January Term Study Abroad Application Requirements

Please read the following admissions information before starting your online application. You can find important dates in the Tisch Special Programs Admissions Calendar.

Applications are processed on a rolling basis; programs may fill before the deadline. Early applications are encouraged.

How do I apply?

Step 1

Confirm Your Eligibility     

Step 2

Prepare Your Application

Step 3

Submit Your Application

Step 4

Review Your Admissions Decision

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STEP 1: CONFIRM YOUR ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENT CRITERIA
Academics
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

  • You must meet all of the prerequisites for your program.
  • All Incomplete (I) grades for prerequisites must be resolved before applying.

  • You must not be on academic or disciplinary probation, nor currently on medical leave of absence.

  • You must have completed one full semester and be 18 years or older prior to studying abroad/away.
Visiting Students
  • Visiting students must meet the same acadmic requirement listed above.
  • You must currently be registered full-time in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
Travel
  • You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months past the end of the program you are applying to.
  • If accepted, you must live in NYU-assigned housing.
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STEP 2: PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION

Written Responses

  • You must answer 3 questions in addition to any program-specific prompts.
  • Each response must have a maximum of 250 words. Be clear and succinct.
Creative Resume
  • This résumé should showcase your training, awards, projects, community service, and work experience, whether in or outside of school.
Passport
  • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months past the end of the program you are applying to.
  • Your passport should contain at least two adjacent blank pages.
  • If you do not have a valid passport, you must upload your application or renewal receipt in its place. 
Transcript
  • NYU Students: Upload a copy of your unofficial transcript from Albert.
    • You can learn more about how to request your transcript here.
  • Non-NYU Students: Your official transcript must be sent to us from a school official or via an official transcript service.
  • Non-US/Non-English Transcripts: You must submit your official transcript AND its official English translation.
English Language Proficiency
  • Required if English is not your native language. 
  • You are exempt from this requirement if (at the time of your application submission), you have completed three (3) or more full-time consecutive academic years in a curriculum where the only language of instruction was English. 
  • For more information on which exams we accept click here.
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STEP 4: REVIEW YOUR ADMISSIONS DECISION

Notification
  • Notifications are communicated via email to the primary email address used for the application.
Confirmation & Cancellation
  • If accepted, you will be required to confirm your participation via a confirmation form.
  • Confirmation forms must be received by the confirmation deadline found in your acceptance email. 
  • If you cancel after submitting your confirmation form you will incur the $1,500.00 Tisch Special Programs Reservation Fee (nonrefundable and nontransferable).
  • It is important that you review and understand the Tisch Special Programs Cancellation Policy prior to submitting your confirmation form. Details can be found on the Tisch Special Programs Cancellation Policy page.

APPLICATION POLICIES

 
APPLYING TO TWO PROGRAMS
  • You have the option to indicate a second choice program you are interested in applying for.
  • You must meet the prerequisites for your second choice program to be eligible for consideration.
  • Candidacy for your second choice programs is not guaranteed and is only evaluated on a space-available basis. You will only be notified of your status if space is available.
  • You will only receive an admissions decision for your first choice.

 

AI USAGE
  • To make sure your application truly represents you, we strongly recommend against using AI tools.
  • Your application gives us a chance to learn about you; we truly value hearing about your unique experiences, ideas, and goals.
  • Please share your genuine self and let your personal story make your application stand out.

 

If you are having difficulty with the online application, please contact us at (212) 998-1512.