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Students celebrate the end of classes on Slope Day.

Cornell students celebrate the end of the school year on Slope Day, Thursday, May 7, with a concert starting at noon on Libe Slope and activities on Ho Plaza. Performers this year are hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper and Canadian reggae band Magic!, currently on tour with Maroon 5.

Slopefest, a free carnival on Ho Plaza, will offer food, games, novelty items and activities including a photo booth, go-go racers and an inflatable obstacle course.

Student, staff and faculty volunteers are needed for a variety of roles at the event and play a significant part in Slope Day’s success, making the day safe and enjoyable for everyone. Shifts are available starting at different times May 7. Apply online.

Slope Day is open to the Cornell community, alumni and guests. Admission to Libe Slope is free for faculty, staff and trustees with a valid Cornell ID; and to full-time undergraduate students (including December graduates) with a Cornell ID and Slope Day wristband. Wristbands are recommended for all attendees to facilitate entry to the site.

The event is funded by the student activities fee through the Student Assembly. Undergraduates also can purchase one guest ticket ($25 presale before 9 a.m. May 4; $35 week of event until 4 p.m. May 7).

E-tickets are now on sale; Slope Day tickets are only available online. Alumni ($25 presale/$35 week of event) and registered graduate and professional students ($20/$30) can purchase up to two tickets for themselves and a guest. Service fees apply on all ticket sales. Tickets are not transferable, except to an accompanied guest. All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges unless the event is canceled.

Gates on Libe Slope open at 11 a.m.; all guests must be over 18 and show ID at the gate. People with disabilities requiring special assistance can contact slopeday@cornell.edu. No food, drinks, pets, large bags, professional cameras or recording devices are allowed; other restrictions apply.

Beer sales (cash only) for ages 21 and up require a government-issued ID. Cornell Dining will sell food and nonalcoholic beverages and will accept cash, Cornell Card or Big Red Bucks. Food will be sold until 5 p.m.

For more information and updates, email slopeday@cornell.edu, visit the Slope Day website or Facebook page and follow the event on Twitter.