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][1] and [academic departments][2], [watching our 4-part virtual information session][3], [meeting some of our most recent graduates][4], and [exploring our cu…
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.
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%), Techno…
Students in the [Humanities Scholars Program][1] 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 cap…
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.
No. For first-year applicants to the College of Arts & Sciences for Fall 2025, the submission of SAT/ACT test results is optional for both Early Decision and Regular Decision. Students who have taken standardized testing may submit scores if they feel they will enhance their application, but students who do not submit…
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…