First-year applicants who were denied admission in either the early decision or regular decision cycles may re-apply as first-year students if they have taken a gap year and have not enrolled full-time at another school or institution. 

First-year applicants who were denied admission in either the early decision or regular decision cycles and who have enrolled full-time in another school or institution may re-apply to Cornell as a transfer student.

Transfer applicants who were denied admission will need to submit a new application, complete with essays, letters, fee, etc., to re-apply.