Undergraduate Admissions
The Cornell SC Johnson College accepts first-year students and transfer students.
Before you apply, explore each undergraduate business program and its school to see which one is right for you. When you apply, you will need to select your school of choice.
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Application information for prospective students
Requirements and procedures for applying are different for first-year students and transfers. The Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management and the School of Hotel Administration accept applications for transfers from other institutions.
Applying as a first-year student
Incoming first-year students apply to Cornell University and select their school of choice using the Common Application or Universal College Application. Use the links below to learn more about application requirements and process, what we look for in successful candidates, and how to get started.
Deadlines
Early decision: Nov. 1
Regular decision: Jan. 2
Applying as a transfer student from another institution
If you’d like to transfer to Cornell University and the SC Johnson College from another institution, you must be a first-year student or sophomore when you apply. The Dyson School does not accept transfer students for the spring semester—all Dyson transfers must start in the fall. SHA transfers may start in the fall or spring. Use the links below to learn about the application process, requirements, and eligibility.
Deadlines
Fall start: March 15
Spring start (SHA only): Oct. 15
Questions? Contact us:
289 Statler Hall
607.254.4228
admissions@business.cornell.edu