Transfer to Cornell College

Completed your associate's degree? Or maybe you took a gap year or two after completing some course credit? Or you're looking for something more than what you're currently getting at your college? At Cornell, you’ll find peers who will become life-long friends and faculty who are mentors. Our One Course At A Time curriculum changes lives through experiential learning opportunities—internships and fellowships, faculty-student research, off-campus studies, immersive career shadowing—and when you graduate, you'll realize that you’re ready for whatever comes next.

Explore what Cornell has to offer transfer students

Cornell has a large selection of majors and programs that are in demand in the workforce and graduate school. We are also fully aware that in today's business environment you may be pursuing a career in emerging markets or building a niche of your own in the world, so we help students to create an individualized major that is tailored to your specific interests and goals.

Academic Programs

One Course At A Time

How Credits Transfer

General Education Reqs

Common transfer student questions, answered

Transferring to Cornell College your way

There are a number of ways that transfer students enter Cornell as the next step in their path through college and we want to make sure you have the information that best suits you so you know what to expect during the application process.

AA to Bachelor's

Trying a new college

Transfer after a gap year

Transferring mid-year

"I applied to Cornell as a transfer student much later than most, and was worried that I wouldn’t be able to make it into the school for the upcoming fall semester. However, the transfer program here at Cornell made the process incredibly smooth and easy and I was able to become fully registered in 2 weeks!”
Kiana Manson '25.
transferred from Mission College, CA

Devin Callahan

TRANSFERRED FROM DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

I transferred to Cornell for the block program. I knew that I wanted the flexibility of only taking a single class for 18 days. As a transfer student, it is allowing me the most incredible opportunities! It is only my third block on campus and I’m studying abroad in India currently. I wouldn’t have had those opportunities at any other school. Cornell is the perfect fit for me because its schedule fits perfectly with my personality.

Off-Campus Study

Explore Cornell and ask questions

Cornell College offers you a chance to excel as you pursue a bachelor's degree that will empower you to step into a wide variety of in-demand careers or pursue additional graduate studies. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer on your own, and we're always here to answer your questions. Email transfer@cornellcollege.edu with general questions or connect with Sharon Grice at (319) 774-8141 to discuss how your credits will transfer or get details about programs, faculty, or life as a Cornellian.

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