The Cornell Daily Sun

Swim Test Requirement Postponed, Leaving Cornellians Dry

Generations of Cornellians have participated in a unique tradition: jumping feet first into the deep-end of a pool to swim three consecutive laps. The swim test has been a graduation requirement for ...
The Cornell Daily Sun

Cornell Unveils New Swim Test Requirements

On Friday, Nov. 10, the Cornell Water Competency Graduation Requirement was updated according to “more modern water safety competency based on industry standards.” The new test requires students to ...
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Now colleges are even dropping the swimming test — and that could cost lives

I vividly remember the trepidation I felt as a Cornell University student when I took my required swim test. We had to enter the deep end of the pool with a feet-first jump, float or tread water for ...
American Enterprise Institute

Now Colleges Are Even Dropping the Swimming Test—and That Could Cost Lives

Image from New York Post. Competitors enter the Oceanside Harbor to start the swim portion of he 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside on March 28, 2026 in Oceanside, California. I vividly remember the ...