C ornell U niversity Announcements

C ollege of Human Ecology

Human Ecology at Cornell

New York State College of Human Ecology A Statutory College of the State University at Cornell University Ithaca, New York

Cornell University Announcements

Volume 69 of the Cornell University An­ nouncements consists of sixteen catalogs, of which this is number 11, dated August 25, 1977. Publication dates: sixteen times a year (five times in August; twice in June and Octo­ ber; once in January, March, April, May, July, September, and December). Publisher: Cor­ nell University, Sheldon Court, 420 College Avenue, Ithaca, New York 14853. Second- class postage paid at Ithaca, New York.

Students in the College of Human Ecol­ Cognitive development Human Ecology at ogy at Cornell University complete Community nutrition undergraduate and graduate programs Consumer economics C ornell that lead to careers in human problem Dietetics solving. Building on study in the tradi­ Family studies tional disciplines of the biological, phys­ Food ical, and social sciences and design, Home economics education these programs investigate the mutual Housing interaction of individuals and environ­ Human and social factors related to ments. Through analysis of the family, design the community, and society, students of Individualized curriculum human ecology study in fields of impor­ Infant through adolescent development tance to contemporary life: nutrition and Interior and product design health, housing and environmental de­ Nutrition sign, the consumer in the marketplace, Personality-social development human growth and development, the sta­ Social planning and public policy bility of the family, the effectiveness and Social work efficiency of social service systems, and Textiles the impact of technology on human well­ Human Ecology is a small college of being. about 1,100 students who benefit from all The undergraduate curriculum leads to the resources of a great university. These a Bachelor of Science degree in human include a university faculty of more than ecology from Cornell University. While a 1,600; one of the largest and most com­ considerable part of the curriculum in­ plete academic library systems in the volves course work in the College, stu­ world; full athletic and recreational facili­ dents find that graduation requirements ties; a complete cultural and entertain­ and elective opportunities take them into ment program; myriad student organiza­ courses in other divisions of the tions and affiliations; excellent and University. varied housing and dining facilities; and Human ecology undergraduates select a campus well known for its beauty. from among twenty areas of In addition to offering a variety of sub­ concentration: jects and programs, the College of Adult and community education Human Ecology provides a flexibility that Apparel design allows you to suit individual needs. Atypical development There are opportunities to defer admis­ 4 sion, take a leave of absence to work or travel, study in absentia, do fieldwork, set up independent study, participate in honors programs, and arrange self­ designed majors. It’s not only what our students study that makes us unique, but also the range of commitment of the students who come here. Involvement at intellectual, social, and community levels is built into their education. This means that human ecol­ ogy offers its students a chance to learn how to do what interests them in such a way that their work will have a positive effect on others and on the world. We equip them to make changes, to activate people and institutions while doing work they enjoy. Human ecology carries out Ezra Cor­ nell's idea of an education to meet rec­ ognized needs in American life. He in­ sisted on the test by utility, on the practical applications of studies. Cornell University and the College of Human Ecology are “still dedicated to serving (their) community, to educating for life, and to encouraging human development in its richest diversity. But the dimension and scale have now changed. Cornell’s community is now the world.” (Adlai E. Stevenson) Three words best characterize the Cor­ Life on the nell campus: vitality, diversity, and beauty. Cornell Campus Vitality has been a part of the essence of Cornell since its founding in 1865. As a land-grant institution, Cornell's mission is twofold—scholarly inquiry and instruc­ tion in traditional and practical studies and preparation of students for the appli­ cation of such knowledge. That twofold mission has brought with it vitality, for when knowledge is sought both for itself and as a solution to human problems, the search becomes a dynamic and vital challenge. Diversity also has been a traditional part of the Cornell idea. Cornell was founded as “an institution where any per­ son can find instruction in any study.” This commitment continues and ex­ presses itself in a diversity of studies, of faculty, and of students. Today, along with the pursuit of excellence in tradi­ tionally defined subjects at Cornell, there is an acute awareness of current prob­ lems. Students and faculty in many seg­ ments of the University are exploring such problems, and their efforts are tak­ ing shape in new fields, programs, and centers. As times and needs change, the University will continue to be responsive to new challenges. Life at Cornell includes the opportunity to develop friendships with students in the other colleges who represent an un­ usual variety of interests, races, and na- tionalities. Students from all colleges fre­ Housing and Dining quently attend classes together, as well as special lectures by visiting scholars, Living arrangements at Cornell are flexi­ politicians, and other contemporary artis­ ble and students are permitted to live tic and scientific leaders. Students from wherever they wish. Cornell students are throughout the University engage in not required to live on campus; however, intercollegiate and intramural sports. about 5,000 undergraduates and 500 Whether you’re a sci-fi buff, a conserva­ graduates do. On campus, students may tive or libertarian, or a fan of rhythm and choose to live in residence halls (either blues, you’ll find others who share your coeducational dorms or ones reserved interests. for a single sex), in smaller units that The first impression of the Cornell provide upperclass students the oppor­ campus is usually one of its incompara­ tunity for cooperative living arrange­ ble natural beauty. Set on a hill overlook­ ments, or in residences reserved for stu­ ing Cayuga Lake, the campus is cut dents sharing a particular interest such through by deep gorges, waterfalls, and as ecology or the performing arts. creeks. Architecture ranges in style from Freshmen are encouraged to live on the original ivy-covered buildings of the campus and are guaranteed a room if Arts Quad, to the ultramodern Johnson they request it by the deadline stated in Art Museum and the Wilson Synchrotron the housing application. The cost of Facility. room in the residence halls ranges from In addition to vitality, diversity, and about $1,000 to $1,300 for the academic beauty, there are three other words that year. Off campus, students live in apart­ define part of the Cornell experience: ments and rooms in the Ithaca "freedom with responsibility." Cornell community. students take responsibility for their edu­ Dining arrangements are as flexible as cation and have a voice in many campus those for housing. Cornell has an unusu­ organizations. The campus newspaper, ally high quality co-op dining plan with for example, is totally independent and eight different options. There are campus student-run; an independent radio station dining rooms, cafeterias, snack bars, is operated by Cornell students. Within pubs, and two on-campus grocery stores the College of Human Ecology there is a to supplement or sustain one's diet. Off student-faculty council in each depart­ campus, similar variety is available in ment, and a student-staffed Resource restaurants, dining rooms in sororities Center. and fraternities, and home-cooked efforts in residence areas. When you receive notice of accep­ tance from the director of admissions, you will receive the housing brochure and a housing application. Incoming freshmen will receive a packet from Cor­ nell Dining in June or July which de­ scribes in detail all the dining facilities and various contract plans.

