Apply to the Summer Commuter Program

Admissions decisions for the Cornell University Precollege Summer Commuter Program are made on a rolling basis, which means that we will review and act on complete applications as they are received.

Because most of our programs fill before the deadline, we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Note: Enrollment in the program is a two-step process:

1. You will apply to Precollege Studies and indicate your general program interests.
2. If accepted, you and your selected parent/guardian will select and enroll in your specific course(s), submit program payment, and complete required forms.

Before you begin

• Confirm the application deadline for your session.
  Note that we can only review complete applications. This means you must submit your application and all required documents listed below before the deadline.
• Review the eligibility information, including the requirement that you must live near campus or plan to stay in the Ithaca area with your parent/guardian during your course.
  (On-campus housing is not available to commuter students. If you wish to live on campus during the summer and take part in precollege activities, please apply to the Summer Residential Program.)
• International students: Please see the additional steps for international applicants.

To apply

1. Create an account

Create an account with Cornell SCE to start your application.

After setting up your account, you will be emailed a PIN, which you will enter to complete your account creation.

Note: You can save your progress and come back to finish later by hitting the "Continue" button within the application.

2. Complete your application form

• Submit an application statement
  

  Enter your response to the application statement in English.

• Upload copies of the following documents, with any social security and account numbers removed or blacked out:
  
  • Complete high school transcript
  • Your most current grade report
  • Current school profile
  • One teacher or counselor recommendation
  • International students: Your most recent English Language Proficiency scores if required. See English Language Proficiency requirements.
• Pay your application fee
  

  A nonrefundable fee of $75 must be paid in our secure online system when you submit your application.

3. Check your online account

After you submit your application, you will receive an email with instructions for logging into your online account to

• Check the status of your application
• Upload additional materials (if required)
• View your admissions decision when available

Admissions decisions are usually made within approximately two weeks of receiving your complete application.