Additional Program Requirements

The most competitive applicants to the College of Arts and Science are those who have completed a minimum of one full-time semester of college/university coursework at another accredited institution. Students who are currently engaged in their first full-time semester of college/university work may apply, but admission will be more competitive since we will not have college/university grades to evaluate, though mid-term grades will be expected. For these students, the focus of our evaluation will be on high/secondary school performance.

Transfer admission is highly competitive. Our admit rate for transfer applicants is typically between 10% and 30%. The most competitive applicants to the College of Arts and Science have taken liberal arts and science courses at their current institution and have earned a 3.6 grade point average or higher, though there is no minimum or cut-off. Applicants who recently graduated from high school are most competitive if they earned an A to A- average in high school liberal arts and science courses: English, math, science, history and foreign language.

All transfer applicants must declare a major and will not be considered for admission as “undecided” candidates. We are unable to consider transfer applicants for the Dual Degree Program in Engineering, offered with the Polytechnic Institute of NYU, or for the Dual BA/DDS dental program offered with NYU's College of Dentistry. Applicants may apply for the College of Arts and Science's International Relations major but should know that admission to NYU does not guarantee admission to the department. International Relations is an honors major; students must apply separately to it once they have arrived at NYU.

Important Requirements and Deadlines

If you would like to begin at NYU in September, the application deadline is April 1. If you would like to begin at NYU in January, the deadline is November 1.

All College of Arts and Science transfer applicants must apply online.

Applicants seeking a second bachelor's degree in nursing should not use the Common Application and should instead follow the instructions given here.

Transfer applicants to the College of Nursing who are seeking their first bachelor's degree should follow the standard instructions outlined here.

• Your specific interest in an individualized program should be addressed in the NYU Supplement to the Common Application. If there is not enough space in the short answers to convey your interests, you may provide a separate written statement discussing how Gallatin's unique approach will help you achieve your academic and professional goals. You can upload your statement to the Additional Information section of the Common Application.
• Artistic portfolio submissions are not accepted or reviewed. If you plan to include applied or performing arts courses in your academic concentration, please indicate your depth of involvement in these areas in the Extracurricular Activities section of the application. If you wish to further expand on how your particular artistic interest relates to your intended program of study at Gallatin, you may include and submit a separate written statement with your application.
• The Gallatin faculty believes that 64 credits in residence at Gallatin (taken over the course of two years), under the guidance and mentoring of a Gallatin adviser, is the minimum amount of course work and time required for students to develop a proper concentration and establish an individualized program. Therefore, transfer students to the Gallatin School will be eligible to transfer a maximum of 64 credits upon their matriculation at Gallatin, out of 128 credits needed to graduate. Thus, it is recommended that students apply to transfer to Gallatin before or during the sophomore year.
• No more than 31 credits in business courses can count towards the Gallatin B.A. degree. This includes courses in NYU's Stern School of Business, the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, and those transferred from other colleges and universities.
• For a complete list of degree requirements, please visit the Gallatin website.

The Core Program in Liberal Studies at NYU does not offer transfer admission. Our program in Global Liberal Studies (GLS) considers transfer students for the fall semester only. Due to the structured nature of the GLS curriculum, students who are in the process of completing their freshman year at a college/university, and therefore likely to enter NYU as a sophomore, will be most competitive and the best match for the GLS program. Regardless of the point of entry, however, students must be aware that credits earned at prior accredited colleges and universities will not count towards any of the required courses needed to complete a major in Global Liberal Studies. While the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will make every effort to count completed coursework towards elective credits, transfer students should expect to spend a minimum of 3.5 to 4 years at NYU to complete the Global Liberal Studies program in its entirety, regardless of when they transfer to NYU.

An interview with a faculty member is usually required for transfer students with more than 48 credits.

Educational Theatre

Students applying to the Educational Theatre program are required to audition. For information about this requirement, please visit here.

Music

Auditions are required for all music programs. Audition procedures and requirements are available here. To expedite the scheduling of your audition, we recommend that transfer music applicants apply by March 15.

Studio Art

A portfolio with artist statement is required for all applicants to the Studio Art Program. Detailed portfolio submission requirements are available at the department's web site.

Portfolios should be submitted directly to the department, not to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Note also that portfolios will not be reviewed until you have submitted all of the necessary credentials and your application for admission is complete.

Stern considers transfer students for the fall semester only. As a result, our transfer admission process is highly selective. For the Fall 2013 term, we were able to admit just 25 applicants of the more than 1,000 students who applied from outside the University. The most competitive students typically present extraordinary records of achievement on both the undergraduate and secondary school levels.

To be considered for transfer admission to Stern, you must have completed (or be in the process of completing) one year or 30–32 semester hours/credits/points at your current college or university. This does not include credit awarded by examination (e.g., AP or IB) or college course credit earned while in secondary/high school. Please note that all Stern degree candidates must complete at least 64 consecutive points of course work in residence at Stern immediately preceding the date of graduation. Students are only eligible for transfer admission to Stern for their sophomore or junior year. Stern will not consider transfer applications from current juniors or seniors.

