Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS)

EARN OR COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE

Our undergraduate degree programs focus on developing the skills and knowledge that are most important to you, no matter what phase of your academic or professional career.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

The Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies serves transfer students; adult learners; military veterans, active duty military, and their families; and other learners with at least one gap semester out from having earned their high school diploma, empowering them to earn an NYU degree designed for applied learning. Whether you have already earned college credit and want to go back to school to finish your degree or you are just starting to pursue your college education, we are here to help. Read a message from the associate dean.

Attend Our Instant Decision Days!

During these events, you will have the opportunity to meet with Admissions Officers to discuss your application and connect with an academic advisor who can provide guidance on transfer credits. Students with complete applications will receive a decision.

7:00 PM until 8:00 PM EST

7:00 PM until 8:00 PM EST


Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies Open House

Join us in person to learn more about our programs and participate in sessions led by the Admissions and Financial Aid teams, providing essential information about the application process and funding options.

9:00 AM until 1:00 PM EST

Online Bachelor's Degrees

  • Degrees in Leadership and Management (International Business and Global Management Studies Concentration); Information Systems Management; and the Social Sciences (Economics and Organizational Behavior and Change Concentrations)
  • Seamless credit transfer
  • Mix of asynchronous and live online classes, providing flexibility and connection to faculty, advisors, and classmates
  • Access to a full range of academic and career support services
  • Full-time, part-time, and evening schedules
  • No admissions tests or application fees

Bachelor's Degrees

  • Degrees in the humanities, social sciences, and five professionally focused areas of study
  • Seamless credit transfer
  • On-site campus experience and hybrid options available
  • Full-time, part-time, and evening schedules
  • No admissions tests or application fees

Associate Degrees

  • For students who have at least one gap semester from having earned their high school diploma
  • Choose from options that prepare you for a career or additional study at the Bachelor’s level
  • 100% online, on-site, or hybrid degree options available
  • Tuition rates equivalent to community college
  • Full-time, part-time, and evening schedules

ADDRESSING YOUR UNIQUE GOALS & OBJECTIVES

The NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies serves a diverse community of learners, each with their own needs, goals, and objectives. For a more customized approach to your DAUS education, click on the link that best describes you.

While we can’t wait to talk with you in person about all that DAUS has to offer and the success of our students and alumni, this video provides a snapshot of the amazing experience you’ll have when you enroll in our programs.

Learn more about our degrees, our faculty members, and the invaluable undergraduate education DAUS affords students from NYC, across the country, and around the world.

By the Numbers

95%
GRADUATES EMPLOYED AFTER GRADUATION
44%
STUDENTS OVER AGE 25
28%
STUDENTS ENROLLED PART TIME
26%
STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE THE US

THE DAUS UNDERGRADUATE ADVANTAGE

Whether you are a high school graduate who earned your degree at least one year ago or you have earned some college credit, going back to school to earn or finish your degree may seem out of reach due to time constraints, work and family obligations or financial concerns. Our programs are designed to address these issues so that you can focus on completing your studies.

Dedicated Faculty Members >

  • Experts in their fields
  • Deeply committed to your success
  • Serve as teachers and mentors

Flexible Course Schedules

  • Online and on-site programs
  • Full- and part-time study
  • Courses held in the evening

Credit for Prior Learning

Seamless Credit Transfer

Career Development Services >

  • Résumé evaluation/Career counseling
  • Mock Interviews/Internships
  • Access to job database

