Courses of Study 2023-2024

McGraw Tower, Uris Library and Cayuga Lake in the fall The Courses of Study catalogs Cornell University’s diverse academic programs and resources. Explore the side navigation links for information about colleges, departments, course offerings, and requirements for majors and minors.

The Courses of Study in effect during the academic year in which a student matriculates defines the criteria for completion of the student’s degree.

General information pertaining to the university is available through the links that follow, including the current roster of scheduled classes, university-wide requirements, select university policies, initiatives, and interdisciplinary centers. Use the My Favorites tool to save selected courses and information to a personal account.

The Courses of Study is published annually in the early summer by the Office of the University Registrar and is only available online. Use the Help button to find codes and definitions, and answers to frequently asked questions.

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General Information

Program and Course Information	Select Policies and Disclosures
Enrollment, Credit, and Requirements	Catalog Information
Advanced Placement & Advanced Standing Course Enrollment and Credits Leaves and Withdrawals Transcripts University Graduation Requirements University Record Holds	Archived Catalogs College Distribution Requirement Codes Course Numbering and Subject Codes Courses of Study Help Updates to the Courses of Study
Community-Engaged Learning Course Guide First-Year Writing Seminars Interdisciplinary Centers, Programs, and Studies International Programs and Studies Language Study at Cornell Learning Outcomes Summer Session Courses Sustainability Course Guide Textbooks Undergraduate Opportunities in Business, Professional Study Winter Session Courses	Academic Integrity Annual Privacy Notification under FERPA Attendance and Class Meeting Times Bursar, Tuition, and Billing Campus Crime Statistics Course Offerings and Campus Activities Statement Courses of Study Disclaimer & Non-Discrimination Statement Defining and Assigning Credit Hours Defining Student Location Facilities Financial Aid Graduation and Academic Honors Health Requirements Protection of Human Participants in Research Student Code of Conduct Student Health Insurance Student Retention & Placement of Graduates Use of Animals for Courses Veterans Affairs Education Benefits
Calendars and Class Schedules	Exams and Grading
Academic Calendar Class Roster (Schedule of Classes) Key Academic Dates	Evening Preliminary Examinations Exam Schedules Final Examinations Grading Guidelines