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Before traveling for Cornell University Business, please review University Policy 3.2 – University Travel

Travel Claim Forms:

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International Travel Assistance

All members of the Cornell University community have access to International SOS (I-SOS) 24/7 travel assistance services . For more information, see Why Should I Call International SOS?

  • All students, staff, and faculty are  required  (per Policy 8.5) to add their Cornell-related international travel plans to the  Cornell International Travel Registry . We recommend registering two to six weeks before departure to ensure the most accurate travel information can be recorded. Once recorded, you may login to the registry to update your registration details at any time.
  • Please review  University Policy 8.5: Risk Management for International Travel .
  • Please visit Global Cornell for more information.
  • Assumption of Risk and Release ( Waiver):  Please be advised that Cornell requires all students traveling internationally to complete the International Travel Assumption of Risk, Release, and Hold Harmless Agreement .

Travel Restrictions

If you are planning travel to Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Israel, Gaza, West Bank or Lebanon, on Cornell related business, the University and its insurance company, Zurich, require prior review and a formal approval process. In addition, there will be a premium surcharge per traveler if travel is approved by Cornell University and Zurich. Approval requests are being reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact RMI for further Instructions or guidance .

Please answer the following questions at least 45 days prior to travel and submit to Office of Risk Management   for approval:

  • Number of people traveling to Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Israel, Gaza, West Bank or Lebanon (please specify status – US National, Third Country National, Local National)
  • Where they are going within Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Israel, Gaza, West Bank or Lebanon? Please be as specific as possible and include city and hotel name(s).
  • What is the duration of travel?
  • What is the purpose of the travel? Please be as specific as possible.
  • What safety protocols are in place for the travel? Please be as detailed as possible.
  • How many people travel together at one time?
  • What means of transportation do they use?
  • What limitations are in place for travel in terms of areas of travel, modes of travel, etc.
  • How many people stay in the same location? What is the maximum number of people in one place at one time?
  • What would cause a pull back from a particular area within Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Israel, Gaza, West Bank or Lebanon in general?
  • To request a International Travel Insurance Verification Letter please forward your travel registry email confirmation to:
  • Arthur J. Gallagher at Quincy.BSD.global 
  • The Office of Risk Management & Insurance at [email protected]

Cuba Travel Liability Insurance Coverage

Before traveling to Cuba, visit Cornell’s Travel to Cuba page and contact Risk Management and Insurance for Travel Certification forms necessary for liability insurance coverage.

Operating a Vehicle Internationally

Please Note:  Students who wish to drive Internationally on behalf of Cornell are required to get RMI’s approval at least 30 days prior to departure.

For information about the use of vehicles abroad contact the Office of Risk Management and Insurance .

Restricted Countries

Know Which Countries, cities, and/or regions are Restricted as part of your travel plans. “If Cornell travel involving students, staff, alumni, or the public includes a destination listed Elevated Risk Destination , a petition to travel must be submitted to International Travel Advisory and Response Team (ITART)…

Business Travel Insurance

Cornell employees who suffer Death or Dismemberment from a covered accident while traveling on University business are provided a benefit of up to $250,000.  Please contact the Office of Risk Management and Insurance for additional details.

Domestic Travel

Domestic Travel means travel within the United States that involves students and is officially recognized, sponsored, organized, or funded by Cornell University.

The University does not provide accident or medical insurance for registered students and volunteers while traveling on University business. Accident and medical insurance is provided on the Cornell University Student Health Insurance plan for registered students. Volunteers are required to provide their own accident and medical insurance.

Domestic Assumption of Risk and Release ( Waiver):  Please be advised that Cornell requires all students traveling off-campus to complete a Domestic Travel Release of Liability prior to departure. To obtain the Domestic Travel Release of Liability , contact the Office of Risk Management and Insurance . Please retain the signed documents in your records for at least three years.

Volunteers Who Travel

In addition to standard policies that govern all volunteers , volunteers who will be traveling (domestically or internationally) also must meet other criteria. If you have questions or would like more details, contact the Office of Risk Management .

