Apply to the Summer Residential Program

Admissions decisions for the Cornell University Precollege Summer Residential 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

• The deadline for the Summer 2025 Residential Program has passed.
• Review your eligibility.
• New York State students taking Regents or language exams: If your desired program conflicts with your Regents or language exams, learn how to make arrangements to take your exams at Cornell.
• International students: Please see the additional steps for international applicants.

To apply

1. Create an account

Applications for the Summer 2025 Residential Program closed at at 12:00 noon ET on May 9.

2. Complete your application form

• Submit application statements
  

  Enter your responses to all three application statements 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 (a document provided by your school that summarizes your school’s community, academics, and student body)
  • Two teacher or counselor recommendations
  • 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. All admissions decisions for the Summer 2025 program will be made by May 20.