Congratulations! In confirming your enrollment at Cornell, you will be enrolled in The Cornell Tradition program. More information about the program’s benefits and requirements is available on The Cornell Tradition website.
Each program has its own requirements for successful yearly reinstatement, including GPA requirements and hourly requirements that align with the program’s focus. More information is available on The Cornell Commitment website.
Students are considered for selection into The Cornell Commitment programs as part of the admissions process. Separate applications to the programs are not required for incoming students.
The Cornell Tradition, Hunter R. Rawlings III Cornell Presidential Research Scholars, and Meinig Family Cornell National Scholars programs constitute The Cornell Commitment. These programs recognize, reward, and support a select group of students who exemplify Cornell's commitment to academic excellence, work and service, inquiry and discovery, and leadership and learning.