Are there mandatory classes?
The Cornell curriculum is flexible and students can fine tune their schedules to have the educational experiences they are looking for. That said, each of the undergraduate colleges and schools has its own academic requirements. In addition, **all** first-year students participate in Cornell’s award-winning [First-Yea…
4740
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…
What high school courses are required?
A basic preparation for college work typically includes the following high school courses: * 4 years of English * 3 years of mathematics * 3 years of science (at least 2 lab sciences) * 3 years of a foreign language * 3 years of social science (history, social studies) It's likely that this basic schedul…
