Living in Keeton
Keeton House is a vibrant living-learning community where you'll find opportunities to connect with peers, engage with faculty and staff, and enrich your Cornell experience beyond the classroom. Located on West Campus, Keeton is just a short walk from campus, downtown Ithaca, and five West Campus Dining Halls.
Home to more than 300 students, Keeton is supported by a dedicated team of Graduate and Undergraduate Resident Fellows, an Assistant Dean, and a House Professor-Dean. Together, they create a welcoming environment through faculty dinners, guest speakers, workshops, social events, and House traditions that encourage intellectual curiosity, personal wellness, active citizenship, and meaningful connections.
Right next door, the Noyes Recreation Center offers a fitness center, basketball, volleyball and badminton courts, and a 30-foot bouldering wall, making it easy to stay active throughout the year.
We hope you'll take advantage of everything Keeton House has to offer and become an active member of our community. To learn more about our House programs and events, explore the links to the left.
Keeton House Office
The hub of all things in the House, the House Office is your first stop for assistance. Much more than a place to pick up your mail and send out-going letters, the House Office is where you can find out about what events are happening in the House and how to sign up. The House Office Assistants are also available to help with lock-outs and provide resources for facilities issues that might arise.
Mail and Packages
Mail is delivered Monday through Saturday. Courier (UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc.) and USPS mail is typically delivered in the afternoon. Please use the format below when addressing your mail to campus:
| KEETON HOUSE Address Format | Example |
| First and Last Name (with netID) 4 Forest Park Lane (Room #) Keeton House Ithaca, NY 14853 | Ezra Cornell (ec1865) 4 Forest Park Lane 145 Keeton House Ithaca, NY 14853 |
| 1 FOREST PARK LANE Address Format | Example |
| First and Last Name (netID) 1 Forest Park Lane, Room # William Keeton House Ithaca, NY 14853 | Ezra Cornell (ec1865) 1 Forest Park Lane, Room 145 William Keeton House Ithaca, NY 14853 |
Lockouts
During House Office hours, come to the House Office window for assistance. After hours, you will need to call the GRF on-call for assistance.
Standard Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
If the house office is not open, the GRF on-call can be reached from the yellow campus phones located outside the main doorways or from your cell at 607-327-1710. Please note that house office hours are subject to change prior-to and during academic breaks. Summer House Office Hours: Mon-Fri - 9am-4pm
Job Opportunities
Working in the House Office is a great way to connect with the Keeton House community. If you are looking to work a few hours each week, stop by the office to speak with Administrative Coordinator, Carrie Sipe or email her (cls356@cornell.edu) with your interest and available hours.
Keeton House Facilities
No matter which section of Keeton House you live in, you have access to all exterior doors and all public lounges and facilities. You will find the Library, Study Rooms, Seminar Room, and Conference Room on the First Floor between the wings. Laundry Room, Pantry (for snacks), Movie Room, and Common Room are located on the Ground Floor.
1 Forest Park Facilities
Living Room, Study Room, and Kitchenette (refrigerator, microwave, sink, induction cooktop) are all located on the first floor of the house. As part of the Keeton Community, you will also have access to all Keeton House amenities, including the Laundry Room, and Pantry for late night snacks.