Apply to your chosen program and for Cornell approval to study abroad. Exception: Cornell Global Programs.
Meet the Office of Global Learning Education Abroad deadline, even if your program's deadline is later.
Commit to your program both directly and via your Global Learning Education Abroad application.
If you are billed a deposit, pay directly to your program. If the deposit is a hardship, Education Abroad may be able to help.
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How many study abroad programs should I apply to?
Apply to one program—and perhaps a back-up, if you are concerned about your admission into your preferred program. Your Global Learning Education Abroad advisor can help you determine if you need a back-up option to be “safe,” and if your back-up option is appropriate. In most cases, if you are nominated for a college exchange, you should not have another application in the works.
Do I need to prepare separate statements for Cornell and the study abroad program?
There is no need to write separate statements. If you are applying to a Cornell-approved program, you can submit your statement for that program as part of your application for Cornell approval.
If I am approved by Cornell, does that mean I am accepted by my program?
No, you must apply to and be accepted by your program separately. Each program has their own admissions process and reserves the right to admit their own students, but Cornell students do tend to be admitted to programs when they apply early and meet or exceed the requirements.
Opens: mid September (year before)
Application Deadline: early February to early March (varies by program)
Offers Made: late March through mid May
Exceptions may apply
Opens: mid September (year before)
Application Deadline: early February to early March (varies by program)
Offers Made: late March through mid May
Exceptions may apply
Opens: mid December (year before)
Application Deadline: early September to early October (varies by program)
Offers Made: late September to late October
Exceptions may apply
Follow the program's deadlines for admission. Petition your college for transfer credit if your selected program is not a Cornell program.
