Cornell in Rome instructor Jeffrey Blanchard, left, takes a moment to point out important aspects of the Roman Forum from atop the Capitoline Hill. Learn more about the Cornell in Rome program.
Bachelor of fine arts students present thesis projects in a final presentation and critique at the end of the spring semester. The B.F.A. curriculum combines the intensive studio culture of the art department with enhanced access to electives in all areas of the university. Learn more about applying to the B.F.A. program.
Ciara Stack (M.F.A. '20) is the 2019 recipient of the John Hartell Graduate Award for Art and Architecture in recognition of graduate student excellence in studio practice.
The fall 2019 final reviews for the Department of Architecture will take place December 6–12 in various locations around AAP.
Undergraduate Application Deadlines
Cornell uses either the Common Application or the Universal College Application (UCA) for both first-year and transfer students, and also requires a short written supplement.
Please allow enough time to complete and mail all of the required materials by the deadlines in this chart, and contact the admissions office immediately if any problem meeting a deadline should arise.
| What's Due | First-Year: Early Decision |
First-Year: Regular Decision |
Transfers: Spring |
Transfers: Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common App or UCA and $80 Fee/Waiver* |
Well before November 1 |
Well before January 2 |
Well before October 1 |
Well before March 1 |
| Cornell University Supplement/ Supporting Materials* |
November 1 | January 2 | Filing period: September 1– October 1 |
Filing period: February 1– March 1 |
| Portfolio** | November 1 | January 2 | October 1 | March 1 |
| Interview*** | November 1 | January 2 | October 1 | March 1 |
Note: All deadlines are postmark deadlines; items must be postmarked by the date shown here.
* Please send your Common Application/Universal College Application, fee/waiver, Cornell University supplement, and supporting materials to the Undergraduate Admissions Application Processing Center at the address listed on the application forms.
** Please submit your portfolio online via Cornell AAP SlideRoom. All other application materials should be sent to the Undergraduate Admissions Application Processing Center, at the address listed on each form.
*** See directions for requesting an interview in the program-specific requirements sections.