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NYU Internal Transfer

I was wondering if you can transfer internally at NYU as a freshman. For example, if I apply to NYU and get admitted for International Relations (College of Arts and Science). Can I still switch my major to Economics (same College of Arts and Science) before I start school in the fall?

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Undergraduate | Transfer Applicants

Transfer applicants, requirements checklist.

• Common Application and NYU Supplement
• Instructor Evaluation
• College Official's Report and College Transcripts
• Secondary School Report and High School Transcript
• Standardized Tests
• Additional Requirements (required coursework)

NYU Spring Transfer 2020

I know its early but I wanted to create this thread so people can share advice on transferring and I need the most advice since I am in a mess right now.

Hi! I am interested in applying as a spring 2020 transfer. I am curious if you can help me figure out my chances of being accepted into NYU.

I’m hoping to transfer into the NYU Tandon Business and Technology Management program.

Background: International Student (from Indonesia) Male Northeastern University D’Amore-Mckim School of Business (with a concentration in Management)

College GPA: 3.575 Breakdown: Spring 2018: 3.590 Fall 2018: 3.294 Spring 2019: 3.843 Credits: 63 credits High School IB Score: 34/45 Dean’s List for spring 2019

EC/Clubs: Fundraising Officer in the Indonesian Student Association in Massachusetts Director of Treasury in the Indonesian Student Association at Northeastern University Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO) of a food and beverage startup company in Indonesia Internship in a major startup firm in Indonesia Upcoming Co-op in a major E-Commerce firm in Boston (from July to December 2019) Member of Northeastern’s Entrepreneurs Club Member of Northeastern’s International Business Club

Good luck everyone and thank you!

@TransferNYU2020 Hi, I’m also an NEU student who is applying to NYU! This is the second time I’ll be applying to Gallatin. Not sure about Tandon, but why aren’t you applying to Stern or Steinhart? Since this is my second time applying I’ve kind of got a good idea about how this goes down. Your stats are good but the trick is to apply to a program with a higher acceptance rate and then do an internal transfer (takes longer but they are more accepting to NYU students). @loverose4565 Check out the transfer thread from fall 2019. it will give you a really good idea of how the whole thing goes down (you’ll see the most stressful part is just waiting for the decision :’) )! I got into USC this fall but I decided not to accept because the process to get a combined degree/two degrees was too risky to jeopardize my business degree I’m almost done with (going into my third year).

Background: International Student (from Egypt and Belgium) Northeastern University D’Amore-Mckim School of Business (with a concentration in Marketing and Design) GPA: 3.68

When can we start the Common App anyways? Anyone know anything about reapplication? All I know is the deadline is November 1st but I was hoping to work on it this summer. Good luck to you too!

This “trick” doesn’t always work, for example Stern:

I’m trying to apply as computer science major at nyu cas . Does anyone have any idea what they specifically look for. I’m attending hunter currently and it doesn’t have much to offer for computer science majors and that’s why I want to transfer.

Stern will be quite impossible for me due to my stats (below 3.7) and i think Tandon’s BTM program will be a close substitute for me as a sophomore transferring from a business school

Thinking about internally transferring from Gallatin to NYU. Freshman Course: CAL II and Intro to microeconomics, which I believe would fit stern’s requirement and expectation the most. Now I am thinking about swapping CAL II to CAL III but that might be too challenging for me to get a good GPA. After being accepted to NYU Gallatin I found myself more interested in career-orientating majors rather than things about history or literature, and my experience in my high school’s economics class was great. I know it’s going to be tough but I will try it anyway to get a high GPA. Also, I get some questions like: Will the admission office view my whole freshman GPA or just the first semester? What things will be viewed except GPA? Are my high school GPA, SAT EC’S going to be viewed? Thank you guys so much!

Oh I am planning to transfer from Gallatin to Stern. That was a typo.

Hello, I am also going to be applying as a transfer student in the spring of 2020. I got rejected for the fall, but I figured I should apply again the spring. My STATS:

College GPA 4.0/4.0 42 Credits (will be taking 23 this upcoming fall of 2019 at my cc) My high school GPA was a 3.5 I was the president of my school’s Speech and Debate chapter, a student council member, I followed through with these clubs throughout college as well. In high school, I took the SAT and I got a 1,100 /1,600 so I figured I should take it again or at least take the ACT.

I truly do not know what these schools look for, to be honest. I know plenty of my friends who got into NYU and had lower SAT’s than me… So it truly is just a luck game.

Forgot to mention, I am a gov. major

Geez, GPA 4.0 got rejected?? Your ECs look good, too? I have no idea why you got rejected.

Hey guys! I’m actually a transfer student planning to apply to NYU’S Undergraduate Film/TV program at the Tisch School of the Arts, since ever since I was a young child, I have always wanted to be a filmmaker. I have already been rejected twice (first time during senior year and second time during freshman year at Ramapo College of New Jersey). I ended high school with a 3.57 and I finished both of my first two semesters in College with a 4.0 (all A’s). I have also recently created my own video production brand under the name of Stollhouse Studios (you can check out my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj292Cq_716F3gDj-wKrpHg ). I am going to try and join more extracurriculars this fall, but hopefully third time is the charm! Wish me luck!!!

Hi guys! Does anyone know if there will be a bigger chance if I apply for Spring other than Fall as a transfer? I’ve been hesitating because I heard that Fall semesters almost always have more slots for transfer than Spring does. Is this true? Does anyone have an idea? Thanks in advance for any sharing!!

