Regardless of major, the College of Arts & Sciences grants one degree: the A.B. A.B. is the abbreviation of the Latin name for the degree “_artium baccalarius_,” or translated into English, B.A., “Bachelor of Arts.”
The [Milstein Program in Technology & Humanity][1] is a selective track within Cornell’s College of Arts & Sciences that combines an outstanding liberal arts and sciences education from Cornell University in Ithaca during the academic year with the option to partake in the innovation and vibrant environment of Cornell…
No, the flexibility of the Arts & Sciences curriculum encourages students to explore their interests broadly so there are no required courses in the College of Arts & Sciences. Instead our faculty have outlined [ten broad distribution requirements][1] in key areas such as Global Citizenship, Social Difference, and Sta…
Yes. Cornell's [Advanced Placement & Advanced Standing ][1]website summarizes what (if any) credit you would receive, as well as what introductory courses you could choose to place out of, based on your scores. For English exam credit in the College of Arts & Sciences, please refer to the [English Exam table][2]. Co…
Faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences believe that the study of language plays a central role in a liberal arts and sciences education, and is fundamental in creating global citizens. In support of this, students in the College of Arts & Sciences must either pass an intermediate Cornell language course (at the 200…
In addition to the [Common Application][1], 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 Writing Supplement * $80 application fee or fee…
Majors are college specific, so although many students double major _within_ the College, it is not possible to pursue a major in another college. However, most minors offered by Cornell's other colleges can be completed by Arts & Sciences students.
Cornell does not have a "pre-med" or “pre-health” major, rather students in the College of Arts & Sciences interested in the pre-med track complete specific Cornell course sequences required or recommended for health careers, while majoring in any subject area of their choice. Pre-health students may, of course, decid…
In order to be competitive in the application process, transfer students interested in the College of Arts & Sciences should take a broad and challenging liberal arts and sciences curriculum at their current college or university. This includes, but is not limited to: writing, foreign languages, natural sciences, soci…
The Pauline and Irving Tanner Dean’s Scholars are nominated by the College of Arts & Sciences Admissions Committee during the admissions process. There is no separate application, rather all applicants to the College of Arts & Sciences are considered for nomination and the Admissions Committee nominates a small group …