Any major, any background. A community for Cornell students building careers together.

Fall 2026 recruitment

Who we're looking for

About GCC

GCC is open to every Cornell student interested in business and professional development — any background, any major. Our members come from a wide range of majors, geographies, cultures and professional interests, and that range of perspective is our greatest strength.

We look for high-achieving, motivated students who want to grow, professionally and personally, and to pay it forward. New members join a 10-week professional development series led by experienced upperclassmen, are paired with a mentor, and become part of a family that lasts well beyond Cornell.

Three members standing together, smiling, in the Sage Hall atrium
Members in the Sage Hall atrium

How recruitment works

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Stages of recruitment Fall 2026 cycle · times and venues to follow
  1. 01

    Breaking into Business Clubs (with CFC) optional

    Cornell's largest business-club event of the semester, hosted with CFC — how club recruitment works and how to prepare.

    9/3Time & place to follow
  2. 02

    ClubFest optional

    Find our table at Cornell's ClubFest and come say hello — no sign-up needed.

    9/5Time & place to follow
  3. 03

    Information session 1 optional

    Learn what it means to be part of the GCC community and meet our members.

    9/8Time & place to follow
  4. 04

    Resume review (with IIC) optional

    Get your resume reviewed with IIC and connect with our members before you apply.

    9/9Time & place to follow
  5. 05

    Consulting panel (with SEGC) optional

    A panel on consulting careers, hosted with SEGC.

    9/10To be confirmed
  6. 06

    Information session 2 optional

    The same session again, for anyone who missed the first: what it means to be part of the GCC community, and a chance to meet our members.

    9/14Time & place to follow
  7. 07

    Application deadline required

    Applications close. The application form opens from the Apply button.

    9/16Closing time to follow
  8. 08

    Deliberations

    Every application is read in full; first-round invitations follow.

    9/17
  9. 09

    First-round interviews by invitation

    Invite only. Interviews run in time slots; attire is business professional.

    9/18Invite only
  10. 10

    Final-round interviews by invitation

    Interviews run in time slots; attire is business professional.

    9/19Invite only
  11. 11

    Decisions

    You hear from us within a few days of final rounds.

    After final rounds

Times and venues are posted as each event is confirmed — join the mailing list below to hear first.

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Common questions

What year should I be to apply?

Any year. Most new members join as first-years or sophomores, and we welcome applications from every class.

If I didn't get accepted in a past semester, should I still apply?

Yes, please do. Applying again is common, and every application is read fresh each semester.

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Fall 2026 recruitment is open to every Cornell student — any major, any background. Applications close September 16

A mentor, a 10-week professional development series and a network of 100+ alumni — it starts with a short written application.

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