Welcome!

Congratulations and welcome to Cornell University's Precollege Studies! We can't wait to meet you.

To get ready for an outstanding Cornell summer, there are several steps that all students need to complete. Please review each item below, as well as the individual program accepted student pages for orientation information, and additional information:

First things first

1. Submit necessary forms

You will not be officially enrolled in your class(es) until all your required forms are complete. Please be sure to check your Accepted Student Portal or Parent/Guardian Portal for any additional forms not outlined on the accepted student pages.

2. Review important Precollege policies

Be sure to review Precollege Studies policies.

3. Pay your remaining program balance

You must submit any remaining program balance by the relevant date on the summer academic calendar. You may lose your place if you do not meet your payment deadline. All tuition for winter students must be submitted by the relevant date on the winter academic calendar.

4. Activate your NetID and Cornell email address

Your NetID is your key to secure online services at Cornell. Activate it along with setting up your Cornell email account (with security questions) as soon as you receive an email with instructions from Cornell Information Technologies (CIT). CIT will begin sending activation emails in late November. You'll receive your CIT email about a week after you've been admitted to the program.

If you have any questions about NetIDs or need help activating your NetID or setting up your Cornell email address, please contact the IT Support Desk during business hours.

5. Enroll in Cornell's emergency mass notification system (optional)

To ensure you receive critical information and alerts, after activating your NetID, visit the Student Center. Under the "Personal Information" category, enter your contact information under the links for "Emergency Contact Info" and "Emergency Mass Notification."

Submit important documents

  1. Disability Self-Disclosure and Request for Access—Accommodations Form
    • Required only for students requesting disability services
    • Deadline: As soon as you receive your NetID
    • Submit this form (available after March 1) if you have a disability and need disability services to participate fully in the Precollege Summer Program. Advance notice is required to arrange the timely implementation of accommodations; thus, it is best to submit the Disability Self Disclosure and Request for Access Accommodations and your supporting documentation at least three weeks before your course(es) begin.
    • Questions about disability services? Contact Student Disability Services.
  2. Photo Submission Form (NetID required)
    • Required
    • Deadline: As soon as your NetID is activated.
    • You must upload your photo. Be sure to click "Submit" when uploading your photo (selecting "Save" will not send your photo to Cornell).
    • Online students: This photo will be displayed in your student center and on your professor's class roster. Online students do not receive printed ID cards.
    • Commuter & Residential Students: This photo will be displayed on your ID card, in your student center, and on your professor's class roster. You must have an ID card to access campus facilities, use a meal plan, check out library materials, and more.
      • Students will receive their ID cards at their scheduled orientation or move-in day.
      • If you do not submit your photo, students will be required to go to 245 Day Hall on their first day of class to take a photo and receive their ID.
      • Questions about ID cards or office hours for 245 Day Hall? Visit ID Cards, call 607.255.4232, or email univreg@cornell.edu.