Enrollment Checklist
Welcome, Class of 2022! There are several items you must complete before you arrive on campus.
Log into your MBA application to accept your offer, submit your enrollment deposit, and initiate the process for getting us your official documents.
On July 16, 2020, Cornell released information about its testing program for Ithaca-based students. Please schedule your arrival test immediately; see the statement for more information, instructions, and details.
If you are not already in Ithaca, Cornell says you should seek testing for COVID-19 at your permanent or home location before traveling to the Ithaca area. (Please note that testing before returning to Ithaca does not exempt you from the arrvial testing requirement and ongoing testing requirements thereafter.) Please see Cornell’s July 16, 2020 statement for more information and instructions.
Travel restrictions have been established per the executive order of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Individuals traveling from states of high virus prevalence will be expected to quarantine for 14 days upon entry into New York state. Learn more and determine what you need to do by reading Cornell’s July 16, 2020 statement for more information and instructions
Please follow the instructions below for official transcript submission. Official transcripts are due by your Deposit & Official Documentation Deadline. If they are sent by mail, the transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope and include the school’s official seal and/or signature.
Please have transcript(s) mailed to:
Johnson at Cornell University
Office of Admissions & Financial Aid
Attention: Application Coordinators
114 Sage Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Official transcript(s) submitted electronically must be sent from the institution directly to mba@johnson.cornell.edu. Please visit Application Requirements for additional information on official transcript submission.
All matriculating students are asked to complete a background check with Re Vera Services to confirm that the information provided in their application is an accurate reflection of their experience and accomplishments. Please see our Application Guide for details and reach out to the Admissions Team if you have any questions.
Review and complete the To Do List for graduate and professional students on Cornell’s New Students website. Please note – the current To Do List is for spring 2020 entry; the fall 2020 list will be available in April. It is particularly important for you to complete the Health History & Immunization Compliance and the Student ID Card Request in a timely manner once the fall 2020 list is available.
As a residential MBA student, you will automatically be enrolled in Cornell’s Student Health Plan (SHP). Students with partners or families can enroll their dependents in SHP. The university also offers optional student dental and vision plans.
Some students may be eligible to waive the SHP requirement if they meet certain criteria. To review your eligibility and to submit a waiver application, visit the Student Health Benefits website. (Please note that waivers are extremely limited for international students.)
If you do waive your coverage, you will be assessed a university health fee each semester. This allows nearly all students to access Cornell Health with a modest copay. In 2019 – 2020 this fee was US$179 per semester.
Questions about health insurance or coverage should be directed to Student Health Benefits.
If you will need disability accommodations or services at Cornell, please register with Cornell’s Student Disability Services office before you arrive on campus. If you have any questions about this, please contact us.
Prepare for the fast-paced core curriculum with pre-work and recommended reading.
We are asking every incoming Johnson student to join us in reading Ibram X. Kendi’s How to Be an Antiracist before our program starts in the fall. You will have free access to the ebook through Canvas, Cornell’s Learning Management System, starting June 25. Use your Cornell NetID credentials to log in to Canvas and access the ebook.
Review and add important dates to your calendar.
An MBA is a strategic investment in your future. Familiarize yourself with our financial aid opportunities and policies, research your financing options, and make a plan.
The housing and rental markets in Ithaca are fast-moving and competitive. Start your housing search early and explore your options.
Take steps now to prepare for your MBA job search.
Calculator Requirements
You will need an HP 10bII+ calculator for your Managerial Accounting core course.
Computer Requirements
Hardware
Personal Laptop
- You must have a laptop that is less than two years old.
- It should have a minimum 8GB of RAM and at least an Intel i5 processor.
- Choose a Solid-State Drive (SSD) instead of a traditional hard drive.
- Ensure that it has wireless capability of 802.11 b/g/n.
PC or Mac?
- Many Johnson courses require software that is only available on Windows.
- If you choose to use a Mac, you will likely need to install Parallels along with MS Windows as a workaround.
Operating System
- Latest version of Windows or Mac OS.
Purchasing Options
- The Cornell Store offers educational discounts on computers.
Software
- Microsoft Office is required. Download it for free.
- Cornell requires all students to install virus protection on their computers.
- PC users with Windows 10 already meet this requirement with Windows Defender.
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- Mac users should download free anti-virus software.