Frequently Asked Questions

Please visit our Graduate Events page to view and register for an information session. We hope to see you at future events!

NYU SPS offers limited tours of the 7 East 12th Street building. You can register for an opportunity to visit on our Admissions Event Page. 

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 tuition information on our Tuition page and you can use the Bursar Tuition Estimator tool to estimate your  tuition cost.

The NYU SPS Wasserman Center for Career Development is dedicated to assisting students in developing essential skills for your career search. 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 to register for one of our Information Sessions listed on our Events Page 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.

Unofficial documents can be scanned and uploaded directly into the application portal. If an additional transcript is 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.

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. If your recommender does not receive a link, please instruct them to contact us at sps.admissions@nyu.edu for assistance.

The GRE/GMAT is not required to apply for our graduate degree programs. We do not require or consider any GRE/GMAT scores as part of your application.

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.

Minimum score requirements for most graduate programs:

TOEFL 100
IELTS 7.0

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.

• Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE)

• Educational Perspectives

• Foreign Academic Credential Service, Inc.

• Transcript Research

• The Evaluation Company (formally SpanTran)

• World Education Services (WES)

  Please note that we do not accept evaluations from companies other than those listed above.

   

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 note that this timeline begins once your application is marked complete—not from the date you submit it. An application is considered complete only after all required 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. If your recommender is experiencing issues submitting their letter, please instruct them to contact us at sps.admissions@nyu.edu for assistance.

No. You may submit your application as soon as you have entered your recommenders information and sent the email notification by clicking “Send to Recommender”. 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. 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.

Prospective graduate students applying to the Fall 2025 semester are required to complete the Video and Essay Reflection (supported by Kira Talent).

What is the Video and Essay Reflection (Supported by Kira Talent)

The video and essay reflection (supported by Kira Talent) allows the Admissions Committee to get to know you better through a candid video response and a timed writing assignment. The assessment takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete and can be done at your convenience. It includes two parts:

1. Video prompt: A two-minute candid response to a prompt. You'll have the opportunity to try a practice prompt first to ensure you're comfortable with the platform.
   
   

2. Timed essay: You'll have seven minutes to write a 150-200 word response to a prompt.

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 Help Center or email support@kiratalent.com.

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 Reflection. The questions asked on the Video and Essay Reflection are meant to be candid responses to allow us to understand your critical thinking skills through spontaneous answers. If you experience technical difficulties during the Reflection, please contact support@kiratalent.com.

Applicants to the programs listed below are required to complete the Video Reflection.

• Tisch Institute for Global Sports: MS in Global Sports and MS in Sports Business

• Division of Programs in Business: Executive MS in Marketing & Strategic Communications; MS in Integrated Marketing; MS in Public Relations and Corporate Communications; MS in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting; MS in Human Capital Management; MS in Human Capital Analytics & Technology; MS in Financial Planning; MS in Management & Analytics; MS in Project Management
• Center for Publishing, Writing and Media: MS in Publishing

• Schack Institute of Real Estate: MS in Real Estate and MS in Real Estate Development

If you are accepted, you may have the option to defer your enrollment directly through the application status portal. You will be given the option to defer your enrollment for up to one year from your original acceptance term. You must first accept your offer of admission before you can access the deferral request form. 

Please note that deferrals are typically only granted based on significant, extenuating circumstances.

Students who have been denied admission may reapply to any program at the School of Professional Studies after one academic year – this includes applying as a non-matriculant student.

To reserve your place in the program, please complete the online (Reply Form), accessible which may be accessed on your status portal, after you have viewed your acceptance letter.

Once you have activated your NetID, you will be able to complete the I-20 request form on the NYU student portal (note that the NYU student portal is not the same as the application status portal). If you need assistance with the process, you should contact the NYU Office of Global Services (OGS) directly. Please note that the Office of Admissions is not authorized to assist in the visa process. 

Your netID can be found in your acceptance letter. 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 that can be found on your status portal after you have accepted your offer of admission.

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.

For a campus tour, you may coordinate with the NYU Welcome Center to book your appointment. NYU SPS also offers limited tours of the 7 East 12th Street building. You can register for an opportunity to visit on our Admissions Event Page.

For a campus tour, you may coordinate with the NYU Welcome Center to book your appointment. NYU SPS also offers limited tours of the 7 East 12th Street building. You can register for an opportunity to visit on our Admissions Event Page. 

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.

Please note: This option is not available at the Associate degree level.

