2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Cornell Precollege Residential Program

Ithaca, New York

Cornell Precollege Residential Program

Complete credit-bearing university study at Cornell and turn an academic interest into a formal learning record.

Take undergraduate courses with reading, assignments and assessment on an intensive three- or six-week schedule. The examples below show fields such as computing, engineering and international affairs; confirm the actual 2027 offerings.

University summer program
University creditComputing & engineeringInternational relationsResidential study

CAMP-NY-009

Students working on laptops in class
Students working on laptops in class

Program organizer & learning outcomes

Organizer

Cornell University School of Continuing Education, Precollege Studies

University / venue relationship

A Cornell University program offering undergraduate study to high-school students on the Ithaca campus.

Credit / certificate

Qualifying coursework earns Cornell credits and an official transcript; transfer acceptance is at the receiving institution’s discretion.

Courses & activities

Programming fundamentals

Learn problem decomposition, control flow, functions and lists through a high-level programming language.

Computing in the arts

Explore algorithms, sampling, synthesis and design processes behind artistic and musical creation.

Data and engineering decisions

Model inventory, networks and resource allocation, comparing solutions through computational exercises.

World politics

Use international-relations concepts and theories to analyze central issues in world politics.

Camp features & life

Credit and university transcript

Completed courses record grades and credits on a Cornell transcript; transfer acceptance is determined by the receiving institution.

Intensive university study

An accelerated summer schedule requires sustained attention to reading, classes and independent assignments.

Residential and learning support

Residential coordinators support daily life, with check-ins and organized group activities.

Who might enjoy this camp?

  • Has solid preparation for assessed university courses
  • Ready for sustained academic work in English
  • International families can plan for a full six-week commitment

International students needing Cornell F-1 sponsorship must study at least six weeks and six credits. One three-week course, or two concurrent three-week courses, does not qualify. B-1/B-2 participation is not permitted.

2027 dates & tuition

2027 dates & tuition

Contact an advisor
Normally 3 or 6 weeks; international F-1 study requires at least 6 weeks
Contact an advisor

Ask about 2027 tuition, room/board, health fees and insurance; an I-20 request requires the university’s financial documentation.

Travel & participation

Complete grade 10 and meet course prerequisites and English requirements. Residential applicants who have graduated must be under 18 at course start.

After admission, select courses and submit required I-20 materials; allow ample time for immigration and travel arrangements.

Residential students follow residence, check-in and campus-conduct rules; prepare health documentation and accommodation needs early.

Use a confirmed course combination for academic and visa planning; ask the future receiving school about credit transfer.

Campus, venue & activity photos

Students attending a Cornell Precollege campus gathering
A student drawing a design sketch in a notebook
Students talking on a Cornell campus lawn
Students enjoying an outdoor activity on a campus lawn
Cornell University residential-campus setting

Enquiries & Applications

Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.

Enquiries & Applications