Visit PRE

Students respond to recent seminar remarks by Richard Baker, CEO of NRDC Equity Partners and Chairman, Lord & Taylor.

We encourage applicants to visit the Program in Real Estate, preferably after completing the application process, where you will have the opportunity to meet with faculty, staff and students and get a feel for the unique nature of the program. Thursdays are the ideal day to visit during the semester and we invite you to attend our weekly Real Estate Seminar. For more information on the seminars, please click here .

Please note that visits will be scheduled only during the regular semester. To schedule a visit, please contact Susan Tosto at , 607-255-7110. Formal interviews, in person or by telephone, may be required once the applicant’s completed file has been reviewed by the Admission Committee and will be by invitation only. Interviews are sometimes scheduled during one’s visit to campus. Please understand that an interview does not guarantee admission.

Lars Kollmann, PRE Class of 2009

“During the summer of 2006 I came to the US to visit several universities and programs offering graduate degrees in real estate or business administration. My Cornell visit was outstanding, and it made a difference in my decision about which program to attend. The Program in Real Estate hosted me very professionally and cordially, and, unlike all the other programs I visited, they received me as an individual prospective student rather than as part of a group event. During my stay I was able to talk to Dr. David Funk, Director of the Program, and three real estate professors. In addition I was hosted by two students who accompanied me to their classes so I could fully appreciate the academic aspect of the Program. The day ended late in the afternoon with the weekly Real Estate Industry Seminar followed by a reception and then a little of the Ithaca night-life. The entire experience convinced me that I had found the right Program and sent a strong message that Cornell puts students first.”

Click here for a sample Thursday visit itinerary.