Does Cornell offer credits for military training?
While all potential transfer credits are independently evaluated by the undergraduate college or school that offers a student admission, Cornell is not typically able to award credits for military training experiences. For more information, please see the information for U.S. military veterans and current service me…
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Does the credit I received by examination at my previous college or university transfer?
Credit awarded by another institution solely on the basis of departmental examination (instead of course participation) will not be awarded as transfer credit at Cornell. Equivalent courses from any accredited college or university will likely transfer to Cornell provided the student has received a final grade of 'C'…
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As a transfer student, will I automatically receive AP, IB, or A-Level examinations credit if it was accepted at my previous institution?
Cornell's Courses of Study website provides information about how much Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit is awarded for various subjects. The rules may differ from those at an applicant's former college. You may also find the How to Apply page to be a helpful resource.
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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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Does Cornell University require Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores?
Applicants to Cornell University are not required to submit Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores. Students who have taken AP exams and wish to submit their scores are welcome to do so. Students may use credit they receive from AP exams to satisfy degree requirements only as specified by the individual college or scho…
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How does Cornell handle AP credit?
Advanced Placement (AP) credit is college credit that students earn before they matriculate as first-year Cornellians. Students may use credit they receive from Advanced Placement examinations to satisfy degree requirements only as specified by the individual college or school at Cornell to which they are applying. A…
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How does Cornell handle dual enrollment, and do I need to submit a college transcript?
Some first-year applicants to Cornell take college or university courses during high school, sometimes called "dual enrollment." If you complete college or university coursework through a "University in High School" program and this coursework fulfills a requirement for high school graduation, there is no need to…
How does Cornell handle IB credit?
Cornell is a leader among American Universities in enrolling undergraduate students who have earned the International Baccalaureate (IB). Cornell regards the IB program as a rigorous, advanced program of study, and students are pleased to find similar opportunities here at Cornell through interdisciplinary courses, i…
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