Cornell University's precollege programs give high school students the chance to benefit from an Ivy League education before they apply to or attend college.

Whether you're participating in our Summer Residential Program, Summer Commuter Program, or Summer/Winter Online Program, you'll experience what sets our offerings apart—studying with top Cornell instructors, learning in regular undergraduate-level courses, and earning real college credit for your work.

Ways to study with us

The Summer Residential Program is our premier precollege experience for juniors and seniors who wish to study on campus, in person. If you'd rather commute to Cornell, you can apply to our Summer Commuter Program.

We also offer an engaging and rigorous Summer/Winter Online Program if you want to experience Cornell online and earn credits from the comfort of your own home.

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A history of higher education for high school students

Cornell was one of the first universities in the nation to invite intellectually curious high school students to campus to enjoy the challenges and opportunities of college life. Now more than 60 years old, our precollege program is the oldest and most prestigious program of its kind.

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Education for all

Cornell University is driven by a passion to be a place where, in the founder's words, "any person can find instruction in any study." We seek to carry out the university's mission: to discover, preserve, and disseminate knowledge, to educate the next generation of global citizens, to promote a culture of inquiry, and to enhance the lives and livelihoods of people around the world.

We invite you to connect with Cornell for a world-class educational experience unlike any other.

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