Requests to defer enrollment for one year should be submitted in writing to gradadmissions@business.cornell.edu by 5:00 p.m. ET on April 15, 2022, or by the decision deadline date listed in your offer letter, whichever is later. All deferral requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please include a detailed explanation of your request and appropriate supporting documentation, if applicable. Deferral requests are only considered after students have submitted the non-refundable enrolling deposit.
Please note: Deferral requests are typically not granted for:
- students who are pursuing other education opportunities
- students who need to gather additional financial resources to pay for the degree program
- students who express concerns that the program may not be the best fit for their career goals