@Ariannnyyy Is that because of your essay? How was that? I think they value the essay a lot as it reflects how clear planning and objective you have for studying at a new college. But yes I agree with you, sometimes it’s literally a game of chance. But I think you will make it this time because you have a competitive good GPA and EC!

NYU is a very large school and admits a wide spectrum of students but it’s not unexpected that an applicant with an 1100 SAT would have trouble being admitted. The 25th percentile of the freshmen had a 1350 SAT and anything below that is likely a “hooked” applicant or someone who really had a compelling life story. NYU numbers here: https://www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/nyu-facts.html

Transfer students are evaluated differently from freshman and a 4.0 might mean you’ve really rocked your college classes… or it might mean you took the easiest classes possible. I have to assume course rigor and the college you are transferring from has some influence on how favorably the admissions office views your transcript. Your essays and what you’ve done with your life in college so far will also help or hinder your application - your stats matter but they aren’t everything.

NYU is getting tougher to get into every year for freshmen - last year was brutal - and I think that will make it harder to transfer as well as many people who didn’t get in as freshmen will try to transfer in. If you’re turned down as a transfer of course you can “try again” but you should also try elsewhere. No use banging your head on a brick wall.

Hey guys I applied to NYU for the fall as a transfer and am trying for a final time for the spring semester. Last time I applied through CC TOP, an NYC community college scholarship program that gives a major discount in tuition. I didn’t get in as half of my school applied for the program and I submitted my application literally on deadline day. Don’t be like me.

I am reaching out today for recommendation letters and going to try to hand in my application early September.

I graduated from a CC with a degree in communications with a 3.3 GPA and 62 credits. I will be attending Brooklyn college this fall, taking 5 classes but I will not be adding these credits to my application as NYU only accepts 64 credits from transfers.

If NYU does not accept me I will be attending Baruch in the spring. Please let me know the best program for me to enter just to get my foot in the door.

I too am interested in transferring in the spring. I’m not too clear on how it works, but I’m a current undergrad freshman and Kennesaw State University. Indian Male High School: Gpa of 4.01 out of 5 11 AP’s 32 ACT

EC’s: First Robotics programmer (we also won every championship except for worlds while i was programming on the team) Cofounder of an entrepreneurship club Financial director and team captain for said club

I don’t have any stats from my current university yet, but I am confident in my ability to get a 3.8 - 4.0 by the end of the semester. Is it worth attempting this semester? Or should I just wait until the year is over? I do have conditional to Georgia Tech but I’m really interested in NYU.

When does the NYU transfer application opens up?

Hello, I am interested in transferring to NYU for the spring of 2020. I am currently a first year undergraduate transfer at the University of Miami. I grew up in New Jersey and I have been having a really tough time liking UM. Unfortunately, I was not able to see the campus until a few days before I moved in. I did not think it made sense to spending so much time and money to see the school if I did not get accepted. I see the error I made now. Even though I got accepted with the President of UM’s scholarship and great aid. I just know in my heart I need to change schools. Not to sound aggressive, but I don’t want to hear advice about sticking it out and blah, blah, blah. I just want to know my chances.

Major: Undecided Background: White Male H.S. GPA: Does not need to be be provided because of amount of credits earned SAT/ACT scores: Does not need to be provided because of credits earned Previous College GPA: 3.66 Estimated future GPA of Fall 2019: 3.75 I will have 32+ credits after this semester

E.C: Eagle Scout Relay For life Committee member for 4 years (in High school and at UM) Dean’s honor roll at CC before UM Honor society member at CC before UM Previous job experience (part time): Zara (clothing store) and BJ’s Wholesale Club cashier

I am confident in my writing abilities so I am not worried the essay too much. I have some of my recommendations already lined up. Is it a long shot for me? Also, would transferring from the University of Miami help my chances. Thank you for any advice that you give.

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Hello! I'm currently a freshman at another university and I'm considering applying as a transfer to NYU. Does anyone have advice for writing a compelling transfer essay that'll help me stand out to NYU admissions? Any help or insight would be much appreciated.

Hello! Transferring to NYU can be competitive, but writing a strong essay can definitely help you stand out. Here are some tips to help you craft compelling transfer essays:

1. Specific reasons for transferring: Make sure you provide clear and specific reasons for wanting to transfer to NYU vs any other school. Mention the unique resources, opportunities, and academic programs that NYU offers and how they align with your academic goals and personal interests. This specificity will show the admissions team that you've done your research and genuinely want to attend NYU.

2. Reflect on your current college experience: Discuss what you've learned at your current university, and how this experience has shaped your decision to transfer. Highlight any academic achievements, personal growth, or involvement in extracurricular activities. Show how you plan to continue these aspects of your life at NYU and how they will contribute to the campus community. You should also reflect on why you're transferring, but don't speak down on your current institution - rather, focus on what NYU can provide that you wouldn't be able to find anywhere else, including your current school.

3. Tie in your goals and aspirations: Connect your desire to transfer to NYU to your long-term goals and aspirations. Explain how NYU's resources and opportunities will help you achieve these goals and pave the way for your future success.

4. Demonstrate familiarity with NYU's core values: Research and mention NYU's core values, such as creativity, innovation, and global engagement. Explain how these values align with your own and how you plan to contribute to and benefit from NYU's diverse and dynamic community.

5. Be personal and authentic: Share your personal journey and be sincere in your reasons for wanting to transfer, to make your essay more relatable and convincing. Remember, admissions officers want to get a sense of who you are, so don't be afraid to let your personality shine through.

