We welcome anyone interested in NYU SPS to contact our Admissions team so we can get you started on the next steps of your academic journey. We gladly schedule appointments Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please contact us by email to schedule your appointment.
Please visit our Admissions Events Page to see our off-campus event schedule and view our information session calendar. We hope to see you at future events!
You may coordinate with the NYU Welcome Center to book your appointment for a campus tour.
Yes, if you are interested in taking courses to gain further knowledge in a specific area without applying to a degree program OR if you plan to transfer course credits to another college, you may apply as a non-degree seeking student. Please review the admissions criteria for non-degree seeking students for more information.
Yes, NYU School of Professional Studies offers a variety of Master’s degrees that can be completed entirely online. Please refer to our online offerings page to view these programs.
The tuition amount is the same for international and domestic students. The cost of attendance may vary depending upon the number of credits (units) required to complete a particular graduate program and whether you are attending part-time or full-time. We provide detailed information regarding out tuition structure on our Tuition page.
The NYU SPS Wasserman Center for Career Development is dedicated to assisting students in developing essential skills for a successful career. More information regarding the NYU SPS Wasserman Center can be found on our career page.
Without taking any additional action, eligible applicants are automatically accepted into select NYU SPS degree programs when they apply or transfer by the final deadline of the program. Learn more about Guaranteed Admission.
All candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited college or university are invited to apply to an NYU School of Professional Studies graduate degree.
Yes, you may apply to a graduate program during your last term of undergraduate study. If you are admitted into a graduate program, you are required to submit final, official transcripts indicating completion of your undergraduate degree prior to the start of classes.
No, applicants are limited to applying to one graduate program at NYU SPS at a time. We encourage you to reach out to our office or attend one of our informational sessions to learn more about our programs and decide which is the best fit for your academic and career goals.
Students who have previously attended a graduate program at NYU School of Professional Studies and who have not taken courses for one or more academic years are required to submit a new graduate application. Students applying for readmission should also contact the academic department for the degree to which they are reapplying to ensure that the credits completed during previous enrollment will carry over if readmitted.
Yes, in order to request an application fee waiver, you must submit a written request to sps.feewaiver@nyu.edu detailing why you wish to be considered for the waiver and provide documentation that demonstrates your financial hardship. All requests must be made before you submit the application. Refunds will not be issued for application fees that have already been paid. The application fee is waived for US veterans, returning Peace Corps and AmeriCorps volunteers as long as they can provide documentation that indicates their service.
In accordance with NYU’s sustainability efforts, the NYU School of Professional Studies only accepts electronically submitted documents. Recommenders should be encouraged to use the online recommendation form on your application to avoid processing delays.
Academic transcripts may be delivered directly from your undergraduate institution in one of two manners:
If your university is unable to send transcripts electronically, please email the NYU SPS Office of Admissions at sps.admissions@nyu.edu for further instructions.
To be considered official, application materials must be sent to the Office of Admissions directly from the institution, testing service, or recommender.
For a transcript to be considered final official, it must be received directly from the university, have all final grades, and have a degree conferral date.
Unofficial transcripts can be submitted, for application review purposes, electronically by either the applicant or the institution. If you are admitted based on an unofficial transcript and wish to enroll and register for coursework, you will be required to submit your official transcript that shows your degree conferral date prior to the end of your first term of enrollment.
Yes. The Office of Admissions uses unofficial transcripts to review applications unless an official copy was specifically requested by your admissions officer. Students who have been accepted into the NYU School of Professional Studies will be sent further instructions on how to send their official copies prior to the start of the term.
The Office of Admissions accepts unofficial documents for the application review process and we ask that prospective students do not send official documents unless they have been admitted into one of our undergraduate programs.
Enrolled Students
Due to our office operating at limited capacity, we ask that you have your official transcripts sent to our office through electronic delivery (Parchment, eScripts, National Student Clearinghouse, etc). If your university provides official e-transcripts, we strongly encourage you to have it sent to spsdocuments@nyu.edu.
If your university is unable to send official transcripts electronically, please contact our office at sps.admissions@nyu.edu.
Unofficial documents can be scanned and uploaded directly into the application portal. If a document was requested by the Office of Admissions after submission, you may email it to spsdocuments@nyu.edu.
Yes. In order to conduct a complete and holistic review of an application, the Office of Admissions needs to evaluate transcripts from all institutions previously attended.
Recommendations must come from either academic or professional sources. This could include supervisors, managers, former professors, program directors, etc. We encourage you to share some information with your recommendation providers about the program to which you are applying, so they can tailor their recommendation appropriately. We strongly recommend that you provide your recommender’s professional or academic email address when requesting your letters.
Your recommender will be required to submit a recommendation using the online submission form found within the application portal. You will need to input their email address in the recommendation section of your application and your recommender will automatically receive an email from NYU containing a link and instructions on how to submit the online recommendation.
The GRE/GMAT is not required to apply for our graduate degree programs.
Standardized test scores from ETS (TOEFL scores) can be uploaded directly into the online application or sent to us using our school code, 2557. You may select 01 for graduate management. Official IELTS scores can be sent by contacting your test center directly and request that your test scores be sent electronically to New York University, School of Professional Studies. An institutional code is not required.
Applicants who did not complete an undergraduate or graduate degree in the United States or in a program where the medium of instruction is English are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. The Office of Admissions will not accept TOEFL or IELTS scores that are older than two years.
A TOEFL or IELTS waiver may be requested for the following reasons:
A TOEFL/IELTS waiver can only be granted after the submission of your application.
