What is the curriculum like at CALS?
At CALS, students enjoy being able to dive right into their majors, which they have identified as academic areas they are excited to begin exploring and making connections in right away. At the same time, CALS builds in flexibility, requiring that only 55 of 120 credits to be taken in CALS and typically about 1/3 of c…
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 with…
What courses are required to apply for transfer admission into CALS?
To prepare for studying within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 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][1…
What are the required courses for first-year applicants to CALS?
[First-Year Admission requirements][1] vary by major and can be found on our website. [1]: https://cals.cornell.edu/education/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/first-year-applicants
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][1], [College of Arts and Sciences][2], [College of Engineering][3], and the [College of Human Ecology][4]), offer biology programs. For more information, please vi…
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The major I am interested in applying to is housed in two colleges at Cornell. How do I decide which college is right for me?
When considering a major that is offered through two Cornell Colleges, it is important to understand that the major requirements – the core curriculum, concentrations, faculty and opportunities (research/fieldwork/internships etc.) – are the same for students in both Colleges. What is different is the College, or acad…
How is New York State residency determined?
New York State (NYS) residency status is determined at the time of admission. To be eligible for NYS resident tuition, one must provide evidence of having a permanent residence in NYS for at least one year before attending Cornell. You can find more information on our [N.Y. State Residency][1] website. [1]: https:…
Does Cornell offer a journalism program?
Cornell offers a [communication major][1], but not a journalism major per se. The communication major is offered in the [College of Agriculture and Life Sciences][2], and includes courses such as: * Communicating for Impact: Developing Strategic Communication from Op-ed to Video * Writing and Editing for Magazine…
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Does CALS offer admissions interviews?
While we do not offer interviews as part of the admissions process, we are happy to assist you. Please don't hesitate to follow up with your questions by email! That being said, the Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network (CAAAN) offers informal, informational conversations with alumni, which you may request via …
What is the difference between studying Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences?
The Biological Sciences major is exactly the same regardless of which College you attend: the [course requirements][1] are identical, as are the [14 concentration options][2] within the major, the professors, classes, rigor, and research opportunities. The difference is in the requirements outside of the major as each…
