Courses of Study 2019-2020

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. Course offerings are updated throughout the year and are subject to change. Policies and requirements are updated annually. 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 below, including the current roster of scheduled classes, university-wide requirements, and 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 yearly 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. A statement about the 2019-2020 Academic Year appears below.

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General Information

Enrollment, Credit, and Requirements	Catalog Information
Advanced Placement Course Enrollment and Credits Leaves and Withdrawals Transcripts University Graduation Requirements University Registration	Archived Catalogs College Distribution Requirement Codes Course Numbering and Subject Codes Courses of Study Help Updates to the Courses of Study
Program and Course Information	Select Policies and Disclosures
Community-Engaged Learning Course Guide First-Year Writing Seminars Interdisciplinary Opportunities Internal Transfer and Concurrent Degrees International Programs and Studies Language Study Learning Outcomes Sustainability Course Guide Summer Session Courses 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 Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Protection of Human Participants in Research Student Health Insurance Use of Animals for Courses
Calendars and Class Schedules	Exams and Grading
Academic Calendar Key Academic Dates Fall 2019 Class Roster Winter 2020 Class Roster Spring 2020 Class Roster Summer 2020 Class Roster Archived Class Rosters	Evening Preliminary Examinations Exam Schedules Final Examinations Grading Guidelines

Special Statement Regarding Spring 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted Cornell University’s Spring 2020 semester. Course instruction modes were shifted to online, and grading basis and course drop deadlines were extended.

In addition, a transcript notation was added to each enrolled student’s academic record, noted within the spring 2020 term. The transcript notation language follows:

During Spring 2020 semester, the COVID-19 pandemic required significant changes to coursework. Unusual enrollment patterns and grades reflect the tumult of the time, not necessarily the work of the individual.