What is the admissions process of non-traditional students?
All applicants for matriculated undergraduate study at Cornell are categorized as either first-year applicants or transfer applicants. We do not have a separate process through which non-traditional students apply for admission. Students should submit their application using the Common Application , which can be …
Who should complete the College Report?
Transfer applicants must ensure that a college official with access to their academic and disciplinary records completes and submits the College Report Form to Cornell. Applicants can access the College Report form through their online Common Application account. Applicants should print out the form and present it…
What are the College of Arts and Sciences admissions requirements?
Please see our requirements website for details. In addition to the Common Application , complete applications must include: * Official Secondary/High School Transcript followed by a Mid-Year Report when it becomes available * Counselor Recommendation and School Report * Two Teacher Evaluations * Cornell…
Do I have to apply to a particular major in Engineering? If so, what if I change my mind later?
First-year applicants apply to the College of Engineering and not to a particular engineering major. Students may indicate an intended major of interest on the Common Application if they wish, but they will not officially select a major until the second semester of their sophomore year.
If I’ve been out of school for a while, do I have to submit teacher recommendations/academic evaluations?
Applicants who do not have recent teachers, instructors, or professors to write their recommendations are advised to have supervisors, mentors, and/or coaches write on their behalf. Current or former members of the military can utilize a recommendation from an appropriate member of their chain of command for this pur…
What does it mean that the College of Human Ecology is a “contract college” and how does that status affect applicants and Human Ecology students? Can I use the SUNY application to apply to CHE?
The College of Human Ecology, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and the College of Veterinary Medicine have a unique relationship with New York State. As part of their mission, these units conduct education, research, and outreach services that are linked to …
How can I prepare for medical school as an international student?
In the United States, students do an undergraduate degree (first degree) to prepare for medical school. The most common choice at Cornell for students hoping to go to medical school is to major in biological sciences through the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, or the Colleg…