Application

Welcome to the NYU Steinhardt Application Page.

Application for Undergraduate Admissions

Apply NOW Online - Undergraduate Programs

All undergraduate students must apply to NYU Steinhardt through the university's Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Click "Apply Now - Undergraduate."

Application for Graduate Admissions

Apply NOW Online - Graduate Programs

UPDATE as of Tuesday, August 26, 2008:   The online application for spring 2009 and summer/fall 2009 will be available beginning September 3, 2008.

NYU Steinhardt's Office of Graduate Admissions handles all applications to master's, doctoral, and advanced certificate programs. Applicants may submit an application using our online system or may submit a paper application by downloading and completing the PDF version (see below).

Deadlines

Regardless of how an application is submitted, materials must be received by Graduate Admissions, not postmarked, by the appropriate deadline. An application is considered received by the deadline when all required documents (whether submitted online or by mail) are received in our office (not postmarked) by the appropriate deadline. Only completed applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

Special Notes

Non-degree applicants must submit the paper version of the application.

Online Applicants:
  • Must be prepared to pay the application fee using a major credit card.
  • May request letters of recommendation be submitted online. Applicants submitting the paper application cannot submit letters of recommendation online.
  • Should have documents not submitted online sent to Graduate Admissions in a single envelope:
    • Document Cover Sheet
    • Official transcripts from each postsecondary school attended. Request that transcripts be mailed to you. Do not open them when they arrive - we must receive them in sealed envelopes. Official transcripts that are stamped "issued to student" but remain in sealed envelopes are considered official by the Office of Graduate Admissions.
    • Art/Music Portfolio (if required)
    • Audition Recording (if required or if submitting in place of a live music performance or dance education audition)
    • Copy of GRE Scores (if required)
    • Copy of TOEFL Scores (if required)
    • Recommendations if not submitted via the online system.

Paper Application

Applicants using the paper application:

  • Must pay the application fee by check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. dollars.
  • Must gather all required documents and submit to Graduate Admissions together in a single envelope.
  • Cannot submit letters of recommendation using the online system
Downloads

Documents available for download are in PDF format. If you need to download a plugin to view PDF files, we recommend Foxit Reader for Windows or Adobe Acrobat.

Program Specific Supplemental Materials

Certain departments and programs provide supplemental information and may require specific materials for admission. If you are applying to one of the programs listed below, click on the program title and you will link to or download additional information. Please note that this is not necessarily a complete listing. Be sure to read the Directory of Programs section of the Application Booklet and the program's website for information on supplemental materials. In cases where a program requires a supplemental essay or writing sample, online applicants may submit these documents in the online system.

Non-Matriculated (Special/Non-Degree) Application

U.S. citizens or permanent residents not seeking a graduate degree may be considered for non-matriculated student status. Non-degree study provides an opportunity to investigate a new career path or to expand knowledge in a particular area. Non-matriculated applicants enroll in graduate-level courses in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and must meet academic standards. Applicants will be considered based on a review of a completed Non-Matriculated Application and an undergraduate transcript indicating degree conferral. Non-matriculated applicants must use the paper application listed below.

The following programs/departments do not allow special student enrollment: Art Therapy, Music Business, Music Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Language Pathology.

Students interested in enrolling in courses offered in Nutrition; Higher Education; or Occupational Therapy must first meet with a departmental advisor to obtain permission to register.

Special Programs Supplemental Form

NYU Steinhardt Special Programs consist of: Summer Study Abroad, Intersession, and Spring Break.

Non-NYU candidates may be considered for these special programs as either a Non-Matriculated student or as a degree seeking student. To apply, complete and submit the Special Programs Supplemental Form (listed below) directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions. You must also complete either a Non-Matriculated Application (by paper) or the Application for Graduate Admission (either online or by paper).