Requirement of NYU ITP

The deadline for submitting applications for the Fall 2008 term is January 8, 2008.
What materials do I have to submit as a part of the application?

All applicants need to submit a completed application form, personal statement, current resume, 2 letters of recommendations, official transcripts, the application fee, and an optional creative portfolio. There is also an optional group interview process. International students must also submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) results.

Through the online application system, everything can now be submitted online except transcripts, portfolios and TOEFL scores. Applicants are strongly urged to request that their recommenders file their letters through the online system. If your recommenders are unable to use the system, letters of recommendations and official transcripts can be sent directly to the Tisch Graduate Admissions Office. The applicant's name and social security number must be listed on the supporting materials so that Graduate Admissions can accurately match them with the rest of the application file. Please refer to the detailed instructions in the application.

The departmental code for the TOEFL score is 9633.

GRE scores are not required for admissions.

Do I have to submit a portfolio? Will this help or hinder my application?

Submitting a creative portfolio is optional. The portfolio is meant for those applicants who feel that they have something creative to share with the admissions committee.

Applicants can submit professional or personal works, anything that exhibits ideas and a sense of creativity. For example, an applicant who is a professional photographer may want to submit a portfolio - i.e. via slides, print, digital images, etc. On the other hand, an applicant who is an amateur photographer is also welcome to submit a personal portfolio.

However, please make sure to fill out the creative portfolio description sheet so the Admissions Committee understands how to interpret the work - whether it's professional quality, a class project, or a personal hobby.

Please note that it does not reflect badly on applicants if they choose not to submit a portfolio. Also, please note that ITP cannot be held responsible for any creative materials lost or damaged while in our possession or in transit. Please do not send us original work. Applicants who would like portfolios returned must include a self-addressed stamped envelope with the portfolio.

For full instructions, please see the portfolio section in the Graduate Application.

I am an international student. Are they any other issues that I need to know in order to apply to the program?

In order to avoid delays, international students are encouraged to submit all application materials in advance of the January 8th deadline to the Tisch Graduate Admissions office.

All international students need to take the TOEFL English exam. There are special cases where applicants may be able to waive out of this requirement, please refer to the graduate application for more details.

Once an international applicant is accepted to the program, NYU will provide assistance with student visa issues. More information can be found in the graduate application and on the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) website.

How can I request a graduate application?

Potential applicants can apply online by going to:

http://graduate.tisch.nyu.edu/object/howtoapply.html

Please check the Tisch Graduate Admissions website often to check for updates.