Cornell University’s Precollege Summer Programs

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Cornell University’s Precollege Summer Programs

Cornell University’s Precollege Summer Programs

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Cornell University offers students a wide array of both online and residential (on campus) for-credit and not-for-credit courses, spanning dozens of subjects, with the opportunity for participating students to work with esteemed Cornell faculty, study alongside undergraduates, and prepare for their future university experience. Cornell’s pre-college programs include a variety of subject matters and formats year-round, ranging from semester-long classes to on-day executive seminars, and if students can’t find exactly what they’re looking for, Cornell can help design a bespoke program for your student!

Online course format and offerings:

Three- or six-week undergrad-level courses
Transferrable university credits awarded
- Grades recorded on official Cornell transcript and generally transfer toward a degree at Cornell or any other legitimate university
Taught by full-time Cornell professors
Students view lectures on their own schedule
Assignments are given an allotted time frame, though flexible per the student’s availability
Email, discussion boards, interactive chat rooms, video conferences, and phone calls will be leveraged to interact with the instructor and student peers

Residential summer program format and structure:

Three- or six-week undergrad-level courses on Cornell’s campus
Transferrable university credits awarded
- Grades recorded on official Cornell transcript and generally transfer toward a degree at Cornell or any other legitimate university
Students will experience college life, staying in a residence hall with classmates and eating at the campus dining halls
Residential staff provide round-the-clock supervision and support
Students will attend an on-campus college fair and get tips during college admissions workshops
Students will receive one-on-one application essay counseling

Some of the subjects offered (both online and on campus):