Processing Time

Checklist update processing times vary with application volume. Near deadlines, submitted materials may take up to two weeks to appear as “received” in your applicant portal. Portfolios and design supplements are due on the application deadline: November 1 for Early Decision and January 2 for Regular Decision. The deadline for required materials is November 13 for Early Decision and January 16 for Regular Decision. 

Cornell requires a Counselor Recommendation as part of your application. Counselor Recommendations may be submitted in any of the following ways:

• (Preferred method) Through the Common Application recommender invitation tool under My Colleges > Cornell University > Recommenders and FERPA
• (Second preferred method) Via approved online document delivery services. Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions will accept counselor evaluations sent via:
  • Parchment (including Naviance portals)
  • SCOIR
  • Slate.org
• (Alternate method) If the above methods are not available, applicants may send their Counselor Recommendation by printing the form from your application account, providing it to your counselor to complete, and ensuring it is submitted by mail or by email (to support@admissions.cornell.edu)

Please use only one submission method. Do not send duplicate copies unless instructed to do so by an admissions representative.

For information on how to submit other materials for your application, please visit Application Material Submission Instructions.