Video interviews are required for individuals applying to our Architecture program located in our College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. More information about the submission process can be found by visiting the AAP website.
Personal interviews are not required, nor available, for admission to any of Cornell's other undergraduate level programs.
First-year applicants to Cornell have a choice of applying for either the early decision or regular decision admission plan. Students should consider applying under the early decision plan if Cornell is their first choice of schools to attend. Early decision applications are reviewed in the fall, and students are notified in mid-December of Cornell’s decision. Before applying early decision, please review the How to Apply page. It is important to note that:
First-year and transfer students can apply via the Common Application, which should be completed and submitted online. Cornell also requires a Writing Supplement. The Cornell undergraduate college or school a student applies to may have additional requirements, such as a portfolio or a design submission. Before getting started with the Common App, please be sure to review our How to Apply webpage.
The application fee for both first-year and transfer students is $85. Applications must be submitted with a nonrefundable $85 application fee or fee waiver in order to be considered.
Cornell University has an enduring commitment to equity and access for all students. If the application fee would cause financial hardship for your family, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. For information about fee waivers, please visit the How to Apply webpage.
In addition to the college application, first-year applicants must ensure that the following required documents are submitted on their behalf. The following official forms can be found and submitted online through the Common Application according to the instructions provided.
School Report and Transcript - Applicant's school counselor or designated school official should submit the School Report Form (or the school’s own report form) and the student's official high school transcript.
The first-year early decision application deadline is November 1. Applicants are notified in mid-December of Cornell’s decision.
The first-year regular decision application deadline is January 2. Applicants are notified in late March of Cornell’s decision.
The fall semester transfer application deadline is March 15. Applicants are notified in May and June of Cornell's decision.
For additional information about deadlines, please visit Cornell's How to Apply webpage.
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Internal transfer is possible, but not guaranteed. A student’s ability to transfer to another Cornell college or school is based on several factors, including fit, requirements, eligibility criteria, and space in the college/school you'd like to transfer to. The earliest the internal transfer application is available to first-year students is March 1 for mid-June notification, following your first year of study.
The best place to find answers about Financial Aid for admitted students is the Financial Aid Website.
Cornell is committed to equality of educational opportunity for all students. Cornell's Student Disability Services (SDS) office facilitates services and accommodations so that Cornell students with disabilities enjoy the same exceptional opportunities as their peers, with the greatest degree of independence possible. To learn more, please visit the SDS website.