6. Proofread and revise: Like with any college essay, make sure you thoroughly proofread and revise your transfer essay. Ask someone you trust, like a professor, mentor, or friend, to provide feedback. Multiple revisions will help you create a polished and well-written essay that stands out. If you want to get a more objective set of eyes on your essay, you can also utilize CollegeVine's Free Peer Essay Review Tool, or submit your essay for a paid review by an expert college admissions advisor through CollegeVine's marketplace.

In summary, focus on being specific about your reasons for transferring, tie in your goals and aspirations, demonstrate familiarity with NYU's values, and be authentic in your writing. By following these tips, you'll be on your way to crafting a compelling transfer essay that gives you a great shot at getting into NYU. Good luck!

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Submitting a Transfer Application to NYU

Staff Writer

Thinking of Transferring to NYU? Here’s What You Need to Know…

NOTE: This article was originally published in April 2021 and has been updated for the 2022-2023 admissions cycle.

First, before you begin working on your application, let’s be sure you’re a transfer applicant. You’re considered a transfer student if….

• You completed secondary school after finishing about 12 years of education.

AND if you meet one of the following requirements:

• You are currently (or were once) enrolled in a degree-seeking program that is regionally accredited in the US 
• You are currently (or were once) enrolled in a degree-seeking program at a school outside of the US. The institution must be nationally recognized by your country’s primary accrediting body 
• You are currently (or were once) enrolled in a non-degree seeking program but have earned 24 or more semester credits by the time you enroll at NYU.

Still with me? Next, we’ll review what you need to apply. 

Application Materials

You'll want to make sure you have everything needed for your application review..

• First, the Common App . Log on to CommonApp.org and submit an application as a transfer student. Don’t forget to select New York University as one of your schools.
• Next, request your high school and college transcripts . This includes proper leaving certificates/diploma including a GED. Have your school officials send the transcripts directly to NYU or upload them through your Application Portal.
• Next, submit a letter of recommendation . Recommendation letters can be from anyone in a position of authority (supervisor, professor, etc.)

Tips for a good recommendation: Choose someone who knows you. Your recommender should speak to your academic skills, character and, if possible, be someone you’ve worked with in the past year or two.  Above all else, you should make sure they’re advocating for your success (insert smile).

• Don’t forget s tandardized testing. Are you in your first year of college? Or studying part-time and will complete less than 32 credits prior to applying?  If this is you, y ou’ll need to submit a form of standardized testing accepted by NYU. In addition, English Language Testing is required if you have not completed three full years of study in a curriculum taught in English or if English is not your native language. 
• And finally, review the a rtistic requirements. For artistic programs in Steinhdardt and Tisch, you may need to audition or submit a portfolio.

Other things to think about...

Program offerings.

For some programs at NYU, an application can only be submitted in the fall. Those programs include Global Liberal Studies, majors in the Stern School of Business, and most (but not all) majors in the Tisch School of the Arts. If you’re interest in one of these programs or schools, it’s important you’re mindful of the deadlines or you’ll be waiting a whole another year to apply (yikes!) On the other hand, the College of Arts and Science, most programs in Steinhardt (aside from a few), and lots of others allow spring transfers.

Second Bachelor's Degree

Do you already have a bachelor’s degree (from NYU or another university)?  You can earn a second bachelor’s degree in nursing or engineering at NYU. See this link for more information. 

Gaps in Education

Explain any gaps in education. For example, did you take time off after earning a few credits? Or did you complete a service trip for a year? Maybe you served in the military? In other words, tell us how you spent your time! This will help us in the review process and will limit unnecessary delays. 

Application Fee

While the application fee should never prevent you from applying, NYU does have a non-refundable application fee of $85.00. Alternatively, you can request a fee waiver through the application.

Finally, you'll want to be aware of any deadlines

For a fall start term, the application deadline is March 15. For Spring the deadline is October 15. I always recommend submitting your application (and materials) as far ahead of the deadline as possible.

5 Tips to Get Your NYU Application Submitted

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Course Equivalencies for Internal Transfers to Stern

Courses required to internally transfer to stern.

If you wish to transfer into the sophomore year at Stern, you should have completed the following:

• Calculus I or higher
• Writing/Composition (1-2 semesters)

If you wish to transfer into the junior year at Stern, you should have completed following:

• Introductory- or Intermediate-level Microeconomics
• Statistics and Regression
• Financial Accounting

Completion of these courses is required for the application but there is no guarantee that all courses will count toward graduation from Stern. Additionally, depending on your current school/college, you may not have access to all of the courses listed under each category. Please speak with your advisor to better understand your options. Lastly, this list is not exhaustive. Please be in touch if you have questions about a course that you believe meets one of the requirements below that is not already included below.

Writing and Composition: 

Courses that fulfill “Writing and Composition” prerequisite are equivalent to your current NYU college’s writing requirement.

