Summer Journalism@NYU offers highschoolers interested in journalism the opportunity to experience life as an NYU student, earn college credits toward a future degree, and immerse themselves in the dynamic, global community that is New York University.
Precollege students get to experience the dynamic, intellectually rigorous atmosphere of an NYU classroom. Take undergraduate courses in journalism taught by NYU's world class faculty. Explore a possible future major or discover a new academic interest, all while engaging with NYU classmates from around the world
Potential courses include:
- Report NY
- Introduction to Narrative Podcasting
- Photojournalism
- Style NY: Covering the Fashion Industry
- Eating the World: Food Writing and Reporting
- Covering the Arts: NYC Backstage
Location(s)
- New York University, New York, New York
Schedule
- Session 1: Late May to early July
- Session 2: Early July to mid August
Cost/Compensation
- $7,266 tuition per 4-credit class
Eligibility Requirements
- High school sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply to precollege classes
- Prior journalism studies or experience not required
Deadline
- Mid March: International Student Application Deadline
- Early May: Domestic Application Deadline for Session 1 (recommended)
- Mid June: Domestic Application Deadline for Session 2 (recommended)
Application or Entry Requirements
- Information about the applicant's academic history
- Official or unofficial school transcript
- Information about the applicant's interest in the program
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
Only a very limited number of scholarships are available to academically qualified students who demonstrate a high level of financial need. International students are not eligible for scholarships.
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- The online application becomes available in February.
- The scholarship deadline is April 1.
Have other questions?
New York University (NYU) is a private research university located in Greenwich Village in New York City. Founded in 1831, it has since grown to become the largest private university in the United States, with over 50,000 students enrolled across its nineteen schools and colleges.
The NYU Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute gives students the opportunity to do compelling work that informs, engages, and matters to the societies in which we live. The Institute awards undergraduate and graduate degrees, and with roughly 300 master’s graduates each year is the fifth largest graduate program in Journalism in the nation. 11 concentrations like Business & Economic Reporting, Digital First, and Global & Joint Program Studies prepare students for exceptional careers in the Journalism industry. The Institute boasts an impressive faculty, including Pulitzer Prize winners and prominent media figures.
