Cornell CALS' response to COVID-19 

CALS is closely monitoring developments related to COVID-19 and following steps the university is taking to ensure the health, safety and well-being of our community. As part of this action, the majority of CALS offices are currently on remote work plans. Review all college communications and available resources for students, faculty and staff.

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With 22 majors and more than 40 minors across the agricultural, environmental and social sciences, Cornell CALS offers an unrivaled academic experience. But, it's our admissions process that really sets us apart. Find out why applying for your major now creates exceptional opportunities for you later.

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Research Degrees: Explore our research-centered advanced degree programs – master of science and Ph.D. – in more than 30 fields of study.

Professional Degrees: Our professional master's degree programs are designed to fit your life and schedule, while quickly advancing careers in industry, government and non-profit agencies.

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Non-Degree & Certificate Courses

From continuing education credits to online farming classes, Cornell CALS offers a number of non-degree and certificate courses for those who wish to pursue "any person, any study" at their own pace without committing to a degree-granting program.

More than 1,500 courses offered in CALS

Since our founding, we have evolved continuously to meet the changing needs of our world. Our top-ranked programs include studies in community and rural development, environment and natural resources, food and nutrition, communication, applied economics, agriculture, international programs and life sciences.

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Majors & 40+ Minors

3,960

Undergraduate Students

980

Graduate Students

55%

of students complete undergraduate research

80%

of undergrads complete one or more internship(s)

300+

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Students sketch Ossining’s budding waterfront ideas
Cornell graduate students studying landscape architecture examined Ossining last fall, and in mid-December presented the town and village with ideas for climate-change adaptation. The student projects included marrying the built environment with...
  • Atkinson Center
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Water
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Webinar to address COVID-19 crisis communication
The current COVID-19 public health crisis has created lots of uncertainty, but on March 20 at 11 a.m., three of Cornell’s most prominent faculty will share their crisis communication expertise to help people best serve their stakeholders...
  • Department of Communication
  • Communication
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