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Cornell SCE

“… any person … any study”

Cornell was founded as a place where any person could find instruction in any study. Spring, summer, fall, and winter. On campus or online. The School of Continuing Education (SCE) can help you access a Cornell education.

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Precollege Studies

Experience the excitement of college study, work with Cornell instructors, and earn credit while still in high school.

The application deadline for all Precollege Residential programs and some Precollege Online/Commuter programs has been extended!

Applications for courses offered on campus from mid-June through the end of July, and for courses offered to commuter or online students from mid-June to mid-July, are now due by May 14, 2026. To learn more about the new deadline, please visit our Precollege Studies Summer Dates & Deadlines page. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Apply today! 

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Student Experiences

It was an extremely valuable experience… The classes were intellectually engaging and well-structured, and the instructors were supportive and passionate about what they taught. I also appreciated the balance between academic work and opportunities to connect with others… It helped me grow both academically and personally.

— Haley

It’s a great chance to learn from amazing instructors, meet new people, and try something challenging and creative… I learned a lot and felt supported by my teacher and classmates. I’m really grateful I got the chance to be part of it.

— Amelia

I absolutely love Cornell; the campus is beautiful, the education is top-notch and there are so many areas of study… I’ve had such a great time here learning from an amazing professor and meeting lifelong friends!

— Natalie