photo ID may be required, and unhosted guests are limited in the number of visits. Guest room reservations and cancellation policies apply, and Health & Fitness guests incur a fee. Reciprocal-club visitors must present a Letter of Introduction and membership card when using guest rooms or reciprocal privileges. More information can be found on the house rules page.

History

The first Cornell Club was formed in 1889. The current 14-story clubhouse at 6 East 44th Street opened in December 1989. The Club's history includes several prior locations, which are documented in more detail on Wikipedia.

Seasonal Operations

The Clubhouse is open seven days a week from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The Health & Fitness Center typically operates Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Dining outlets and special programs have variable hours, and any closures or renovations are announced on the Club's dining and events pages. More details can be found on the house rules page.

Contact Information

The Cornell Club - New York is located at 6 East 44th Street, New York, NY 10017. For inquiries and membership requests, you can reach them by phone at 212.986.0300 or through the general contact email listed on their website.