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- Design
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- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Communication
- Music
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- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
- Architecture
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
First-year applicants will complete high school during the current academic year.
Applicants who have enrolled in a dual-enrollment or early-college program and have not yet graduated from high school must apply as first-year applicants.
Applicants who graduated from high school but have earned fewer than 12 credits at a college or university are considered first-year candidates.
Transfer
Applicants are considered transfer applicants if they have:
- Completed a high school diploma (or an equivalent)
- Earned at least 12 semester hours of college credit (not including exams such as Advanced Placement) after graduating high school
If an applicant has earned 12 or more semester hours of credit since completing high school (or earning an equivalent), they must apply as a transfer student.
If an applicant has enrolled as a full-time student at another institution, they must apply as a transfer student.
If a student has previously earned a bachelor’s degree, they cannot apply for a second bachelor’s degree at Cornell.
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Additional information
Cornell’s student aid programs ensure a world-class education is accessible and affordable, meeting 100 percent of demonstrated financial need for all eligible undergraduates with annual aid offers that include Cornell grants and endowed scholarships, Pell grants and NY State grants (when eligible), work-study, and zero or low student loans, depending on total family income.
Applying for financial aid is a separate process from the admissions application. Applying for aid by the financial aid deadlines will ensure that your financial aid award is available when you receive your admissions decision. We want to ensure that you have all the information you need before making the decision to attend Cornell.
The Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment is available to provide guidance, support, and information for students and families interested in the financial aid process. Use our financial aid calculators to better understand how affordable Cornell may be for you.
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