Undergraduate Application Requirements

The NYU Tisch Department of Dance seeks trained ballet and contemporary students with at least three years training, who can commit to the vigors of professional study.

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Admission is limited to full-time students beginning in September only.

A student matriculating in the Tisch School of the Arts must be admitted at two levels: as a student within a department of specialization or major, and as a student of New York University. Admission standards that pertain to University acceptance can be found on the NYU Undergraduate Admissions page (link at the bottom of this page), and should be read in conjunction with the department's standards.

An undergraduate candidate must first apply via Common Application. After the application is submitted, NYU Undergraduate Admissions will send an email with instructions for auditioning for the Department of Dance. Please pay careful attention to the following instructions and deadlines for the different application plans (Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Regular Decision, and Fall 2026 Internal and External Transfer).

The specific deadlines for all steps of the application and audition process are listed below. Please be sure to hold the appropriate date listed below for callback auditions. 

DEADLINES AND IMPORTANT DATES (2025-2026):

Please don't wait until the last minute to submit your Common Application or complete your artistic review! Material submission and scheduling deadlines are firm. Using the “Recommended” deadlines below will ensure timely processing of your application. 

Early Decision I 

  • Common Application Recommended Deadline - October 1, 2025
  • Common Application Final Deadline - November 1, 2025
  • Pre-screening Submission Final Deadline - November 3, 2025
  • Callback Notification - November 5, 2025
  • Callback Audition - November 14, 2025 9am-12pm ET (NY) 

Early Decision II 

  • Common Application Recommended Deadline - December 1, 2025
  • Common Application Final Deadline - January 1, 2026
  • Pre-screening Submission Final Deadline - January 3, 2026
  • Callback Notification - January 7, 2026
  • Callback Audition - January 20, 2026 9am-12pm ET (NY) 

For Early Decision Applicants: Please note, if we do not receive your pre-screen submission by the deadline you may be asked to shift to a different decision timeline. 

Regular Decision 

  • Common Application Recommended Deadline - December 5, 2025
  • Common Application Final Deadline - January 5, 2026
  • Pre-screening Submission Final Deadline - January 12, 2026
  • Callback Notifications
    • January 14, 2026 for CHI/LA
    • January 21, 2026 for NY
  • Callback Auditions (Choose one, subject to availability):
    • January 24, 2026 9am-3pm CT (CHI)
    • January 24, 2026 10am-4am PT (LA)
    • January 30, 2026 9am-12pm ET (NY)
    • January 30, 2026 1pm-4pm ET (NY) 
    • January 31, 2026 10am-4pm ET (NY)*

*Difference in duration of callbacks is due to anticipated group size. No content difference.

Fall 2026 Transfer (Internal and External) 

  • Internal Application Recommended Deadline - February 1, 2026
  • Internal Application Final Deadline - March 1, 2026
  • Common Application Recommended Deadline - February 15, 2026
  • Common Application Final Deadline - March 15, 2026    
  • Pre-screening Submission Final Deadline - March 16, 2026
  • Callback Notification from Admissions - March 18, 2026
  • Callback Audition - April 13, 2026 9am-12pm ET (NY) 

For Transfer Applicants: Depending on how early your pre-screening submission is completed and reviewed, transfer students may choose to attend one of the above Regular Decision auditions. Please be in touch with us at tisch.dance@nyu.edu if this is of interest to you. 

For All Applicants: A virtual callback process is available for applicants who cannot attend in-person auditions - details can be found at the link at the bottom of this page. If you receive a callback invitation and cannot attend in-person, please contact tisch.dance@nyu.edu for more information.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • The cut-off time for submitting pre-screening materials is 9:00AM ET on the final deadline date listed above.
  • Callbacks must be scheduled within 48 hours of receiving a callback notification.
  • Applicants must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their callback audition start time to sign in.  
  • Callback auditions will begin promptly at the times listed above.

If you have any questions or find yourself in a compromised situation, please contact the Tisch Dance Department directly and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. tisch.dance@nyu.edu | 212-998-1980 

Message from the Chair:
 
We at Tisch Dance understand that the admissions process can be a taxing one, and some may even feel overwhelmed by what is expected of them. As you gather your materials for the application process, keep in mind that we want to see who you are as an artist. We encourage you to be courageous with your choices, and demonstrate your artistic voice and what you might hope to investigate as a student in our department. We don’t expect you to know everything or have all the answers. Instead, we’re looking for artists who are interested in pushing boundaries, asking thought-provoking questions, researching new ideas, and can demonstrate creative choice making.
As you move through this process and come upon anything confusing please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions.
We look forward to reviewing your applications.
 
Pamela Pietro
Chair and Arts Professor, NYU Tisch Department of Dance
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