Non-Degree-Seeking Graduate and Professional Students

Enroll as a non-degree or visiting student at NYU

NYU welcomes qualified students looking to continue their education, advance their professional development, or transfer graduate credit to their current institution. As a non-degree seeking or visiting student, you will be surrounded by the kind of opportunities, experiences, and people that can only be found at this institution and in the heart of the most diverse and exciting city in the world.

How to Apply

It may be possible to enroll as a non-degree seeking or visiting student in select departments at our graduate and professional schools. Eligibility criteria and application policies will vary by graduate school. General information about each school-specific policy can be found below.

Connect with your school of interest if you have additional questions about taking courses housed in their departments. If you don't know which course(s) you hope to take, visit our course search (at the bottom of this page); then, follow the application guidelines set by the school that houses the course(s) to apply.

Center for Data Science

Non-degree students may enroll for a maximum of 12 points of credit over no more than three consecutive semesters.

Visit the website here or email the department at datascience-group@nyu.edu for more information.

*Please note that applications to programs in the Center for Data Science are processed by the Graduate School of Arts and Science.

Center for Urban Science + Progress

The Center for Urban Science + Progress does not accept non-degree seeking students at this time.

College of Dentistry

The College of Dentistry allows visiting students from other countries to shadow dental students in post graduate programs (endodontics, pediatrics, orthodontics, etc) for 1-3 days.

Contact the College of Dentistry's Admissions Office at dental.admissions@nyu.edu for more information.

College of Global Public Health

Students currently enrolled in graduate coursework at other schools are eligible to enroll in select courses.

Contact the College of Global Public Health's Admissions Office at gph.admissions@nyu.edu for more information or to request an application.

Gallatin School of Individualized Study

The Gallatin School of Individualized Study accepts non-degree students on a very limited basis.

Contact Fran Levin, Director of Enrollment, at frances.levin@nyu.edu for more information.

Graduate School of Arts and Science

The Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) accepts Non-Degree Students in select departments (up to 12 credits permitted over a maximum of three semesters).

To learn more or to apply, visit the website here. Contact Graduate Enrollment Services, gsas.admissions@nyu.edu, or Tania Barnes, tsb210@nyu.edu, for more information.

Institute of Fine Arts

The Institute of Fine Arts accepts visiting students who are currently enrolled at another university.

Visit the website here or contact IFA at ifa.program@nyu.edu for more information.

*Please note applications to programs in the Institute of Fine Arts are processed by the Graduate School of Arts and Science.

Leonard N. Stern School of Business

Admission to Stern as a visiting student is limited to those students currently enrolled in another AACSB accredited MBA program at least 200 miles from New York City. Eligible applicants can learn more here.

Individuals not currently enrolled in another graduate or MBA program wishing to take Stern courses must enroll in an Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) program.

To learn more about the Advance Professional Certificates, visit the website here or contact sternmba@stern.nyu.edu.

Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

Students not currently enrolled in another degree program may apply to take up to 12 credits at NYU Wagner as a Non-degree Student.

Visiting Students are those affiliated with the MBA program at ESADE, with whom NYU Wagner has an established exchange program.

To learn more or to apply, visit the website here. Contact the Wagner Office of Admissions at wagner.admissions@nyu.edu for more information.

Rory Meyers College of Nursing

Applicants eligible to apply as a non-degree seeking student in the Rory Meyers College of Nursing must have a bachelor's degree in nursing and at least one year of working experience as a registered nurse (same qualifications as master's degree).

To learn more and apply, visit the website here. Contact nursing.admissions@nyu.edu for more information.

Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences

Visiting students are limited to Summer Undergraduate Research Program students.

Visit the website here or email sackler-info@nyumc.org for more information.

School of Law

The NYU School of Law accepts third-year Visiting/Non-Matriculant applicants who have completed two full years (approximately 55 credits) and need no more than 30 additional credits to complete requirements for graduation at other ABA approved law schools.

To apply, applicants must submit an application and application fee. Applicants must also submit their Law School Transcript (sent directly from the Law School in which the applicant is currently enrolled.), Law School Certification, and Personal Statement.

Additional information can be found here. Contact the Law School Admissions Office at 212-998-6060 or email law.moreinfo@nyu.edu for more information.

School of Medicine

Students enrolled in other LCME medical schools and wish to take a one month elective may enroll as a Visiting Student

To learn more or apply, visit the website here.

School of Professional Studies

Candidates currently enrolled in a graduate program at another institution and wish to complete coursework at SPS that will then be transferred back to their home institution may enroll as a visiting scholar/student.

Candidates not enrolled in a degree granting program, and only taking a limited number of courses may enroll as a non-matriculated student.

To learn more and to apply, visit the SPS website here. Contact sps.gradadmissions@nyu.edu for more information.

Silver School of Social Work

Silver invites individuals to take a maximum of four professional foundation courses (not including practice classes) as a non-matriculating student. These courses will expose you to the the profession of social work and will help inform you if the MSW degree is the best for you.

To apply as a non-matriculated student, applicants must submit an application along with a letter of recommendation, resume, and transcript with proof of bachelor's degree.

To learn more and apply, visit the website here. Contact the Silver Graduate Admissions and Enrollment Services Office at (212) 998-5910 or at silver.admissions@nyu.edu for more information.

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

Individuals not pursuing a degree or certificate may enroll as a non-matriculated student.

To apply, individuals must submit the non-matriculated student application, found here, and provide their official undergraduate transcript. Approval of the program director/advisor may be required for select departments.

Contact the Steinhardt Office of Graduate admissions by phone at (212) 998-5030 or by email at steinhardt.gradadmissions@nyu.edu for more information.

Tandon School of Engineering

Individuals that wish to take courses for professional advancement or personal development, or individuals from other universities wishing to transfer credit back to their university, but who do not want to earn a degree are eligible to apply for non-matriculated student status

To learn more and to apply, visit their site here.

Contact the Tandon Graduate Admissions Office at (646) 997-3182 or engineering.gradinfo@nyu.edu for more informaiton

Tisch School of the Arts

Visiting students are accepted under very special circumstances, usually initiated by the Department. Visiting student status is typically limited to one course for one semester only.

Contact the Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Admissions Office at tisch.gradadmissions@nyu.edu for more information.

Find your Graduate Course

Before you apply, in most cases, you'll need to use the NYU Albert Course Search to find the specific course(s) that interest you and best match your needs. Search for classes by academic subject, term offered, or NYU school/college, and filter for graduate-level courses by selecting the option of "Graduate" in the Academic Career search field.

Note: schools/colleges that allow non-degree/visiting students may restrict which courses they may take. Be sure to consult their sites and reach out to them using the information above before deciding on a course to take.