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 is the foreign language requirement for students in the College of Arts and Sciences?
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…
Does Cornell have a foreign language requirement for applicants?
Some of Cornell's colleges and schools require or recommend foreign language coursework at the high school level. Prospective students are encouraged to review the [college and school admissions requirements][1] for detailed information. Applicants who lack required foreign language experience will still be considered…