Academic Resources >

Financial Aid & Scholarships

  • Need- and merit-based
  • Financial aid counseling

Access to SPS & NYU Resources

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Kofi Afriyie

Clinical Associate Professor

Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies

Donatella Delfino

Clinical Professor

Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies

Elisa DiCaprio

Clinical Associate Professor

Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies

DEPARTMENTAL HIGHLIGHTS

November 8, 2023
NYU SPS DAUS Alum Spotlight Marlon Peterson, BA in Organizational Behavior and Change
June 2, 2023
Emmy Winning NYU SPS BA in Humanities Alum Lauren Greenberg ’06 Addresses the 2023 Undergraduate Class and Receives Distinguished Alumni Award at Convocation
March 27, 2023
Douglas Harrison Appointed Associate Dean at the NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies
February 15, 2023
DAUS Faculty Spotlight: Adjunct Assistant Professor Dino Sossi
February 2, 2023
Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies Student Spotlight: BA in Social Science Candidate Sara Clem
January 31, 2023
DAUS Student Spotlight: BS in Business Leadership & Management Studies’ Julia Anelli
February 2, 2023
Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies Student Spotlight: BA in Social Science Candidate Sara Clem
January 31, 2023
DAUS Student Spotlight: BS in Business Leadership & Management Studies’ Julia Anelli
January 24, 2023
DAUS Student Spotlight: BS in Leadership & Management Studies’ Katherine Likourezos
December 6, 2022
DAUS Student Spotlight: Charmaine Williams
October 20, 2022
Transfer Student Profile: DAUS Student Jennifer Abbate
October 19, 2022
Transfer Student Alumni Spotlight: DAUS BS in Information Systems Management (STEM) Graduate Mamadou Diallo
May 13, 2022
SPS Humanities Fest 2022
April 29, 2022
DAUS Visits NYHS Black Dolls Exhibit
April 21, 2022
Alpha Sigma Lambda 2022 Induction Ceremony
July 13, 2021
DAUS COVID-19 Speaker Series - Vaccines & Immunization Panel
June 21, 2021
2021 ASL Induction
July 23, 2020
DAUS Associate Dean Leads Conversation on “The Future of Work” to Mark NYU SPS 85th Anniversary
February 15, 2023
DAUS Faculty Spotlight: Adjunct Assistant Professor Dino Sossi
November 22, 2022
DAUS Faculty Spotlight: Clinical Professor of Media Studies Chyng-Feng Sun
September 16, 2022
Faculty Spotlight: DAUS Clinical Professor Mechthild Schmidt Feist
November 1, 2021
“How I Got Here” with Dean Billie Gastic Rosado
October 29, 2021
The Coronavirus Pandemic and Our Relationship to Nature
September 27, 2021
Digital Communications + Media in Times of COVID
November 8, 2023
NYU SPS DAUS Alum Spotlight Marlon Peterson, BA in Organizational Behavior and Change
June 2, 2023
Emmy Winning NYU SPS BA in Humanities Alum Lauren Greenberg ’06 Addresses the 2023 Undergraduate Class and Receives Distinguished Alumni Award at Convocation
March 27, 2023
Douglas Harrison Appointed Associate Dean at the NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies
February 15, 2023
DAUS Faculty Spotlight: Adjunct Assistant Professor Dino Sossi
February 2, 2023
Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies Student Spotlight: BA in Social Science Candidate Sara Clem
January 31, 2023
DAUS Student Spotlight: BS in Business Leadership & Management Studies’ Julia Anelli
February 2, 2023
Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies Student Spotlight: BA in Social Science Candidate Sara Clem
January 31, 2023
DAUS Student Spotlight: BS in Business Leadership & Management Studies’ Julia Anelli
January 24, 2023
DAUS Student Spotlight: BS in Leadership & Management Studies’ Katherine Likourezos
December 6, 2022
DAUS Student Spotlight: Charmaine Williams
October 20, 2022
Transfer Student Profile: DAUS Student Jennifer Abbate
October 19, 2022
Transfer Student Alumni Spotlight: DAUS BS in Information Systems Management (STEM) Graduate Mamadou Diallo
May 13, 2022
SPS Humanities Fest 2022
April 29, 2022
DAUS Visits NYHS Black Dolls Exhibit
April 21, 2022
Alpha Sigma Lambda 2022 Induction Ceremony
July 13, 2021
DAUS COVID-19 Speaker Series - Vaccines & Immunization Panel
June 21, 2021
2021 ASL Induction
July 23, 2020
DAUS Associate Dean Leads Conversation on “The Future of Work” to Mark NYU SPS 85th Anniversary
February 15, 2023
DAUS Faculty Spotlight: Adjunct Assistant Professor Dino Sossi
November 22, 2022
DAUS Faculty Spotlight: Clinical Professor of Media Studies Chyng-Feng Sun
September 16, 2022
Faculty Spotlight: DAUS Clinical Professor Mechthild Schmidt Feist
November 1, 2021
“How I Got Here” with Dean Billie Gastic Rosado
October 29, 2021
The Coronavirus Pandemic and Our Relationship to Nature
September 27, 2021
Digital Communications + Media in Times of COVID
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