How to Apply
Exploring Other Disciplines
Orientation in New York
Housing
Library Resources
Mentoring
Costs
Contact Us
How to Apply
AAP NYC is open to students in the college of architecture, art, and planning, and to students outside the college and from other institutions interested in urban studies or related social science fields, architecture, and visual arts.
Undergraduate students must complete an application for either fall or spring semester by
November 1 of the preceding year. However, late applications for spring 2010 will be accepted through October 1, 2009. Applications must be accompanied by a transcript and be reviewed and signed by faculty advisers. Acceptance decisions are made by mid-January; deposits are due by mid-February. Applicants must be on track for fulfilling graduation requirements and be in good academic standing at the time of application and at the start of the off-campus term.
Exploring Other Disciplines
Students in residence during fall terms may choose from classes in architecture, art, and city and regional planning; spring term participants select from offerings in architecture and art. The shorter winter session provides an opportunity for students from all three departments and outside the college to explore issues of the city and visual culture.
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Orientation in New York
Program participants learn about the city and its resources, neighborhoods, and transportation system before classes begin. Past activities have included a boat tour of Manhattan island, a group visit to the Richard Meier model collection, and walking tours of the Chelsea neighborhood and its galleries, as well as the little known public spaces and the most notable, new buildings throughout Manhattan. While some students begin the semester with extensive knowledge of New York City, many are unfamiliar not only with the place, but with urban life. AAP staff provides information throughout the term to help students negotiate the city easily and safely and to help them learn to take advantage of the endless cultural opportunities that New York City offers.
Housing
Students may choose to find their own housing while in New York, or they can be guided by program staff in securing appropriate lodging. Visit the
New York City Housing Options page for the most up-to-date options for fall and spring, as well as intercession and summer terms.
Library Resources
Books from Cornell’s libraries in Ithaca are available to students through an online request system. The books are shipped to and from AAP NYC free of charge. Cornell University is a member of the
SHARES network of libraries which allows Cornell students visiting privileges to other libraries in the network; including
New York and
Columbia Universities. Access hours and policies vary, and students are encouraged to call ahead or to visit the library websites prior to visiting. Cornell AAP NYC students can also register for borrowing privileges with the
New York Public Library (NYPL). New students tour the building and resources of NYPL's Humanities and Social Sciences Library at the beginning of the semester.
Mentoring
Students tap AAP’s extensive metropolitan alumni network during their term in the city. Recent graduates and long-established professionals interact with students in formal and informal settings, from critiques to gallery tours to discussions focused on job searches and post-graduation issues for young, urban professionals.
Costs
Undergraduate student financial aid packages are adjusted and portable to cover any additional housing, food, and transportation costs for a NYC term. Additionally, scholarship funds specifically for NYC study may be available.
Based on past AAP NYC students’ spending habits, here is a sample budget for the 2009/2010 academic year:
| Tuition |
$19,630 (same as on-campus)
|
Housing
|
$3,200
|
Food
|
$3,000
|
Books
|
$250
|
Transportation
|
$356 - 4 months x $89 for each 30 day Metrocard (good for subways and buses)
$100 for occasional taxis
|
Studio Supplies
|
$600
|
Round-Trip Bus Fare from Ithaca to NYC
|
$200 (two trips)
|
Entertainment / Personal Expenses / Housewares / Living
|
$800
|
| Total |
$27,436–28,136 |
Contact Us
AAP NYC / Rome Program Office
149 E. Sibley Hall
(607) 255-6807
aapnyc@cornell.edu
Tours
To schedule a weekday tour of the AAP NYC center, please contact the center at (212) 497-7595.