Courses that fulfill “Calculus I or higher” prerequisite are one of the following:

• MATH-UA 121 Calculus I (MATH-UA 9121 if taken abroad)
• MATH-UA 122 Calculus II (MATH-UA 9122 if taken abroad)
• MATH-UA 123 Calculus III (MATH-UA 9123 if taken abroad)
• MATH-UA 140 Linear Algebra (MATH-UA 9140 if taken abroad)
• Math UA-132 (formerly Math UA-212) Math for Economics II or higher
• MATH-UA 221 Honors Calculus I
• MA-UY 1124 Calculus II for Engineers
• MA-UY 1424 Integrated Calculus II for Engineers
• MA-UY 1154 Calculus II with Precalculus
• MATH-UH 1012Q 
• MATH-UH 1013Q
• MATH-SHU 121 Calculus I
• MATH-SHU 131 Calculus 
• MATH-SHU 201 Honors Calculus
• 4 or 5 on AP BC Calculus (AB is NOT acceptable) 
• 6 or 7 on IB HL Math (or Future Maths, Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretations)
• A or B on GCE A-Level Math
• 12 or higher (coefficient of 16 or higher) on French Baccalaureate Math

Statistics and Regression:

Courses that fulfill the Statistics prerequisite are one of the following:

• STAT-UB 103 Statistics for Business Control and Regression/Forecasting Models (Stern)
• BUSF-SHU 101 Statistics for Business & Economics (NYU Shanghai)
• SOCSC-UH 1010Q Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences (NYU Abu Dhabi)
• STAT-UB 1 Statistics for Business Control (Stern)
• ECON-UA 18 Statistics (CAS)
• ECON-UA 20 Analytic Statistics (CAS)
• MA-UY 2224 Data Analysis (Tandon)
• MA-UY 2414 Basic Principles of Statistics for Social Sciences (Tandon)
• MA-UY 4114 Applied Statistics (Tandon)
• MA-UY 2054 Applied Business Data Analysis I (Tandon)
• MATH-UA 234 Mathematical Statistics (CAS)
• MATH-UA 235 Probability and Statistics (CAS)
• POL-UA 800 Quantitative Methods in Political Science (CAS)
• PSYCH-UA 10 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (CAS)
• SOC-UA 302 Statistics for Social Research (CAS)
• APSTA-UE 1085 Basic Statistics I (Steinhardt)
• MATH1-UC 1172 Statistics Methods (SPS transfers ONLY)
• MATH-SHU 235 Probability and Statistics (NYU Shanghai)
• MATH-UH 2011Q Probability and Statistics (NYU Abu Dhabi)
• 4 or 5 on AP Statistics
• PSYCH-UA 11 Advanced Psychological Statistics
• STAT-UB 3 Regression and Forecasting Models (Stern)
• ECON-UA 380 Topics in Econometrics (CAS)
• ECON-UA 266 Introduction to Econometrics (CAS)
• ECON-SHU 301 Econometrics (NYU Shanghai) 
• SOCSC-UH 3220 Econometrics (NYU Abu Dhabi)

Microeconomics:

Courses that fulfill the Microeconomics prerequisite are:

• ECON-UB 1 Microeconomics with Algebra (Stern)
• ECON-UB 2 Microeconomic with Calculus (Stern)
• ECON-UB 15 Competitive Analysis (Stern)
• ECON-UA 2 Introduction to Microeconomics (CAS)
• ECON-UA 10 (or 9010) Intermediate Microeconomics (CAS)
• ECON-UA 11 Microeconomic Analysis (CAS)
• ECII-UF 102 or ECII-UF 9102 Principles of Microeconomics (Liberal Studies) 
• ECON-UC 302 Microeconomics (SPS Transfers ONLY) 
• ECON-SHU 3 Microeconomics (NYU Shanghai)
• ECON-SHU 10 Intermediate Microeconomics (NYU Shanghai)
• ECON-UH 2010 Intermediate Microeconomics (NYU Abu Dhabi)
• SOCSH-UH 1111 Markets (NYU Abu Dhabi)
• 4 or 5 on AP Microeconomics
• 6 or 7 on IB HL Economics
• A or B on GCE A-level Economics

Financial Accounting:

Acceptable courses that fulfill the Financial Accounting prerequisite are:

• ACCT-UB 1 Principles of Financial Accounting (Stern)
• ACCT-UB 9001 Principles of Financial Accounting (select NYU study away sites)
• MG-UY 2204 Financial Accounting (Tandon)
• BUSN1-UC 171 Intermediate Accounting (SPS Transfers ONLY)
• BUSF-SHU 250 Principles of Financial Accounting (NYU Shanghai)
• BUSOR-UH 1501 Intro to Accounting (NYU Abu Dhabi)

The Ultimate Guide to Writing the NYU Transfer Essays

So, you’re looking for the best advice on how to write the NYU transfer essays.

Transferring to NYU is going to be an uphill battle. It doesn’t matter how strong your GPA is. If you have the same academic achievement as the average transfer applicant, you have a 24.63% chance of getting accepted.

As for the other 75.37%, you can…

• get rejected
• lose research opportunities
• have a smaller network to collaborate with
• minimize your chances of career success
• lose out on meaningful NYU friendships

NYU’s holistic admissions policy makes the essays very, very important. Although a strong essay doesn’t guarantee acceptance, it certainly helps you stand out.

Additionally, a good essay determines whether you get accepted or “waste 2 years of hard work.” Yikes. Thus, knowing how to write the NYU transfer essays is crucial.

This guide will cover how to do exactly that. By following this guide carefully, you can write a compelling essay that cuts through the rest of the admissions pool.

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• Standing Out

The HYPMS Technique.

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“Please provide a statement that addresses your reason(s) for seeking transfer and the objectives you hope to achieve. How can NYU and the particular school, college, program, and/or area of study you are applying to support those goals?” (2500 character maximum) NYU “Why Us” Transfer Essay Prompt 2023

Standing Out.

To stand out in the NYU transfer essay, you’ll need to distinguish yourself from the rest of the application pool. Many students applying to NYU are in the upper percentile of their school. You won’t be the only one with high marks.

