Spring Future Artists Application Requirements

• You must a current freshman, sophomore or junior in high school. 

• High school seniors are not eligible.

• There is no minimum GPA requirement.

• You cannot apply to a track you have previously participated in. 

• This program requires a 14-week commitment on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET (hours vary by department but will fall within this time). 

• You must be available for the entire duration of the program. Students who miss class for any reason may be dismissed from the program.

• This a collaborative, rigorous, and competitive program so your presence is keenly felt. You should arrive ready to absorb, challenge, and internalize what is being offered.

Online Application

• You must submit an online application form.

• Please type your name exactly as it appears on your birth certificate/passport in your application and supporting documents. 

• You must answer 2 questions. The prompt for Part A is the same for all tracks, and the prompt for Part B is specific for your chosen track (i.e. Dancers, Filmmakers, etc.)

• This résumé should showcase your training, awards, projects, community service, and work experience, whether in or outside of school.

• You may also include URL links to your online media (i.e. video, music, photography, etc.)

• Please check NYU’s Visual Guide to a successful résumé.

• Upload a copy of your transcript in PDF format. Your transcript must display your full name, school/institution, courses, and grades for every year that you have been in high school.

• Homeschooled Applicants: Please have your parent/guardian in charge of your homeschooling provide a document detailing your coursework and academic achievement.

• If you have any difficulties providing a transcript, please contact tisch.futureartists@nyu.edu prior to the application deadline.

• 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.

• In the application portal, please enter the names and email addresses of one (1) recommender. Once you submit their information, they will be sent instructions via email. Please give your reference 1-2 weeks to complete their recommendation.

• Your recommendation should be from someone who is familiar with your interest and experience in the arts.

• We will only accept references from the following: 
  • High school representative
  • Community group leader
  • Mentor
  • Coach

• Fill out the online application form here.

• After submitting the form, you will receive an email with next steps to finalize your account and complete you application.

• All applications must be completed and submitted by the application deadline. 

• Please visit our Admissions Calendar to keep track of important dates and deadlines.

• Final status notifications will be sent on the dates listed in our Admissions Calendar.

• Notifications are communicated via email to the primary email address used for the application.

• If accepted, you will be required to confirm or decline your participation.

• Please confirm your participation by the deadline found in your acceptance letter.