High School Programs
Challenge yourself to reach your true artistic potential as a high school student.
Tisch commuter, online, and residential programs for high school students are a way for you to develop your talents and explore the possibilities of a career in the arts. We encourage creativity and self-expression while providing you with a foundation for collaboration. The rigorous, professional training you receive is an outgrowth of the undergraduate programs, offering you an immersive experience in emerging media and the performing and cinematic arts. The high school programs taught by our full-time faculty are intense, engaging and structured; created to give you an enriching college experience.
This residential program is not a leisure summer camp; it is a commitment of four weeks on campus that encompasses a highly structured class schedule, which include projects, professional training, and collaboration. Tracks include: Animation, Dance, Drama, Production & Design, Dramatic Writing, Filmmaking, Game Design, Photography and Imaging, and Recorded Music. The Tisch Summer High School Program is tuition-based and culminates in four to six college credits (units).
The 2027 Summer High School Residential application is open. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2026.
High school first-years, sophomores, juniors, and seniors from around the world can develop their creative storytelling skills remotely through professional training with Tisch faculty. Students work in online crews and collaborate to direct, shoot, and edit music videos and short films., or learn to write for film and television. The workshops culminate in four college credits (units).
The 2027 Summer Online High School Workshops' applications are open. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2027.
Earn college credit across a number of artistic disciplines, including casting and auditioning, dramatic writing, producing for film and television, and more. NYU Precollege is open to all current high school sophomores and juniors.
The 2027 Summer Precollege application opens on January 15, 2027.
Students in need of accessibility-related information who are considering Tisch high school programs should contact the Moses Center for Accessibility and Inclusive Culture. An Accessibility Specialist is available via Zoom each weekday (excluding University holidays) from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET to discuss accessibility and possible accommodations at NYU. Email mosescsa@nyu.edu to request a Zoom link. Additional information and resources are available on the Moses Center for Accessibility and Inclusive Culture website.