School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions

Registration

Registration takes place in B20 Day Hall

See the Extramural Study Calendar for registration dates.

With few exceptions, you may enroll in any course in the university if space is available. Extramural students may register for up to eleven credits a semester. This credit limit may be exceeded only in the most extraordinary of circumstances. Any request to do so must be submitted to the registrar of the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions with a written explanation of these circumstances. If you're an undergraduate, the request must include the endorsements of your faculty advisor and your college registrar. (If you're a student in Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences, you should seek the support of your advising dean instead of your college registrar.) A meeting with one of the deans of the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions may also be required.

International registrants should see our "International Registrants" page for further information. Students who register for more than six credits must meet the New York State immunization requirements.

Extramural students who register for credit may use facilities directly related to their academic courses and, after registering with the Access Services desk in Olin Library, borrow books from the University Library. Extramural students may not use the health center, the student unions, physical recreation facilities, or other facilities covered by the university general fee paid by full-time Cornell students.

Registration procedures for extramural study at Cornell vary. Please be sure to follow the steps outlined in the category under which you are registering. These steps are described on the following pages:

If you have questions about registration, please contact us.

Please note: Cornell degree candidates have priority in class enrollment. Instructors allow extramural applicants to register only after space availability has been determined.

All extramural registrants are held to the same academic standards and code of conduct as other members of the Cornell community. For more information about conduct, see our policies and disclaimers page.

Corporate Learners

Are you looking for career advancement, job skills development, and personal growth? If so, we offer numerous opportunities for corporate learners. See your local human resources office for information on their tuition reimbursement program. Then, either follow the steps outlined under regular registrants or contact our office to see how we can help you achieve your goals through extramural study.

Continuing Education for Organizations

Corporations, institutions, agencies, and other groups may arrange for a course to be offered at their place of business, at another convenient location, or through distance learning, if sufficient enrollment is assured. Possible topics include negotiations, communications, managerial market strategies, writing, and applied engineering. For more information about on-site courses and distance learning, call the Special Programs office in the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions at 607.255.7259 or e-mail cusp@cornell.edu.

Distance Learning

Need a flexible schedule? Have a full-time job? Don't let this stop you from enjoying part-time study. With distance learning, you can take a class from virtually anywhere at any time. These courses, generally offered during Winter and Summer sessions, may include a Web-based component, video tapes, and/or CD-ROMs. Students interact with the instructor and other students by e-mail or phone. For more information, call 607.255.4987, e-mail cusce@cornell.edu, or visit our Distance Learning Web site.