How to Apply Spring 2027

Online MS, Communicative Sciences and Disorders

Before applying, prospective students are encouraged to view our Tips for Applying to Graduate School. These resources and videos contain a wealth of helpful information, including how to start your application, how to identify letter of recommendation writers, and how to create the best application.

All documents should be double-spaced, in 12-point font, with 1-inch margins. Please include your last name and document title on the top right-hand corner (e.g., Doe, Personal Statement). 

Length: Page length is detailed under each application requirement. 

Naming: Ensure each file is labeled clearly before uploading. 

Accepted Formats: MS Word (.doc, .docx), Rich Text Format (.rtf), Portable Document Format (.pdf), and ASCII Text file (.txt).

Your personal statement is an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to the New York University’s Department of Communicative Science and Disorders Admissions Committee. Your statement should describe your motivation for pursuing a career in speech-language pathology, as well as your goals, interests, and career plans, including how you plan to be a culturally responsive practitioner. We are also interested to learn which prior personal and professional life experiences you believe will make you a successful graduate student at New York University.  When applicable, the Personal Statement is also an opportunity to provide or include context to further explain aspects of your application

(2-page maximum)

Please upload a copy of your most recent résumé or curriculum vitae.

(2-page maximum, does not need to be double-spaced or have 1-inch margins) 

You must submit a minimum of two and a maximum of three letters of recommendation. 

Standard Requirements: At least two letters must come from academic sources (professor, clinical instructor, and/or academic advisor from your undergraduate or post-secondary institution, or post-baccalaureate coursework). The recommender should provide insight into your academic preparation and performance. 

Five-Year Exception: If you have been out of school for five or more years, professional letters may be accepted in place of academic ones. 

Optional Third Letter: You may submit a third letter from either an academic or professional source.  Only three letters of recommendation will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.     

Submission Process: You will provide contact information for your recommenders directly through the application system. They will then be notified to upload their letters to the platform. 

Confidentiality: The Admissions Committee strongly encourages you to waive your right to view your letters of recommendation.

Upload copies of official transcripts from every postsecondary school you have attended, including study abroad programs and community college, directly into the application. Please note the copy of an official transcripts must include the following:

• Name of institution and show institutional log
• Student name
• Student ID
• Semesters
• Course title and grade received
• Grading scale (if different than 4.0 scale)
• Level of study
• Degree conferral date (if degree granted)

If the transcripts submitted do not meet the above requirements, you will be required to submit official transcripts.

If admitted to the program, you will need to provide official transcripts. Transcripts can be sent via email to applicationservices@speech.steinhardt.nyu.edu or by mail to the following address:

New York University (NYU)
Application Processing Center
Speech@NYU
PO Box 30096 010-003
College Station, TX 77842

To be considered an official transcript, the transcript must be sent directly from your institution(s) or through an electronic transcript vendor (parchment or National Student Clearinghouse) retained by that institution. Transcripts submitted by enrolled or prospective students are considered unofficial documents, even if they are in a sealed envelope provided to you by the issuing university.

If you have completed or are completing a degree at an institution outside of the United States or Canada, you are required to provide either a WES course-by-course, ECE course-by-course  or The Evaluation Company (TEC/SpanTran) evaluation.

Candidates who have previously applied to NYU's MS in CSD program (on-campus and/or online) are required to submit an additional supplemental essay in addition to the standard application materials. Additionally, candidates must disclose prior applications and decisions from NYU on any future applications to NYU, regardless of the modality of their prior application. Please see the Documents tab in CSDCAS for detailed instructions.

Re-Application Essay: If you are reapplying to NYU Steinhardt's CSD Program, please briefly describe the steps you have taken to strengthen your application since your last submission. Please include when you applied and what modality (on-campus or online).

(one-page maximum)

If you are currently enrolled in non-matriculating classes, you will be required to submit an enrollment verification form that includes the start and end dates of the term. You can obtain this form from your registrar’s office.

If you are currently pursuing a degree, we will require a document that states the date your degree will be conferred. You can obtain this form from your registrar’s office.

NOT required.

These scores are only required if your native language is not English and you did not receive the equivalent of a four-year US undergraduate degree in which the main level of instruction was English.

All applicants must not need a student visa to enroll in the program and be  living in the United States throughout the duration of the program. All applicants living outside of the United States are not eligible for the program at this time.

Spring 2027 applicants should use ETS code B498 for their TOEFL scores.