Overview

The program is focused on a small group of stellar students whose interests transcend disciplinary boundaries.

These students have demonstrated exceptional promise and maturity to plan and carry out a well-designed individualized program of study and research.

College Scholars explore subjects with a broader integration of related disciplines than most students would attempt. They pursue their subjects using advanced, often graduate-level, techniques.

As a capstone to their studies, all Scholars undertake an independent senior project, usually culminating in an honors thesis. It is a unique opportunity within the College of Arts & Sciences for engagement and learning, in the classroom and beyond.

Key Facts

Cornell’s College Scholar Program is a crown jewel of the College of Arts & Sciences. The impact on our students is profound and life-long. College Scholars often go on to advanced study in the arts, medicine, business, and sciences. The maturity, academic rigor, and independence this unique program requires creates students who are highly desirable in a range of contexts.

A College Scholar degree from Cornell University opens doors to employment with companies like Google, careers in medicine, finance, law, and the arts, and research and faculty positions in the sciences and humanities across the globe.

Our graduates include faculty at Cornell University and the current chair of the Cornell Board of Trustees.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

During their time at Cornell, College Scholars create their own curriculum and are not required to complete college distribution or foreign language requirements.

Students may double-major, combining a College Scholar major with other majors or minors in the College.

The main requirement of the College Scholar Program is the completion of an independent project and thesis.

Projects vary widely in their scope and content.

Some students focus on library-based research, some do laboratory work and others focus on community engagement. Students may design their own empirical studies; others incorporate creative components, and some do both.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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130

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, United States

Disciplines

History General Studies Liberal Arts View 1568 other Bachelors in History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application (CA)

The School Report

Counselor Recommendation

Two Teacher Evaluations

The Midyear Report, when your mid-year grades are available

Official secondary/high school transcript

$80 application fee or fee waiver

Cornell University Questions and Writing Supplement (CA) or Cornell Supplement (UCA)

Items that are required by the Cornell undergraduate college or school to which you’ve applied: Interviews or portfolio and design submissions.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

71266 USD / year

≈ 71266 USD / year
Out-of-State

71266 USD / year

≈ 71266 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48010 USD / year

≈ 48010 USD / year

Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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