Individuals interested in taking graduate-level courses to help explore a specific degree program or to gain specific knowledge before committing to a full program of study can apply for nonmatriculant status (also known as special student status), by completing the Graduate Special Student Application. Nonmatriculant students are limited to 12 credits, subject to advisement. Within the M.S. in Tourism Management program, nonmatriculant students are limited to nine credits.
Nonmatriculant Students
Admissions Criteria for Nonmatriculant Students
A nonmatriculant application is complete and ready for review when the NYU-SCPS Office of Admissions receives all of the following items:
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Application Form
Fill out your online application and upload supporting materials.
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Personal Statement
Evaluated for evidence of an applicant’s motivation for admission and fit for the program. Key indicators include:
- Demonstrable progress in your academic and/or professional career
- Clearly articulated goals and objectives that align with the mission of the program
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Résumé
Evaluated for experience and skills, which would allow for academic and professional success. We consider the following when assessing your field-related experience:
- Professional experience—either full-time or part-time job in the industry or relevant internship(s)
- Career changers also are evaluated for the transferrable skills they have developed in their current profession
- Public service engagements
- Professional associations/affiliations
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Academic Background
Evaluated by reviewing your transcripts from all prior colleges and universities attended. Performance in relevant course work is evaluated as well as achievement levels in your academic career.
(Note: Successful candidates normally meet the recommended 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.)
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Application Fee
A $40 non-refundable application fee. The fee can be paid by either check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. dollars and made payable to New York University.
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Test of English as a Foreign Language Scores (International Applicants Only)
TOEFL scores are required for applicants who did not complete an undergraduate degree in the United States or in a country where the only primary language is English.
- Minimum scores are 100 on the Internet-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, or 600 on the paper-based test.
- Applicants who fall below these minimums may be selected to undergo additional review of their English language skills through the NYU-SCPS American Language Institute (ALI).
I've Applied! What's Next?
If you submit your application electronically, the Office of Admissions will send you an e-mail acknowledgment. Typically, an admission decision is rendered within two to four weeks of the submission your complete application beginning in:
- March for the fall semester
- September for the spring semester
- February for the summer semester
Prior to the start of the semester, you will meet with an academic advisor to discuss your course selections. You must meet all prerequisites for selected courses.
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