A division of the Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines, ELSO's mission is to offer writing and speaking support to graduate and professional students from all language backgrounds that meets the needs of students across programs and at all points in their graduate careers.
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ELSO Goals
Our goals are for graduate and professional students from all language backgrounds to:
- value multilingualism, seeing it as a resource and point of pride
- be a part of and have a voice in the Cornell community and larger academic or professional community
- create community with graduate and professional students across fields
- engage in cross-cultural communication
Fall 2025 ELSO Info Sessions
New to Cornell? Have questions about ELSO programs? You are invited to attend an ELSO Info Session. During these online events, ELSO faculty will provide an overview of ELSO programs and answer your questions. Zoom links will be provided through the ELSO listserv.
ELSO Info Session Schedule:
Friday, August 15, 4:00-5:00 pm EST
Tuesday, August 19, 9:00-10:00 am EST
Friday, August 22, 2:00-3:00 pm EST