About Summer College

• Getting started
• A welcome from the director
• An invitation from Cornell President David J. Skorton
• The program

see also

• Eligibility
• Application deadlines
• Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• SC Ambassadors
• Parents page
• Inside Summer College

Overview

As a summer Cornellian you can:

• Experience the excitement of college life at “The Hottest Ivy” (Newsweek)
• Take fascinating college courses with Cornell’s world-renowned faculty
• Get a head start on college by earning an average of three to six college credits
• Explore careers and academic majors from architecture to veterinary medicine
• Enhance your college applications and attend admissions workshops
• Live, study, and play on one of the nation’s most beautiful campuses
• Form friendships with students from around the world
• Focus on your future
• Discover something new about yourself
• Enjoy the best summer of your life!
  

Want to know more?

Although you’ll read a lot of words written by us on this Web site, we know that it’s what our graduates and their parents say that really matters. We hope you’ll check out Inside Summer College to read about their experiences and contact us if you’d like to speak directly to a Summer College Ambassador, a high school student who has attended our program or the parents/guardians of a Summer College graduate.

Meanwhile, here’s what one of our alumni says about our program:
“While in high school, I never imagined how influential my Summer College experience would be,” says Judith Cruz. “At Summer College I met some of my closest friends and had one of the most exciting academic experiences any high school student could have.”
“Because of this, I came back to Cornell for my undergraduate degree, went on to earn my MBA at Cornell’s Johnson Graduate School of Management, and now have a great job in New York City.”
“I have my Summer College experience to thank for this and I’ll cherish it for the rest of my life.”

A few facts about Summer College:

• We receive between 1,200 - 1,400 applications for all programs.
• More than 700 students attend Summer College programs each summer: approximately 50% female, 50% male.
• To be eligible for Summer College, students must complete their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school by June 2009 (check individual programs for specific eligibility requirements).

At Summer College, you'll truly be part of an international, multicultural community. Summer College 2009 students come from over 530 cities in 46 countries around the world! See the interactive map!