Recruiting Nolan School Students
Partner with the world’s premier hospitality business program to connect with drive, talented students ready to shape the future of the industry.
The premier hospitality talent pipeline
The Cornell Nolan School is regarded as the premier hospitality business program in the world. Our reputation draws the brightest, most ambitious, and most capable students — each with a demonstrated track record of achievement and passion for the hospitality industry.
The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Career Development Center is committed to partnering with companies and organizations to recruit a diverse pool of candidates. We recognize the strong correlation between diverse teams and strong financial performance, and we expect our recruiting partners to share that commitment.
Practice credit requirement
All Nolan School students must complete 800 hours of practical experience through work and internship opportunities (no academic credit is awarded). Many students fulfill this graduation requirement through companies who recruit at Cornell. Employers may contact the career development team with any questions.
Job and internship postings
Recruit candidates for full-time and summer positions, internships, and externships through our two online recruiting platforms.
Undergraduate & graduate students
Post full-time roles, internships, and externships for current students and recent alumni.
Experienced alumni
Seeking Nolan alumni with 5+ years of professional experience? Send opportunities directly to our team.
Help us dress for success!
Dressing professionally is a part of college life at the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Without appropriate attire, a student could miss out on important—even life-changing—experiences. Big Red Threads Hosted by Hilton is a clothing closet that loans students professional apparel for all genders free of charge for interviews, information sessions, DDLS, and other recruitment events.
The Big Red Threads Hosted by Hilton boutique is located in Statler Hall 237 and is available to all SC Johnson College of Business students.
Big Red Threads Hosted by Hilton Offers:
- Business suits
- Suit separates
- Dress shirts
- Dress pants
- Ties
- Belts
- Professional shoes
Recruiter visits
Employers planning an on-campus visit to the Nolan School will find everything needed to plan their trip below. If you experience travel delays affecting your recruiting visit, please email Employer Relations.
Getting to Ithaca
If your travel origin is more than 4 hours from Ithaca, we recommend flying or taking a train. Note that rideshares (Uber, Lyft, etc.) will not service trips from Syracuse, Binghamton, Elmira, Rochester, or any travel depot more than 15–20 miles away — plan a rental car or pre-arranged taxi for those airports.
Accommodations
The Statler Hotel, part of the Nolan School, sits at the center of Cornell University. It offers a recruiter discount and provides transportation to/from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. Use this booking link to access the recruiter rate.
Additional lodging options in national chains and local B&Bs are available nearby. The Ithaca Tompkins Convention and Visitors Bureau maintains a full list, many of which offer airport and campus transportation.
Parking on campus
Visitor parking is very limited. On-campus Parkmobile daily decision lots are available — the closest to Statler Hall is the 1st floor of Hoy Parking Garage. For more information visit the Cornell Transportation website.
Best practices
The Cornell Nolan School is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). We expect all employers recruiting our students to abide by the following principles, policies, and procedures:
NACE principles
Professional practice standards for career services and employment professionals.
Cornell employer policies
Cornell Career Services employer policies and procedures for recruiting students.
U.S. DOL fair labor standards
Federal standards governing internship and employment practices.
Professional Standards Notice: Cornell Nolan is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). All employers recruiting our students are expected to abide by NACE’s Principles for Ethical Professional Practice and Cornell Career Services Employer Policies and Procedures.