Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA · Humanities, languages, and music
ActionPrograms closing to new students
Effective / action date2026-27
ProgramClassical Studies, French and Francophone Studies, German Studies, Religion, Spanish, BMus K-12, BMus Performance, and BA Music
Reported impactNot reported by the source
Majors will no longer be offered
Cornell College will stop offering these majors in 2026-27. Current students can finish through teach-out plans. Spanish will remain available as a minor, and selected music activities will continue.
Official college announcementCornell College
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