Liberal studies transfer credits at Cornell Engineering

For those who've transferred to Cornell's College of Engineering, how does the school handle liberal studies credits? I'm worried about meeting all distribution requirements with my current courses. Any advice?

As a transfer student to Cornell's College of Engineering, it can sometimes be a bit tricky navigating the intricacies of their distribution requirements, but it’s definitely doable with some guidance and planning.

Cornell has a system for evaluating how credits from other institutions will transfer and apply to your degree requirements. The school takes into consideration the similarity of the course content, as well as the institution where the courses were taken.

Courses in liberal arts fields, typically classified as humanities or social sciences, can often be used to meet Cornell Engineering's liberal studies distribution requirement. This requirement is designed to ensure that students acquire a broad base of knowledge and skills by being exposed to a variety of disciplines.

However, you should take note that not every course will transfer in the way you expect. For example, subject areas that generally do not transfer into the College of Engineering program at Cornell include business, education, communications, hotel administration, and physical education activity courses.

Keep in mind that the final decision about course transferability rests with Cornell's College of Engineering. I recommend reaching out to the transfer credit evaluator within the College of Engineering for assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on the particulars of your situation.

Further, you can check the online transfer credit guidelines provided on the Cornell Engineering website for an idea of how your credits might be evaluated. Keep steady communication with your advisors both at your current institution and at Cornell to ensure a seamless transition. Doing this early will save you a lot of time and avoid any unexpected surprises concerning course credits down the line.