Cornell offers nearly 50 majors and preparatory programs, as well as over 20 minors. Students pursue the bachelor of arts, bachelor of music, and bachelor of philosophy degrees. A fourth degree, the bachelor of special studies, enables students to develop their own academic program. No more than 64 semester or 96 quarter hours of credit from a junior college may be transferred. Scholarships and Financial Assistance Cornell maintains a generous financial assistance program to provide an affordable education for all admitted students.
Transfer students are eligible for academic, visual arts, music, and theater scholarships.
Transfer students must submit a completed application for admission by March 1 to be considered for academic scholarships. Separate scholarship application and recommendation forms for music, visual arts, and theater scholarships must be submitted by February 1. Theater scholarships must audition or interview on campus on February 19.