Required Course Work

Students wishing to transfer into the second/sophomore year should have completed the following courses (at minimum)† at their current institution:

• 1 semester of Calculus I or higher*
• 1 semester of Writing/Composition (2 semesters preferred)

Students wishing to transfer into the third/junior year should have completed the following courses (at minimum)† at their current institution:

• 1 semester of Calculus I or higher*
• 1 semester of Writing/Composition (2 semesters preferred)
• 1 semester of intermediate-level Microeconomics**
• 1 semester of Statistics***
• 1 semester of Financial Accounting

Notes on required course work:

Completing the above prerequisites at your current institution does not guarantee transfer of credit. Official approval of transfer credit takes place after your admission and after Stern evaluates your previous course work. Stern will not transfer any AP credit your current school may have awarded you in AB Calculus, BC Calculus (for students entering the junior year), Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Statistics, or English Language.

Admitted students should not plan on taking additional course work the summer before they enter Stern.

†We understand that some students may not be able to complete all required courses by the time they apply. In this case, please provide an explanation in the “additional information” section of your application for the admissions committee to review.

*The calculus course must be the equivalent of Calculus I or higher as offered by your school’s mathematics department for math majors (compare to NYU’s MATH-UA 121 course); Calculus courses “targeted” to non-math majors (e.g., business calculus, elementary calculus, or calculus for social sciences) typically do not satisfy the calculus requirement for transfers. Beginning with students who are joining the Class of 2016 in fall 2013, you may also use a score of 4 or 5 on AP BC Calculus, a 6 or 7 on a higher-level IB Math, or an A or B in GCE A-level Math to satisfy the math requirement. (Students joining the Class of 2015 must still take a Calculus I course in college—AP exams will not serve as a substitute.)

**Students transferring into the junior year should have completed at least an introductory Microeconomics course (blended, one-semester Microeconomics-Macroeconomics courses are not sufficient). If you take an introductory Microeconomics course but are unable to take/complete an intermediate-level Microeconomics course at your current institution, you would be required to take a Stern-specified upper-level Economics course at NYU after you transfer.

***Acceptance of your Statistics credit depends on passing a Stern proficiency exam after admission. (View course syllabi for more information.) Taking a course that covers multiple regression is recommended.

Internal transfer applicants to the Stern School of Business can review a more detailed list of course equivalencies here.

Suggested Course Work

In addition to the required coursework above, sophomore- and junior-year transfer students at Stern will have greater flexibility with course selection after admission if they have taken the courses below:

Rising Sophomores

• 1 intermediate-level Microeconomics course
• 1 natural science course (or an AP score of 4 or 5 in a biological, chemical, or physical science)
• 1 additional semester of Writing/Composition
• 1 Statistics course
• 1 Financial Accounting course

Rising Juniors

• 1 Natural Science course (or an AP score of 4 or 5 in a science)
• 1 additional Writing/Composition course, or an Introductory Philosophy or "great books" course
• 1 History/Arts course focusing on a specific culture or region
• Introductory Business courses (e.g., Management, Operations, Marketing)††

††Certain business courses will require passing a Stern proficiency exam after admission. View course syllabi for more information.

Transfer Applicants to Stern’s BS-MS in Accounting Program

After admission and arrival on campus, there is a separate application required for official admission to the BS-MS program.

Students interested in the BS-MS program (especially if they are applying as a rising junior) must have completed both Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting before they transfer.

To complete the BS-MS program requirements, students transferring as rising sophomores should expect to complete 3 years of coursework followed by an intensive summer, while students transferring as rising juniors should expect to complete 2 years of coursework followed by an intensive summer.

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.

Please send your portfolio materials directly to the department at:

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 website 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 will be held in New York City in December and February, as well as in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami in January. Transfer applicants are encouraged to apply by February 15.

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. Tisch only accepts Fall Transfers. You may book your audition as early as October 15. Artistic review dates and locations can be found here.

To schedule your artistic review, please follow these steps:

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, open your application checklist. Click on 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.

NYU Internal Transfer applicants should contact the Drama department directly to schedule their audition.

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

Dramatic Writing

A three-part creative portfolio is required. In the subject line of the email, include your last name and “Undergraduate Portfolio” (e.g., Smith, Undergraduate Portfolio). Materials will not be returned to the applicant.

The portfolio should include these clearly-labeled components:

• Cover Sheet
• Statement of Purpose
• Writing Portfolio
  

Important: Portfolios must be sent in one packet directly to the department as a PDF file to DDWportfolio.submission@nyu.edu AND as a hard copy:

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

Portfolios sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will not be forwarded to Tisch.

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

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 Tisch 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 Film and Television 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 Photography and Imaging 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 on portfolio submission. Late portfolios will not be accepted.

Your creative portfolio must include these 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 Recorded Music website.