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Announcing new interim University Policy 3.2, Travel Expenses

The University Policy Office announces the issuance of the new interim University Policy 3.2, Travel Expenses . This policy replaces the previous policies 3.2, Travel Expenses and 3.3, Travel Expenses for Concur Users. It is sponsored by Executive Vice President and CFO Joanne DeStefano and administered through the Office of the University Controller.

This policy has been rewritten to incorporate practices at Weill Cornell Medicine and, for the Ithaca campus, documents current travel practices that evolved with the implementation of the Concur travel system. It has been fully rewritten and organized with travelers in mind, with simplified language and clarifications on matters such as local and same-day travel; airline upgrades; documentation requirements; group, business, and hosted meals; sponsored travel; and taxable reimbursements.

Procedures for Concur users are available on the Concur and Travel at Cornell website. Weill Cornell Medicine procedures are available on Weill’s intranet referenced in the policy.

For Ithaca-based locations, direct questions about this policy to your business service center or to the Cornell Concur support team , and for Weill campus, to the Tax & Compliance office .

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Register Your Travel

Travel Health and Safety Petitions to Elevated Risk Destinations

While there is an inherent risk associated with all travel, certain destinations call for heightened caution and additional preparation to address the health, safety, and security concerns of our travelers.

Cornell maintains a list of elevated risk destinations , which takes into account risks identified by International SOS  (ISOS) and the U.S. Department of State . During the height of the pandemic, we also relied on CDC ratings, but they do not currently influence our elevated risk destination list.

Additionally, Cornell may issue guidance, requirements, and restrictions regarding travel to specific destinations, including countries subject to comprehensive U.S. Sanctions. 

International Travel Advisory and Response Team (ITART) petitions are triggered by rules built into the  Cornell International Travel Registry . If your travel requires a petition, the travel registry will prompt you for additional information about, and a rationale for, your elevated-risk travel plans. Travel restrictions are designated by traveler type and destination. 

Register Your International Travel

In addition to petitioning when needed, all students, staff, and faculty are  required  to add their Cornell-related international travel plans to Cornell’s  international travel registry . By adding your itinerary, emergency contact information, and the purpose of your travel, among other things, we can provide you with valuable resources and timely assistance during an incident, crisis, or emergency abroad. Register as soon as you have your travel plans in place. 

Petition Process

Must i petition.

Cornell students plus faculty or staff traveling with students must petition ITART if their travel itinerary involves an elevated risk destination .

What information do I need to petition?

Petition questions may vary depending on the traveler type. Generally, you should be prepared to provide evidence that you have researched and understand the risks to your destination, as well as provide information about your travel purpose, what support network you have on the ground, and other relevant travel information.

When should I petition?

Petitions should be filed between four to six weeks prior to departure. Conditions around the world change rapidly and understanding the current situation is important in your planning. We understand that you may need to plan for travel much further in advance; ITART may grant conditional approvals ahead of the typical four weeks before departure review, based on conditions at that time. These conditional approvals are subject to reassessment. If conditions remain safe, approvals will stand. You will only be notified if there is a change in the decision.

How do I petition?

Petitions are triggered by rules built into the  travel registry . If your travel requires a petition, the registry will prompt you for additional information about, and a rationale for, your elevated-risk travel plans.

Once Your Travel is Approved

If your travel plans receive ITART approval, you may book travel in accordance with any contingencies outlined in the approval letter. ITART may rescind approval due to changes in the health and security environment at any time and with no responsibility for financial loss. 

ITART Considerations

ITART assesses a variety of factors associated with the proposed travel, including your vaccination status. The following presents key factors to consider before submitting a petition. This list should not be considered comprehensive, as every proposed travel is unique and more information may be requested.

Short-Term Study Abroad and Field Study with Students

Petitions are required for new or current short-term faculty-led programming traveling to elevated risk destinations, and ITART will need to review and approve petitions. 

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Welcome to the Cornell International Travel Registry & ITART Petition

All students, staff, and faculty  are  required  (per Policy 8.5) to add their Cornell-related international travel plans to the  Cornell International Travel Registry . 

