Cornell College

Cornell College requires at least 31 courses to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Cornell College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Cornell College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Cornell College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 63% of students who start college at Cornell College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Cornell College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Cornell College?

Cornell College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Cornell College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Cornell College

When choosing a major, Cornell College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Cornell College.Cornell College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Cornell College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cornell College

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Does Cornell College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Cornell College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Cornell College Offer Online Classes?

❌ Cornell College false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Cornell College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Cornell College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Cornell College Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Cornell College, check with the school directly.

Does Cornell College Require Internships?

🟨 Cornell College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Cornell College

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Cornell College Library

The main library on campus is the Cole Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Cornell College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Cornell College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration with 4 + 1.5 MS of Finance University of Iowa; William and Mary Masters of accounting Program

•3 + 3 Law - University of Iowa Law; Masters in Public Health University of Iowa College of Public Health

ROTC

Does Cornell College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Cornell College does not have any ROTC programs.

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