NYU Precollege offers highschoolers 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.
Take undergraduate courses in a wide range of academic subjects 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.
Precollege students get to experience the dynamic, intellectually rigorous atmosphere of an NYU classroom. With many courses to choose from, available in person on campus and online, you can follow your curiosity as you discover new ideas and build practical skills.
Get inspired by NYU's award-winning faculty, and benefit from NYU's unique access to leading New York institutions and professionals. Your film class may be guest taught by a movie director, or your Art History class may take you on a guided tour of the Met.
No matter your area of academic interest, NYU Precollege offers opportunities to earn credits, enhance your skills, and broaden your perspective. You will learn alongside passionate and talented students like you from around the world and join NYU's unique community of scholars, artists, and changemakers.
Location(s)
- New York
- Remote
Schedule
- Fall: September - December
- Spring: January 21st - May 6th, 2025
- Summer: July 2nd - August 13th, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- Application Fee: $50
- Non-refundable Admitted Student Deposit: $250
- Program Activity Charge: $300
- 0-credit Course Tuition: $700
- 2-credit Course Tuition: $3,832
- 3-credit Course Tuition: $5,748
- 4-credit Course Tuition: $7,664
- Full Time Study Tuition (6-8 credits): $11,496 - $15,328
- Housing and Dining Charges: $4,325
- International Student Charges: $1,935
Eligibility Requirements
- Rising 11th and 12th grade high school students in the summer and to current 11th and 12th grade students in the fall and spring terms.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) is recommended.
- Applicants must be in good academic and disciplinary standing as demonstrated in their academic transcript and application.
Deadline
- Fall: August
- Spring: January 1st, 2025
- Summer: June 16th, 2025
- International Students (Summer Only): March 17th, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- To start your application, fill out the Precollege Application Account Creation Form. On this form, you will be asked to provide some basic information such as name, date of birth, and email, in order to create your account in our application system.
- Upon submission of the Application Account Creation Form, you will receive an email containing a temporary PIN and instructions for finalizing your application account setup. Please follow these steps carefully.
- To resume your application, log into the Application Management page and proceed through the application. Please pay close attention to the information on the Instructions page for guidelines regarding submission of the application and any required supplemental documents.
- After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Within a few days, you will receive a second email containing your NYU account log-in credentials and instructions for accessing your applicant portal, where you can check the status of your application and any missing documents.
- The following documents will need to be uploaded to your account:
- Official high school transcript
- Personal statement (optional)
- English language testing for international students. Click HERE for more information.
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
- Scholarship funding is only available to students attending the program in the summer.
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- Scholarship applications are due by April 1st, 2025
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. It is known for its prestigious schools including Tisch School of the Arts, the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, and the School of Law. More applications are received by the University than any other private institution in the US and admissions are considered highly selective.
NYU is consistently ranked among the most diverse universities in the U.S. and has a global presence, with study-away programs in over 12 locations as well as campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai.
