Accepted Students

Be sure to review all Precollege Studies policies.

You will not be officially enrolled in your class(es) until all your required forms are complete. Please be sure to check your Accepted Student Portal or Parent/Guardian Portal periodically to ensure all available forms are completed.

• Acknowledgement Form
• Financial Responsibility Agreement

Log in to your Accepted Student Portal to view and complete your Course Selection Form. You will not be officially enrolled until your course selection form and all the above required forms are complete.

• Course Selection Form

Your NetID is your key to secure online services at Cornell. Activate it as soon as you receive an email with instructions. You’ll receive your activation email about a week after you’ve been admitted to the program.

Your NetID is a unique identifier that provides access to your Cornell email and other non-public Cornell resources and information. To protect your personal information and Cornell data, never share your NetID password with someone else.

If you have any questions about NetIDs or need help activating your NetID or setting up your Cornell email address, please contact the IT Support Desk during business hours.

You must submit any remaining program balance by the relevant date on the summer academic calendar. You may lose your place if you do not meet your payment deadline. All tuition for winter students must be submitted by the relevant date on the winter academic calendar.

Log in to your Accepted Student Portal to view additional required and optional documents for your enrolled program. Failure to complete these additional requirements may prevent you from participating in the program.

Additional Required Documents

• Documents will be listed on your Accepted Student Portal based on your program enrollment type.
  • Documents could include, but are not limited to: Cornell Health New Student Health Requirements, Summer Discovery residential forms, Student Health Plan forms, I-120 and F-1 visa information.

Additional Optional Documents

• Disability Self-Disclosure and Request for Access—Accommodations Form
  • Submit this form if you have a disability and need disability services to participate fully in the Precollege Summer Program.
    • Advance notice is required to arrange the timely implementation of accommodations; thus, it is best to submit the Disability Self Disclosure and Request for Access Accommodations and your supporting documentation at least three weeks before your course(es) begin.
    • Accommodation forms can be submitted as soon as you have received your NetID.
  • Required only for students requesting disability services
    • High school accommodation plans (IEPs or 504 plans) do not automatically transfer.
  • For questions about disability services, please contact Student Disability Services directly.

To ensure you receive critical information and alerts, after activating your NetID, visit the Student Center. Under the “Personal Information” category, enter your contact information under the links for “Emergency Contact Info” and “Emergency Mass Notification.”

Photo Submission Form (NetID required)

• Required
• Deadline: As soon as your NetID is activated.
• You must upload your photo. Be sure to click “Submit” when uploading your photo. Selecting “Save” will not send your photo to Cornell.
• Online students: This photo will be displayed in your student center and on your professor’s class roster. Online students do not receive printed ID cards.
• Commuter & Residential Students: This photo will be displayed on your ID card, in your student center, and on your professor’s class roster. You must have an ID card to access campus facilities, use a meal plan, check out library materials, and more.
  • Students will receive their ID cards at their scheduled orientation or move-in day.
  • If you do not submit your photo, students will be required to go to 245 Day Hall on their first day of class to take a photo and receive their ID.

Questions about ID cards or office hours for 245 Day Hall? Visit ID Cards, call (607) 255-4232, or email univreg@cornell.edu.

• Access the Student Center to check your class schedule, see your grades, access your Bursar account, order your transcript, and update your addresses and emergency contacts.
• Access Cornell Library services and Canvas, Cornell’s course management system.
• Sign in to Cornell Google Workspace for Students, Cornell’s email, calendar, and collaboration service for students. Your Cornell email account will be used for official university announcements.
• Complete online evaluations.

Most courses utilize the web-based learning system Canvas. If you are new to Canvas or want a refresher, watch this six-minute video Getting Started in Canvas for Students and check out the helpful Student Guides.

In addition, before your course starts, we’ll give you access to an optional short training: “Cornell SCE Precollege Studies Orientation.” Here, you’ll be able to explore Canvas features, review orientation materials, and complete a virtual scavenger hunt.

Generally, your instructor will contact you about two days before your class starts at your Cornell email address (your NetID@cornell.edu) with instructions for accessing the course syllabus, lectures, assignments, tests, homework, and additional information on Canvas. Please note that your course’s Canvas site may not open until the first day of class. Be sure to check your Cornell email frequently for updates from Cornell faculty and staff.

Please begin by reviewing your course syllabus to determine if textbooks or other course materials are required. You can find your course syllabus on your course Canvas site.

If your course requires an eTextbook, please note the textbook name, author’s name, ISBN (if provided), publisher, and edition. Then visit The Cornell Store to purchase your eTextbooks.

You’ll have several purchase/rental options (e.g., 180 days, one year, lifetime).

Check your class description for any additional required materials.

Information technology services at Cornell are offered through IT@Cornell.

Find answers to all your questions about Cornell’s IT services, including free tools to help you collaborate and stay organized. Start the semester strong by reviewing privacy safeguards and tips to avoid phishing scams, learn how to protect your NetID and password, computer and mobile devices, and stay safe online.

Need IT help? Contact the IT Service Desk.

If you decide to add, drop, and/or swap courses, visit your Accepted Student Portal and submit your change by the deadline outlined on the Precollege Studies Academic Calendar for your enrolled session, summer or winter.

Note: If you don’t formally drop a course, but never attend or stop attending, you will receive a low or failing grade in that class and will be liable for the tuition and any fees.

To withdraw from a summer or winter course before your session start date:

• Visit your Accepted Student Portal and submit your withdrawal form. 

To withdraw from a residential summer course on or after your session start date:

• Meet with Daniel Kratochvil, SCE’s Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Precollege Studies acting director. Contact precollege@cornell.edu or (607) 255-4987 to schedule an appointment.
• Visit your Accepted Student Portal and submit your withdrawal form. 
• The date you meet with the director and submit your withdrawal form will be your official withdrawal date.
• You are required to leave campus on the day you withdraw.

To withdraw from a commuter or online summer course on or after your session start date:

• Visit your Accepted Student Portal and submit your withdrawal form.