PE 1640

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PE 1640
Basic Rock Climbing

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 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.


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.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP, 2023FA

When Offered Fall, Spring.

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.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  6087 PE 1640   LEC 001

    • M
    • Feb 3 - Apr 28, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $325. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing Center, located in Bartels Hall. No previous experience necessary!
    Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative 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.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  6089 PE 1640   LEC 002

    • T
    • Jan 28 - Apr 22, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $325. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing Center, located in Bartels Hall. No previous experience necessary!
    Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative 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.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  6156 PE 1640   LEC 005

    • R
    • Jan 30 - Apr 17, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $325. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing Center, located in Bartels Hall. No previous experience necessary!
    Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative 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.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  9640 PE 1640   LEC 006

    • R
    • Jan 30 - Apr 17, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $325. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing Center, located in Bartels Hall. No previous experience necessary!
    Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative 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.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  6106 PE 1640   LEC 007

    • R
    • Jan 30 - Apr 17, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $325. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing Center, located in Bartels Hall. No previous experience necessary!
    Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative 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.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 18262 PE 1640   LEC 008

    • F
    • Jan 31 - Apr 25, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $325. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing Center, located in Bartels Hall. No previous experience necessary!
    Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative 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.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  6147 PE 1640   LEC 009

    • S
    • Feb 22 - May 3, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $325. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing Center, located in Bartels Hall. No previous experience necessary!
    Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative 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.

    Department Consent Required (Add)