All prospective and transfer students must apply for admission to NYU Steinhardt. Apply for undergraduate study.
2021–2022 UPDATE
While NYU is operating in-person, for the continued safety of all involved, we will hold final spring 2022 auditions via video submission. If invited for a final audition, applicants will be asked to participate in a live Zoom interview. Audio-only recordings will not be accepted for either prescreen or final auditions.
Submit your Prescreen Recording
All prospective students, except for Early Decision I applicants, are required to submit a prescreen video online via GetAcceptd.
Prescreen Deadlines
Early Decision II
January 1, 2022: Final deadline
Regular Decision
January 1, 2022: Final deadline
Prescreen Details and Requirements
Please prepare the following for your prescreen:
- Two standard etudes of contrasting styles
Woodwind doublers should prepare a short etude on each of their doubles.
Please note, it is not mandatory to have an accompanist for either the prescreen or the final video audition.
Early Decision I
No prescreen is required for EDI applicants.
Monday, November 15, 2021: Final EDI recorded video auditions due
Week of November 15, 2021: EDI Zoom interviews or live Zoom auditions
Early Decision II
Invitations for final audition/interviews will be sent out no later than January 10, 2022.
Monday, January 17, 2022: Final EDII recorded video auditions due
Week of January 17, 2022: EDII Zoom interviews or live Zoom auditions
Regular Decision
Invitations for final audition/interviews will be sent out no later than January 10, 2022.
Saturday, February 19, 2022: Final regular decision recorded video auditions due
Week of February 21, 2022: Regular decision Zoom interviews or live Zoom auditions
Note for Transfer Students
- Though NYU's deadline for Spring transfer admission is November 1 and our deadline for Summer/Fall transfer admission is April 1, we suggest that you submit your Common Application one month in advance. Submitting your Common Application early will leave you more time to schedule an audition by our deadlines above.
Audition Requirements
Please prepare the following for your final audition:
- A movement of a sonata from the standard repertoire
- A first or last movement from a standard concerto and/or other virtuosic solo piece
Woodwind doublers should prepare a movement from a sonata from their primary instrument and an etude or excerpt on each of their doubles.
Please note, it is not mandatory to have an accompanist for either the prescreen or the final video audition.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kaitlyn Walker at kaitlyn.walker@nyu.edu.