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 .
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 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…
Does Cornell require a personal statement?
Students apply to Cornell using the Common Application , which can be completed and submitted online. A personal essay, sometimes referred to as the "personal statement," is part of the application. Cornell also requires students to respond to question(s) that are specific to the Cornell college or school to which t…