The VEPT is required for Spring 2024 applicants only. Spring 2024 applicants are required to complete the Pearson VEPT. The Pearson VEPT requirement will be discontinued for the summer and fall 2024 application terms. Visit the admissions criteria page to learn more about the Pearson VEPT.
International applicants who completed more than half of their academic program at a foreign university are required to submit an evaluation. Evaluations are a required component since they determine how your academics are graded compared to the U.S. education system, as well as if your degree is equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree.
When requesting an evaluation, please request a “course-by-course evaluation”. All transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized foreign educational credential evaluation from the list below.
You may check the most up-to-date and accurate status of your application and application materials by logging back into the portal.
If you have taken the VEPT exam but a score is not reported on your application, please be mindful the processing of your exam results is not instantaneous the day you complete it. It typically takes 5-7 business days for the results to be reported to the Office of Admissions, but it can take up to 2 weeks. Results are sent electronically so your application will be updated as soon as we receive the results.
An admissions decision will be rendered on an application with all materials submitted (unofficial or official documents) typically within 3-4 weeks after the review process begins. Please be mindful that this time frame is not from the date you submit your application, it is from the date it is considered complete for review when all documents have been received.
Yes. The Admissions Office asks that you use the online application portal to input your recommendation provider's information and request that they submit their letters electronically. It is the most efficient and timely way to facilitate the processing of your application.
No. You may submit your application as soon as you have completed it. The letters of recommendation will be automatically added to your application once your recommenders have completed the online recommendation form.
The NYU SPS Office of Admissions does not release data on acceptance rates. With the exception of our MS in Financial Planning we do not have a seat capacity for the number of students we accept and enroll each year. Our application pool is diverse and dynamic, with changes occurring annually. The composition of applicants, their qualifications, and the size and competitiveness of the applicant pool can all impact the acceptance rate.
Additionally, we review all applications holistically and strive to create a fair and equitable admissions process that considers the unique strengths and potential of each applicant. Our goal is to assess applicants based on their individual merits. We encourage you to explore other factors such as our academic programs, NYU resources, SPS faculty experts who are respected professionals in their fields, and student experiences to make an informed decision about your enrollment.
Kira Talent Assessment (Kira) is an online assessment tool designed to evaluate video questions and written assessments. This assessment allows the Admissions Committee to analyze skills we value such as collaboration and global-mindedness, integrity, critical and analytical thinking skills, as well as effective written and oral communication. The Kira assessment incorporates various components to evaluate applicants, including 3 video questions, a timed writing activity, and the upload to the statement of purpose directly to the Kira platform.
During the online assessment you will be asked a series of questions, given prep time, and a set amount of time to respond. The assessment is brief and will take 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
To expedite the processing of your application, we recommend that applicants register and complete the Kira assessment promptly upon creating their graduate application. The Kira Assessment link can take 24-48 hours to appear in your application.
The assessment is brief and will only take you 20 - 30 minutes to complete. The system allows for unlimited practice sessions but once you start the formal interview questions, you only get one chance. This allows us to capture your candid responses.
It typically takes 3-4 weeks for the Admissions Office to receive the score.
If you experience technical difficulties while accessing or completing the assessment, please contact. If you have any questions, or cannot complete Kira, please visit the Kira Talent
To complete this requirement, you will need a desktop or laptop computer with a functioning webcam, microphone, and internet connection.
Applicants may not retake the Kira. The questions asked on the Kira assessment are meant to be candid responses to allow us to understand your critical thinking skills through spontaneous answers.
If you are accepted, you may have the option to defer your enrollment directly through the online enrollment form. You will be given the option to defer your enrollment for up to one year from your original acceptance term. Please note that deferrals are typically only granted based on significant, extenuating circumstances.
Students who have been denied admission will not be permitted to reapply to any program at the School of Professional Studies for one academic year – this includes applying as a non-matriculant student.
To reserve your place in the program, please complete the online enrollment form (Reply Form) accessible via your acceptance letter.
As noted on your acceptance message, the tuition deposit is non-refundable and will be applied to your first term's tuition when you enroll. Your acceptance is only final once we receive your non-refundable deposit. The preferred methods of payment are credit card or electronic check.
If those options are not available to you, you may mail your tuition check or money order by your deposit deadline payable to "New York University" at the following address:
NYU BURSAR OFFICE
383 Lafayette St
New York, NY 10003
ATTN: Tuition Deposit
The check or money order must be in US funds only; be sure to include your University ID number and Enrollment Term in the memo section.
Once you have activated your NetID, you will be able to complete the I-20 request form on the student portal. If you need assistance with the process, you should contact the NYU Office of Global Services (OGS) directly.
To obtain and activate your NetID, visit NYU Start. If you encounter difficulty in activating your NetID, contact the Help Desk for technical assistance at AskITS@nyu.edu or (212) 998-3333.
You may request a program change, however, we highly encourage you to first speak with your current academic advisor to discuss your academic and career goals. NYU SPS graduate programs are highly specialized degrees and when applicants submit their initial application they are expected to understand how the degree aligns with their academic and professional goals.
If you choose to move forward with a program change application, please note that this is not an automatic admission to the new program and your request may be accepted or denied. If your program change is approved, you will receive an email confirming the approved change. If, however, your change of program application is denied, you will have the choice to enroll in your initial degree program. The Admissions Committee will re-review your application based on your new program of choice. Please allow 3-4 weeks for this new application to be reviewed and processed. Please complete the program change application and submit it to the Admissions Office at sps.admissions@nyu.edu.
Note that program changes through the NYU SPS Office of Admissions are for new students only. If you have completed any course work towards an SPS degree, please contact your academic adviser for additional information regarding program changes as a current student.