Additional Information for International Applicants
The following are additional steps that international students need to be aware of as part of their application process.
English Language Proficiency Assessment
Cornell University Graduate School maintains minimum TOEFL score for all accepted graduates.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose native language is not English. Exceptions include (1) students who have studied for two or more years at a college or university where English is the language of instruction located in a country where English is the native language are exempt from the TOEFL; and (2) those who have been working full time in a country whose native language is English for the past consecutive three or more years may request a waiver from taking the test by contacting the admissions office.
TOEFL scores must be sent directly to the Cornell University School Code: 2098
Department Code: 80 by ETS. On the TOEFL, a minimum score of 250 on the CBT (600 paper) is required. Results of TOEFL tests are valid for two years. Check the TOEFL website for information regarding this exam.
Declaration of Finances Form
International students who enroll must submit a form outlining the financial resources available to them for their studies in the United States. No immigration documents can be issued until an enrollment fee has been paid and a Declaration of Finances Form has been submitted. The Declaration of Finances Form confirms adequate financial resources (reflected in U.S. dollars) necessary for the duration of your program study. You will be sent a Declaration of Finances Form upon admission. In the meanwhile, you will be asked to confirm that you have adequate funding for the program. For those applying in the latest recommended round, we advise that the Declaration of Finances be completed and returned immediately with supporting documentation to our office for processing to ensure being able to secure a visa in a timely manner.