Should there be an emergency or developing situation that could impact you or your travel plans, your registration helps Cornell’s International Travel Health and Safety team locate and contact you in order to provide resources you may need. This system also incorporates the International Travel Advisory and Response Team (ITART) petition to travel to elevated-risk destinations.

Note: Due to the high rate of vaccination among the Cornell community, we have removed COVID-19 travel restrictions for students, faculty, and staff traveling on Cornell business. This shift requires travelers to be responsible for understanding potentially complex border restrictions and entry and re-entry requirements. Due to changing conditions, travel policies are subject to updates, as the health and safety of the Cornell community are of the utmost importance.

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Log in to the website and then select “add trip” from the menu. if a student is traveling (or a staff or faculty member is traveling with students) to an elevated risk destination , please follow step 3 below at least two to four weeks prior to departure., provide your trip information, including addresses for each leg of your trip., if traveling to an elevated-risk destination and required to do so ( see the current policy ), you must complete the itart petition. petitions are triggered by rules built into the travel registry. if your itinerary requires a petition, the travel registry will prompt you for additional information about, and a rationale for, your elevated risk travel plans. , submit and travel with added peace of mind. you’ll receive a confirmation email should you need to show proof of registration., all students who are traveling on cornell-related international travel must complete the assumption of risk release prior to the departure of any trip. please contact the office of risk management to request the appropriate assumption of risk and release form. rmi requires a minimum of 30 days before travel to process the assumption of risk and release form., if a registration includes a required itart petition, the committee will review it approximately four weeks before departure. last-minute petitions may delay travel plans. if approved, you may consider yourself registered., who must register, why should i register, get help .

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Travel Internationally with Technology

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Pre-travel: start preparing weeks before leaving on an international trip, while traveling: how to protect your devices during your trip, post-travel: what to do when you return to campus after traveling internationally.

The Cornell IT Security Office (ITSO) recommends the following baseline precautions while traveling internationally. In the event your devices are lost, stolen, or altered while traveling, adhering to these precautions will reduce the risk to you and the University.

For questions about any of the recommendations listed here, please consult with your local IT support or the IT Security Office ( [email protected] ).

Pre-register all international travel in the International Travel Registry.

Cornell  Policy 8.5,  requires all students, faculty, and staff traveling internationally on Cornell business to register in the International Travel Registry . Additional travel resources can be found at:  Cornell Navigate: Travel Planning Resources , and for more information on travel to specific countries consult  U.S. Passports & International Travel: Country Information .

Enable device encryption to protect your data on all devices (computers, tablets, mobile phones, etc.).

High risk data must be encrypted if you travel with it. Enabling full disk encryption will protect all the information on your devices should they get lost or stolen.

Whenever possible, arrange to use loaner laptops and loaner handheld devices while traveling.

Work with your local IT support to see if they can provide a loaner device(s) for your trip. Certain parties may be eligible to utilize the  Travel to Countries with Technological Restrictions Program  loaner devices.

Bring only the data you need for your trip.

Where possible, limit the amount of data stored directly on your devices. Consider using cloud storage solutions found in the collaboration services section of the Regulated Data Chart . 

Make sure all operating systems and applications are updated.

Consult with your local IT support or contact the IT Service Desk for assistance with how to apply updates.

Install and test Cornell's Virtual Private Network (VPN) Service.

Cornell's Virtual Private Network (VPN)  ensures that everything you send to Cornell is encrypted as it goes over the network. It is recommend to test this service from off-campus prior to traveling.

Confirm you have recent backups of all your devices that will be traveling with you.

Backups will help with recovery should your device become lost or stolen. Consult with your local IT support to determine if your device has been recently backed up.

Only store passwords within password management applications. 

Do not store any passwords on the device outside of password management applications designed to securely store and handle login credentials (username/password combinations). LastPass  is available to all University community members.

Understand how to use two-step login when you travel outside the U.S.

