Frequently
Asked Questions
What
is the Internal Transfer Division (ITD)?
The Internal
Transfer Division (ITD) assists students who are considering transfer between
colleges within Cornell. ITD provides information,
counseling, and advice about undergraduate programs and transfer application
procedures. The division also enrolls Cornell students who need to
meet specific academic requirements before successful transfer can
be accomplished.
Is
it hard to transfer within Cornell?
No,
in most cases it is not difficult. In general, students contact the
admissions office of the college they hope to enter a semester in advance
of transfer. Colleges ask students to complete an essay or fill out
a short application form. Some schools require an interview. If students
meet the standards for transfer, they can move directly into the new
college. In other cases, e.g., below-average academic record or curriculum
that differs substantially from the new program, students can be sponsored
in the Internal Transfer Division. Sponsorship guarantees admission
to the new program if students enroll in ITD and successfully complete
the requirements (taking particular courses, earning a specified grade-point-average
determined by the college) that are outlined in the letter of sponsorship.
Do
I have to apply to the ITD to be sponsored?
Yes,
in order to be eligible for sponsorship, students must contact the
Internal Transfer Division Office in 220 Day Hall (255-4386) at the
same time that they are applying for transfer through the admissions
office of their target college. That way, the admissions office knows
that if a student cannot be admitted directly into a college, he/she
can be considered for ITD sponsorship. Applying to ITD involves filling
out a short form in the ITD office, having an informal discussion with
the ITD director, and submitting to ITD an extra copy of the essay
or application that is required by the target college admissions office.
Even if a student is eligible only for ITD sponsorship (i.e., not likely
to be admitted directly to a college) he/she must still complete an
application to the admissions office of the target college, since the
target college determines sponsorship.
Is
there an advantage to being in ITD?
Only
ITD students get a written guarantee of transfer. Once students are
admitted to ITD, they should plan an appropriate schedule of courses,
in consultation with the ITD director, to optimize the chances of effecting
a transfer.
Is
sponsorship required for admission to ITD?
In
most cases, sponsorship is necessary. In special instances, the ITD
committee can offer admission to an unsponsored student.
What
if I decide I want to return to my original college?
If
students left their previous college in good academic standing (no
warnings, required leaves of absence, or withdrawals) they can return
to the original college from ITD upon written request.
What
if I don't achieve the average required for transfer?
Students
enrolled in ITD may still be admitted to the target college if they
come close to earning the GPA required for transfer. In other cases,
a second semester of sponsorship in ITD can provide one more chance
to transfer.
What
should I do if I'm not sure whether or not I want to transfer or
I don't know which college is right for me?
ITD
offers information, counseling, and advice on all undergraduate programs
within Cornell. In other words, students can come to ITD for assistance
whether or not they eventually decide to transfer to another college
within Cornell.
Is
there a deadline for applying for tranfer?
Yes,
and deadline dates vary by college. The ITD deadline is the last day
of classes in the term preceding transfer. ITD can extend that deadline
sometimes, but some of the colleges adhere strictly to their published
deadline dates.
Am
I a regular Cornell student if I am in ITD?
Yes!
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