As a transfer student, can I apply to more than one Engineering major?
Transfer applicants to Cornell Engineering must select only one major when applying.
Does the College of Engineering admit transfer students from two-year colleges?
The College of Engineering accepts transfer applicants from both two- and four-year schools. What is important is the rigor of the engineering curriculum at the institution a student is attending, grade performance, and how closely the coursework corresponds to the required engineering courses at Cornell.
If I receive AP, transfer, or credit by examination from my current institution, will that automatically transfer to the College of Engineering?
AP, transfer, or credit by examination awarded by other colleges and universities will NOT be automatically accepted by the College of Engineering. The College of Engineering has specific standards that will be used to evaluate transfer credit. For complete information about testing standards in the College of Engine…
Do Engineering transfer students get to choose if they are applying for sophomore or junior standing?
Transfer applicants do not apply specifically for sophomore or junior year standing. Instead, engineering faculty and staff carefully review and evaluate each transfer candidate’s courses, credits, and standing during the admissions review process. Admitted transfer students will be notified of their standing in thei…
As a transfer student, does it matter which Engineering major I apply to?
Transfer students are admitted directly into a particular major, with prerequisites varying somewhat by major. Final decisions are made by the relevant department faculty. Transfer students are highly encouraged to state their academic interests clearly, showing how they pertain to the major they have selected. Pl…
Can I email the Engineering Admissions Office my courses and get them pre-approved for transfer?
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications the College of Engineering receives, and the specific nature of each department's curriculum, we cannot pre-evaluate any coursework for transfer credit. Prospective applicants are encouraged to thoroughly review the major-specific Cornell Engineering course requiremen…
When will I find out how many of my credits will transfer to Cornell Engineering?
Transfer students typically receive their credit awards during fall orientation (August) when they arrive on campus and meet with their faculty advisor for the first time. However, if a student is accepted and their circumstances require knowing the status of their awarded transfer credit before making a final decisi…
What are the course requirements to apply as a transfer student to the College of Engineering?
Course requirements will vary by each engineering major and depend on the appropriate class standing level consistent with the amount of coursework completed at the time the student begins at Cornell. To gain a clear sense of the major-specific course requirements, please review the documents on the Transfer Require…
Does the College of Engineering award credit for college classes taken during high school?
Please review the " Transfer Credit " section of the Engineering Registrar's website. Students who have taken a course or courses offered by an accredited college or university prior to their official start term at Cornell may wish to transfer the credits and apply them toward course requirements at Cornell. Duri…
Do I have to apply to a particular major in Engineering? If so, what if I change my mind later?
First-year applicants apply to the College of Engineering and not to a particular engineering major. Students may indicate an intended major of interest on the Common Application if they wish, but they will not officially select a major until the second semester of their sophomore year.
