Online High School Workshops Application Requirements

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

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STEP 1: CONFIRM YOUR ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENT

CRITERIA

Academics
  • You must be a current high school student (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) at the time of your application.
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 unweighted scale.
Technology
  • Students are required to supply their own technology for this program.
  • Students must use a desktop or laptop computer with a webcam, microphone, and audio capability. 
  • This online course works best with a fast, reliable internet connection, and requires Chrome web browser.
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STEP 2: PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION

Written Responses

  • You must answer 3 questions in addition to any program-specific prompts.
  • Each repsonse must have a maximum of 250 words. Be clear and succinct.
Creative Résumé
  • This résumé should showcase your training, awards, projects, community service, and work experience, whether in or outside of school.
  • You may also include URL hyperlinks to your online media (i.e. video, music, photography, etc.)
Transcript
  • Upload a copy of your transcript in PDF format. Your transcript must display your full name, school/institution, courses, and grades for every semester/year that you have been in high school.
  • Homeschooled Applicants: Please have your parent/guardian in charge of your homeschooling email a document detailing your coursework and academic achievement in to tisch.special.admissions@nyu.edu
  • Non-US/Non-English Transcripts: You must submit your official transcript AND its official English translation. Please upload both documents in PDF format.
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 3: SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Program Application
  • You can access our application on Slideroom.
  • You must complete all required fields AND fill out the NYU Tisch Supplemental Profile Form.
  • There is a $75 non-refundable application fee*

Scholarship Application

(Summer Only)

  • Tisch has a limited number of scholarships for the Summer Online Workshops. Scholarships are given to students who demonstrate the most financial need.
  • A link to the online scholarship application will be emailed to you once you submit a complete admissions application and supplemental profile form.
  • More information about tuition and scholarships can be found here.
Deadline
  • All applications must be completed and submitted by the application deadline.

*Need-based application fee waivers are available. Applicants can request a fee waiver by sending an email with an explanation of financial hardship to tisch.special.admissions@nyu.edu.

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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 or decline your participation.
  • To confirm for Summer Online Workshops, you must submit a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of $1,500 (USD). Deposits must be received by the confirmation deadline indicated in your acceptance letter. 
  • To confirm for Fall Online Workshops, you must pay the tuition in full (see below).
  • If you do not confirm your participation by the deadline, your spot will be rescinded. 
  • 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.
Payment
  • Payments are made via NYU eSuite, NYU's eCheck system. 
  • International students must confirm your participation by paying via Flywire, NYU's wire transfer system. Instructions for third-party payments are available on the NYU Bursar's website.

APPLICATION POLICIES

 
GUIDELINES
  • Please see our Application FAQ for more information about the Tisch Online High School Workshops and application process. 

 

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 tisch.special.admissions@nyu.edu or (212) 998-1512.