Admitted Performance Studies Graduate Students Fall 2026

Congratulations to the newest members of the NYU, Tisch School of the Arts, Performance Studies community! Your talent, passion, and commitment to the field have earned you a place in our vibrant graduate program. We are incredibly excited to have you join us and explore the cutting-edge of performance studies.

Important Next Steps

  • Accept Your Offer: Secure your spot in our incoming graduate cohort! Step-by-step guide to accepting your offer can be found on the Tisch New Grad Student Welcome Page. (Deadline: April 15, 2026)

  • Questions?

    • For the M.A. program, contact our Student Services Administrator, Alejandra Rodríguez, at ar4784@nyu.edu; or Administrative & Academic Director, Laura Fortes, at lf65@nyu.edu.

    • For the Ph.D. program, contact our Administrative & Academic Director, Laura Fortes, at lf65@nyu.edu.

Prepare for Fall 2026

We want to help you make a smooth transition into our program, so we've curated a series of special admitted student events. Connect with future classmates and get all your questions answered!

Virtual Program Overview and Q&A | March 17th

Program Overview and Q&A: Learn about the graduate curriculum and opportunities within the department from our staff and the Director of Graduate Admissions, Karen Shimakawa. 

When:Tuesday, March 17th, 1:00-2:00 PM ET

Where: Zoom registration Link sent to admitted students.

 

Virtual Meet & Greet with PS Faculty | March 24th

Virtual Meet & Greet: Meet the PS full-time faculty, staff,  and connect with your future classmates! 

When:Tuesday, March 24th, 1:30-2:30 PM ET

Where: Zoom - Registration link emailed to admitted students. 

Experience a Day @ PS | March 31st

Experience a Day @ PS: Get the inside scoop from current students, sit in on Professor Castañeda's graduate course, and join the PS faculty for lunch!

When:Tuesday, March 31st, 9:15AM - 2:30PM ET

Where: 721 Broadway, 6th Floor - RSVP emailed to admitted students. 

JOIN THE TISCH ADMITTED GRAD STUDENT COMMUNITY

We want you to make meaningful connections with other new graduate students before your program begins. That's why we launched the 2026 Admitted Tisch Grad Student Community - a place for you to connect with other admitted students as you prepare to start your Tisch graduate program.

By joining the community, you will have already met other students virtually and gotten to know each other by the time you start your program– it’s a great way to find your people, settle in, and feel more at home here. You will also be able to chat to department and admissions ambassadors to ask questions about enrolling at NYU.

How to Join

Create your profile and join the community here. You'll ONLY be able to register using your NYU email address.

You can download the Unibuddy app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

We are so thrilled to have you join the PS family, and we can’t wait to welcome you on campus in the fall! Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any question to performance.studies@nyu.edu. 

TISCH GRADUATE ADMISSIONS WEBINARS:

  • Tips on the I-20/DS-2019 Application Process Webinar | March 27th

    Visa Application Webinars NYU's Office of Global Services will offer recurring webinars Tips on the I-20-DS-2019 Application Process and The Student Visa Application and Interview: What to Expect throughout the spring and summer, starting in March.

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  • Finding Off-Campus Housing | April 1st

    Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM ET Join Tisch Grad Admissions and the NYU Center for Student Life for a webinar on tips and best practices for finding housing in New York City before your graduate program.

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  • On-Campus Employment | April 3rd

    Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM Join Tisch Grad Admissions and the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development for a webinar on tips and what to expect when searching for an on-campus, part-time job during your graduate program.

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  • Financial Aid | April 7th

    Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM ET NYU's Office of Financial Aid leads this webinar covering billing and financial aid timelines, tips for budgeting in NYC, and guidance for locating outside sources of aid.

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  • Life After Tisch: Career Development | April 10th

    Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM ET Are you wondering how Tisch will support your professional development skills and prepare you for a transition to a successful career after completing your grad program? Join the Tisch Office of Career Development to learn more about the services they offer Tisch students and alumni and ask any questions you have about what to expect in life after Tisch.

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