How do I select a major?
At CALS, you will dive into your major as soon as you set foot on campus. As a result, all students must apply to a specific CALS major and are chosen based upon their academic and personal fit for that course of study. We encourage you to take time to explore the wide breadth of majors that CALS offers, and app…
What should I do if I completed college credits in high school, and will CALS accept these transfer credits?
Overall, as an incoming first-year student, the maximum number of non-Cornell transfer credits that you would be able to bring in is 15. These credits can take many forms, including CEEB AP Exams and various international credentials such as International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams, GCE A-Level Exams, French Baccalaure…
I’m interested in pre-med or pre-vet. How can I study that at CALS?
Students interested in pre-vet or pre-med complete the preparatory coursework for graduate programs in veterinary or human medicine while pursuing the academic discipline that interests them most as undergraduates. We encourage you to apply to the major that best fits your academic interests, knowing that you will re…
What courses are required to apply for transfer admission into CALS?
To prepare for studying within CALS, each academic major has key foundation courses that competitive transfer candidates need to complete or have in progress at the time of their application. View the required coursework and other transfer resources on the Transfer Applicant webpage. As with first-year applicants, …
