Are in-person campus visits available to admitted students?
In addition to virtual events, Cornell Days is a one-day visit program in Ithaca, NY, with consistent programming options across the three dates offered. Newly admitted first-year students and families are invited to campus to connect with their college or school, tour campus, and enjoy a meal in one of our many Corn…
As an admitted student, will I need to take placement tests?
Once students are admitted to Cornell, they will be contacted by the advising department of their undergraduate college or school and informed of any placement tests that may be a part of new student orientation. Placement examinations are administered to determine a new student’s appropriate level of study within a …
As an admitted student, can I change my college/school?
Newly admitted students may not change the college or school to which they were admitted before arriving in the fall.
As an admitted student, how do I get a Cornell email account?
Email service for students at Cornell is provided through Google Workspace for Education. Along with email, Cornell Google Workspace for Students includes calendar, collaboration, and other tools. Learn more about Cornell Google Workspace for Students .
Does Cornell grant deferrals?
Deferral r equests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis; admitted first-year Cornell students may request a one or two-year deferred entry. In general, Cornell broadly supports the notion of a gap year experience for students between high school and college. Successful gap year experiences start with a well-develope…
