Application Process

Ready to join the Cornell Steel Bridge Project Team? Follow these two simple steps to apply.

Step 1: General Application

Complete the General Project Team Application common to all Engineering Student Project Teams.

Start General Application

Step 2: Team-Specific Application

Complete the Steel Bridge Project Team specific application.

Steel Bridge Application
Questions?

For general project team questions, contact: eng_projectteams@cornell.edu

For Steel Bridge specific questions, contact: steelbridge@cornell.edu

Fall 2025 Recruiting

Applications are now open! Check the timeline below for important dates and deadlines.

Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

Applications due: September 4th, 11:59 PM

First-Year & Transfer Students

Applications due: October 16th, 11:59 PM

August 18th

Recruiting Begins

General application and team-specific applications open. Teams will not review applications before the due date.

September 4th (4-6 PM)

Project Team Fest @ Duffield Atrium

Stop by to learn about our team, meet current members, and see if Steel Bridge is right for you.

September 4th (11:59 PM)

Applications Due - Upperclassmen

Deadline for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Complete both the general Cornell application and Steel Bridge team-specific application.

September 17th

Uniform First Offer Date - Upperclassmen

Earliest date project teams can invite upperclass students to join. Applicants will have at least 48 hours to respond.

September 26th (5 PM)

Project Teams Add Deadline

All students participating in project team work for credit must be enrolled by this deadline. New members must enroll in ENGRG 1400.

October 7th (6-7 PM)

Info Session @ Hollister 362

Join us for an informational session to learn more about our team, projects, and application process. All prospective members welcome!

October 16th (11:59 PM)

Applications Due - First-Year & Transfer

Deadline for first-year and transfer students. Complete both the general Cornell application and Steel Bridge team-specific application.

November 3rd

Uniform First Offer Date - First-Year & Transfer

Earliest date project teams can invite first-year and transfer students to join. Applicants will have at least 48 hours to respond.

November 5th

First-Year & Transfer Onboarding

Onboarding may begin for first-year and transfer students. Participation includes mentoring, shadowing, and training (max 10 hours/week).