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 ApplicationStep 2: Team-Specific Application
Complete the Steel Bridge Project Team specific application.
Steel Bridge ApplicationQuestions?
For general project team questions, contact: eng_projectteams@cornell.edu
For Steel Bridge specific questions, contact: steelbridge@cornell.edu
Fall 2026 Recruiting
Applications are now open! Check the timeline below for important dates and deadlines.
Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
Applications due: September 3rd, 11:59 PM
First-Year & Transfer Students
Applications due: October 15th, 11:59 PM
Recruiting Begins
General application and team-specific applications open. Teams will not review applications before the due date.
Project Team Fest @ Duffield Atrium
Stop by to learn about our team, meet current members, and see if Steel Bridge is right for you.
Applications Due - Upperclassmen
Deadline for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Complete both the general Cornell application and Steel Bridge team-specific application.
Uniform First Offer Date - Upperclassmen
Earliest date project teams can invite upperclass students to join. Applicants will have at least 48 hours to respond.
Information Session @ HLS 206
Join us for an informational session to learn more about our team, projects, and application process. All prospective applicants are welcome!
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.
Information Session @ HLS 206
Join us for an informational session to learn more about our team, projects, and application process. All prospective applicants are welcome!
Information Session @ HLS 206
Join us for an informational session to learn more about our team, projects, and application process. All prospective applicants are welcome!
Information Session @ HLS 206
Join us for an informational session to learn more about our team, projects, and application process. All prospective applicants are welcome!
Information Session @ HLS 206
Join us for an informational session to learn more about our team, projects, and application process. All prospective applicants are welcome!
Applications Due - First-Year & Transfer
Deadline for first-year and transfer students. Complete both the general Cornell application and Steel Bridge team-specific application.
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.
First-Year & Transfer Onboarding
Onboarding may begin for first-year and transfer students. Participation includes mentoring, shadowing, and training (max 10 hours/week).