How do I select a major?
At CALS, you will dive into your major as soon as you set foot on campus. As a result, all students must apply to a specific CALS major and are chosen based upon their academic and personal fit for that course of study. We encourage you to take time to explore the wide breadth of majors that CALS offers, and app…
What should I do if I completed college credits in high school, and will CALS accept these transfer credits?
Overall, as an incoming first-year student, the maximum number of non-Cornell transfer credits that you would be able to bring in is 15. These credits can take many forms, including CEEB AP Exams and various international credentials such as International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams, GCE A-Level Exams, French Baccalaure…
I’m interested in pre-med or pre-vet. How can I study that at CALS?
Students interested in pre-vet or pre-med complete the preparatory coursework for graduate programs in veterinary or human medicine while pursuing the academic discipline that interests them most as undergraduates. We encourage you to apply to the major that best fits your academic interests, knowing that you will re…
What courses are required to apply for transfer admission into CALS?
To prepare for studying within CALS, each academic major has key foundation courses that competitive transfer candidates need to complete or have in progress at the time of their application. View the required coursework and other transfer resources on the Transfer Applicant webpage. As with first-year applicants, …
What does CALS look for in a first-year applicant?
We conduct a holistic admissions process for all applicants. During our review, we are considering whether candidates have the academic backgrounds (rigor, coursework and grades) to be successful at Cornell CALS; whether the personal attributes and extracurricular experiences shared demonstrate a solid connection wit…
Does Cornell have a biology program?
Students with an interest in biology have many exciting choices at Cornell. Four of the undergraduate colleges ( College of Agriculture and Life Sciences , College of Arts and Sciences , College of Engineering , and the College of Human Ecology ), offer biology programs. For more information, please visit the …
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Does Cornell offer a journalism program?
Cornell offers a communication major in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences . For more information, please visit the Department of Communication .
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What is the difference between studying a major (such as Computer Science or Biological Sciences) in Arts & Sciences, and studying it in another college that offers the same major?
The major (such as Computer Science or Biological Sciences ) is exactly the same regardless of which college you attend: the major requirements, professors, classes, rigor, and research opportunities are all the same. The difference is in the requirements outside of the major as each college has different distribu…
How should I answer the question about the highest math class I will have completed by high school graduation?
Some of the undergraduate colleges at Cornell ask applicants to report the highest math class they will complete by the time they graduate from high school. If you are applying to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), the College of Arts and Sciences, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, or the …