In the Classroom

Prospective applicants are often curious about how classes are taught. What about the size of classes, for example? Freshmen usually find their classes range from ten to twenty students in a Freshman Seminar or language course to several hundred in a popular introduc­ tory course. Recognizing the value of small, infor­ mal classes, the University stresses the Freshman Seminar Program, a series of seminars in a wide range of subjects. The College of Human Ecology requires all freshmen to take two Freshman Semi­ nars, and while the student may choose the subject, all seminars concentrate on the reading and writing techniques nec­ essary to successful college work. The lecture system is an equally im­ portant instructional method, and Cornell has traditionally had famous lecturers on its faculty. Many large courses have lec- tures on two days each week and a dis­ choosing courses that will fit his or her cussion or laboratory session for the third career objectives. weekly meeting. As you advance beyond If none of the six existing majors is the freshman year, your classes will tend suited to your career objective but your ■ySgffi-i to become smaller. interest focuses in human ecology pro­ All students are encouraged to do grams, you may design your own pro­ fieldwork, and certain majors require it. gram of study. Such an individual curric­ You might work in a business or a com­ ulum is best planned after arrival on munity agency, participate in seminars, campus. Students who are uncertain go on field trips, or attend community or about their professional objectives may professional meetings. These experi­ take courses in the natural and social ences help students think systematically sciences and the humanities during their about what is necessary to solve com­ first year, since those courses provide a plex social problems. base for all majors. An additional study option is the Cornell-lthaca College exchange pro­ gram that allows Cornell students to take up to twelve credits in courses at Ithaca College, a half-hour bus ride away. Students in human ecology may choose their major from among five de­ partments or divisions: Community Ser­ vice Education; Consumer Economics and Housing; Design and Environmental Analysis; Human Development and Fam­ ily Studies; Nutritional Sciences; and a sixth, the Interdepartmental Program in Social Planning and Public Policy. Most majors have options that allow speciali­ zation beyond the broader subject. Those of you with clear goals will find that the College of Human Ecology and the University at large offer courses that will prepare you to meet those goals, and the energetic student will have no trouble As you consider the following majors, Social Work keep in mind that once you have se­ Human Ecology This program, accredited by the Council lected one, you will supplement your on Social Work Education, prepares M ajors study with courses in at least two other graduates for positions in social work human ecology departments. that do not require advanced degrees. Students in this area of concentration are Community Service required to take a two-semester course Education that includes two days each week of fieldw ork in an assigned agency in the The curricula in this department prepare Ithaca vicinity. students for professional careers in hu­ Adult and Community Education man services. All community service education stu­ This option prepares students for work in dents take three core courses designed a wide variety of organizations: commu­ to give them an understanding of com­ nity agencies, government agencies, munities, organizations, program plan­ continuing education divisions of ning, and research analysis. They are schools and colleges, and industries also required to have a supervised field­ with an interest in adult or community work experience related to their area of education. Students choose one of the interest. CSE students choose from following areas of concentration: com­ among three options: home economics munity health and nutrition, community education, social work, or adult and planning and development, consumer community education. economics education, family resource management, gerontology, or parents Home Economics Education and youth. All students spend part of the Graduates are provisionally certified to senior year or the preceding summer in teach home economics in secondary supervised fieldwork planned to fit their schools in New York State and other career objectives. states. Students choose an area of con­ centration from among six: consumer ed­ ucation and resource management; housing, design, and furnishings; family life; nutrition and food; textiles; or family and community health. Consumer Economics and Housing

