Is it okay to discuss my race or ethnicity in my application for admission?
Yes, you can talk about your race/ethnicity in your application. When we review your application, we want to learn about who you are and how you’ll engage with our community. If your race or ethnicity has shaped your lived experiences, interests, or some other aspect of your identity, feel free to discuss that – or n…
Does Cornell accept a paper application?
Cornell accepts the Common Application (CA) ,which is completed and submitted via the Common Application website. For more information on how to submit materials for your application, please review the Application Material Submission Instructions .
When will the application be available?
Cornell uses the Common Application (CA) , which can be completed and submitted online beginning on August 1 each year. We encourage applicants to review the How to Apply page as they prepare to apply to Cornell.
Can I apply to Cornell using the Coalition Application?
Cornell University does not accept the Coalition Application. Prospective students may use the Common Application to apply for admission.
How do I apply?
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 g…
How do I apply as a graduate student?
Please contact the Graduate School for information about applying for admission to Cornell’s graduate programs.
How do I correct an error on my application?
If a student detects an error in their application after it has been submitted, they can write a brief statement explaining the error and providing the corrected information. Applicants can then upload this statement via the Supplemental Materials section of their online applicant portal . The statement will be adde…
What is Cornell looking for?
There’s no magical formula of grade-point average and standardized test scores that guarantees admission into Cornell. Cornell’s admissions committees review each student's academic transcript, and are interested in the strength of their curriculum and test scores, but there is so much more that is evaluated. What…
