Transfer Application Requirements
An Application to fit your experiences and goals
Cornell uses the Common Application to apply for transfer admission. Please review the application instructions provided by the Undergraduate Admissions Office to determine which additional forms will be required for you.
In addition to the application materials, transfer students must also submit:
- All students: Official transcripts from your high school and all colleges attended
- International students: Official TOEFL or IELTS score
To prepare for studying within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences each academic major has key foundation courses that competitive transfer candidates need to complete or have in progress at the time of their application.
Successful completion of the required coursework is not a guarantee of admission.
Get a broad interdisciplinary foundation in agriculture, as well as more intense study with flexibility and hands-on experience in one of several concentrations.
Major
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Careers
Agricultural SciencesCareer highlights include:
- Crop consultant
- Science teacher
- Dairy farm manager
- Soil scientist
- Greenhouse manager
Prepare for study in veterinary medicine or careers in animal production, biotechnology and conservation in a nationally recognized program.
Major Minor
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Careers
Animal ScienceCareer highlights include:
- Wild bird researcher
- Farm manager
- Cheesemaker
- Licensed veterinary technician
- Zookeeper
Examine the behavior of weather and climate and gain experience in the analysis, interpretation and forecasting of meteorological events.
Major Minor
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Careers
Atmospheric ScienceCareer highlights include:
- Broadcast meteorologist
- Risk management consultant
- Reporter
- Climate forecaster
- Data analyst
Integrate engineering and biology to solve challenges facing our world, such as ensuring an adequate and safe food supply and protecting natural resources.
Major Minor
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Careers
Biological EngineeringCareer highlights include:
- Biomanufacturing associate
- Environmental engineer
- Business analyst
- Medical scribe
- Research technician
Study the fundamentals of biology while zeroing in on one of more than a dozen concentrations.
Major
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Careers
Biological SciencesCareer highlights include:
- Science teacher
- Museum educator
- Bioinformatics programmer
- Flight paramedic
- Public health advisor
Examine the social, political and ethical aspects of modern biology research and practice.
Major
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Careers
Biology & SocietyCareer highlights include:
- Conservation educator
- Human resources associate
- Health educator
- Human nutrition research associate
- Peace Corps teacher
Apply statistics, mathematics, computing and other methods to solve problems in diverse fields, from the life and social sciences to business and finance.
Major Minor
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Careers
Biometry & StatisticsCareer highlights include:
- Banking analyst
- Census bureau survey statistician
- Computer scientist
- Information security practitioner
- Math teacher
Study communication processes and put theory to use in understanding audiences, shaping messages and interacting with individuals and technologies.
Major Minor
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Careers
CommunicationCareer highlights include:
- Social media coordinator
- Public relations associate
- UX researcher
- Marketing manager
- Web designer
Build the foundation for the future management of our planet by studying the Earth’s system, with a focus on understanding and managing the resources of the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.
Major Minor
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Careers
Earth & Atmospheric SciencesCareer highlights include:
- Watershed steward
- Environmental Scientist
- Environmental consultant
- Pollution control specialist
- Naval aviator
Study environmental sciences, with a special emphasis on insects—the most diverse group of organisms on Earth.
Major Minor
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Careers
EntomologyCareer highlights include:
- Honeybee technician
- Healthcare sanitarian
- Bird loss project assistant
- Research assistant
- Biological Science technician
Gain a comprehensive and integrated view of the biological, physical-chemical, ecological and social dimensions of environmental and natural resource issues.
Major Minor
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Careers
Environment & SustainabilityCareer highlights include:
- Environmental litigation paralegal
- State park sustainability coordinator
- Solar consultant
- Wilderness coordinator
- Civic analyst
Prepare for a career in the technical management of natural resources, including work in water, soil and air quality, in a program that incorporates engineering and the study of the natural environment.
Major Minor
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Careers
Environmental EngineeringCareer highlights include:
- Sustainability project engineer
- Civil engineer
- Electrical wireline engineer
- Business technology analysis
- Watersource engineer
Explore food systems--from processing and packaging to distribution, evaluation and safety--and solve real-world problems by combining chemistry, microbiology, nutrition and engineering.
Major Minor
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Careers
Food ScienceCareer highlights include:
- Food regulatory analyst
- Culinologist
- Food safety specialist
- Consumer goods analyst
- Wine making associate
Examine the cultural, economic, historical, legal and political contexts in which information systems are employed and understand their impact on individuals and institutions.
Major Minor
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Careers
Information ScienceCareer highlights include:
- Software engineer
- UX designer
- Front-end developer
- Application developer
- Product designer
Design a diverse array of outdoor areas and work in urban development, land use planning, conservation, historic preservation and ecological designs.
Major
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Careers
Landscape ArchitectureCareer highlights include:
- Landscape designer
- Project manager
- Junior designer
- Plant and production production associate
Understand relationships among human health and well-being, food and lifestyle patterns, food quality and agricultural systems and social and institutional environments.
Major
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Careers
Nutritional SciencesCareer highlights include:
- Health educator
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical scribe
- Research fellow
- Child hunger Corps manager
Study the biology, growth and development of plants as well as the use of plants for food, fiber, landscapes, environmental remediation and enhancing human health.
Major Minor
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Careers
Plant SciencesCareer highlights include:
- Chief botanical officer
- Organic farmer
- Orchard manager
- Horticulturist
- Assistant grower
Grow your knowledgebase in viticulture and enology and prepare to become a leader in the wine industry.
Major Minor
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Careers
Viticulture & EnologyCareer highlights include:
- Head brewer
- New product enologist
- Viticulture technician
- Assistant winemaker
- Cider maker
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