Choose from more than one hundred on-campus, in-person courses

If you're a high school student who lives nearby or plans to stay in the Ithaca area with your parent/guardian during your class, you may apply to take regular Cornell courses on the Ithaca campus during the fall, spring, and/or summer sessions.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to study in person with Cornell faculty, challenge yourself with a college-level class, enhance your college application, and earn college credits.

The grades and credits you earn as a commuter will be recorded on an official Cornell transcript and are generally transferable toward a degree at Cornell or elsewhere.

Before applying, please review the eligibility and admissions requirements for commuter students. Note: On-campus housing is not available to commuter students.

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You may apply to courses at the 1,000 or 2,000 level as long as you meet the prerequisites listed. (Precollege students are not eligible for courses at the 3,000 level or above.)

Note: All summer 2024 courses for precollege commuter students are six-week courses, which run June 24–August 6.

On fall and spring rosters below, note that courses marked with a red square are full and not available for enrollment:

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Learn how to apply.

You may also take online classes in the summer, fall, winter, and/or spring. To learn more, see online courses for high school students.