Apply Now for Your Undergraduate Degree

The Office of Admissions at NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) is dedicated to guiding prospective students through the application process. Our goal is to ensure that students are well-informed and prepared to make the best decisions about their education. The admissions process is designed to be straightforward and efficient, with a focus on providing personalized support to each applicant.

To apply to NYU SPS, prospective students must submit a completed application, which includes transcripts and a personal statement. International students may also be required to submit additional documentation, such as English language proficiency test scores. Our admissions team carefully reviews each application to ensure that applicants meet the necessary criteria for admission.

Once an application is submitted, our admissions team will review it and make a decision. If an applicant is accepted, they will receive an offer of admission, which includes information about the program they have been accepted into, as well as any additional requirements or next steps.

NYU SPS welcomes international students from around the world. Our admissions team is experienced in working with international students and can provide guidance and support throughout the application process.

International students may be required to submit additional documentation, such as English language proficiency test scores, as part of their application. Our admissions team can provide more information about the specific requirements for international students.

NYU SPS welcomes transfer students from other colleges and universities as well as students who hold credits from other colleges and universities but have taken time away from higher education for any reason. Our admissions team can provide guidance and support throughout the transfer process, including evaluating transfer credits and providing information about our programs and services.

Transfer students may be eligible for Guaranteed Admission to select NYU SPS degree programs. Our admissions team can provide more information about the specific requirements for transfer students.

The GPA required for admission to NYU SPS depends on the program and type of admission. For example, through our Guaranteed Admission program, students must meet certain criteria in addition to having a 2.8 GPA in high school for admission into certain Associate degrees, a 3.0 GPA in their most recently completed degree for admission into certain Bachelor’s degrees, and a 3.5 GPA in a completed bachelor’s degree for admission into certain Master’s degrees. Read our Guaranteed Admissions page for more information. 

Yes, if you’re interested in taking courses to gain further knowledge in a specific area without applying to a degree program, or if you plan to transfer course credits to another college, you may apply as a non-degree-seeking student. Review the admissions criteria for non-degree students above.

Note: This option is not available at the associate degree level.

Yes, we offer various online undergraduate degree programs. All Associate degree programs and our BA in Social Sciences, BS in Leadership and Management Studies, and BS in Information Systems programs can be completed entirely online. Online courses are an integral part of the NYU SPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies educational experience, and, if you choose to pursue online study, our advisors can help you to develop an academic plan that balances your work and family obligations with the flexibility provided through online learning.

The NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development is dedicated to assisting students in developing essential skills for a successful career. Find more information about the NYU SPS Wasserman Center on our Careers page.

We welcome anyone interested in NYU SPS to contact our Admissions team so we can get you started on the next steps of your academic journey. We gladly schedule appointments Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule your appointment.

Phone: 212-998-7100
Undergraduate Admissions: sps.admissions@nyu.edu

Please view our Admissions Events Page to see our off-campus recruitment schedule and information session calendar. We hope to see you at future events.

Coordinate with the NYU Welcome Center to book your campus tour appointment.

We offer Instant Decision Days monthly for applicants to meet with an admissions counselor and receive a decision on their application during the event. You must submit your application and transcripts two days prior to the event for processing, or else we cannot render a decision during the event.

Academic advisors are also present to review your transcripts and determine your eligibility for transfer credits. 

Earning a degree from the NYU School of Professional Studies is an investment in your future—one that will serve you for a lifetime. Visit the Undergraduate Tuition and Financial Aid page to learn more about tuition cost and financial aid options.

We offer a full range of financial aid options to make an NYU SPS degree within reach! We encourage you to start by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid using the NYU school code (002785). The FAFSA is used to determine SPS Scholarships as well as federal aid and state aid. Visit the Undergraduate Tuition and Financial Aid page for more information about financial aid at NYU SPS.

Applicants to our Associate and Bachelor's degrees must have completed some college credit in order to apply to the fall semester. Applicants who have not completed any college coursework are welcome to apply to our spring semester.

Scroll up to our Deadlines section to view our application open, priority deadline, final deadline, and decision release dates for all terms.

In accordance with NYU’s sustainability efforts, the NYU School of Professional Studies only accepts electronically submitted documents. Recommenders should be encouraged to use the online recommendation form on your application to avoid processing delays.

Academic transcripts may be delivered directly from your undergraduate institution in one of two manners:

• Using an electronic delivery service (ie. Parchment, E-Scripts, National Student Clearinghouse).
• Emailed by your University Registrar’s Office to spsdocuments@nyu.edu. 

If your university is unable to send transcripts electronically, please email the NYU SPS Office of Admissions at sps.admissions@nyu.edu for further instructions.

You may check the most up-to-date and accurate status of your application and application materials by logging back into the portal. 

There’s no application fee for undergraduate admissions.

To be considered official, application materials must be sent to the Office of Admissions directly from the institution, testing service, or recommender.

