Participants in the Precollege Studies program are members of the Cornell University community, which is a pluralistic community committed to equality of educational opportunity. Participants are expected to behave responsibly and to be courteous and respectful to their fellow students and to members of the faculty and staff. Cornell expects you to demonstrate absolute integrity in your academic undertakings.

Participants in the program are responsible for complying with all Cornell University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures contained in official Cornell University publications and announcements that may be issued from time to time, as well as all local, state, and federal laws. Cornell University reserves the right to change its rules, policies, and procedures at any time as it deems appropriate or necessary.

In addition, all Precollege Studies participants are expected to comply with the Precollege Code of Conduct and the separate Precollege Code of Academic Integrity. Both documents are adapted from the codes that apply to matriculated Cornell University students but differ from these in terms of modified or additional regulations that serve to protect minors, as well as changes to the disciplinary processes.

Precollege Studies Code of Conduct

The Precollege Code of Conduct contains general regulations that apply to all participants, whether they participate online or in person. Additional campus regulations apply to all participants attending classes in person. A final set of rules applies to all who are living on the Cornell University campus as participants in the residential program. (See your Accepted Student Portal or the Family Portal for the complete policy.)

Precollege Studies Code of Academic Integrity

The Precollege Studies Code of Academic Integrity is based on the Cornell University Code of Academic Integrity and differs only in a modified adjudication procedure, which includes representation from the School of Continuing Education. Participants in the program are expected to adhere to a set of values grounded in honesty regarding one's own and others' intellectual efforts, and in free and open inquiry and discussion in the classroom. Academic integrity is expected not only in formal coursework situations but also in all University relationships and interactions related to the educational process, including the use of university resources.

Students who violate these Codes and other Cornell University policies may face disciplinary actions, including dismissal from the program. Cornell University reserves the right to discontinue the enrollment of any student whose continuance would be, in the sole judgment of the Precollege Studies director, detrimental to themselves, others, or to the Precollege Studies learning environment. (See your Accepted Student Portal or the Family Portal for the complete policy.)

Use of AI

Whether or not generative AI use is permitted for assignments in your course, it is critical you adhere to Precollege Studies Code of Academic Integrity.

If you are unsure of any policy or assignment-specific directions - including whether or not a tool is considered generative AI and acceptable for use in a course assignment – it is your responsibility to clarify this with your instructor prior to using the technology or completing your assignment.

For example, if your use of ChatGPT was not authorized by your instructor and not disclosed by you prior to submission of a course assignment, you would be fraudulently representing your work and, in turn, would be subject to the academic sanctions highlighted in the Precollege Studies Code of Academic Integrity.

The best way to avoid such a scenario is to reach out to your instructor at the beginning of the course, to clarify whether and under what conditions the use of generative AI is appropriate for your course.

Preventing and Reporting Bias

Preventing and reporting bias, discrimination, harassment, and sexual and related misconduct

As an educational institution and employer, Cornell University is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. Cornell University Precollege Studies embraces this commitment. We will not tolerate any form of bias, harassment, discrimination, or sexual and related misconduct.

Behavior reflecting bias, discrimination, harassment, or sexual and related misconduct may constitute a violation of the Precollege Studies Code of Academic Integrity and/or local, state, and federal laws.

How do I make a report?

Concerns related to bias, discrimination, harassment, and sexual and related misconduct can be made by writing to Daniel Kratochvil, SCE Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Precollege Studies acting director, at djk296@cornell.edu with “Bias Incident” in the subject.

For any alleged misconduct involving a youth, in person or online, students and others are also encouraged to reach out to Cornell's Children and Youth Safety staff.

Class Attendance

You're expected to attend all courses in which you are enrolled, and to do so regularly and punctually, unless under medical care.

We strongly encourage you not to miss a single class due to the large amount of material covered in each session. Missing any class time can put you in serious academic jeopardy.

These rigorous, credit-bearing undergraduate courses are more difficult than high school, AP classes or IB courses. Remember that the content of Cornell's three- and six-week summer courses, and condensed winter courses, is equivalent to that of courses offered during the university’s 15-week fall or spring semesters.

If you have any questions about absences, please reach out to your instructor.

Student Directory Information

It is university policy that directory information in a student's records may be released without the student's consent.

What is directory information?

Directory information is information that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy. The directory information most relevant to precollege students includes name, local address, local/cell phone listing, email address, dates of attendance, and enrollment status. For a full list and more details on the privacy of student records, see the Student Record Privacy Statement.

Can I limit the release of my directory information?

As a policy, Cornell University does not release or sell directory information to any outside entity for commercial, marketing, or solicitation purposes, but students do have the right to suppress their directory information. Suppression means, for example, that verification of enrollment will not be provided to third parties.

If you would like to suppress this information, you'll need to officially suppress it through the Office of the University Registrar's Student Center. (NetID required.)

Please note that the directory information will remain suppressed until you remove it through the Student Center or you contact the Office of the University Registrar.