If you have low grades, writing a unique NYU “Why Us” essay is doubly important.

To do this, estimate what the median applicant is like.

• What exactly do you think they’ll be doing to maximize their admissions chances?
• Will they read tutorial guides online?
• How can you differentiate yourself when everyone follows NYU college advice from Reddit, TikTok, and their counselors?
• How about when they get help from their teachers?
• What kind of topics do top-performing students cover?
• And, how can you stand out from that?

Here’s an example of something that won’t stand out:

“NYU contains all the resources I would need to be properly prepared for a career in business and finance. I would like to learn under its world-class professors to one day work as a financial analyst.” Example Bad NYU Why Us Essay Description

In the NYU “Why Us” essay prompt, practically everyone will be saying something like this. So, be specific if you’re going to talk about how it’s going to help with your future career. Don’t be vague!

Now, you may be thinking…

“What if I talk about the buildings and coffee shops in my “Why Us” essays?”

While that technically is fine, you shouldn’t make it the focus of your essay. NYU is a paragon of knowledge and culture. So, go deeper than that!

Does your pursuit of entrepreneurial growth parallel NYU’s business and artistic creativity? Or, perhaps NYU has resources and professors conducting research that may greatly benefit your major. Connect NYU’s background with your aspiring future, and capitalize on that!

Let’s take a look at what a good NYU Why Us essay would look like. Here’s a sample of a description that works well.

“To create a bottom-up based AI startup would be the start of a fantastic business journey for me. I always aspired to create software that would help ease the pain of work, especially for those who struggle with 9-5 desk jobs. Easing that pain would allow the powers of AI to take the load off hard-working employees, and promote a healthier lifestyle for a modern time. Thus, I would like to attend NYU to use its vast resources for springboarding my AI software startup. To attend NYU and optimize my chances for startup success would mean securing the chances of making a real world change on modern work-life blanace patterns.” Example Good NYU Why Us Essay Description

What sets this one apart is that it digs deeper into the unique reasons the applicant wants to attend NYU. Unlike other essays glossing over NYU’s resources, the applicant goes further by connecting deeper moral reasons to their career.

This is a technique we like to use for a lot of our clients.

For those who don’t know, HYPMS is short for Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford. These schools are regarded as some of the most valuable universities to obtain a degree from. So, what does the HYPMS format entail?

Essentially, it goes like this:

Imagine you were accepted into Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford for any major of your choice. You also have no financial restrictions, and paying off the student loans is no concern to you.

Why, at the end of the day, will you reject all of these schools for NYU?

This isn’t exactly an easy question to ask yourself. Besides, a degree from any of those schools will set you up for life quite well. We ask this so you’ll push yourself to find reasons for NYU.

You need a reason to attend NYU that’s so important that no other elite institution could compare. Now, realistically, that’s not possible. Most institutions will be capable of providing you with an education better than you can ever imagine. But, you can still use this mental exercise to make a statement close to that.

Think deeply about what advantages NYU will provide you. Better yet, think about the advantages you’ll get and how they benefit your future research, startups, or projects.

Standing out in the NYU transfer essay sometimes demands some imagination. Specifically, you’ll need to scare yourself a bit. What’s the cost of getting rejected? We don’t mean this in a superficial surface-level sort of manner. Everyone thinks about what happens if they get rejected!

Instead, think of the deeper impacts getting rejected from NYU has on you and your future.

Here are a couple of examples:

• You want to transfer to NYU because it makes the most sense for both fashion design and business. NYU would maximize your success in starting a new fashion line. Not attending as a transfer means settling with the current state school you’re in with its limited resources.
• You need to escape the limitations of your small town in Alabama. You live in a small community, and it’s a city quite limited in creativity and industry. You feel strangled by your background, and you need a place to escape to like the city. NYU provides the exciting worldly experience needed to actualize your “next life.”
• You live in a majority Asian-American community that is actively conservative. Despite your resentment for your community, you wish to make a change for your hometown. But, you don’t want to do it at your current state school. The professors are unmotivated and dismissive. Attending NYU means having all the resources and networking opportunities to yield the best results. And, you may even become a political leader in your hometown.

These ideas can help you shape your ideas when writing the NYU transfer essays. The advantage of considering the downfall of getting rejected is that there are motivations from both directions. You get motivation to get accepted, and motivation to avoid whatever comes with getting rejected by NYU.

Most students apply to prestigious schools like NYU due to its notoriety. However, you also want to have the possibility of rejection also motivating you. This will prove to admissions officers how much you’re taking your application seriously.

How to Write the NYU Transfer Essays: The “Reasons + Objectives” Prompt.

“Please provide a statement that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve.” (3,000 character maximum) NYU Transfer Essay Prompt 2

This goes with all the NYU transfer essays. Just like the first, you’ll want to stand out amongst the rest when answering this question.

When you think about it, of the two NYU transfer essays, the second one isn’t that different from the first. The first asks, “Why NYU?” The second asks for your “reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve.”

So, what’s the difference?

Well, the latter provides more opportunities for you to elaborate on your objectives. They’re insinuating your reasons for transferring to NYU are tied to your specific goals in mind.

We like to think that there are 2 forms of objectives that you should demonstrate: short-term, and long-term.

Your short-term goals should involve improving academic performance and narrowing your major into an industry niche. This shows the readers you’ve done your homework and have a good idea of what you want to do. You should also specify what exactly your long-term goals are going to be. You don’t have to have it accurate at a microscopic level. However, it helps to show the admissions officers that you have a clear path. That will help them better understand that you’re clear about why you need to attend NYU to achieve said path.

