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Cornell University encourages its employees to take courses to help improve job performance and to assist in career and personal development. Regular Cornell full-time and part-time employees, and temporary employees who receive benefits, may be eligible each semester for up to four credits of tuition-free study in on-campus courses. For certain language and science courses with laboratory requirements, up to six credits may be taken at no charge with prior permission from the Office of Human Resources.

For more information about eligibility, restrictions, the Employee Degree Program, and extramural study for retired and laid-off employees, contact the Benefit Services office, phone 607.255.3936, e-mail benefits@cornell.edu, or visit www.ohr.cornell.edu; or the Continuing Education office, phone 607.255.4987, or e-mail cusce@cornell.edu.

Tuition

Employees must pay full tuition and related fees for coursework in excess of four credits per semester or for any special program. Also, a person who terminates employment while taking a course for which tuition has been waived must either withdraw from the course by the date stated in the calendar or pay the full tuition charge. An exception to this may be granted if less than 25% of the instruction period remains at the time of termination.

Please note that the tax treatment for employee benefits such as extramural study are subject to changes in tax laws, regulations, and interpretations. Contact the Employee Benefits Office for additional information, phone 607.255.3936, e-mail benefits@cornell.edu, or visit www.ohr.cornell.edu.

Registration

1. Complete the extramural study form (pdf)
2. Ask your direct supervisor and your department head to sign the form. Their approval is required to register.
3. Ask the course instructor(s) (or departments) to sign or stamp the form. The instructor determines if there is space in the class and if you have completed course prerequisites, if any. The instructor's signature indicates you have permission to enroll in the course. If the college registrar's approval is required for your course (see extramural study form), you should obtain it at this step.
4. Make a copy of the completed form for your records. Mail or bring the signed form to the Continuing Education office by September 12 for Fall 2008 and by January 30 for Spring 2009. You will be charged a late fee if you register after these dates, according to the schedule below.
5. You must pay all course fees, or charge them to your bursar account, when you register. MasterCard and Visa are now accepted for employees who are not registered in a degree-granting program.

Late Registration Schedule and Fees (for employees/retirees only)

After these dates, the late registration fee increases by $50 per week.