The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell is committed to helping counselors and their students understand the application and selection process.  The admission process is individualized and highly selective.  Applications are carefully reviewed and thoughtfully considered.  

We recommend students visit the Cornell campus, attend information sessions and take a campus tour.  Students can explore the Cornell University website to find information about courses, housing, dining, clubs and more (www.cornell.edu).

Below you will find news from the College, which may include new majors and reports on new academic and facilities initiatives.  There is a section exclusively to remind counselors of deadlines, prospective student preparation and communication protocols for students and a section listing the requirements for freshman admission.  The last section contains useful links for counselors and students that are comprised of news articles and other useful information about the College, its academic programs, and admission to the College. 

• The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has over 20 majors.  Our newest major is Viticulture (grape growing) and Enology (wine making).
  
  
• In February 2009 Cornell will be opening a Teaching Winery to support the Viticulture and Enology major.
  
  
• A Bio Fuels Research Lab will open in January 2009.  The lab will be converting perennial grasses and woody biomass into cellulosic ethanol and other biofuels.
  
  
• Weill Hall, the new life sciences and research facility, recently opened.  It is the largest innovative facility of its kind in New York State. 
  
  
• Mann Library has recently reopened after renovations.  The library now houses group study rooms, a computer classroom, work stations, wireless Internet throughout for student and public use and laptops can now be borrowed.