Accepted Residential Program Students

Note: All forms must be completed, correct, and signed no later than one week prior to the start of your program; however, some forms particularly health-related ones, may be due even earlier.

Be sure to check for additional items on your Accepted Student or Parent/Guardian Portal.

If you have any questions, please consult our FAQ page or contact us!

International Students

As an international student, you must obtain an F-1 student visa to attend the Precollege Summer Program. It can take weeks to process your request, so leave yourself as much time as possible.

Submit additional required forms

1. Health Information Forms

   To ensure your well-being during your time at Cornell, you need to complete and submit two sets of medical forms:

   • Cornell Health requires you to complete “New Student Health Requirements” as soon as possible. Note that failure to meet these requirements will result in disenrollment from your program. This information is required to meet state and federal laws, as well as university policy, and in the event you need to go to urgent care. If you have any questions, contact the Cornell Health Requirements Office at 1.607.255.4364.
   • Summer Discovery* requires forms for the in-program nurse who will provide immediate, day-to-day care for your student during the program. You will receive an email invitation from Playground (prepforsummer.com) to complete this and other required Summer Discovery forms.

     For Playground account questions, email cornellprecollege@summerdiscovery.com

     * Cornell University’s School of Continuing Education has contracted with a third-party organization, Summer Discovery, to support components of our Summer 2026 Residential Precollege Studies Program, including the provision of residential staff, student activities, and health and safety management. Cornell University retains full control over all academic elements of the Summer 2026 Precollege Studies Program, including academic curriculum, instructor selection, and course content.

2. Student Health Plan (SHP) Enrollment Form
   • Students living outside the U.S.
     This coverage is required for students from outside the U.S. You'll automatically be enrolled in SHP. No action is needed on your part.
   • Students living within the U.S.
     This coverage is optional for U.S. students taking six or more credits. If you do not have health insurance that meets Cornell's minimum requirements, you may enroll in SHP.
   • For information, see Health services.

Submit special dietary requirements if needed

To have special meals prepared, please submit the Food Allergies and Special Diets form at least a week before your program begins.

Prepackaged kosher and halal meals can be ordered in advance through the dining supervisor or door checker on duty. Vegetarian and vegan options are available at all meals. Questions? Contact Cornell Dining.

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