I am unable to visit campus. What is the best way to learn about the College of Arts and Sciences?
Please note that Cornell does not track demonstrated interest. We invite you to learn about The College of Arts & Sciences virtually by researching our website and academic departments , watching our 4-part virtual information session , meeting some of our most recent graduates , and exploring our custom Google…
How can I meet with an admissions counselor from the College of Arts and Sciences if I visit?
Arts & Sciences Admissions does not schedule appointments or meet individually with prospective students, families, or advocates visiting campus. Please note that Cornell does not track demonstrated interest.
What do graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences do?
A survey of College of Arts & Sciences students in the Class of 2022 found that 68% of graduates are employed, 28% are attending graduate school, 3% are seeking employment, and 1% are traveling/volunteering/preparing for graduate school. Top employment sectors for our graduates include Financial Services (18%), Techn…
How can I join the Humanities Scholars Program?
Students in the Humanities Scholars Program undertake their own independent, interdisciplinary undergraduate research in a range of humanities disciplines, supported by a series of curated courses, structured mentorship, special programming, research opportunities and funding. They produce an honors thesis or capst…
What is the foreign language requirement for applicants to the College of Arts and Sciences?
Applicants to the College of Arts & Sciences are required to have three units of one foreign language. For heritage speakers or students who have initiated a foreign language sequence before high school, completion of at least the third level (e.g. Spanish 3) is required.
What are the College of Arts and Sciences admissions requirements?
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 Writing Supplement * $80 application fee or fee waiv…
How can I study at the Cornell Tech campus in New York City?
The Milstein Program in Technology & Humanity 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 T…
What degree(s) does the College of Arts and Sciences offer?
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.”
Does the College of Arts and Sciences have a core curriculum?
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 in key areas such as Global Citizenship, Social Difference, and Stati…
As a student in the College of Arts and Sciences can I double major in one of the other colleges at Cornell?
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.
