Important information for all applicants
Summer College 2008 is full and we are no longer accepting applications. To be notified when we begin accepting applications for summer 2009, please sign up for our e-mail list.
Eligibility
Eligible students must have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school by June 2008 (check individual programs for eligibility or see the "All programs at a glance" table) and have the demonstrated academic ability, maturity, and intellectual curiosity necessary to undertake college-level work.
Summer College does not interview prospective students. Instead, we get to know you through your application statements and letter of recommendation.
Please check your program dates before applying. Missing any time during the program will put you in serious academic jeopardy. This includes arriving late, leaving early, or missing any class days. We require students to be able to attend their program in its entirety.
Application deadlines
See the "Dates and deadlines" page. We encourage you to send us your complete application as soon as possible to ensure that you get your first choice of classes. Only complete applications will be considered.
Admissions decisions
We make admissions decisions for all programs (except CALS, RABS and Veterinary Medicine) on a rolling basis, which means that we will review and act on complete applications as they are received. We’ll mail you a decision letter soon after we’ve received your complete application and reviewed all of your materials. Letters will be mailed (postmarked) to RABS and Veterinary Medicine applicants by March 21 and to CALS applicants by May 16.
International students
International students should check out the "International students" page for visa forms, information about TOEFL and IELTS scores, and additional resources. Please note: Cornell University requires that all non-U.S. citizens have a valid F-1 student visa. You cannot study at the university on a tourist visa.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities, including learning disabilities and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, who feel they will require some type of accommodation should check out the "Students with disabilities" page. Cornell University is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal access to all university programs and activities.
If you're accepted
First, congratulations on becoming a summer Cornellian! Next, we’ll ask you and your parents to submit the full program charge (see Program charges) and to visit the “Accepted Students” section of this Web site to:
- print out, complete, and return a few additional required forms (please contact us if you need paper copies of these forms)
- read the online handbook
- make travel arrangements (be sure to consult the "Opening Day Schedule" and "End-of-program checkout dates and procedures"), and
- get ready for a great summer!