Please follow the steps below if you're a visiting international student (i.e, not currently registered full-time in a degree program at Cornell).

  1. Review language requirements
  2. Review policies
  3. Select your registration term (Summer, Winter, Fall/Spring)

English language requirements

All Cornell students must have a strong command of the English language to be successful in their university studies. Review English Language Proficiency requirements

Policies

  • Non-degree F-1 students are limited to a maximum consecutive enrollment of no more than 12 months.
  • Non-degree F-1 students are not eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
  • Non-degree F-1 students must be enrolled in Ithaca campus courses. Off-campus programs are not eligible for an I-20.
  • Credit minimums:
    • Fall/Spring: Non-degree F-1 students must take at least 12 credits during the semester in which they are enrolled to maintain legal status. There are no exceptions for a reduced courseload for non-degree F1 students.
    • Summer: Non-degree F-1 students must take at least six credits in a six- or eight-week session or two back-to-back three-week sessions to maintain legal status. You cannot take a single three-week program or attend on a B-1 or B-2 visa.

Select your registration term

Please select a term and instruction mode below: