Welcome, international students!

At Cornell, you'll be part of a multicultural community that includes students from almost every corner of the globe.

In fact, students in past Cornell University Precollege Summer Residential Programs have come from more than 700 cities and 50 countries around the world!

During out programs, in addition to experiencing college academics at an American university, you'll build college study skills, earn college credit, receive a Cornell transcript, and prep for college admissions.

You'll also be well supported by our Office of Global Learning.

And, on-campus students will find that Ithaca, New York, is a friendly and vibrant small city.

What classes can I take?

On-campus options

If you'd like to study at Cornell in person, check out our summer Residential and Commuter programs.

To explore course offerings, see our summer on-campus course roster.

If you're primarily interested in improving your academic English writing, speaking, and listening skills, consider taking Academic Writing (WRIT 1011).

Online options

If you can't make it to campus, consider apply to the summer or winter Online Program.

Check out our roster of rigorous Cornell undergraduate online summer and online winter, classes taught by top instructors.

Do you require test scores?

All Cornell students, including precollege students, must have a strong command of the English language to be successful in their engagement in university studies. This is a requirement for enrollment at Cornell. Visit English Language Proficiency requirements to learn about minimum scores and related information.

For information about visas, review the information for international applicants.

Questions?

For more information, or if you'd like to be put in touch with a student translator, please contact us.

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Benefits of doing precollege studies at Cornell

When you attend this world-renowned university, you can expect to

  • Focus on academics as you study with instructors at the top of their fields.
  • Become familiar with the different teaching and learning styles at an Ivy League institution.
  • Dramatically improve your English writing and speaking skills.
  • Earn academic credits that generally can be applied toward an undergraduate degree at Cornell or another university.
  • Interact and build friendships with students from around the world.
  • Learn more about American universities and how to choose and apply to good schools.