In the second NYU transfer essay prompt, demonstrate why your current institution is not sufficient for your goals.

Most students can achieve what they need at practically any university. They don’t need a prestigious school with vast resources to start a business or become a high school teacher. Thus, most students applying as transfers to NYU don’t really have a strong reason for transferring, to begin with.

Remember: most people transferring to NYU will also be transferring out of state. There are plenty of students from California and even across the globe who would like to attend.

Think about what you have to gain through transferring to NYU.

Additionally, think of the benefits you’ll take and how they differ from others. Perhaps someone wants to attend NYU because they have plans to attend for business and management purposes. However, you may have a better reason to attend. Maybe you already have a plan to execute a startup focusing on young activism among college students. And, what better place to start that than in the heart of activism and business startups?

Also, think about why you need to escape your current institution. Is there something about attending your current institution that made actualizing your goals impossible?

We had a client a few years back who talked about her issues attending Cal Poly Pomona. She was more interested in the tech startup world as well as business. But, Cal Poly’s business program was absurdly irrational. She learned nothing there, was surrounded by racism, and had to deal with troubling individuals. Hence, she left there for better pastures.

In the second NYU transfer essay, have a future goal in mind.

Let’s say you’re an applicant for NYU as a transfer student.

You made a goal to attend and learn more about business. Your long-term goal is to break into the business and administration software industry. NYU’s professors may mentor you to create a product that companies can use that is both affordable and useful. To expand on the future objectives, you may discuss moral and personal reasons. Look at the previous example again. Why would someone want to provide cheaper alternatives to admin software for businesses? Your potential business may help provide competition in an otherwise monopolized industry, helping the economy. Attending NYU would help you achieve that; thus, your admission to NYU also puts a moral value at stake here.

Think about the larger-scale reasons for your goals. They can be personal, moral, rational, or any other reason you may possibly have.

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Preparing for your transfer

Transferring to Gallatin means taking on a completely different set of degree requirements, gaining a new faculty adviser and new student colleagues, and adopting Gallatin's unique educational philosophy. We recommend that you think carefully about your educational goals and how a liberal arts education at Gallatin can help you achieve them. Read about the Gallatin degree requirements and curriculum, and consider realistically how you might develop your individualized concentration. This FAQ will guide you as you prepare for your transfer.

Some students must submit a Concentration Planning Worksheet prior to their intended start date in Gallatin. Successful transfer or transition to Gallatin requires approval of the Concentration Planning Worksheet by Gallatin faculty. Refer to Additional Program Requirements on the Admissions Office page to determine whether the Concentration Planning Worksheet is necessary for you.

Transfer FAQ

How can I find out more about Gallatin? Can you tell me how Gallatin works?

The best way to find out more about Gallatin is to attend an information session .

If you have attended an info session and have additional questions, you may meet with an adviser during the academic year on Mondays (2:30-4:30) and Tuesdays (10:30-12:00). Please reach out to [email protected] to schedule an appointment during these hours. Because of the volume of students interested in Gallatin, we ask that you first attend an info session before meeting with an adviser.

Because advisers must prioritize meeting with current Gallatin students, it is not possible for all prospective transfer students to meet with a Gallatin adviser before applying.  We encourage you to discuss your transfer plans with an adviser in your current school.

When am I eligible to transfer?

Typically applicants must be in at least the second semester of consecutive full-time study at their current college or university to be eligible for  transfer. Because Gallatin allows students to transfer a maximum of 64 units (including AP, IB, and other advanced standing credit), both internal and external transfer students should plan to start at Gallatin no later than the first semester of their junior year.

How do I apply to transfer? Can you tell me what is required for the transfer application?

The application process is handled by NYU's main Office of Admissions . Feel free to contact them directly with questions about applying.

Application requirements differ slightly based on an applicant’s status. Rising sophomores in other NYU programs and colleges should submit the internal transfer application. Rising NYU juniors (including LS Core Program students) must submit the Concentration Planning Worksheet . Students currently attending other universities (including visiting/non-degree students at NYU) should complete the Common Application. Please read the Additional Program Requirements carefully to understand what you must submit and when your deadlines are.

When is the transfer application due? When will I receive a decision?

For information on application deadlines, refer to the Guide to Applying on the Admissions Office page. Decisions are sent by the Office of Admissions; Gallatin advisers are unable to tell you when you will receive notification.  

Does Gallatin have requirements?

Yes. You can learn more by reviewing Gallatin's degree requirements page .

Can you tell me if my previous coursework will fulfill Gallatin degree requirements?

If you are applying to transfer to Gallatin from another school within NYU, your previous coursework may satisfy Gallatin's degree requirements.

Students applying from an external institution may review NYU’s transfer credit policy on the Admissions page . If admitted, it is your responsibility to send the final transcript from your previous university to the Office of Admissions. For both internal and external transfer students, Gallatin advisers will review your transfer credits during your first semester and make sure they are appropriately satisfying Gallatin's degree requirements.

Can I study away if I transfer to Gallatin?

Yes. Although you may study away later, your first full semester as a Gallatin student must be in New York. This rule pertains to the academic year: summer classes do not count as a full term in residency.

When would I declare my major?

Gallatin students do not formally declare majors, but they do create individualized concentrations over several semesters. A similar moment in that process is writing the IAPC, or Intellectual Autobiography and Plan for Concentration .

