Additional Program Requirements

We encourage Gallatin applicants to address their specific interest in an individualized program in question 8A of the NYU Supplement to the Common Application. Please also note that Gallatin does not review portfolio submissions. Instead, Gallatin applicants with an interest in the arts should use the Extracurricular Activities and Work Experience section of the Common Application to explain the depth of their involvement in the arts.

Highly admissible applicants to NYU Abu Dhabi may be invited to participate in a Candidate Weekend in Abu Dhabi. Such events are both informative and evaluative. Participation in Candidate Weekend is by invitation only, and does not signify an offer of admission. For more information, please see the Candidate Weekend page of the NYU Abu Dhabi website.

Educational Theater
All students applying to the Educational Theatre program are required to audition. For information about this requirement, please click here.


Music
Auditions are required for all music programs. Information on audition procedures and requirements is available here.


Studio Art
A portfolio with artist statement is required for all applicants to the Studio Art Program. Detailed portfolio submission requirements and deadlines are available here at the department's web site. Please submit your portfolio directly to the department. Portfolios will not be reviewed until you have submitted all of the necessary credentials and your application for admission is complete.

Stern applicants who submit SAT Subject Test, AP, or IB scores must submit: one math score; one literature or humanities score; and a score from one test of the student's choice in any subject.

Freshman applicants to Stern must be prepared for calculus at the college level. Our most competitive applicants typically have taken an honors level Calculus course, AP Calculus (AB or BC), IB Higher Level Mathematics, or equivalent.

The application to the Tisch School of the Arts is a two-part process. Students must submit the Common Application and NYU Supplement by their chosen application deadline of Early Decision 1, Early Decision 2 or Regular Decision. In addition, all applicants must complete an artistic review. Applicants are required to submit their portfolios by the application deadline date. If an audition is required, it is the student's responsibility to schedule their audition with the department.

Students may only apply to one department within the Tisch School of the Arts. Our Admissions Committee will not review portfolios submitted to departments other than the department indicated on the Common Application.

For complete information on the artistic review requirements for each Tisch department, please see the Tisch website.

Cinema Studies

A two-part creative portfolio is required. Part one is a five to ten page essay on a film, director, or any film-related topic. Part two is a one-page statement addressing three short answer questions. All portfolios must be submitted by the application deadline date.

Important: Your portfolio materials should be sent directly to the department at the address listed below:

Tisch School of the Arts

Attention: Cinema Studies Portfolio

721 Broadway, 6th Floor

New York, NY 10003-6807

Portfolios sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will not be forwarded to Tisch. For more information visit the Tisch Cinema Studies Department or call (212) 998-1600.


Dance

An audition is required for all applicants. Within 7 days of submitting your Common Application and NYU Supplement, you will receive a confirmation email from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions that will include your University ID and Net ID, as well as instructions to activate and access your NYU Albert Account. Within your NYU Albert Account, click on "Application Status." Here, your will see a link for the "Artistic Review Requirement," which will direct you to the Tisch Dance audition scheduler. Use the scheduler to select a date and time for your audition.

Auditions for all freshman and transfer students will be held in New York City in December and February, as well as in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami in January. If you intend to audition in Chicago, Los Angeles, or Miami, we strongly recommend you submit an application by December 15. Transfer applicants are encouraged to apply by February 15. Early Decision auditions will be held only in New York City for Early Decision applicants – in November for Early Decision I and in January for Early Decision II.

The audition consists of a 90-minute technique class (a combination of ballet and modern dance). Those who pass this will then be asked to perform a short (two- to three-minute) solo dance in any style. A personal interview will follow.

For more information visit the Tisch Dance Department website or call (212) 998-1980.


Drama

An artistic review is required for admission. A $50 artistic review fee is required. You may book your audition as early as October 15 for ED1, ED2 and Regular decision. Artistic review dates and locations can be found here.

1. Submit your NYU Common Application and Supplement
2. Within 7 days, you will receive an application acknowledgment email from NYU. This will include your University ID, Net ID, and access to your NYU Albert Account. Follow the steps to open your NYU Albert Account.
   
3. Within NYU Albert, click on the link for application status. In your application status checklist, use the link for the artistic review requirement in the checklist. The link will direct you to the Tisch Drama audition scheduler. Note: Please wait 24-48 hours after receiving your acknowledgement email to ensure our system recognizes your University ID.
   
4. Click the Get Started link and enter your information. Your last name and university ID must match what was entered on your application exactly in order to gain access.
   
5. Schedule your audition date.

The artistic review consists of an audition or portfolio review and an interview depending on your departmental track of choice. Students may only audition for one track. Tracks include Acting, Musical Theater, Directing or Production and Design. Please visit the Drama website to view the requirements for each track.

For more information, including audition dates, please visit the Tisch Drama Department website or call (212) 998-1850.

Dramatic Writing

A three-part creative portfolio is required. Send portfolio materials BOTH as a hard copy to the department, not to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, AND as a PDF file to DDWportfolio.submission@nyu.edu. In the subject line of the email, please put your last name and “Undergraduate Portfolio” (e.g., Smith, Undergraduate Portfolio). Materials will not be returned to the applicant. Late portfolios will not be accepted.

The creative portfolio must include these three clearly labeled components:

• Cover Sheet
• Statement of Purpose
• Writing Portfolio

Portfolios should be sent in one packet directly to the department at the address listed below:

The Dramatic Writing Department

Undergraduate Admissions Writing Portfolio

Tisch School of the Arts, New York University

721 Broadway, 7th Floor

New York, NY 10003-6807

For more detailed information about all the components of the portfolio, please visit ddw.tisch.nyu.edu.


Film and Television

A four-part creative portfolio is required. All portfolios are submitted digitally via tischfilmandtv.slideroom.com. There is a $10 submission fee through Slideroom. Please view the Film & Television website for information on how to submit portfolios. Late portfolios will not be accepted.

Your portfolio must include these four clearly labeled components:

• A one-page resume
• Collaboration Statement
• Dramatic Story
• Creative Submission
  

For more detailed information about all of the components of the portfolio, please visit the Tisch website.


Photography and Imaging

A three-part creative portfolio is required. All components of your portfolio must be submitted through tischphoto.slideroom.com. There is a $10 submission fee through Slideroom. All creative portfolios must be submitted by the application deadline.

The creative portfolio must include these clearly-labeled components:

• A creative submission of 15-20 images, five to seven of these are based on a theme assigned by the department
• Four short essay questions
• Questionnaire

For more detailed information about the portfolio components, please visit the Tisch Photography and Imaging Department website. Late portfolios will not be accepted.

Recorded Music

A 6-part creative portfolio is required. All portfolios are submitted digitally via clivedavisinst.slideroom.com. There is a $10 submission fee through Slideroom. Please view the Recorded Music website for information regarding how to submit portfolios. Late portfolios will not be accepted.

Your creative portfolio must include the following clearly labeled components:

• Statement of Intent
• Creative Sample
• Detailed statement about your creative sample
• Artistic Resume
• Current Professional Photograph
• Critical Essay
  
• Letter of Recommendation (to be uploaded by your recommender)

For more detailed information about all of the components of the portfolio, please visit the Tisch website.