Snapshot

Minimum GPA: 3.75

Terms and Dates:

  • Spring 2027
    January 17, 2027 to June 26, 2027

Advisor:

Kristen Grace

Cornell Affiliations:

Global Learning

Off-campus partner:

Cambridge, University of

Website:

Pembroke Spring Semester Program

Overview

This program has a very early application deadline. Late applications cannot be considered.

Applications for Spring 2027 open on October 1, 2025.

Students must be able to complete the spring term in late June

REQUIRED GROUP ADVISING

Opportunity Description

Group Advising: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 4:45pm, 100 Caldwell

(additional group advising sessions, TBD, check this space)

The Spring Semester Program at Pembroke College, University of Cambridge offers an exceptional opportunity to experience life as an undergraduate in one of the most distinguished university cities in the world. This prestigious program requires you to meet the same high standards as those applying for an undergraduate degree at Cambridge.

What is unique about this program?

Learning at Cambridge is about depth.  This program should not be used as a way of fulfilling general requirements, and you are expected to take two courses in the subject area of your major. 

The subjects on offer include: 

  • Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic;
  • Archaeology;
  • Asian and Middle Eastern Studies;
  • Classics;
  • Economics;
  • Education;
  • English;
  • History;
  • Human, Social, and Political Sciences;
  • History of Art;
  • Linguistics;
  • Philosophy;
  • Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion. 

A list of "papers" or courses can be found on the relevant faculty and department websites. You will take one course in each of the two spring terms.

What is unique about Cambridge?

Cambridge is one of the most remarkable places in Europe with an unbroken and impressive link, dating back over 800 years, to first class education and scholarship. Its famous alumni, including Newton, Darwin and Turing; Erasmus, Wittgenstein and Greer; Wordsworth, Byron and Tennyson; Thackeray, Rushdie and Byatt; Thompson, Mendes and Weisz, have illuminated all branches of learning, endeavor and enterprise. Poets, politicians and philosophers have lived and worked here and continue to inspire those who follow them.

How do I apply?

Applying to study abroad at Cambridge is a multi-step process, and applications are due much earlier than most other programs.  Students must plan ahead to be successful.  Approval from the Office of Global Learning and from your college must be obtained before you may move forward with an official application to Pembroke College. 

Applications open on October 1 with a deadline of November 15.

  • For Cornell Approval, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are reviewed and approved by the Office of Global Learning following the deadline.  Students will be notified via email regarding approval and next steps in the application process.

After you receive Cornell approval to move forward with the application process, you will be asked to complete an external application directly on Pembroke College's website.  Further instructions about this will be provided upon approval.