Fall Diversity Hosting Weekend
September 27 - 29, 2012
We know that the opportunity to visit campus is an important factor in identifying whether Cornell would be a great fit for you and everything you are looking for in your college experience. Therefore, we invite you to join us for the Fall Diversity Hosting Weekend (Fall DHW).
This overnight hosting program will take place from September 27 - 29, 2012 and will provide you with an insider's view into life as a Cornell Engineer. During Fall DHW you will have the opportunity to:
- stay in a residence hall with a current student;
- learn details about the admission process;
- participate in an interactive lab demonstration; and
- interact with faculty, staff, and students.
Additionally, you will be able to engage with members of several of our award-winning engineering student organizations including:
- American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers (SASE)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers ( SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Notes about the program:
- This program is for high school seniors (graduating in Spring 2013 only) from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in engineering (African American/Black, Latino, and Native American).
- There is no cost for the program except for your own travel to campus. However, you can apply for a travel grant to cover some or all of your travel expenses. Be sure to fill out the Travel Assistance Application in addition to the Fall DHW Application.
- Because we require one year each of Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics for our freshman admissions, we are also requiring these for our hosting program. Note that these are requirements for you to fulfill before high school graduation, so taking them in Senior year still fulfills the requirement.
- If you would like to advertise our program in your high school or organization, you may download our pdf flyer.
APPLY FOR FALL DHW
This is a space-limited program. Therefore, we encourage you to apply online as soon as possible and submit your high school transcript no later than Wednesday, August 1, 2012.
We understand that you may be on summer break, so the submission of your Transcript may be delayed. However, to ensure your application receives full consideration, we need all application materials to be submitted (online or via fax) by August 1, 2012. If you are experiencing substantial difficulty with your application materials, contact Engineering Admissions.
To apply, complete the online application and submit the following supporting documents by Wednesday, August 1, 2012:
1) FALL DHW Online Application includes Essay (required)
2) High School Transcript (required)
- May be uploaded electronically via online application or via fax or e-mail
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- Fax: 607.255.0971
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- Attn: Fall DHW - YOUR NAME
- E-mail: engr_admissions@cornell.edu
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- Subject Header: Fall DHW - YOUR NAME
- Subject Header: Fall DHW - YOUR NAME
- Fax: 607.255.0971
- An unofficial Transcript is acceptable
- In lieu of a Transcript, you may also submit your Report Cards from grades 9, 10, and 11
- Be sure your full name is typed or printed clearly on every document
3) Travel Assistance Application (optional)
- This is a separate application from the program application
- Please complete the optional Travel Assistance Application if you would like to be considered for a need-based travel award to support your cost of attendance in this program.
- Travel awards are made possible by funding from the National Science Foundation, the General Motors Foundation, the Air Products Foundation, as well as gifts from Cornell Alumni
NOTIFICATION
- Fully completed applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout May/June/July/August
- Decision notification will also be on a rolling basis throughout May/June/July/August
- A portion of our applicants may not be notified until Monday, August 6th when all final decisions will be released via e-mail
- All selection decisions will include important details for the program, including any travel assistance and how to make travel arrangements
PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
Engineering Admissions
engr_admissions@cornell.edu
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607.255.5008 (office)
Diversity Programs in Engineering
dpeng@cornell.edu
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607.255.6403 (office)
