FAQ

• Does NYU offer financial aid?
  NYU and The Steinhardt School of Education have generous programs to help students financially. Click here to visit our graduate admissions Web site for more information.
• Do I need to take the GRE to apply to the program?

  The following degree programs require the GRE for consideration.  An unofficial copy of your test scores should accompany your graduate application materials, and official scores must be on file by the deadline before a decision will be rendered. NYU Steinhardt's ETS institution code is 2556; a departmental code is not required. Visit www.gre.org for more information about the exam.

  • Required for all doctoral applicants.
  • Required for the following master's applicants:
    • M.P.H degree programs in Public Health (HCPH). May submit MCAT scores in place of GRE.
    • M.A. in Media, Culture, and Communication (MDCC)
    • M.A. in Education and Jewish Studies (EDJS)
    • M.A. in Education and Jewish Studies and Hebrew and Judaic Studies (Dual Degree: Steinhardt and GSAS) (EJHJ)
    • M.A. in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (Joint Degree: Steinhardt and GSAS) (FLTF)
    • M.S. in Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSDM)
• How can I get an application?
  Application information is available from http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/application/.  Information on how to apply can be found at http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/graduate_admissions/how_to_apply.  Questions about the application process can be directed to Graduate Admissions at 212 998 5030.
• When do I need to apply to the program?
  We have Fall, Spring and Summer admissions - the dates are listed on the Steinhardt admissions Web site. Click here to visit NYU Steinhardt's admissions Web site.
• Is summer housing available?
  NYU does make summer housing available to students. For more information about this, visit the Summer Housing Office's Web site.
• Is housing available on or near the NYU campus?
  New York University offers students a variety of housing opportunities through the Office of Housing and Residence Education and the Off-Campus Housing Office. For more information, visit the Office of Housing and Residence Education's Web site.
• Can I take courses as a non-matriculated student?
  Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions to see if you qualify. Then contact the professor that teaches the course you're interested in taking for permission to take the class.
• Are there different requirements for International Students?
  Yes, for applicants whose native language is not English and who did not receive a bachelor's degree at an English-speaking college or university, the TOEFL is mandatory. That is in addition to the standard application requirements.
• I've been out of school for a while – do I still need letters of recommendation from a professor?
  We encourage students who have been out of school for some time to provide two letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on your maturity, intellectual potential and motivation.