What to do, and when to do it...
Fall
Before you start:
Make sure you have your ID and have activated your email. Email is how we will reach you if there is a problem.
Complete tutorial Travelers on the Electronic Highway
Sept. 12 Last day for adding a first-year writing seminar
Sept. 12 Check schedule online for accuracy
Sept. 18 Last day for adjusting your schedule without petition (add, drop, change credit hours or grade option)
Sept. 18 Last day for changing grade option to S-U or letter
Sept. 29 First deadline for submitting independent major requests
Oct. 16 Last day to drop a course without petition
Nov Begin to explore fellowships for NEXT fall
Nov. 20 Last day to petition to withdraw from a course (see advising dean IN ADVANCE)
Nov. 24 Second deadline for submitting independent major requests
Dec. 5 Deadline for requesting internal transfer to the College of Arts and Sciences for the following semester.
Spring
Check Online DUST report for standing credit
Jan. 30 Last day for adding a first-year writing seminar
Jan. Attend FRESH orientation
Feb. 12 Check schedule online for accuracy
Feb. 12 Last day for adjusting schedule add, drop, change credit hours or grade option without petition
Feb. 12 Last day for changing grade option to S-U or letter
Feb. 23 First deadline for submitting independent major requests
March 12 Last day for dropping courses without petition
April 6 Second deadline for submitting independent major requests
April 23 Last day to petition to withdraw from a course
May 1 Deadline for requesting internal transfer to the College of Arts and Sciences for the following semester.
Date TBD Attend A&S Study Abroad info session
DateTBD Attend Cornell in Washington info session
DateTBD Apply to FRESH shadowing Program
Mar-Apr Apply to A&S Peeradvisor program
Date TBD End of semester Deadline for applying to the College Scholar Program
Begin to explore fellowships for NEXT fall
Fall
Sept. 18 Check schedule online for accuracy
Sept. 18 Last day for adding courses without petition
Sept. 18 Last day for changing grade option to S-U or letter
Sept. 21 Apply to Cornell Extern program (career services)
Sept. 29 First deadline for submitting independent major requests.
Oct. 16 Last day for dropping courses without petition
Nov. 11 Study Abroad applications to Oxford/Cambridge due
Nov. 20 Last day to petition to withdraw from a course (see advising dean IN ADVANCE)
TBD Attend A&S Study Abroad Info Session
TBD Deadline for applying to Study Abroad for Fall Semester
Explore internship and research opportunities for the summer
Begin thinking about prospective major. Explore the majors and consider making a career or academic advising appointment.
If you haven't already visited Career Services, make an individual appointment to explore interests and career options.
If you are considering acceleration, please see a Jr./ Sr. Dean
Spring
Important! Last opportunity to apply to a major
Feb. 12 Check schedule online for accuracy
Feb. 12 Check Online DUST report for standing credit
Feb. 1 Study Abroad applications for Jr AY or Fall Jr Year abroad Due
Feb. 12 Last day for adding courses without petition
Feb. 12 Last day for changing grade option to S-U or letter
Feb. 23 First deadline for submitting independent major requests..
March 12 Last day for dropping courses without petition
April 23 Last day to petition to withdraw from a course
Apply to A&S Peer Advisor Program (Mar/Apr)
Study Abroad for Spring Jr Year applications recommended
Fall
Sept. 18 Check schedule online for accuracy
Sept. 18 Last day for adding courses without petition
Sept. 18 Last day for changing grade option to S-U or letter
Sept. 21 Apply to Cornell Extern program (career services)
Oct. 16 Last day for dropping courses without petition
Nov. 20 Last day to petition to withdraw from a course (see advising dean IN ADVANCE)
Nov apply to Cornell Externship program (career services)
Explore internship and research opportunities for the summer
If you haven't already visited Career Services, make an individual appointment to explore interests and career options.
If you are considering acceleration, please see a Jr./ Sr. Dean
Spring
Feb. 12 Check schedule online for accuracy
Feb. 12 Check Online DUST report for standing credit
Feb. 12 Last day for adding courses without petition
Feb. 12 Last day for changing grade option to S-U or letter
March 12 Last day for dropping courses without petition
April 23 Last day to petition to withdraw from a course
In preparation for grad school, job, etc., set up a credential file, ask for letters of reference, and seek out a faculty mentor
If you are considering acceleration, please see a Jr./ Sr. Dean
Fall
Apply to Graduate (Sept to Oct for May Grads)
If you are considering acceleration, or proration pls see your advising dean
Sept. 18 Check schedule online for accuracy
Sept. 18 Last day for adding courses without petition
Sept. 18 Last day for changing grade option to S-U or letter
Sept. 29 First deadline for submitting independent major requests
Oct. 16 Last day for dropping courses without petition
Nov. 20 Last day to petition to withdraw from a course (see advising dean IN ADVANCE)
Obtain letters of recommendation from faculty for credential file
Spring
Apply to Graduate (Feb to March for Jan Grads)
Post-Graduation Plans: It's never too late to seek help from Career Services
Feb. 12 Check schedule online for accuracy
Feb. 12 Check Online DUST report for standing credit
Feb. 12 Last day for adding courses without petition
Feb. 12 Last day for changing grade option to S-U or letter
March 12 Last day for dropping courses without petition
April 23 Last day to petition to withdraw from a course
Don't Forget: Complete the Post-Graduate Survey
