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"The Cornell in Washington summer program was incredibly interesting and fun. It has been one of my best summers so far."

Lauren Latella

Courses and programs

On-campus courses and special programs
Off-campus programs and internships
Online courses and Independent study opportunities


Open admissions

Cornell's open-admissions policy for most Summer Session courses makes enrollment easy.


Frequently asked questions

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Academic calendar

  • Registration deadline: Varies by session
  • May 30-June 22, 2012: Three-week session
  • June 11-August 7, 2012: Eight-week session
  • June 25-August 7, 2012: Six-week session

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Summer at Cornell

Summer Session flip-flops

Pick up a pair of CU flip-flops when you register for Summer Session!


Things to love about Summer Session

Believed to be the oldest continuously running summer session in the U.S., Cornell University Summer Session offers more than 600 courses and special programs, on and off campus, for 5,000 students from around the world.
Believed to be the oldest continuously running summer session in the U.S., Cornell University Summer Session offers more than 600 courses and special programs, on and off campus, for 5,000 students from around the world.

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