Applying for Admission
Applying to New York University has never been more convenient. If you wish to be considered for admission in the spring, summer, or fall, you have the following options. Click on an option below for more information.
While we encourage you to apply online, the format you use to apply - paper form or online - has no impact on the admissions decision you will receive. NYU also gives equal consideration to the Common Application. What's most important is that you follow the instructions carefully for each type of application. Late or incomplete applications will hurt your chances for admission.
Common Paper Application
The paper version of the Common Application needs to be completed only once, and you may send photocopies to any number of colleges (including NYU) that have agreed to consider it.
Receiving Your Application
We will send you both an e-mail and a written acknowledgement shortly after we receive your application. If you do not receive an acknowledgement by November 10, 2009 (January Applicants) or by January 20, 2010 (April 15, 2010 for transfer applicants) that your application has been received by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, you should contact us. (Please remember to allow for mailing and processing time!)
Receiving Application Materials
We will inform you of any missing items in your application file. However, it is your responsibility to make certain that the Office of Undergraduate Admissions receives all of the information required to complete your application.
Receiving Supplementary Materials
Unless you are applying to one of the programs that specifically requires an audition or portfolio as part of the admissions process, portfolios, videotapes, CDs, or other samples of your artistic ability are not required for admission, and will not be considered by the committee.