Course changes include

  • Adding or dropping a course
  • Swapping courses
  • Withdrawing from the program

Winter course changes

For instructions about changing winter courses, visit the Course Changes page on the Cornell SCE website.

Summer course changes

If you decide to add, drop, and/or swap courses, visit your Accepted Student Portal and submit your change by the deadline outlined on the Precollege Summer Academic Calendar.

Note: If you don't formally drop a course, you will receive a grade of F in that class and will be liable for the tuition and any fees.

Summer program withdrawal

To withdraw from a summer course before your session start date:

  • Visit your Accepted Student Portal and submit your withdrawal. (See Refunds and Withdrawals for refund information.)

To withdraw from a residential or commuter summer course on or after your session start date:

  • Meet with Jim Schechter, director. Contact precollege@cornell.edu or 607.255.4987 to schedule an appointment.
  • Your official date of withdrawal will be the date on which you meet with the director and withdraw.
  • Visit your Accepted Student Portal and submit your withdrawal. (See Refunds and Withdrawals for refund information.)
  • You are required to leave campus on that day.

To withdraw from an online summer course on or after your session start date:

  • Visit your Accepted Student Portal and submit your withdrawal. (See Refunds and Withdrawals for refund information.)