Cornell College, located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is an exciting, distinctive college for motivated, intellectually curious students- especially those who like to get involved, whatever their passion or interest. Cornell's innovative academic calendar, One Course At A Time, encourages an intellectual focus that is ideal preparation for the best graduate schools, and fosters a learning style that transfers exceptionally well to any workplace. During each of eight academic blocks, Cornell professors and a class of typically 16 students immerse themselves in a single course of study. It gives Cornell students unique freedom to pursue independent study, study abroad, and pre-professional internships.