Application Deadline
The application process is entirely online through the Cornell University Graduate School, which also provides additional information on application requirements, deadline, fees and payment options. When filling out the application, the proposed field of study and program name is “Chemical Engineering, M.S.” Apply by mid-January for admission the following fall. We do not offer admission for any other time other than the fall.
Financial Aid and Tuition
The M.S. program is a self-funded degree. Information on need-based financial aid and loan information is offered through the Cornell University Graduate School. They also maintain a fellowship database, which lists grants and fellowships awarded by various government agencies, foundations, corporations and private sponsors.
Information regarding current application fees and payment options, tuition rate and financial aid can be found at the following links.
Admission Decisions
Applications are evaluated after the deadline and students will be notified electronically of admission decisions typically by late February/early March, but no later than mid-May. Admission is determined by faculty members in the applicant’s chosen field.
Advisor Selection Process
Students will not choose an advisor until they arrive at Cornell. All M.S. students are required to attend a series of faculty presentations where they will learn about their individual research. Students are then encouraged to meet with faculty they are interested in and attend group meetings. In early October, once faculty have presented, students will submit a form with their top rankings. The director of graduate studies then begins the process of matching students and faculty members.