This is a newly developing and important field, focusing on social and economic policies as they affect individuals and families. Students choose one of two options: Consumer Economics This option is designed for the student who is concerned about the consumer's rights and responsibilities and who wishes to work toward the welfare of con­ sumers in the public and private sectors of the economy. The student will develop an understanding of marketing, produc­ tion, consumption, and management as they affect the consumer. Housing Housing is studied as an economic, po­ litical, and social issue. As an economic issue, finance, marketing, production, and consumption are considered. As a political issue, the role of government agencies in housing policies is exam­ ined. As a social issue, the roles of pop­ ulation trends, segregation, and mobility are studied. Social Planning and Public Interior and Product Design Policy This option focuses on developing skill in designing objects and the spaces in Jointly sponsored by Consumer Eco­ which they are used. Students are pre­ nomics and Housing and Community pared for careers in interior space plan­ Service Education, this interdepartmental ning, consumer product design, and as­ major prepares students to work in state pects of housing design and technology. and local agencies implementing social Apparel Design agency programs and developing public policy. Emphasizing function as well as aesthet­ ics, students are taught to integrate knowledge of design, cultural factors, Design and Environmental and textiles to solve apparel design Analysis problems. In addition to careers in the textile and clothing industries, new ca­ This department is concerned with the reer opportunities exist for designing ap­ problems involved in creating, selecting, parel for special populations such as the and changing the quality of our human- handicapped, elderly, athletes, wait­ made environment— beginning with our resses, and firefighters and other service clothing and encompassing the areas we personnel. occupy in our work and our leisure activ­ ities. Students study principles of design Textiles and design procedures, the properties of Students explore the chemical and phys­ textiles, and the sociological and psy­ ical structures and properties of textiles chological impact of spaces and objects and textile products. They often select on our physical and mental well-being. supporting courses in physical sciences, Excellent laboratory and studio facilities marketing, consumer economics, and permit the student to approach problem­ communications. Recent graduates are solving creatively. Students choose from active in textile research and develop­ four options: interior and product design, ment, consumer information and product apparel design, textiles, and human and safety, cooperative extension, and social factors. marketing. Human and Social Factors Nutritional Sciences they affect quality, acceptability, and Students develop an understanding of use. Students may go on to graduate the relationship between people and Nutritional sciences involves the scien­ school in food or nutrition, or they may their settings to establish criteria for im­ tific study of the interrelationships of take positions in government or private proving those settings through analysis food, nutrition, and health. Nutrition is industrial laboratories in food testing, of existing and proposed environments. approached as it applies to the individ­ product development, quality control, or Professional careers include working ual and to the world’s population and all consumer education. with interior space planners, designers, aspects of nutrition are studied, from the Community Nutrition and architects, and work in rehabilita­ biochemical to the social. Students may tion, housing evaluation, and consumer focus on one of three options: nutrition, This option is designed for students who information programs. The option pro­ food, or community nutrition. Students are interested in helping people translate vides a solid base for graduate study, a wishing to specialize in dietetics, avail­ knowledge about nutrition into practice. necessity for teaching and research able through any of the three undergrad­ Graduates may assume entry level posi­ careers. uate options, must meet the requirements tions in Cooperative Extension, commu­ of the American Dietetic Association in nity nutrition, food regulatory agencies, addition to the requirements for the ma­ or information services. Human Development and jor, and course work at Cornel I must be Family Studies followed by an internship or graduate Typical Freshman Program in Human study in order to be certified by the ADA. Ecology This major helps students develop a All students take core courses in chemis­ broad understanding of individual and try, biology, mathematics or statistics, Credits family development and then to concen­ and the social sciences. Outstanding Natural science (chemistry, 3 trate in a specific area: atypical develop­ students may participate in an honors physics, biology) ment, cognitive development, infant program beginning in the junior year. Social science (psychology, 3 through adolescent development, per­ Nutrition sociology, economics) sonality-social development, or family Freshman Seminar (offered 3 studies. Positions as research techni­ This option, which emphasizes labora­ by many University cians, mental health assistants, youth tory work, is designed for students wish­ departments) counselors, and child care workers are ing to pursue careers and/or graduate Human ecology course (in 3 among those open to graduates of HDFS. study in nutrition research or service student's major) We do not offer curricula leading to professions, or the medical sciences. Elective (in human ecology or 3 teaching certification. Many HDFS grad­ Food other University division) uates go to graduate school to prepare Physical education 1 for careers in medicine, law, social work, Studies lead to an understanding of the clinical psychology, university teaching, composition and treatment of food as Total 16 and research. Number of Students in Each Program, 1976-77 13