Two-step login can still be used when outside of the U.S, but it may require some planning to ensure you have the appropriate device or codes to log into Cornell services. 

Don't leave a device at home or work auto-logging in with your credentials.

The chances of having your NetID account locked are greater if you are connecting from multiple locations around the world. Don't leave devices powered on at home or at work that automatically connect to your Cornell email or other Cornell services.

Only connect to known and trusted networks.

Always manually select the specific network you want to join, only after confirming its name and origin with the provider. Turn off wireless and Bluetooth when not actively being used.

Utilize Cornell's Virtual Private Network (VPN) service. 

Connecting to Cornell's VPN service will securely encrypt data you send to services hosted at Cornell.

Keep track of what credentials you use while traveling.

Whether you sign into personal or Cornell accounts while traveling, keep track of the services you've accessed. The IT Security Office strongly recommends that at a minimum you change these passwords when you return.

Do not leave your devices unattended or physically unsecured.

When possible, keep your devices nearby or on your person. If you need to leave a device behind secure them in hotel room safes or use physical cable locks.

Using a trusted computer, change passwords for all services you accessed while away.

When changing passwords for services you accessed while away, remember to pick strong, complex passwords, and do not reuse the same password for multiple services.

If your device was lost, stolen, confiscated, or otherwise tampered with inform your local IT staff and the IT Security Office. 

If the above precautions were taken, the level of risk from a device that is missing will be greatly reduced, but still inform your local IT support and the IT Security Office.

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Travel Grants Help Graduate Students Conduct Research Across the Globe

Graduate student research

By | Katya Hrichak , Cornell University Graduate School

The Graduate School awarded over 100 Research Travel Grants totaling $204,196 in 2021-22, which provide financial support for research degree students to conduct thesis or dissertation research away from campus. With a special round of funding in addition to standard fall and spring rounds, this was the largest group of Research Travel Grants awarded since the pandemic began interrupting travel.

Students used the grants domestically and internationally to visit archives, speak to experts, and use specialized facilities to further their research. Germán Reyes, a doctoral candidate in economics studying how standardized test score gaps lead to eventual income inequality, used his grant to travel to the Brazilian National Institute of Educational Studies.

Germán Reyes

“I needed access to identified administrative records, and the only way to access such records is through a secured data room located in Brazil,” he said. “This research project would not be feasible without traveling.”

Government doctoral candidate Tessy Schlosser and creative writing master’s student Esther Kondo Heller shared similar experiences.

Schlosser traveled to Austin, Texas to visit the largest collection of secondary sources on Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 1600s Mexican poet, philosopher, nun, and social critic. She seeks to answer questions about Sor Juana’s political thought on the relationships between patriarchal and colonial-imperial power, about which little has been written.

Kondo Heller, who is studying how emotions are expressed through East African Taarab music, found that there was not much online about Taarab musician Sitara Bute. While her searches did not lead her to the information she sought, she did find a professor in Nairobi with a collection of undigitized materials and an open invitation to visit.

“This is when I knew that I would have to go to Nairobi, which has been made possible through this grant,” she said.

Esther Kondo Heller

Students use their awards to access technology and locations, too. Mechanical engineering master’s student Sai Pratyush Akula visited the Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois to perform experiments using the Advanced Photon Source, a piece of equipment only available at the laboratory. His research uses 3D printing to design degradable implants for use in the human body.

For creative writing master’s student Michael Lee, who explores the interrelated histories of European colonialism and industrial warfare through lyric poetry, the grant will fund visits to the Imperial War Museum in London, death camps in Poland, and specific infrastructure in Norway.

“Only so much can be gained from books, especially in poetry,” Lee said. “You have to go out into the world if it’s the world you’re attending to.”

In addition to lowering barriers to research travel caused by rising costs, this year’s extra third round of funding was intended to mitigate the strain the pandemic placed on research degree student progress.

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“Some students were able to pivot their research during the shutdowns, but we know that many others had to delay critical research travel. We want to help them complete their research as efficiently as possible now that restrictions have eased,” said Jason Kahabka, associate dean for administration. “Students are eager to lock in summer research plans, and we want to help make that happen.”