Earning a degree from the NYU School of Professional Studies is an investment in your future—one that will serve you for a lifetime. We provide tuition information on our Tuition and Fees page and you can use the Bursar Tuition Estimator tool  to estimate your tuition cost.

We offer a full range of financial aid options to make an NYU SPS degree within reach! We encourage you to start by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid using the NYU school code (002785). The FAFSA is used to determine SPS Scholarships as well as federal aid and state aid. For more information about financial aid at NYU SPS please visit the Undergraduate Financial Aid page.

Yes, there are several options for online study. All Associate degree programs can be completed entirely online as well as the BA in Social Sciences, the BS in Leadership and Management Studies, and the BS in Information Systems. Online courses are an integral part of the NYU SPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies educational experience, and, if you choose to pursue online study, our advisors can help you to develop an academic plan that balances your work and family obligations with the flexibility provided through online learning. For information about NYU SPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies online program offerings, please visit Online Learning.

The NYU 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.

Applicants to our Associate and Bachelor's degrees must have completed some college credit in order to apply to the fall semester. Applicants who have not completed any college coursework are welcome to apply to our spring semester.

Deadlines for domestic and international applicants to our undergraduate programs are outlined on our deadlines and dates page.

Please view our undergraduate admissions page for details on how to submit an application for our Associate degree programs.

Please view our undergraduate admissions page for details on how to submit an application for our Bachelor's degree programs.

Bachelor’s applicants: Yes, the high school transcript is a requirement for admission to verify eligibility to be enrolled in a bachelor’s program.

For international Bachelor’s applicants: Yes, If you do not hold a U.S. Associate degree, then you are required to submit a copy of your high school transcript and a course-by-course transcript evaluation report from one of our approved agencies as part of your application.

For international and domestic Associate’s applicants: Yes, A high school transcript required to complete your application.

All applicants who studied at an international institution must be able to demonstrate that they have completed the equivalency of a U.S. high school diploma and for transfer credit eligibility into our programs. 

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.

• Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE)
• Educational Perspectives, npf
• Foreign Academic Credential Service, Inc.
• Transcript Research
• The Evaluation Company (formerly Span Tran)   
• World Education Services (WES)

*Please note that not all evaluation companies listed above produce course-by-course evaluations for high school transcripts. You must select an evaluation company that does complete course-by-course evaluations for high school transcripts.

Students completing an IB Diploma are not required to submit an evaluation.

Yes, unofficial transcripts are sufficient for the application review process. In some cases, the Office of Admissions may request official documents for the review process and if needed, applicants will be notified. All admitted students will be required to submit official copies prior to enrollment. Please note that high school transcripts should include the graduation date. 

For international students, we cannot review applications with only unofficial transcripts. In order to proceed with the review process, we also require the transcript evaluation in order to determine eligibility. 

Accepted students seeking transfer credits must adhere to the following deadlines to submit their official transcripts for the term to which they have been accepted.

Fall                             August 18
Spring                        January 10

Please contact the Office of Admissions at sps.admissions@nyu.edu if you have questions or concerns about submitting your official transcripts by the deadlines.

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.

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.

If your recommender is experiencing issues submitting their letter, please instruct them to contact us at sps.admissions@nyu.edu for assistance.

Applicants who did not complete a high school diploma OR an Associate's degree at an institution where the medium of instruction is English are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. The recommended scores are below:

TOEFL: 100

IELTS: 7.0

If you completed your entire high school diploma or Associate degree in the U.S. or in an institution where the medium language of instruction is English, you can waive out of the English Language Assessments.

Standardized tests such as the ACT or SAT are not required or accepted  to apply for our undergraduate degree programs.

TOEFL/IELTS scores are required for applicants who did not complete a high school diploma OR an Associate's degree at an institution where the medium of instruction is English.

You may check the most up-to-date and accurate status of your application and application materials by logging back into the portal. Please allow for 24-72 hours for submission of new materials to be reflected on your application. 

Once your application is complete and we receive all requested documents (unofficial or official) you will be notified and your application will go under review with the Admissions Committee. Typically decisions are rendered within 2-4 weeks and admissions letters will be sent electronically to the email address associated with your application. Please be mindful that this time frame is not from the date you submit your application but 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.

If you are accepted and after you have accepted your offer of admission, you may have the option to defer your enrollment directly through the application status portal. 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 on your status portal, after you have viewed your acceptance letter.

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. Please note that the Office of Admissions is not authorized to assist in the visa process. 

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.