About Summer College

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

see also

• Eligibility
• Dates and deadlines
• Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• SC Ambassadors
• Parents page
• Alumni page
• Make a gift to Summer College
• Inside Summer College

Information for parents

At Summer College, we understand that parents play a critical role in helping their children choose academic programs that meet their needs and further their education. We hope that the pages on this Web site, as well as the links provided below, will help give you a better picture of university and local culture, as well as answer many of the questions that you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

For a quick overview of Summer College, program options, and our application forms, you might want to download our print catalog (2.7MB PDF).

If you still have questions, see our "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)" page for some commonly requested links.

What does the program cost?

See the "Program charges" page.

Here are some links that might interest you:

About Summer College

• Academic support services
• Disability Services
• Health and safety
• International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO)
• Religious life
• Housing information, including what to bring
• Dining information
• Computer services

About Cornell

For information about the university, visiting the campus, Cornell resources for Summer College students, and more, see our "Student Life at Cornell University" pages.

Visiting Ithaca and the Finger Lakes

For information about visiting Ithaca and the Finger Lakes, local lodging, transportation, maps, directions, and weather, see our "Student Life in Ithaca and the Finger Lakes" pages.