Department of Art and Art Professions

Master of Arts in Visual Culture: Costume Studies

How to Apply

Follow the instructions outlined by NYU Steinhardt's Office of Graduate Admissions for filing your application form. The following is a list of all items that must accompany the completed application form.

  1. Transcripts: Must be obtained from undergraduate and graduate institutions, if applicable.
  2. Three Letters of Recommendation: Should be obtained from academic and professional sources.
  3. Current Resumé
  4. Personal Interview: A personal interview is required for qualifying students living close to New York City; for qualifying students living outside the metropolitan area, a telephone interview is required. The program office will notify you if an interview is required.
  5. Statement of Purpose: A typewritten, double-spaced, two- to three-page statement explaining your purpose in undertaking graduate study in Costume Studies. This is your opportunity to introduce yourself and to inform the Admissions Committee about your goals, interests, and career plans as they relate to your intended academic pursuits.


Contact Professor Nancy Deihl, Program Director.