Program Benefits
Participation in the Pathway to Success program will help prepare you for admission and the transition to Cornell University or another four-year institution.
Program participants are:
- invited to a Cornell reception and program introduction at the Monroe Community College or Morrisville State College campuses
- invited to spend a day on the Cornell campus to learn about the university's academic departments and meet current community college transfers
- invited to spring workshops at Monroe Community College or Morrisville State College focused on the Cornell application process and financial aid opportunities
- eligible for waiver of the Cornell admissions application fee
- invited to an overnight visit to Cornell, once admitted, to visit classes, stay with a student, meet your faculty advisor, plan your fall schedule
- invited to a Summer Institute prior to beginning studies at Cornell
Once you enroll at Cornell, you will receive
- invitations to transfer student events
- stipend for living expenses while pursuing an unpaid summer internship
- assistance with child-care expenses
- peer mentoring
- access to career development services to identify internship and career options
- opportunities for undergraduate research