Does Cornell prefer transfer applicants from certain colleges or types of colleges?
Generally speaking, Cornell has no preferences regarding the institution from which a student transfers. With that noted, about a quarter of the transfer students come from community colleges. As applications are reviewed, the most important factors considered include: * ability to articulate interest in a parti…
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I left high school early and enrolled in an early college program. Will Cornell take those credits?
An applicant may apply to Cornell as a transfer student if they have graduated from high school or received a GED, and have earned twelve or more credits at another college or university since then. Typically, this means that credits earned in an early college program will count only toward the student's high schoo…
When are transfer admission decisions released?
Transfer admissions decisions are released on a rolling basis beginning in April. For more information, see our How to Apply page.
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How are my transfer credits evaluated?
Each undergraduate college or school at Cornell evaluates transfer credits on a case-by-case basis. Applicants may need to send syllabi and/or detailed course descriptions for all of the coursework they would like to receive credit for if they gain admission to the college or school they have applied to. Most of the …
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Can I transfer to Cornell in my junior year from another college?
If you are currently completing, or have completed, your junior year at a four-year university, then we would discourage a transfer application. In most cases, Cornell will only allow a maximum of 60 credits to transfer. For students that have completed three years of coursework, a significant number of course credit…
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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…
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When should I apply to Cornell as a transfer?
Cornell accepts transfer students who have completed two to four semesters at another college or university. Applicants in their first college semester are not eligible to apply. Candidates are encouraged to apply when they feel they have a strong application and should follow the guidelines and deadlines outlined on…
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