Multi-subject pre-college
Cornell Precollege (Cornell University Precollege Studies Summer Residential Program)
Cornell Precollege is a 3 or 6 weeks residential program run by Cornell University School of Continuing Education. Open to: students who have completed 10th grade, ages 16 to 18.
- Last cycle's deadline
- May 14, 2026
- 2027 date not posted yet
- Cost
- Paid
- Who can apply
- Grades 10 to 12
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 3 or 6 weeks
- Residential
What students do
Students enroll in regular Cornell undergraduate courses for credit and live in a supervised residence hall with a full meal plan. Sessions run three or six weeks.
- Undergraduate credit courses
Key facts
- Run by
- Cornell University School of Continuing Education
- Where
- Ithaca, NY (residential)
- Who can apply
- Students who have completed 10th grade, ages 16 to 18Residential students must have finished sophomore year and be 16 to 18 when the class starts.
- Dates
- Three-week session 2: June 22 to July 10, 2026; three-week session 3: July 13 to 31, 2026; six-week session: June 22 to July 31, 2026These are the 2026 dates. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
- Cost
- Fall 2026 through Summer 2027 rates: 3-week session $9,274 (3 credits) or $11,214 (4 credits); 6-week session $18,402 to $22,282 (6 to 8 credits); includes tuition, housing, full meal plan and health fee; $85 application fee
- Deadline
- May 14, 2026 (rolling admission)This was last cycle’s deadline. The 2027 date is not posted yet.Application opens January 12, 2026.
Official program siteOfficial application pageCornell University admissions profile
What the application asks for
- Application fee
$85 non-refundable application fee and required documents reviewed on a rolling basis; the document checklist was not shown on the pages read.
How a mentor helps with your Cornell Precollege application
- Decide whether Cornell Precollege fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
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Similar programs
| Program | Where | Who can apply | Cost | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Summer ImmersionColumbia University School of Professional Studies | New York, NYResidential or commuter | Rising 9th through current 12th graders; residential students must be 15 or older | Paid | Early registration February 1, 2027; general deadline March 1, 2027 (residential) or April 1, 2027 (commuter) |
| ATDPUC Berkeley School of Education | Berkeley, CAHybrid | Currently in grades 7 to 11 | Paid, aid available | Early February 25, 2026; standard March 23, 2026; extended May 29, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| CTDNorthwestern University Center for Talent Development | Evanston, ILResidential or commuter | Students entering grades 6 to 12 in the fall | Paid, aid available | One week before each session starts; tuition rises $100 after May 31, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| CTYJohns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth | Multiple locationsResidential or commuter | Grades 2 to 12 | Paid, aid available | Registration deadline May 10, 2027 (Summer A) and June 7, 2027 (Summer B) |
| Duke Pre-CollegeDuke University | Durham, NCResidential | Current 9th to 12th graders | Paid | Not posted |
| Georgetown AcademiesGeorgetown University School of Continuing Studies | Washington, DCResidential | Current 8th graders through high school seniors | Paid, aid available | Early bird January 31, 2027; final deadline for Academies May 15, 2027 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Cornell Precollege application deadline?
The 2027 deadline has not been posted. Last cycle's deadline was May 14, 2026 (rolling admission), and most programs keep a similar date from year to year.
How much does Cornell Precollege cost?
Fall 2026 through Summer 2027 rates: 3-week session $9,274 (3 credits) or $11,214 (4 credits); 6-week session $18,402 to $22,282 (6 to 8 credits); includes tuition, housing, full meal plan and health fee; $85 application fee.
Who can apply to Cornell Precollege?
Students who have completed 10th grade, ages 16 to 18. Residential students must have finished sophomore year and be 16 to 18 when the class starts.
What does the Cornell Precollege application require?
Application fee. $85 non-refundable application fee and required documents reviewed on a rolling basis; the document checklist was not shown on the pages read.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