Women Men Program Total 148 21 Community Service Education 169 94 29 Consumer Economics and Housing* 123 149 10 Design and Environmental Analysis 159 241 39 Human Development and Family Studies 280 261 18 Nutritional Sciences 279 20 7 Interdepartmental Program in Social Planning 27 and Public Policy 25 4 Individualized Curriculum 29 32 4 Undecided 36 970 132 1.102 'Formerly Consumer Economics and Public Policy To receive the Bachelor of Science de­ 14 gree in human ecology from Cornell, a student must successfully complete courses totaling 120 credits, plus 4 credits of physical education. The credits must be distributed as follows:

College Requirements for Distribution of Credits

1. Natural and social A. Natural sciences (6 credits) selected from biology, chemis­ sciences try, and physics 24 credits B. Social sciences (6 credits) selected from economics, psy­ chology, and sociology (including rural sociology) C. Additional credits (12 credits) selected from all items listed above and anthropology (except archaeology), biochemis­ try, microbiology, and government. 2. Comm unication, A. Freshman Seminars (6 credits) analysis, B. Additional credits (9 credits) and humanities selected from art, communication arts, comparative litera­ 75 credits ture, drawing, English, foreign language (ancient or mod­ ern), history, history of architecture, history of art, mathe­ matics, music, philosophy, statistics, and theatre arts 3. Human ecology A. Requirements for the major (number of credits varies) 40 credits B. Work in at least two departments outside the major (15 credits), including at least 6 credits or two courses in one department outside the major 4. Additional credits A. Courses in the state divisions of Cornell (at least 20 credits) 41 credits B. Courses in the endowed divisions of Cornell (no more than 21 credits) 5. Physical education 4 credits At Cornell, Ivy League does not mean Beyond th e ivory tower. Students become involved in projects that reach beyond the campus. C lassroom They assist professors in research and professors frequently help students in planning their own research projects. Recently, for example, working with a faculty member, our design students de­ veloped a life-saving pack for coal min­ ers. Students participate in Cooperative Extension projects, offering assistance to rural and urban poor and bringing the re­ sults of university research to consumers, small businesses, farmers, and laborers across the state. Students are active in Ithaca and other small communities, dealing with such problems as historic preservation, day care, and social ser­ vices. Students may aid communities in exploring questions of municipal power or nutrition for the elderly. Course credit is frequently given to students who par­ ticipate in an approved project. The practical application of what is learned in the College is a vital part of the human ecology approach and nu­ merous fieldwork opportunities, such as those discussed above, are a reflection of that attitude. About two-thirds of our graduates take After Cornell . . . jobs immediately after graduation. They work in day care centers, social agen­ cies, neighborhood centers, food labora­ tories, television stations, photographers’ studios, retail stores, and high schools. They are hired as research aides, admis­ sions and financial aid counselors, li­ brary assistants, art directors, sewing in­ structors, caseworkers, marketing directors, and dietitians. Two recent graduates have written popular books. Some of our graduates work for the gov­ ernment in recreation, nutrition, housing, consumer protection, and drug research programs. A number of graduates go into ______Cooperative Extension and 4-H work, continuing Cornell's mission to extend the benefits of research and knowledge to the people of New York State. About one-third of our graduates con­ tinue their education in graduate school. They do further study in nutrition, dietet­ ics, law, psychology, medicine, social work, business, biochemistry, public pol­ icy, economics, and education, A few exceptional students may be ac­ cepted to either Cornell’s Graduate School of Business and Public Adminis­ tration or the Cornell Medical College af­ ter their junior year. A dual registration program allows those highly qualified students to receive credit toward the bachelor’s degree while completing the first year of graduate school. Take a Closer Look the College, an effort will be made to ar­ Is Human Ecology range an appointment. 17 for You? One way to find out more about the Col­ Appointments for all conferences lege is by visiting. should be made at least one week in ad­ If you are interested in visiting the Col­ vance by writing to Appointment Secre­ lege, small group conferences con­ tary, Human Ecology Admissions, Cor­ ducted by admissions counselors are of­ nell University, N-102 Van Rensselaer fered on Monday and Friday at 10:30 Hall, Ithaca, New York 14853. a.m. and 3:00 p.m. all year. From May 1 until February 1, individual conferences with counselors may be scheduled, as “Is This What You Want?” time permits, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until noon The ideal human ecology student has and 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. A group session leadership potential. He or she has ideas will also be held