Earn Cornell credits online, study with university faculty
No matter if you are a high school student, visiting student, Cornell undergraduate, or working toward a degree, the online courses you’ll enroll in via Cornell SCE are rigorous Cornell classes taught by Cornell instructors.
Most courses are delivered through Canvas, the university’s web-based learning system. You’ll complete your assignments within a scheduled time frame, but some courses may offer you the option of getting a head start on your classwork.
Generally, you’ll interact with the instructor and other students via email, discussion boards, interactive chat rooms, video conferences, and/or phone.
The grades and credits you earn are recorded on an official Cornell transcript and are generally transferable—though you should always confirm transfer policies with your school.
Precollege students
As a high school junior or senior, you can select from dozens of regular undergraduate Cornell online courses in subjects such as the arts, business and hotel management, health and humanities, international relations, science and technology, social change, veterinary medicine, and more. Precollege online programs are available during summer and winter sessions.
Learn about Precollege online learning
Non-degree students
If you’re not currently enrolled in a Cornell degree program, you can still take a Cornell course for credit and earn an official Cornell transcript. With instructor permission, courses are open to visiting university students, Cornell employees, and other interested adults.
Learn more about Non-degree Studies
Cornell students
If you are a Cornell undergraduate, you can take regular online courses during Winter and Summer Session and earn credits and get ahead before fall and spring. Choose from synchronous and asynchronous courses in the arts, business, sciences, and more.
Learn more about Summer and Winter Session online
Just announced! New part-time, online undergraduate degree
You can now complete your bachelor’s degree at Cornell from your home, on your schedule, and transform your career.
Visit our Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) website and sign up to receive more information. Applications open January 2027.
See also
Online Learning FAQs
State and International Authorizations
For additional Cornell online offerings, including MOOCs, webinars, and certificate programs, see Cornell Online and eCornell.
Note: Cornell is committed to compliance with all export control regulations, including U.S. sanctions. Any individual located in the following regions must receive written approval from Cornell’s Export Control and Compliance Officer prior to enrolling in an online course: Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Ukrainian regions of Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk.