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APPLICATION CRITERIA AND COMPONENTS


All undergraduate degrees offered at the School of Continuing and Professional Studies are accredited by the New York State Board of Education. Bachelor’s degrees are 128-130 credits and associate’s degrees are 60-62 credits, with the exception of the A.A.S. in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, which is 77-79 credits.

The School of Continuing and Professional Studies reviews all elements of the application and offers admission to those candidates who exhibit the characteristics and evidence of abilities that are likely to contribute to their success as adult NYU undergraduates within the McGhee Division.

BACHELOR'S AND ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Completed application
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation, professional, or academic
  • Personal Statement/Essay
  • Resume, including volunteer work, and internships
  • A personal interview may be required
If you received an equivalency diploma from another state, contact the state’s education department to request an official copy of the GED be sent to the Office of Admissions.

BACHELOR'S AND ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE APPLICATION CRITERIA

Academic potential is evaluated based on a combination of evidence of previous college-level coursework or scores on a standardized exam called the College Board Accuplacer. In cases where applicants have never attended college, an SAT score, or the College Board Accuplacer, is required. Work experience and creative accomplishments are also considered, along with the Personal Statement/Essay, and letters of reference.

The Admissions Committee reviews your academic potential in one of three ways:

  • SAT Scores—You may submit SAT scores if you have never attended college.
  • College Credits—If you have attended college in the past five years and have accrued at least 15 credits, you may submit college transcripts for review. If you have a 2.75 cumulative GPA for the last 15 credits you may be waived from the Admissions Exam.
  • Admissions Exam—All other applicants are required to take the Admissions Exam.