The IAPC is due at the end of a student’s sophomore year, that is, the semester in which 64 units are completed. Students who transfer with 64 or more earned units must complete this requirement during their first semester at Gallatin (summer/fall admits – November 1; spring admits – April 1).

Can transfer students to Gallatin do internships?

Yes. You can find information on the Gallatin internships page . Newly admitted transfer students must wait until the start of each semester to register their internships for credit, after discussing the internship with their faculty advisers.

Can you tell me what courses I should take before I transfer?  Will you review or advise me on my application?

Gallatin is a school of individualized study; the "prereqs" you take before applying will therefore vary depending on your course of study. We do not recommend any particular set of courses before transferring, but a strong foundation in the liberal arts and expository writing is beneficial.

Can I study ________ at Gallatin? Can Gallatin students take courses anywhere?

The Gallatin curriculum is very flexible, but does have some requirements and expectations. In addition to attending an info session, you can take some steps to get a sense of whether your plans are feasible at Gallatin. Look over the degree requirements and estimate which you may have already fulfilled. With those requirements in mind, begin drafting what your next several semesters would look like. Research the courses you might take at Gallatin and NYU's other schools. Are the kinds of courses you want offered at NYU? Can Gallatin’s courses and requirements be integrated into your individualized curriculum? Do you have enough semesters remaining to complete everything you want? What prerequisites do you need? Finally, do your your goals fit within Gallatin’s mission of interdisciplinary study in the liberal arts, or are they better suited to an established major elsewhere? You may find it helpful to read the expectations for a Gallatin concentration .

Gallatin students may take courses in many of NYU's schools, departments, and programs, with some limitations . In all cases, Gallatin students must comply with the policies of the school that's offering the course, including prerequisites, registration times, and restriction to majors only. 

Will my financial aid be affected by transferring to Gallatin?

Because each student has a unique financial situation, all questions regarding Financial Aid should be addressed to the Office of Financial Aid .

I've just been admitted to Gallatin. What next?

Congratulations! Be sure to follow all the instructions in the acceptance message you received from the Office of Admissions. A Gallatin adviser will contact you directly just as soon as possible. We know that you’re eager to get started, but bear in mind that your record must first be updated before you’re ready to meet with an adviser.

Gallatin-Bound LS Core Students

As an LS Core student, you may be thinking about Gallatin as early as your first semester at NYU Stay in regular contact with your LS adviser; discuss your academic goals with him or her, and whether Gallatin makes sense for you. The information below will help you to understand how LS courses can fulfill some of the Gallatin degree requirements.

Undergraduate Core Requirement

• First-Year Interdisciplinary Seminar: waived for LS Core students.
• First-Year Writing Seminar: Satisfied by LS Writing Sequence (WRI-UF 101 or WREX-UF 101).
• First-Year Research Seminar: Satisfied by LS Writing Sequence (WRI-UF 102 or WRCI-UF 102).
• Gallatin Interdisciplinary Seminars (16 units required): Gallatin Interdisciplinary Seminar (IDSEM-UG) courses taken prior to matriculation at Gallatin will count toward this requirement.
• Additional Gallatin units (16 units required): Gallatin Advanced Writing Courses (WRTNG-UG), Arts Workshops (ARTS-UG), internships, and other Gallatin courses taken prior to matriculation in Gallatin will count toward this requirement.
• Concentration Planning Worksheet: due for most students in the fall of sophomore year. Transition to Gallatin is contingent on approval by Gallatin faculty of the  Concentration Planning Worksheet .
• Required Gallatin advising sessions prior to registering for courses and matriculating at Gallatin.  
• Intellectual Autobiography and Plan for Concentration (IAPC): due by the end of your first Gallatin semester.
• Colloquium: 2 units in COLLQ-UG. All Gallatin students must complete this requirement during their senior year.

Liberal Arts, Historical & Cultural, and Critical Race Studies Requirements

AP and other advanced standing credits will not satisfy any Gallatin degree requirements. LS Core courses will not satisfy the Early Modern or Critical Race Studies requirements.

• Humanities (8 units required): Satisfied by LS Core (CFI-UF 101 or ACA-UF 101, CFII-UF 102 or ACC-UF 102).
• Social Science (8 units required): Satisfied by LS Core (SFI-UF 101 or GWA-UF 101, SFII-UF 102 or GWC-UF 102).
• Mathematics or Science (4 units required): Satisfied by approved courses taken in LS and other NYU schools.
• Global Cultures (4 units required): Satisfied by LS Core courses.
• Pre-Modern (4 units required):Satisfied by LS Core courses.
• Early Modern (4 units required): Satisfied by approved courses taken before or after matriculation at Gallatin.
• Critical Race Studies (4 units required): Satisfied by approved courses taken before or after matriculation at Gallatin.

Other Requirements

• Total Units Required to Graduate: 128 units.
• Academic Good Standing: minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Residency Requirement: The last 32 units must be completed at NYU (either at the Washington Square campus or at one of NYU’s study away sites).
• Transfer Units: The Gallatin faculty has determined that 64 units in residence at Gallatin (taken over two years under the guidance and mentoring of a Gallatin adviser) is the minimum amount of coursework and time required for students to establish an individualized program of study and develop a proper concentration. Students may therefore transfer a maximum of 64 units upon their matriculation at Gallatin. Students who have completed more than 64 units (including AP, IB, and other advanced standing credit) prior to matriculating at Gallatin will see a reduction in their cumulative earned total  (EHRS on the transcript) to 64 after Gallatin has reviewed their transfer credits.

