We want to reward the hard work you’ve done in high school or college. Which is why, after you have been admitted, your NYU school, college, or department will determine which of your previous courses will carry over. Typically, we award the following credit amounts:

  • First-Year Students: Up to 32 credits
  • Transfers: Up to 64 credits

After you are admitted, the school, college, or department that admits you will determine how many college and high school (if applicable) credits will carry over.

Credits/points obtained through a certificate program or a vocational training program will not likely transfer to NYU.

High School Courses

Refer to the guidelines below for information on receiving credit.

AP credit/advanced standing may be awarded if:

  • Received scores of 4 or 5
  • Tests taken before graduation


IB credit/advanced standing may be awarded if:

  • Received scores of 6 or 7 on higher level exams
  • Tests taken before graduation

Note: Results must be sent directly from the College Board (NYU code is 2562) or the International Baccalaureate Organization.

College/University Courses

If you took college courses while still in high school or while attending another university or college, we’ll need to see all transcripts to determine how many credits carry over to NYU. Contact your NYU school, college, or department of interest for their specific requirements for awarding credit. Below is a guide of what you might expect to receive credit for.

College Courses Taken While in High School

Credit may be awarded if:

  • You received a grade of “B” or better
  • NYU offers corresponding courses
  • In most cases, courses were taken at a college/university, with college/university students, and taught by college/university faculty.
  • Courses were not used to satisfy high school graduation requirements


College Courses Taken After High School

Credit may be awarded if:

  • Received a grade of “C” or better
  • Courses have been taken within last 10 years
  • Courses were not “Pass/Fail”
  • In most cases, courses were taken at a college/university, with college/university students, and taught by college/university faculty (online courses evaluated on case-by-case basis).

Transfer Students

Please keep in mind that:

  • Once enrolled at NYU, expect to take at least 64 additional credits to earn a bachelor’s degree.
  • In some cases, NYU Steinhardt may accept up to 72 transfer credits. This does not apply to other NYU schools and colleges.
  • Generally, we don’t award credit for life experiences, such as work, internships, and military service. 
  • After you’re admitted to NYU, you’ll be able to go online to see a preliminary range of how much credit you’re likely to be awarded.
  • Your NYU school, college, or department has final say on which credits will be honored.


Other NYU Campuses

NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai do not offer credit for any examinations or previous coursework.