French

The Major in French prepares students to engage with the literatures and cultures of the French-speaking (and French-writing) world. Learn more about the Major in French, as well as the Minor, requirements, courses, and study abroad opportunities.

Italian

Learn more about the Major in Italian, as well as the Minor, requirements, courses, and study abroad opportunities.

Portuguese

This is an exciting moment for Portuguese and Brazilian Studies at Cornell, as we are expanding our program. We offer the opportunity for students of any department to take courses in Portuguese language and literatures.

Spanish

Spanish at Cornell boasts a highly recognized faculty in both Spanish American and Peninsular literatures and cultures, making it one of the top programs in the nation in terms of both teaching and research excellence. Learn more about the Major in Spanish, as well as course descriptions, the Minor, study abroad, and more.

Placement

Learn more about requirements and placement tests for language study at Cornell.

Testing

Find language placement exam schedules for language courses at Cornell.

Transfer Credit

Find information about credit for summer study and transfer credits for all languages within the Department of Romance Studies.