PE 1640

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PE 1640
Basic Rock Climbing

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. The Catalog/Courses of Study 2025-2026 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

We will introduce you to rock climbing movement and techniques, belaying, equipment, knots, rappelling, and safety. Courses ensure a high degree of individual attention and a supportive space to explore the vertical world! Graduates of this course will have the knowledge and skills to push themselves to new challenges while climbing safely and responsibly.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Fees Course fee: $325 for instruction. Course fee includes climbing pass and free gear rentals for the semester, which begins on the first day of class.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies one PE requirement if taken as PE. First two classes are required, students may miss one class and still receive PE credit.

Comments For important information about the course (dates, drop deadline, supplies list, etc.) please visit the Cornell Outdoor Education website.

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  4267 PE 1640   LEC 001

  •  
    • M
    • Sep 8 - Nov 24, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $355. Fee includes a climbing pass and free gear rentals for semester. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing Center, located in Bartels Hall.
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  4268 PE 1640   LEC 002

  •  
    • T
    • Sep 2 - Nov 18, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $355. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing Center, located in Bartels Hall.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  4273 PE 1640   LEC 005

  •  
    • R
    • Sep 4 - Nov 13, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $355. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing Center, located in Bartels Hall.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  4274 PE 1640   LEC 006

  •  
    • R
    • Sep 4 - Nov 13, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $355. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing Center, located in Bartels Hall.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  4275 PE 1640   LEC 007

  •  
    • R
    • Sep 4 - Nov 13, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $355. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing Center, located in Bartels Hall.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  4336 PE 1640   LEC 008

  •  
    • F
    • Sep 5 - Nov 21, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $355. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing Center, located in Bartels Hall.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  8279 PE 1640   LEC 009

  •  
    • S
    • Sep 6 - Nov 8, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $355. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing Center, located in Bartels Hall.
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.