at 10:00 a.m. on one and carries them through. Saturday each month. The conference How do you see yourself? Can you ex­ (group or individual) is designed to pro­ plain your ideas clearly, both orally and vide you with information about the Col­ in writing? Are you confident? Do you lege and the University. You will not be believe one person can make a differ­ evaluated for admission during your visit ence? Are you a good listener? Have you to the College. given some thought to the way your com­ The Human Ecology Ambassadors are munity and your country are organized undergraduate students in the College (environmentally, socially, educationally, who meet with prospective applicants to politically) and how that affects people’s provide a student’s view of Cornell. Am­ lives? Are you challenged by the human bassadors generally are available during ecology idea of putting knowledge to group sessions and give regular tours of work for the benefit of people? the College after those sessions. Tours Have you done summer work as a car­ are scheduled at 11:15 a.m. and 3:45 penter, organized a basketball team, p.m. on Monday and Friday, and at 12:30 been a scout leader, worked on a politi­ p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and cal campaign, been a counselor, worked Thursday, except during University vaca­ on a newspaper, taught someone how to tions and final exam periods. do something, sailed a boat, sold a If you are interested in meeting a fac­ product or an idea, or worked to help ulty member in a specific area of study in support your family or to save for col- lege? If so, tell us about it on your 18 application. Is there someone who has confidence in you? Someone who's been impressed because you did a little more than was required? We’d like to hear from such a person. Although letters of recommenda­ tion are not required, they are helpful to the admissions committee when they provide substantive information about you and your interests. Letters of recom­ mendation should be sent to Human Ecology Admissions, Cornell University, N-101 Van Rensselaer Hall, Ithaca, New York 14853. Some people believe transfer students Transfer Students enjoy unique benefits at Cornell. Upper- 19 level courses are smaller, and transfer students enjoy a feeling of competence that comes from having dealt with col­ lege courses before admission. This booklet will provide prospective appli­ cants with useful information, but be­ cause transfer students require detailed information on requirements and transfer of credit, a separate booklet has been prepared for them. It is available from the Human Ecology Admissions Office, Cor­ nell University, N-101 Van Rensselaer Hall, Ithaca, New York 14853. The New York State College of Human Graduate Programs in Ecology offers graduate degrees in the fields of Consumer Economics and Human Ecology Housing; Design and Environmental Analysis; Education: Community Service Education; Human Development and Family Studies; Human Service Studies; and Nutrition. Students interested in graduate study should request an appli­ cation by writing to Admissions, Sage Graduate Center, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853. How to Apply physics; and four in English. The remain­ Specifics About ing units should be in social studies, for­ Application blanks for fall 1978 admis­ eign language, and additional science Freshman Admission sion will be available in August. To re­ and math. (A high school diploma is not ceive one, write to Office of Admissions, required.) Cornell University, 410 Thurston Avenue, It is strongly recommended that stu­ Ithaca, New York 14853. dents complete one unit of biology and Applicants for all Cornell schools and one unit of chemistry or physics before colleges fill out the same Cornell Univer­ admission. Although only one unit of sci­ sity application form. On it you may re­ ence is required for admissions consid­ quest admission to only one school or eration, faculty members of the College college. The completed application must believe students should be exposed to be returned to the Office of Admissions both the biological and physical sci­ by January 15. ences during secondary school or col­ Your application to the College of lege attendance. Therefore, if students Human Ecology is more likely to be sue-, enter the College with only biology, they cessful if you provide the admissions must take one semester of chemistry or committee with evidence of your per­ physics before registering for their fourth sonal as well as academic abilities. In­ term in human ecology. Similarly, stu­ clude information about your interest in dents entering with only physics or the human ecology program; your in­ chemistry must take one semester of volvement in school or community activi­ biology while enrolled. A course on the ties; your desire to apply learned theo­ secondary school level will satisfy the ries and skills to problem solving; your requirement but will not count as college desire to listen, understand, communi­ credit toward graduation requirements cate, and act to improve the quality of for human ecology. A college-level life; your confidence and self-knowledge. course taken elsewhere or at Cornell will satisfy the requirement and count as credit toward the degree here. Admission Requirements Class Rank

