We are delighted you are considering transferring to Cornell Engineering. Since you are interested in our program, most likely you have completed at least one year of foundational math, science, computer programming and engineering college coursework at an engineering, engineering science or pre-engineering program. At Cornell Engineering, you can build upon that foundation in your selected engineering major. Students who have attended colleges, universities, and community colleges are welcome to apply to transfer into Cornell Engineering. We also welcome applications from international students.
For the 2024-25 admissions cycle, the College of Engineering will accept transfer applications for the following majors:
For the 2024-25 admissions cycle, the College of Engineering will not accept external transfer applications for the following majors (this does not apply to current students wishing to apply for internal transfer to the College of Engineering from another college/school within Cornell University):
We accept the Common Application including its College Report and Mid-Term Report. Transfer applicants that are offered admission must submit the major-specific course description form upon submission of the Enrollment Response Form.
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