GSAS actively seeks scholars with a wide variety of backgrounds, ideas, and interests to join our student body. All applicants must possess a bachelor's degree (or equivalent international credential) and demonstrate motivation, intellectual curiosity, and the promise of great scholarly achievement. Additional requirements vary by program.
GSAS Application Resource Center
This page contains quick links to help you find the information you need to complete your application for admission.
Applying for Admission
- Online application
- Programs, Requirements and Application Deadlines *Updated September 8, 2021*
- Master's Programs Open for Spring 2022 *Updated August 24, 2021*
- Statement of Academic Purpose and Personal History Statement
- Statement of Academic Purpose for applicants to Journalism
- Application Instructions
- Application Policies
- Non-Degree and Visiting Student Application Instructions *Updated July 8, 2020*
- GSAS Summer Session 2021 Application Instructions for Non-Degree Students
Frequently Asked Questions
- Letters of Recommendation FAQ
- GRE, TOEFL and IELTS FAQ
- Academic Transcripts FAQ
- Admissions FAQ
- International Students FAQ
- Mailing Addresses for Graduate Enrollment Services
Other Resources
- Application Addresses--Corrections and Updates (AACU)
Correct or update the email, permanent, or mailing address listed on your application. - GSAS News and Information
Receive the latest news and information about the Graduate School and upcoming events via email. - The Graduate School's Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
GSAS encourages students to apply for external assistance and provides tuition support to recipients of external awards. Please note the application deadline for most external awards correspond with admission deadlines, so be sure to research and apply early. Several free scholarship search services are listed on the website. - Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Program
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Program
- IELTS Program
Need additional assistance?
Contact Graduate Enrollment Services
Email: gsas.admissions@nyu.edu