Major

From the nanoscale level of integrated electronics to terrestrial-scale power grids, electrical and computer engineers are at the forefront of solving issues facing society.
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Our major provides you with a broad and exceptional education in electrical and computer engineering built upon a foundation of science, mathematics, computing and technology. We instill an appreciation of the need for lifelong learning that will support whatever career path you choose.

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Why Cornell?

  • Nationally Top-ranked Program

    Cornell Electrical and Computer Engineering has been consistently ranked in the top ten by to U.S. News and World Report.

  • A Phenomenal Undergraduate Placement Record

    Over 40% of our undergraduate class goes on to pursue advanced graduate degrees, while almost 60% find employment at companies ranging from large-scale multinational engineering corporations to innovative start-up companies.

  • World-class Research With Faculty Members Dedicated to Teaching

    Our faculty include IEEE Fellows, National Science CAREER recipients, DARPA/ONR/Air Force Young Investigators, and PECASE recipients, just to name a few.

  • Undergraduate Research Opportunities

    More than half of our faculty regularly include undergraduates in their research groups. Many of these students co-author papers and attend international technical conference where they can meet leaders of both today and tomorrow.

Undergraduate Student Experience

Round out your academic experience with extracurricular activities that develop your leadership experience, communication skills and new perspectives, all while having fun!

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    Student Project Teams

    Nearly 30 teams with more than 1,000 student participants. Project teams mimic real-world engineering scenarios and bring students, faculty and staff together for the sake of team building and innovation.

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    Student Leadership Opportunities

    We offer opportunities for you to grow as a leader where you live, where you volunteer or work, or where you find connections with others. Make great things happen where it matters most to you.

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    Undergraduate Research Opportunities

    Most faculty advise undergraduate research. Students often present their research at Cornell and scientific meetings, and some become authors on scientific papers.

How to Affiliate

All admitted Cornell Engineering students start without a declared major to explore options. They take core math and science courses, engineering distribution courses, and writing seminars before choosing a major in their third semester (fall of sophomore year).

If your application is approved, you will be affiliated and faculty advisor will be assigned to you. If you do not fully meet the requirements, we encourage you to describe your particular circumstances during the affiliation process and we will work with you to prepare for entering the major.

  • Affiliation Eligibility Requirements.

    See the B.S. degree requirements for affiliation eligibility requirements.

  • Ready to Affiliate?

    Cornell freshmen and sophomores interested in affiliating with electrical and computer engineering should contact the undergraduate program coordinator.

Undergraduate Program Contact