Subject Requirements Seventy-five percent of last year's fresh­ man class ranked in the top 20 percent Completion (passing grade) of sixteen of their high school class and 16 percent academic units: three in college prepa­ ratory math; one in biology, chemistry, or came from high schools that do not rank their students. Profile: SAT Scores Freshman Applicants and Entering Students, Fall 1976 Standardized Tests Verbal Scores Math Scores United States and Canadian applicants Percentage Percentage Percentage Percentage are required to submit results of the o f o f Entering of of Entering Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the Applicants Students A pplicants Students American College Testing Program Above 700 1 1 4 9 (ACT). The College prefers to receive 12 scores from tests administered no later 650-699 6 11 8 than December of the senior year. If you 600-649 12 19 23 32 have not taken either of these tests, 550-599 16 21 22 21 please contact a counselor in human 500-549 24 21 19 13 ecology admissions. 450-499 19 13 11 4 College Entrance Examinations Boards 400-449 11 6 5 3 (CEEB) achievement tests arenof re­ Below 400 8 6 5 3 quired; however, if you take them for other university applications, we encour­ Verbal median, entering students: 558 age you to send your scores to us as Math median, entering students: 606 well. The scores may be used for ad­ vanced placement in some courses. (Students who have had some college or How many students are accepted? How many enter in the freshman class? advanced high school courses may re­ ceive advanced placement and credit to­ Percentage ward their degree.) 1976 Fall Applied Accepted Accepted Entered Fifty-two percent of last year's entering New York State 552 272 49 196 students had SAT verbal scores or 550 or Out of State 237 63 26 37 more. Seventy-four percent of last year's Total 789 335 42 233 students had SAT math scores of 550 or more. We hope you can see from this that good scores and grades will improve your chances, but low scores do not place you out of consideration. Your atti­ tude, goals, and personal abilities make a great deal of difference. sion, and the selection procedures fol­ Profile: Secondary School Class Rank for lowed are established by the faculty of 23 Freshman Applicants and Entering the College. Selection of students is the Students, Fall 1976 responsibility of the Committee on Ad­ missions, which is composed of seven Percentage faculty members (three from Academic Decile Percentage of of Entering Services and four from other departments A pplicants Students in the College) and two students. Top 37 56 Freshmen with Advanced Standing 2 22 19 3 11 5 Some students who graduate from sec­ 4 5 2 ondary school in January enroll in a local college for a semester prior to enrollment 5 3 1 in human ecology. They are considered 6 2 — for admission in the fall as freshman can­ 7-10 1 1 didates with the possibility of receiving 19 percent of applicants and 16 percent of the advanced standing. A copy of the col­ entering students were from secondary lege transcript and course descriptions schools that do not provide class rank. is required before credit can be awarded.

