Cornell University

Located in the heart of Ithaca, surrounded by gorgeous gorges, Cornell University, a private institution, stands as one of the premier universities in upstate New York. Set on 745 sprawling acres of picturesque land, the university is home to 14 colleges and schools. The two largest undergraduate colleges are the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

·         119 foreign countries represented at the university

·         International student enrollment – 19.13 % as of 2012

Cornell offers nearly 80 formal major fields, as well as challenging dual-degree programs and a score of interdisciplinary majors that cross traditional departmental boundaries.

Cornell Undergraduate Colleges and Schools are all autonomous in their programs, though students will graduate with a ‘Cornell degree’. Students are advised to be mindful of the fact that they are applying to a specific faculty/school within the university, and as such, their applications should reflect this, especially with some degree of sensitivity in their personal essays. They will be expected to demonstrate that their program of choice is not only best suited for them, but also that they would be a worthwhile addition to the student body. It is key then for students to be aware of what faculties offer and if their academic goals are in alignment with the faculty offerings.

FOR IB students: The University offers course exemption (depending on the school/college of choice) for grades 6 and 7 in the IDBP.

 Scholarships to Cornell are strictly need-based. No merit or athletic scholarships are awarded.

“With more than 1,000 student organizations on campus, there's a community for every interest. And what doesn't exist is easy to create.”

There is an expansive range of student activities at Cornell, providing a way for all to get involved in ‘campus life’. From sporting activities, (Cornell is home of  The Big Red- the name given to sports teams and other competitive teams) to film festivals, to hiking on the Cornell Plantations nature trails, there are many ways to integrate as a new student, and broaden the scope of the university experience beyond academics.

Housing- traditional Greek fraternity and sorority houses, of which there are approximately 70 chapters.

 

Dining- there are  ten All You Care To Eat dining rooms  where students can choose from hundreds of menu options, sampling and enjoying extra helpings at no extra cost. Additionally there are cafés, food courts, and coffee houses which offer an a la carte dining experience, with options as diverse as Trillium's six specialty food stations to the Cornell Dairy Bar's selection of ice cream, yogurt, pudding, and Big Red Cheddar, produced at Cornell's very own dairy processing plant.

Cornell Fun – SLOPE DAY - During the spring, a well-known celebrated day at Cornell is Slope Day. What started off ‘Spring Day’ as a gathering on the slope to celebrate the end of winter in 1901, has evolved to Slope Day when students, staff, faculty and guests enjoy a day of liberal activities. This year, guest artiste Ludacris headlined Slope Day with performances by Matt and Kim.