Your first semester at Gallatin

We are excited that you have decided that Gallatin is the right school for you. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your first semester.

• Primary Faculty Adviser

Just before the start of your first semester, you will be paired with a primary faculty adviser based on your responses to the Gallatin Advising Questionnaire. We recommend that students meet with their primary faculty advisers regularly, at least 3-4 times per semester. As with any relationship, it takes time to get to know your adviser. If you speak to your adviser only once or twice, then he or she may not be able to give you the guidance and mentoring that is needed to develop your individualized concentration.

• Class Advisers

While your primary faculty adviser will be your main intellectual mentor, you will also work closely with class advisers - initially the transfer student adviser, and the first-year, sophomore, junior, or senior class adviser once you've settled into Gallatin. Class advisers provide both additional academic support as well as help with policies and procedures.

• The Gallatin and larger NYU communities

We encourage transfer students to become active members of Gallatin and NYU. As a small liberal arts school within a large university, Gallatin offers distinct Student Life activities. It is easy to get involved and to meet other Gallatin students who share your interests.  NYU also has a Transfer and Transitioning Students Services Office .  Please visit their website to learn more about the University-wide resources that are now at your disposal.

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Drop-in hours for prospective transfer students are Mondays, 2:30-4:30 and Fridays 10:00-12:00 via Zoom.

Have a question? Contact us at [email protected] .

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Transfer Students

Bs, media, culture, and communication.

The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication (MCC) welcomes your interest in the major. Please email our advising team at  [email protected]  for any questions about the transfer process.

Please note that MCC only accepts transfers for the Fall semester.

The transfer process depends on your home school:

• Students transferring from within Steinhardt must fill out the transfer application  by April 1.   
• Students transferring from another school within NYU must fill out the  internal transfer application  through NYU's Office of Undergraduate Admissions (due March 1).  Note: Students transitioning from the Liberal Studies program have a separate process; please consult with your home school advisor for more information.
• Students transferring from an institution outside of NYU must fill out the  external transfer application  through NYU's Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• External transfer applicants are encouraged to consider our  MCC in London  program.

As of Fall 2020 and going forward, any student transferring to the MCC major from within Steinhardt or elsewhere at NYU must have completed MCC-UE 0001 and MCC-UE 003 before applying to transfer/transition, receiving a grade of B- or better. The Department also recommends that such students have a B (3.0) cumulative grade point average. We ask that current students who wish to transition or internal transfer to MCC make every effort to take both classes before applying. 

For consistency, the MCC department follows the same policy as undergraduate admissions, listed here: The latest semester/term for which you can apply for transfer admission is the end of your second year of study at NYU. The latest students can begin their study at a new NYU school, college or campus is the first semester of their junior year.  Typically applications to transfer between NYU schools, colleges, or campuses are not permitted during or after the junior year.  In addition, students are rarely permitted to transfer between campuses when their intended major (or a similar major) is already offered at their current campus.

With the exception of external transfers, students entering the Media, Culture, and Communication major may not study abroad in their first semester. This allows new majors to participate in orientation and advisement activities organized by MCC's advising team.

*MCC has three core courses. Majors must take all three; minors take any two. Any student taking an MCC core course (MCC-UE 001, 003, or 014) must earn a B- or better to use that course toward the major or the minor. If a student receives a grade lower than a B-, that student may retake the course to improve the grade, but only one retaken course is allowed. Additionally, students may only retake a course once. This means that students receiving below a B- in two or more MCC core courses (even if taken in the same semester) will have to explore with their advisor other options for majoring at NYU.

Students entering the MCC major must complete the MCC core by the end of their first semester as a junior. This deadline for completing the core encourages external transfers who are early in their college careers, and it encourages transfers/transitions from Steinhardt and elsewhere in NYU who have already had successful experiences in the MCC core. The deadline also ensures that all majors will have completed the MCC core prior to enrolling in a senior seminar.

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As a CAS student you will begin an exciting and challenging college career at the College of Arts and Science (CAS). Each year, transfer students come to CAS from colleges and universities all over the world. Together they make up a large percentage of our population, and we welcome the diversity and energy transfer students bring to our campus.

Once attendance is confirmed with NYU Admissions, transfer students will be contacted by CAS New Students via [email protected] to go through an orientation process, both virtual and in-person. During the orientation process, students will register for courses, learn about NYU, and get ready to make the transition to New York City.

If you have questions about applying to NYU as a transfer student please contact NYU Admissions and visit their website for more information.

Fall transfer students  will go through a virtual advising and registration process in the summer to get registered for courses. Students will also be invited to a mandatory two-day orientation program on Thursday, August 29th and Friday, August 30th.  Throughout the summer and early September, transfer students are also encouraged to participate in NYU Welcome events . Outreach begins in mid-May for newly admitted students. Until then review the resources below.

Spring transfer students  will go through a virtual advising and registration process in December/January to get registered for courses.  Students will also be invited to a mandatory two-day orientation program on  Thursday, January 18th and Friday, January 19th,  in order to finalize registration, learn about important resources, and start building connections and community.  We also encourage students to attend NYU Spring Welcome events in January and February. 

EXTERNAL TRANSFER RESOURCES

Review this material to better understand CAS requirements and important procedures for admitted transfer students. You must complete the Transfer Virtual Advising Portal , emailed to you only after confirmation of transfer to CAS, in order to begin the registration process.

• Admissions - Next Steps  
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Transfer & Transition Students

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