We welcome anyone interested in NYUSPS 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 phone or email to schedule your appointment.
Meet the Team
Phone: 212-998-7100
Graduate Admissions: sps.gradadmissions@nyu.edu
Undergraduate Admissions: nyusps.appliedUG@nyu.edu
Alicia Houser
Senior Admissions Officer
An an NYU alumnae, Alicia is proud to help others in their journey to graduate studies. In her free time, she enjoys watching her favorite YouTube channels and doing yoga.
Sarah Arikian-Coe
Admissions Officer
Sarah’s eclectic background fits right in with the mission of NYU SPS. After years of working in the performing arts, she transitioned to a career in higher education. As a graduate of NYU, it was a natural fit for Sarah to rejoin the university family, and she is dedicated to helping prospective students fulfill their goals. When she’s not at NYU, Sarah loves performing improv, watching independent films, and living in Brooklyn.
Josh Sewell
Admissions Officer
Born and raised in Louisville Kentucky, Josh’s fervent advocacy for equity and access in higher education led him to NYU SPS. After working several years in government on juvenile justice reform, his passion for education inspired him to become an adjunct professor. He is currently a doctoral student in the Higher Education Administration program at NYU Steinhardt. Outside of NYU Josh loves singing, politics, and playing basketball throughout parks in Brooklyn.
Sherril Walker-Ward
Admissions Officer
Sherril is as passionate about helping applicants through the admissions process as she is about knitting and spending time with her family.
Jia Wen Zhu
Admissions Officer
Jia Wen received her bachelor's degree in communication from the State University of New York at Geneseo and her master's degree in higher education administration from the George Washington University. Outside of work Jia Wen enjoys reading, watching Disney and MCU movies, and spending time with her friends and family.