Where are you applying? What do you want to study? How many applications are you sending out? When are you hearing back?

The most common questions about Early Decision (ED) are: What is Early Decision exactly? How does ED differ from Early Action? What does “binding” mean?

Students interested in applying for Early Decision should know they can only apply to one Early Decision institution. If accepted, students are “bound” to attend. Students applying for ED can apply to other schools that have Early Action plans because Early Action schools are typically non-binding. If accepted to a school via ED, students must withdraw their Early Action and Regular Decision applications for other institutions.

After a long year of classes, exams, clubs, friendships, and everything in between, Cornell students celebrate Slope Day, an end-of-the-school-year concert event that takes place on Libe Slope (short for “Library Slope”) in the spring. Spring 2023’s Slope Day brought pop-rock artists like COIN and Snakehips, popular for songs like “Talk Too Much” and “All My Friends.”

Whether you’re a current Cornellian or a prospective student, here’s what you need to know about Cornell students’ favorite event.

Cornell University may be more affordable than you realize. Our financial aid offers are based on need, not on merit, and we meet 100 percent of our admitted students’ demonstrated financial need. Families with a total annual income of up to $60,000 with typical assets for this income range are assigned a $0 parent contribution, thereby increasing Cornell grant aid. Additionally, for families with total annual income up to $75,000, annual aid offers include grants and work-study only—no student loans.