"I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study."
Ezra Cornell, 1868
In keeping with Ezra Cornell's vision, the university practices "need-blind" admission. Your ability to pay has no bearing on whether you are admitted. For eligible students, Cornell tries to provide a predictable aid package throughout the years of college.
While admission to Cornell is competitive, Cornell's admissions personnel vigorously support equality of opportunity. What they're looking for beyond the numbers is intellectual potential, strength of character, and love of learning. More specific requirements of the colleges are in the Web sites listed below.
Undergraduate
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Undergraduate Admissions Office
Cornell's front door for undergraduate admissions information. The place to start.
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Undergraduate Financial Aid
Learn about Cornell's needs-based financial aid opportunities.
Individual Undergraduate Admissions Offices
Graduate and Professional
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Graduate School Admissions
Clear, concise, and online, the Graduate School makes the admissions process simple.
Graduate Fellowships and Loans
Find information on fellowships and other funding options available to current and prospective students.
Professional Admissions Offices
Continuing Education and Summer Sessions
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Cornell's School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions offers flexible study options for students of all ages.
The School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions
Striving to offer valuable educational opportunities in many formats for any person, in any study, at any time, and in any place. Admission to these programs is independent of undergraduate and graduate admissions procedures.
Continuing Education Offices
- Cornell University Summer Session
- Cornell's Adult University: Adult and family programs on campus and around the world
- Cornell's Adult University's Summer Youth Program: For students 3 to 16
- CyberTower: Free online short courses
- Executive Education
- Extramural Study: Part-time study during fall and spring semesters
- Summer College: For high school students
- Winter Session
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