For a transcript to be considered final official, it must be received directly from the university, have all final grades, and have a degree conferral date.

Unofficial transcripts can be submitted, for application review purposes, electronically by either the applicant or the institution. If you’re admitted based on an unofficial transcript and wish to enroll and register for coursework, you’ll be required to submit your official transcript that shows your degree conferral date prior to the end of your first term of enrollment.

Yes, unofficial transcripts are sufficient for the application review process. In some cases, the Office of Admissions may request official documents for the review process and if needed, applicants will be notified. All admitted students will be required to submit official copies prior to enrollment.

Accepted students seeking transfer credits must adhere to the following deadlines to submit their official transcripts for the term to which they have been accepted:

• Fall – August 18
• Spring – January 10

Please contact the Office of Admissions at sps.admissions@nyu.edu or 212-998-7100 if you have questions or concerns about submitting your official transcripts by the deadlines.

Unofficial documents can be scanned and uploaded directly into the application portal. If a document was requested by the Office of Admissions after submission, you may email it to spsdocuments@nyu.edu.

The Office of Admissions accepts unofficial documents for the application review process and we ask that prospective students do not send official documents unless they have been admitted into one of our undergraduate programs.

Yes. In order to conduct a complete and holistic review of an application, the Office of Admissions needs to evaluate transcripts from all institutions previously attended.

Bachelor’s and associate degree applicants: Yes, the high school transcript is a requirement for admission to verify eligibility to be enrolled in a bachelor’s program. However, if you currently hold an Associate degree from an accredited institution or will by the semester of entry, a high school transcript will not be required.

For international Bachelor’s and associate degree applicants: Yes. A high school transcript is required to complete your application. Please note that applicants who studied at an international institution will need to provide a course-by-course evaluation by a recognized foreign educational credential verified by one of the following organizations.

• Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
• Educational Perspectives, npf
• Foreign Academic Credential Service
• Transcript Research
• Span Tran
• World Education Services (WES)

All applicants who studied at an international institution must be able to demonstrate that they have completed the equivalency of a US high school diploma and for transfer credit eligibility into our programs. 

When requesting an evaluation, please request a “course-by-course evaluation.” All transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized foreign educational credential evaluation from the list below.

• Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
• Educational Perspectives, npf
• Foreign Academic Credential Service
• Transcript Research
• Span Tran
• World Education Services (WES)

Recommendations must come from either academic or professional sources. We encourage you to share some information with your recommendation providers about the program to which you are applying, so they can tailor their recommendation appropriately. We strongly recommend that you provide your recommender’s professional or academic email address when requesting your letters.

Your recommender will be required to submit a recommendation using the online submission form found within the application portal. You will need to input their email address in the recommendation section of your application and your recommender will automatically receive an email from NYU containing a link and instructions on how to submit the online recommendation.

Standardized tests such as the ACT or SAT are not required to apply for our DAUS undergraduate degree programs.

TOEFL/IELTS scores are required for applicants who did not complete a high school diploma or an Associate degree at an institution where the medium of instruction is English.

If you did not complete a high school diploma or associate degree at an institution where the medium of instruction is English, you must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. The recommended TOEFL score is 100, and the recommended IELTS score is 7.0.

Applicants who did not complete a high school diploma or an associate degree at an institution where the medium of instruction is English are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. The recommended scores are 100 for TOEFL and 7.0 for IELTS.

If you completed your entire high school diploma or associate degree in the U.S. or in an institution where the medium language of instruction is English, you can waive the English Language Assessments.

If you're accepted, you may request a deferral of your enrollment through the online enrollment form. Deferrals are typically granted only under extenuating circumstances and requesting a deferral does not automatically guarantee one. You may request a deferral up to one year from your original acceptance term.

Students who have been denied admission will not be permitted to reapply to any program at the School of Professional Studies for one academic year (this includes applying as a non-matriculant student).

Log into your application portal and click “Reply Form.” The online enrollment form is also accessible via your admissions letter.

As noted on your acceptance message, the tuition deposit is non-refundable and will be applied to your first term's tuition when you enroll. Your acceptance is only final once we receive your non-refundable deposit. The preferred methods of payment are credit card or electronic check.

If those options are not available to you, you may mail your tuition check or money order by your deposit deadline payable to "New York University" at the following address:

NYU BURSAR OFFICE
383 Lafayette St
New York, NY 10003
ATTN: Tuition Deposit

The check or money order must be in US funds only; include your University ID number and Enrollment Term in the memo section.

Once you have activated your NetID, you’ll be able to complete the I-20 request form on the student portal. If you need assistance with the process, contact the NYU Office of Global Services (OGS).

To obtain and activate your NetID, visit NYU Start. If you encounter difficulty in activating your NetID, contact the Help Desk for technical assistance at AskITS@nyu.edu or (212) 998-3333.