A three-day event for admitted students

April 15-17, 2027

Discover what the Johnson School’s two-year Cornell MBA program has to offer. At Destination Johnson, find answers to your questions about the program, the people, and the power of the Cornell MBA — all while you connect with current students and your future classmates.

What to expect

Interactive presentations, a chance to hear from the program’s leadership, breakout discussions, one-on-one networking, and a deep dive into our curriculum and how we support you in your career aspirations.

How to participate

Admitted students can register in your application portal, starting in early December.

Questions?

Email MBAStudentServices@johnson.cornell.edu to connect with a Johnson staff member.

Event details

We are excited to host you over three days to give you a deep dive into our curriculum, career support, and community. We encourage you to join us for the entire event as doing so will give you the best understanding of our program.

Admitted students can register in your application portal, starting in early December.

Lodging

Spring weekends in Ithaca are very busy, so you’ll want to make lodging arrangements well in advance. We have arranged for DJ weekend rates at two downtown Ithaca hotels. Selecting the links below will take you to the hotel sites where you can make your own reservation.

• Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown | 324 East State Street, Ithaca (Rate cutoff date: March 17, 2026) 
• Hilton Garden Inn | 130 East Seneca Street, Ithaca (Rate cutoff date: March 17, 2026) 

You’ll also find helpful lodging information at the Visit Ithaca website.

Transportation

For information on local transportation and parking, please visit this page.

Schedule

We encourage attendees to arrive at Sage Hall by 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, April 16, to take advantage of all the planned activities. Partners are invited to all sessions and social events. For a quick glance at what to expect, expand the days below. A detailed agenda will be shared as we get closer to the weekend. Attire for the weekend is casual.

Thursday, April 15, 2026 (DJ early arrivals)

3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Registration/Information and Continuous Refreshment Buffet | Sage Hall Management Library

4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Sage Social | Sage Hall Atrium

Friday, April 16, 2026

Plan to arrive at Sage Hall by 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 16. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks provided.

You’ll have the opportunity to hear from deans, faculty, current students, and administration. We’ll showcase what Johnson and Cornell has to offer, and give you many opportunities to get your questions answered. The day concludes with a buffet dinner on campus an evening mixer downtown.

Saturday, April 17, 2026

Plan to arrive at Sage Hall by 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 17. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks provided.

You’ll participate in an interactive team activity in the morning. The balance of the day’s programming will give you a head start on your career search at Johnson. We’ll also have a dedicated session and social activity for partners and family members attending. The weekend concludes with dinner and casino night in Sage Hall.