Cornell Commons.
the remote house for focused founders
Applications are now open until 09/17/2026 for Spring 2027 and the 2027–2028 academic year. Students and alumni apply here.
About
Cornell Commons is the premier hacker house near Cornell University, one of the most entrepreneurial in the world. We believe proximity to great people stems great ideas, and that luck is built off the situations you put yourself in. A concentration of passionate individuals all driving each other to do more.
Our house is full of engineers and researchers across disciplines, and is part of the broader network of The Residency, a global network of homes for the ambitious, with residents’ projects collectively valued at over $3 billion.
People
Mostly Cornell students, but spots are open to anyone with ambition.
Community
We do community dinners, coworking sessions, internal demo nights, and trips to NYC, Boston, and SF. Public events include hosting hackathons and monthly parties.
Contact
For partnerships, sponsorship, events, or guest stays, email amc647@cornell.edu. To be part of the next cohort, students and alumni apply here, whereas non-affiliated applicants apply to The Residency.