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As an international scholar, you’ll find a world-class education strengthened by the global reach of our students, faculty, and staff. Whether your academic interests have changed or you are looking to continue your education after completing a two-year degree, make Cornell the next step on your journey.

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While Cornell University will not be accepting external transfer applications for Spring 2024, we encourage you to consider applying for Fall 2024. Please reach out to your college or school of interest with any questions, and we look forward to reviewing your application for fall!

Expand the information below to learn more about each aspect of the application and your Cornell journey.

Who is Considered an International Applicant?

International applicant.

You are considered as an international student if you do not hold US citizenship or approved permanent resident status (green card). Students whose permanent resident status is pending are considered international students. If your pending status changes to approved during the application process, please let us know and we will update your status. Undocumented students with or without DACA status are considered domestic students for admissions and financial aid.

Domestic applicants can find instructions for how to apply here.

Are you a Transfer Applicant?

Students are considered transfer applicants if they have:

  • Completed a high school diploma (or an equivalent)
  • Earned at least 12 semester hours of college credit (not including exams such as Advanced Placement) after graduating high school

If a student has earned 12 or more semester hours of credit since completing high school (or earning an equivalent), they must apply as a transfer.

If a student has enrolled as a full-time student at another institution, they must apply as a transfer. 

If a student has enrolled in a dual-enrollment or early-college program and has not yet graduated from high school, they must apply as a first-year applicant.

If a student has previously earned a bachelor’s degree, they cannot apply for a second bachelor’s degree at Cornell. 

English Language Proficiency (ELP)

All Cornell students must have a strong command of the English language to be successful in their engagement in their university studies. If English is not your native language or if you have not attended high school in a country where English is an official language for the four years prior to your planned enrollment at Cornell, you may be asked to submit results from one of the following English language proficiency examinations listed below. We will consider and accept dozens of examinations and other qualifications from around the world in meeting the English Language Proficiency requirement.

The submissions and examinations that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test)
  • iTEP (International Test of English Proficiency)
  • TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
  • IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
  • Duolingo English Test
  • PTE Academic (Pearsons Test of English Academic)
  • C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English: Advanced or Proficiency) 
  • Initial View (IV) Assessment
  • Vericant Assessment

Minimum score requirements for admissions consideration and to be most competitive in our review process:

  • 100 and above on the TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
  • 5.5 and above on the iTEP
  • 120 and above on the Duolingo English Test
  • 7.5 and above on the IELTS Academic
  • 70 and above on the PTE Academic
  • 191 and above on the Cambridge English Scale
  • Note: Minimum score requirements are listed above for any and all assessments and proxies for which we have designated a minimum qualification. If no minimum score is listed above for a particular English Language Proficiency assessment or proxy, there is no minimum qualification, and assessment and proxy results will be considered during the admissions application review.

Note: We do not superscore results from these assessments.

How do I know if I need to take an English language proficiency examination?

You do not need to take an English proficiency examination if:

  • You are a U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident and/or English is your native language.
  • You received a score of 650 or above on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing test OR a score of 30 or higher on both the ACT Reading and English Sections. Note: You must submit our English Language Proficiency Form which will be available in your application portal once you become an applicant.
  • You have studied your most recent four years in a high school, college, or university in the U.S. or other nations where English is an official language. Note: You must submit our English Language Proficiency Form which will be available in your application portal once you become an applicant.
  • You DO need to take an English language proficiency examination if you do not meet any of the criteria above.

Please note that Cornell does NOT waive the English language proficiency examination requirement for students who have attended an English-speaking school in a non-English speaking country.

Review the College and School Admissions Requirements

College and school transfer admissions requirements.

Transfer Admissions Requirements

Review the Required Coursework

College and school required coursework.

