Design studios at each level immerse students in design culture, helping them develop the skills and intellectual tools to solve problems. Students learn to communicate ideas through models and graphics.
Our studios encourage exploration, iteration, and collaboration. Our students learn from their peers, as well as professors, in an open and challenging environment that encourages critical thinking.
AAP hosts two off-campus programs: Cornell in Rome and AAP NYC. All undergraduate students are eligible to apply to Cornell in Rome; B.Arch. and U.R.S. students are eligible to apply to AAP NYC. U.R.S. students often take advantage of Cornell's many study abroad opportunities worldwide through the Office of Global Learning. For B.Arch. and B.F.A.
Non-AAP students who wish to take architecture or art studios can do so, however, there may be studio space limitations. Students who are very interested in taking AAP studios can consider officially declaring a minor in art or architecture.
Yes! Students from all of our majors can easily take classes outside of AAP. Many students choose to complete a minor in another area and some students choose to take classes that they find interesting. AAP encourages our students to take advantage of classes outside of AAP and explore the opportunities that a world-class university has to offer!
Students who enroll in undergraduate programs at AAP are equipped to take on the world's pressing challenges across a wide range of industries and sectors. Our graduates pursue meaningful careers, aligned with their unique interests and thrive in a competitive job market that increasingly values creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. Across all departments and majors top employers include leading architecture and design firms, global consulting companies, prominent cultural institutions, and mission-driven organizations.
During selection, all of the undergraduate colleges and schools carefully evaluate the "match" between an applicant's academic and personal interests and the program to which they are applying. Applicants who do not seem to be a good match for their academic home risk being refused. Authenticity is an important part of every application. Students applying to a particular Cornell college or school solely on the basis of its acceptance rate may find that the selection process works against them.
Cornell is home to several undergraduate colleges and schools, each with its own faculty, academic requirements, and programs. We encourage applicants to explore each to see where they fit best. The best way for students to get started is to relate their academic strengths and interests to the degree requirements of the various colleges and schools and the types of majors and courses they offer.
Please register in advance for in-person visits to our Ithaca campus using the Cornell Visit Page.
Adult students and veterans don't apply for undergraduate admission through a separate pathway at Cornell. Depending on their academic history, they follow the traditional pathway for first-year applicants (never matriculated at a college and earned fewer than 12 credits after high school) or apply as transfer applicants.
While all potential transfer credits are evaluated, Cornell is not typically able to award credits for military training experiences. For more information about transfer credit at Cornell, please visit the Credit Evaluation Services page within the University Registrar website.
