Are standardized tests required for transfer applicants?
SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor expected for transfer candidates. To learn more, visit the How to Apply: Transfer Applicants webpage.
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I left high school early and enrolled in an early college program. Will Cornell take those credits?
An applicant may apply to Cornell as a transfer student if they have graduated from high school or received a GED, and have earned twelve or more credits at another college or university since then. Typically, this means that credits earned in an early college program will count only toward the student's high schoo…
When will the application be available?
Cornell uses the Common Application (CA) , which can be completed and submitted online beginning on August 1 each year. We encourage applicants to review the How to Apply page as they prepare to apply to Cornell.
Can I apply to Cornell using the Coalition Application?
Cornell University does not accept the Coalition Application. Prospective students may use the Common Application to apply for admission.
How do I apply as an international student?
The application process and requirements are the same for all students applying to Cornell University. Please visit the How to Apply: First-Year International Students webpage for details. International first-year and transfer students should submit their application using the Common Application , which can be com…
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How do I apply?
First-year and transfer students can apply via the Common Application , which should be completed and submitted online. Cornell also requires a Writing Supplement. The Cornell undergraduate college or school a student applies to may have additional requirements, such as a portfolio or a design submission. Before g…
Who should complete the College Report?
Transfer applicants must ensure that a college official with access to their academic and disciplinary records completes and submits the College Report Form to Cornell. Applicants can access the College Report form through their online Common Application account. Applicants should print out the form and present it…
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How do I apply as a graduate student?
Please contact the Graduate School ( 607.255.5820 or [email protected] ) for information about applying for admission to Cornell’s graduate programs.
How do I reapply?
A first-year applicant who was not admitted in either the early decision or regular decision cycles may reapply: * as a first-year student if they have taken a gap year and have not enrolled full-time at another school or institution. * as a transfer student if they have enrolled full-time in another school or i…
How do I correct an error on my application?
If a student detects an error in their application after it has been submitted, they can write a brief statement explaining the error and providing the corrected information. Applicants can then upload this statement via the Supplemental Materials section of their online applicant portal . The statement will be adde…