As part of the State University of New Special Programs York, the College selects students on their merits from private and public high It is the policy of Cornell University ac­ schools and colleges throughout the tively to support equality of educational state. As a state college, we try to serve opportunity. No student shall be denied all of New York State; there are no quotas admission to the University or be dis­ on the basis of individual secondary criminated against otherwise because of schools or counties. The only limitation is race, color, creed, religion, national or out-of-state enrollment, which we try to ethnic origin, or sex. hold at 15 percent. The University does not discriminate Admission to the New York State Col­ against qualified handicapped persons lege of Human Ecology has tended to be in its admissions or recruitment competitive and selective. The types of activities. students sought, the criteria for admis­ COSEP gram are eligible for the program at hu­ man ecology. In 1965, the COSEP (Committee on Spe­ Income eligibility guidelines are avail­ cial Education Projects) Program was in­ able on request. Write to Human Ecology stituted to aid members of minority Admissions, Cornell University, N-101 groups who have been traditionally dis­ Van Rensselaer Hall, Ithaca, New York advantaged. Its purposes are to aid in 14853. recruitment and admission of minority students; to provide academic, tutorial, and counseling services; and to provide International Students financial support for students who need it. If you wish to learn more about this Throughout Cornell’s history, students program and what it may offer you, write from around the world have come to to COSEP, Cornell University, 410 study here, and Cornell takes pride in Thurston Ave., Ithaca, New York 14853. their many accomplishments. Their pres­ ence enriches the lives of all students. EOP Presently there are 1,100 students from The Educational Opportunity Program nearly 100 foreign countries studying at provides financial, counseling and tuto­ the University. rial assistance to all New York State resi­ Entrance requirements are the same dents who are eligible. for all students; however, foreign stu­ Academic eligibility for the program dents must furnish evidence of their includes a total SAT score of 1,000 or competency in English, unless it is their below, either score below 500, and/or native language. rank below the top 20 percent of the sec­ If English is not your native language, ondary school graduating class. Impor­ you should take the Test of English as a tant also is some indication of ability to Foreign Language and the College succeed at Cornell as evidenced by mo­ Board Achievement Test in Mathematics, tivation, perseverance, participation, or Level 1. (If you have already studied for leadership roles in community or other two years or more in the United States extracurricular activities. Letters of rec­ you need not take the Test of English.) To ommendation are particularly helpful. arrange to take these tests, write: Test of Transfer students who attended their English as a Foreign Language, Educa­ previous institution under the EOP pro­ tional Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08540; Achievement Test in Math­ ematics, College Entrance Examination Board, P.O. Box 592, Princeton, New Jer­ Office, Cornell University, 200 Barnes Empire State Students sey 08540. Hall, Ithaca, New York 14853. This office If English is your native language, or if will be able to help you with any ques­ Occasionally, students who are complet­ you have had instruction (in this country tions or problems you have before or ing requirements for a degree through or elsewhere) in English for three years during your stay at Cornell. the Empire State College Program are in­ or more, you should take the Scholastic University housing and dining facilities terested in taking a human ecology Aptitude Text (verbal and mathematics) are available to all Cornell students. You course. They can do so by registering or the American College Testing Pro­ may choose to live in the International through the Cornell Extramural Division, gram (English, mathematics, social stud­ Living Center, usually composed of 60 105 Day Hall. All rules of the Extramural ies, and natural sciences). To arrange to percent international students and 40 Division apply, including that registra­ take these tests, write: Scholastic Apti­ percent American students. tions will be accepted on a space-avail- tude Test, College Entrance Examination able basis and only on written approval Board, P.O. Box 592, Princeton, New Jer­ of the course instructor. sey 08540; or American College Testing Interruption in Formal At the time of registration, Empire State Program, P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa Education College students provide the Extramural 52240. Division with a completed copy of the Prospective applicants who have inter­ International students are admitted in Empire State College “Notification of September only, and should make ar­ rupted their formal education should in­ Cross-Registration” form number SA-22, rangements to take the required tests in dicate this fact on their applications. F-031 to verify enrollment in Empire State Some of the information requested on the the previous December or January. Fi­ College. nancial aid is not available for under­ applications is irrelevant to the situations Such students will be charged 25 per­ graduate foreign students. of mature students, and the admissions cent of the standard extramural tuition staff is most willing to discuss alternative Two campus offices handle applica­ per credit. In this case, all the tuition will tions from international students. If you ways of presenting relevant information be retained by the Extramural Division, are in the United States as a foreign citi­ to the admissions committee. Although and none will be returned to the statutory zen on permanent resident or refugee the College has no formal part-time pro­ college in which the course is offered. In visa, or if you are in Canada as a foreign gram, the mature student (an individual special situations (such as biological citizen with a landed immigrant visa, you at least twenty-four years old who now science) where it is not clear whether a should apply through the Office of Ad­ desires to pursue a degree program) given course is offered by a statutory or may take a minimum of six credits per missions, Cornell University, 410 Thur­ an endowed college, it is the student’s ston Avenue, Ithaca, New York 14853. If term and may be eligible for pro-rated responsibility to obtain written verifica­ you are applying from your homeland, or tuition. Applications for pro-rated tuition tion from the college that the course is a if you are in Canada or the United States are available from the Bursar’s Office, statutory college course entitled to the Cornell University, 260 Day Hall, Ithaca, on a nonimmigrant visa, request applica­ reduced tuition rate. tion materials from International Student New York 14853. Tuition and fees in the College of Human Included in your fees are student activ­ The Cost of a Ecology are $1,950 per academic year ities: costs of student organizations, lec­ for New York State residents and $3,050 tures by outside speakers, parties, ex­ Human Ecology for out-of-state residents. The costs for hibits, and other special activities that E ducation room, board, books, and