Cornell has required courses for most majors that should be completed or in-progress at your current institution by the time you apply. For more information, please view the required coursework for the Cornell college or school that interests you:

  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Architecture
  • History of Architecture
  • Urban and Regional Studies
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
  • Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
  • Nolan School of Hotel Administration
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Human Ecology
  • School of Industrial and Labor Relations

Complete the Required Application Components

Application.

  • Submit the online Common Application for transfers.

Application Fee or Fee Waiver

  • Pay the $80 nonrefundable application fee or a fee waiver. 
  • We are committed to making the application process accessible for all students. If the admissions application fee presents a hardship for you or your family, the fee will be waived. Students requesting an application fee waiver from Cornell should respond to the fee waiver prompts provided in the Common Application and select “You can provide a supporting statement from a school official, college access counselor, financial aid officer, or community leader.” You will not need to submit any supporting documentation to Cornell.

High School Transcript

Official high school/secondary school final transcripts must include coursework and grade performance from 9th through 12th grade. 

Your high school should submit official high school transcripts in one of these ways:

  • Common App: In the Program Materials section, under Recommendations, use the High School Official Recommendation Request to ask your high school official to upload your final high school transcript. In the Personal Messages/Notes section, let your high school official know that you are only requesting a transcript and that a recommendation letter is not required.
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  • an online ordering system or eTranscript service
  • Postal mail or delivery service in an envelope sealed by the issuing institution.

All official transcripts/documents must be issued in English. If not, an official translation of all documents must be provided along with the original language documents. Cornell accepts English translations done by a teacher or school official. 

College Transcript

Submit all official college transcripts from all institutions the applicant has attended in one of these ways:

  • Common App: In the Academic History section, under Colleges Attended, order your official transcript. 
  • National Student Clearinghouse

College Report

The College Report confirms that the applicant is in good academic and disciplinary standing at their most recent institution. Both the applicant and a college official must complete the form. Applicants should complete the Student Section, and a college official (such as a registrar or advisor who has access to the applicant’s academic records) should complete the College Official Section.

The college official should submit the College Report in one of these ways:

  • By email with the subject line “College Report Email Submission” to [email protected] , from the official's college email address.
  • By mail or courier service.

Academic Recommendation

The Academic Recommendation should come from instructors who taught the applicant in a full-credit college course. If an applicant has not been enrolled in school for two or more years, the instructor recommendation may be replaced by a personal or employer recommendation.

The instructor should submit the Academic Evaluation in one of these ways:

  • Common App (list your instructor in the Program Materials section’s Recommendations tab)
  • Email to [email protected]

Mid-term Report

Applicants complete the Mid-term Report when mid-term grades are available for their current college courses. Upload the completed Mid-term Report to your Cornell Application Status Page.

If your college does not give midterm grades, ask your professors to assess your current performance in class.  If you are unable to get mid-term grades or are not currently enrolled in college courses, upload an explanation in place of the Mid-term Report to your Cornell Application Status Page.

Standardized Testing

SAT or ACT scores are neither required nor expected for transfer candidates.

Students should self-report AP, IB or A-Level exam scores in the Academic History section of the Common Application.

Complete Your Cornell Writing Supplement

Cornell transfer questions and writing supplements.

Add Cornell University to your Common App to see the Program Materials required by Cornell:

  • In the Questions tab, select the college or school at Cornell to which you are applying to see the college/school-specific Writing Supplement question. Your response should be no longer than 3000 characters.
  • In the Documents tab, upload a 250- to 650-word essay answering “How does continuing your education at a new institution help you achieve your future goals?”
  • Applicants for the Nolan School of Hotel Administration are required to upload a resume in the Documents tab.

Submit Additional Application Items

Additional application items.

