The Cornell University Physical Education Department is proud to offer one of the largest and most diverse Physical Culture Programs in the Ivy League: over 100 courses are available, taught by experienced and gifted instructors. Thousands of students, staff, and area residents attend these classes every semester. Although many Cornell students pre-register for courses on the internet prior to the semester, many individuals also choose to participate in the walk-in registration held at the beginning of the semester.

PLEASE NOTE:THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION OFFICE IS NOW LOCATED IN 305 HELEN NEWMAN HALL

COURSE LISTINGS
You are invited to peruse the Physical Education Department Course Offerings for both Fall, Spring and Summer Sessions by clicking on the above links.

Cornell Outdoor Education is part of the Physical Education Department and offers both credit and non-credit courses in a variety of outdoor related activities. Courses may be added any time before the class starts, with no late enrollment fee. Cornell Outdoor Education courses include hiking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, caving, teambuilding, wilderness first aid, and Fall/Fall break trips. Cornell Outdoor Education maintains its own drop deadlines and other policies. For complete details please visit: CORNELL OUTDOOR EDUCATION

PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
All Cornell undergraduates are required to take two credits (two courses) of Physical Education, one credit each semester of the first year on campus. Students may take more than one PE class per semester, but may only take one for credit.  Registered participants in Cornell Athletics may receive PE credit. There are some exceptions for transfer students. For a complete description of the Physical Education Requirements and exceptions, please see Physical Education Requirements. All requests for accomodations to the Physical Education or Swim Test requirement due to disability must be made through the office of Student Disability Services.

1. LATE ENROLLMENT FEE: A $30.00 late enrollment fee will be charged to students who enroll in Physical Education after Friday, September 13, 2013.  

2. ABSENCES: Students attending courses that meet for 45 minute sessions, 24 times in a semester will be limited to 4 absences only. Proportional adjustments will be made for courses that meet less than 24 times or more than 45 minutes a session (instructor's prerogative).

3. The FALL 2013 ADD/DROP PERIOD for Physical Education ends on Friday, September 13, 2013.. All post deadline drops may be assessed a $30.00 drop fee. Please see specific course information as numerous earlier deadlines exist.

4. CHANGES: Students are normally not permitted to transact changes after Friday, September 13, 2013. However, changes may be transacted for legitimate documentable problems and conflicts. A $30.00 fee may be assessed.

After FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013, all post registration course change activity must be transacted IN PERSON with the Physical Education staff only, NOT by telephone, NOT on-line, NOT in the office of the College Registrar. The Physical Education Office is located in 305 Helen Newman Hall, on the second floor. MAP

5. NON-ATTENDENCE: If you are enrolled in a course and have numerous absences or fail to attend, all regular course fees and/or penalty fees will be charged. A failing grade will be recorded on the transcript for all students who do not meet the attendance requirement: everyone is enrolled for credit.

NON-ATTENDENCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A DROP OR EXCLUSION FROM COURSE FEES AND PENALTIES.

6. SWIM TEST FEE: A $30.00 penalty fee will be assessed for all swim tests conducted that do not correspond with the Physical Education Department's identified swim test dates and times, specifically during Fall and Fall semester orientations. If a student requires an individual appointment, a $50.00 fee will be assessed.

7. TRANSCRIPT: Physical Education courses will be graded pass/fail with the results recorded on the transcript.

8. REFUNDS: No refunds will be transacted after the course drop deadline.

9. COURSE LIMIT PER TERM: Students receive credit for ONLY ONE course per term. If a student enrolls in more than one course per term, credit will be given only for the first course the student has enrolled in, as recorded in the Physical Education Office.

10. NON-STUDENT FEES: Non Cornell Students are required to pay a Non-Student of $50.00 for course which have a course fee (the course fee must also be paid) or $100.00 for a course which has no fee.