personal ex­ often take place in one of the three Uni­ penses (clothing, transportation to and versity Unions. (Some of these activities from Ithaca, entertainment, etc.) will charge a reduced fee for students.) Use probably add $2,800 to your annual of most physical education facilities is expenses. included: three indoor pools, gymna­ siums, tennis and squash courts, playing fields. New York State Out-of-State Residents Residents Tuition $1,950 $3,050 Fees Registration fee An application fee of $25 must be paid at (new the time an application for admission is students) 50 50 submitted. Books and Accepted candidates who plan to en­ supplies 230 230 roll are required to pay a $50 registration Room 1.010 1,010 Board 1,010 1,010 fee by a date specified on the registra­ Personal tion fee coupons that accompany the let­ expenses 500 500 ter of acceptance. This fee is not applied to tuition charges and is not refundable Total $4,750 $5,850 after the stated due date. If you plan to live in a University dor­ mitory, you will pay a $60 security de­ Medical care is included in the fees. Stu­ posit. Gymnasium equipment amounting dents are entitled to unlimited visits to to approximately $18 must be purchased Gannett Medical Clinic, including routine by freshmen and sophomores according laboratory and x-ray examinations for di­ to the Physical Education Department's agnosis and treatment when prescribed instructions. by University physicians. Also included is hospital care in Sage Infirmary for up to fourteen days per term and emergency surgical care. Special fees The following fees are imposed under certain conditions: late registration, $10; makeup examination, $10; late filing of study card, $10; late change of program, $10; failure to check out chemistry desk, $5; bad check fine, $10. The amount, time, and manner of pay­ ment of tuition, fees, or other charges may be changed at any time without notice. Reapplication Delayed Enrollment Reapplication, The records of applicants who are not Students accepted by the College but Readmission, and accepted are kept for three years. If such who wish to delay enrollment for a se­ Delayed Enrollment students wish to apply again, they mester or a year may request to do so by should write the Office of Admissions, writing to the Committee on Admissions Cornell University, 410 Thurston Avenue, explaining the reason(s) for the delay. Ithaca, New York 14853. Each request is considered individually. If deferment is granted, the student pays Readmission a $50 fee that indicates his or her intent to matriculate, and the College guaran­ tees the student a place in the entering Students who withdraw from the College class requested. and who wish to reenter at a later date must apply for readmission. Submit a re­ quest for readmission to the Committee on Admissions and arrange to have tran­ scripts of college courses taken after withdrawal sent to the Human Ecology Admissions Office. It is not necessary to file a new application for admission, and no application fee is required. Students readmitted to the College are required to complete College and major credit re­ quirements for graduation in effect at the time of readmission. As educational costs continue to rise, fi­ office or from the Cornell Office of Finan­ Applying for nancial aid eligibility is a major consid­ cial Aid, 203 Day Hall. eration for applicants and their families. University policy requires that financial Financial Aid If you think you may need financial assis­ aid recipients register as full-time stu­ tance, we encourage you to file the nec­ dents carrying at least twelve credits. essary forms. Generally, financial aid is limited to eight A financial aid application is included semesters. Students with financial aid in every admission application package who need to reduce their academic work and freshmen should apply for financial load below twelve credits during the aid at the same time they apply for ad­ course of a semester may do so only with mission to the College. The financial aid written recommendation of the assistant application form must be completed and dean. returned by the January 15 deadline. Aid decisions for entering freshmen Since all financial aid at Cornell is based are made in mid-April. Some admissions on need, it is necessary to file the Finan­ decisions begin to go out March 1, but cial Aid Form with the College Scholar­ students must wait until April to hear ship Service in order to be considered about financial aid. Should you have any for financial assistance. The Financial additional questions about financial aid, Aid Form is available from secondary write to Office of Financial Aid, Cornell school guidance offices and should be University, 203 Day Hall, Ithaca, New filed with the College Scholarship Ser­ York 14853. vice no later than January 1. Subsequent procedures are explained on the initial application form. Most awards include some combina­ tion of scholarship, loan, and part-time employment made on a one-year basis. Students must reapply each year. We en­ courage you to apply for another aid, such as the federal Basic Educational Opportunity Grant and the Tuition Assis­ tance Program (for New York State resi­ dents) for which you may be eligible. Ap­ plications are available in your guidance August: Application blanks will be avail­ Admissions and able in August 1977 for students entering in 1978. United States residents should Financial Aid Dead­ write to the Office of Admissions, Cornell lines for Freshmen University, 410 Thurston Avenue, Ithaca, New York 14853. International students should write to the Office of International Students, Cornell University, 200 Barnes Hall, Ithaca, New York 14853. December: Students applying for Sep­ tember admission should take the Scho­ lastic Aptitude Test of the College Board or ACT (American College Testing Pro­ gram) by December of the previous year. January 1: Deadline for filing the Finan­ cial Aid Form (FAF) with College Schol­ arship Service for students applying for financial aid. January 15: Deadline for filing applica­ tions for admissions and financial aid for entrance in September. March 1: Notification of decisions on ap­ plications from freshman applicants for admission in September begins on a rolling basis and extends through mid- April. Acceptances are provisional pend­ ing satisfactory completion of a student’s work in the final term. April 15: Notification of financial aid awards for freshmen. Registration, new students Thursday, September 1 Cornell Registration, continuing and rejoining Friday, September 2 Academic Calendar students 1977-78 Fall term instruction begins Monday, September 5 Thanksgiving recess: Instruction suspended, 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, November 23 Instruction resumed Monday, November 28 Fall term instruction ends, 1:10 p.m. Saturday, December 10 Final examinations begin Thursday, December 15 Final examinations end Friday, December 23 Registration, new and rejoining students Thursday, January 19 Registration, continuing students Friday, January 20 Spring term instruction begins Monday, January 23 Spring recess: Instruction suspended, 1:10 p.m. Saturday, March 18 Instruction resumed Monday, March 27 Spring term instruction ends, 1:10 p.m. Saturday, May 6 Final examinations begin Monday, May 15 Final examinations end Tuesday, May 23 Commencement Day Monday, May 29

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