Student Essentials is a student portal providing quick access to personal student information such as class schedules, advisors, Bursar and CornellCard charges, Bursar holds, and Financial Aid information.  The site also allows students to update their home and local address, preferred first name, phone numbers and emergency contacts.   A useful set of links is presented to allow students easy access to sites across campus providing personal (e.g. health, welbeing, housing and dining), academic (e.g., exam schedules, academic calendars, transcripts),  financial services and community resources.