Summer Residential Program - Summer College

Summer 2024

The Summer Residential Program will not be offered in 2024. Instead, all Summer 2024 courses for precollege students will be offered online.

We invite you to learn more about online study, which features rigorous Cornell University undergraduate classes taught by top faculty. In addition to experiencing college academics, you can explore potential majors, build college study skills, earn college credit, receive a Cornell transcript, and prep for college admissions.

You can select from more than 100 fascinating online courses in Architecture and the Arts, Business and Hotel Management, Health and Humanities, International Relations, Psychology, Science and Technology, Social Change, Veterinary Medicine, and more. Courses will be added in the coming months.

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Faculty

Cornell Precollege Studies offers you the rare opportunity to work closely with some of Cornell's most distinguished professors. Under their guidance, you'll develop the critical thinking and writing skills essential for success in college. You'll also have the chance to talk with them about your academic goals and career aspirations.

Student experiences

"An unbelievable experience. I gained a lot of knowledge about subjects that interest me as well as a true college experience."

"An amazing experience.... It's a fantastic way to get a feel for college before you start applying, and you'll learn so much — about yourself, your coursework, and even other cultures. The experience was one-of-a-kind and has motivated me to work hard to achieve my dreams."

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