The following majors require additional material from transfer applicants:

  • Architecture: Required portfolio
  • Art: Required portfolio
  • Design and Environmental Analysis: Required design supplement
  • Fashion Design and Management: Required design supplement
  • Hotel Administration: Upload a resume/CV through the Common App (Program Materials section, Documents tab).
  • Landscape Architecture: Required portfolio . Must be sent to Jamie Vanucchi, Director of Undergraduate Studies at [email protected] .  Please include your full name in the email header to ensure your portfolio is correctly matched with your application.
  • Majors in the College of Arts and Sciences: Submit a list of all college courses you have taken, or are currently taking, that are prerequisite courses or required courses for your intended major(s), along with course syllabi/descriptions. Students intending to major in STEM fields, including Economics, should also submit course syllabi/descriptions for all math courses taken at the college level. Please cut and paste the syllabi/descriptions for your courses into a single PDF or Word document. You will then upload this document via your Applicant Status Page. Use the drop-down menu to select “TR – Course Descriptions.” Please give it the following file name: Last Name, First Name – Course Descriptions. You can find the courses that are required for admission to and completion of Arts & Sciences majors on the college’s departmental websites. 
  • Majors in the College of Engineering: Upload your completed major-specific course description form and course syllabi to your Cornell Application Status Page.

International Financial Aid 

International financial aid.

All financial aid awarded by Cornell is based on financial need. We do not offer merit, athletic, or talent-based aid to students.

Cornell University admissions decisions for international applicants are need-aware. This means that they will be evaluated for admission with consideration of the ability of students or parents to pay educational costs. Applicants who anticipate the need for financial assistance at any point during their undergraduate course of study at Cornell must apply for aid when they apply for admission. International applicants who are admitted and did not apply for financial aid when they applied for admission will not be eligible to apply for financial aid at any time as an undergraduate at Cornell. To apply for the university’s need-based financial aid program , applicants must complete and submit the CSS Profile by the deadline.

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Mike Bloomberg and Bloomberg Philanthropies CEO Patti Harris

Mike Bloomberg and Bloomberg Philanthropies CEO Patti Harris look at one of Cornell Tech’s art installations featured on the Bloomberg Connects app. The work, titled “Reclamation” by Alison Elizabeth Taylor, represents the continual churn of the cycle between nature and human endeavor.

Digital campus guide makes Cornell Tech more accessible

Cornell Tech has launched a new digital guide highlighting the many cultural attributes of its campus on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

The Bloomberg Connects app, available for download from Google Play or the App Store, makes Cornell Tech accessible for either on- or off-site visits through photo, audio and video features, offering insights into how the campus is achieving its mission of driving technology and the AI era toward lasting economic and social prosperity for New York City and the world.

Visitors engaging with Cornell Tech on the Bloomberg Connects platform will be able to explore key features of the state-of-the-art campus including some artworks that are not available for public in-person viewing. Included in the app content are the following highlights:

  • Images and details about commissioned artworks that relate to the mission of the academic community;
  • Fun facts about the sustainability features of the LEED-certified buildings on campus, such as the Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Center being one of the largest buildings in New York City designed for net-zero consumption ; and
  • Video overviews of Cornell Tech’s nine master’s degree programs offered across sectors such as connective media, urban tech, business, law and health tech.

“We are thrilled to share the many highlights of Cornell Tech’s Roosevelt Island campus with a worldwide audience on the Bloomberg Connects platform,” said Greg Morrisett, the Jack and Rilla Neafsey Dean and Vice Provost of Cornell Tech . “Our impressive art installations, cutting-edge facilities, energy-efficient buildings and campus design all contribute to making Cornell Tech one of the best destinations in the world to educate leaders, create new technologies and launch ventures. We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase these attributes thanks to our partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies.”

“During our time in City Hall, we helped launch Cornell Tech as a way to keep New York City on the cutting edge of technological innovation. Since then, the team at Bloomberg Philanthropies has worked with the university to create a campus that celebrates forward-thinking art and design,” said Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies and former mayor of New York City. “Now, audiences around the world will have an opportunity to learn more about Cornell Tech’s immersive artwork and sustainable design – and to gain a better understanding of its contributions to the city’s tech industry. More than 365 world-class institutions are using the Bloomberg Connects app to expand access to art and culture, and we’re excited that Cornell Tech is now among them.”

Bloomberg Connects offers free digital guides to cultural organizations around the world, with a range of features including video, audio and text; expert commentary; and wayfinding maps.

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