Undergraduate Information Sessions
Join us for information sessions this fall to explore undergraduate programs available at AAP.
Undergraduate Admissions
At Cornell AAP, we teach and practice architecture, the fine arts, city and regional planning, real estate, and design technology to build a more sustainable, just, and resilient world.
AAP's Office of Admissions helps prospective first-year students, transfer applicants, and their families explore programs in architecture, art, and planning. We provide information about the college, the undergraduate application process, admissions requirements, and deadlines.
Explore Application Requirements By Program
Tuition and Financial Aid
A World-Class Education Within Reach
More than ever, students are able to graduate from Cornell with little to no debt, and about half of all undergraduate students receive substantial financial aid in the form of Cornell grants.
Apply
Find everything you need to apply — a complete checklist, deadlines, and FAQs.
Application Deadlines
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Nov 1
First-Year: Early Decision
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Jan 2
First-Year: Regular Decision
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Mar 15
Transfers: Fall
Resources
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A Glimpse Into the Campus Experience
Visitor Relations is the front door to Cornell's Ithaca campus, providing tours to prospective students and families.
Danilo Velazquez
B.Arch. 2025
Chicago, Illinois
"I had the opportunity to be in Cornell's Introduction to Architecture summer course. This was by far the most transformative experience that I have been part of. "
Ann Pakhayev
B.Arch. 2024
New Canaan, Connecticut
"At AAP, I hope to learn the necessary tools to design impactful structures that resonate with people and make life easier. "
Jonathan Plass
B.Arch. 2022
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"I believed the extracurricular course options within the college would allow me to reach my full potential as a designer. "
Hanzhao Huang
M.S. MDC 2021
Shenzhen, China
"There is a sense of smaller community — while having many amazing resources — that I am very fond of; and I fell in love with the gorgeous nature when I visited campus. "
Amrita Vohra
B.F.A. 2022
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
"I hope to continue my love affair with art, explore new fields within the subject, and hone and develop my skills. "
Emery Bergmann
B.F.A. 2021
Montclair, New Jersey
"I was so excited to attend a school like Cornell because the more I diversify my learning, the more I can draw on for inspiration and see a project from a variety of perspectives. "
Grace O’Malley
B.Arch. 2025
Cleveland, Ohio
"AAP is a unique place where I know that I will be able to explore and be surrounded by peers and professors who will push me to do so. It’s a wonderful environment where I feel motivated to create and experiment. "
Grant Stokes
B.Arch. 2024
Augusta,Georgia
"I look forward to further developing my passion for architecture through Cornell's intense curriculum and immersive culture. "
Minori Kawakami
B.Arch. 2025
Tokyo, Japan
"Cornell's resources, curriculum, and community in addition to the program's unmatched rigor cannot be topped at any other school or program. "
Tatr Assakul
B.S. URS 2022
Bangkok Thailand
"After visiting Cornell and sitting in on one of the CRP classes, I was treated like a part of a family. I was really grateful when students engaged with me even though I was a visitor. "
