Basic and Program Requirements

Basic Requirements

All graduate applicants are required to submit:

• an application for enrollment
• non-refundable application fee
• official undergraduate transcripts for all schools attended
• copy of college diploma or proof of degree

GRE requirements are determined by the chairperson of the academic department.

Score reports for the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test  (LAST) and/or Content Specialty Test (CST) may be required by your program.

M.B.A. Program: GMAT scores are required for all students applying to the M.B.A. program.

Communication Arts: Two letters of recommendation are required for communication arts applicants. Those students applying for any of the computer graphics programs must also submit a portfolio with the application for review. For more information concerning portfolio requirements, e-mail the Communication Arts department at commarts@nyit.edu.

Advanced Childhood Education, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology Specialist, and School Leadership and Technology: A copy of your New York (or other state) teacher certification is required.

School Leadership and Technology: Two letters of recommendation are required from your school district administrators endorsing your candidacy for the program.

School Counseling: Supplemental background packets are required. Call 516.686.7777 for details.

Mental Health Counseling: Supplemental background packets are required. Call 516.686.3882 for details.

Human Resource Management, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy: Two letters of recommendation are required. PT/OT letters of recommendation should be on letterhead stationery, one of which must be from a licensed PT/OT. The recommendations must be dated within the past six months. both references should be in sealed envelopes with the referee's signature over the seal. An interview with the department chairperson is required for these programs. Doctor of Physical Therapy applicants must submit applications directly to www.PTCAS.org.

Doctor of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: Applicants need to supply proof of 100 volunteer hours from a licensed OT/PT. An essay on why you want to become a PT/OT is required. Doctor of Physical Therapy applicants must submit applications directly to www.PTCAS.org.

 

Immunization Records: Public Health Law 2165 requires college students to present a complete record of two live immunizations against measles and a single immunization against mumps and rubella. Students born on or after Jan. 1, 1957 must submit a completed immunization record signed by a health practitioner. Your registration for classes will not be valid until this information has been provided.

 

Special Program Requirements

Many NYIT graduate programs have specific requirements for admissions. Choose the field of study you are interested in to find out more:

Architecture: Urban and Regional Design Business Administration Childhood Education Initial Preparation for Childhood Education Clinical Nutrition Combined D.O./M.S. Program Communication Arts Advertising and Public Relations Communication Arts Communications Theory Computer Graphics Programs Electronic and Print Journalism Filmmaking Media Management Television Producing, Directing and Writing Computer Science   Education Leadership and Technology   Electrical and Computer Engineering

Energy Management   Environmental Technology   Human Resources Management and Labor Relations Human Resource Management Labor Relations Labor-Management Relations in the Public Sector Advanced Certificate Program in Employee and Labor Relations Advanced Certificate Program in Human Resources Management Information, Network, Computer Security Instructional Technology Educator - Educational Technology Specialist Educator - no certification Professional Trainer Certificate/Advanced Certificates in Instructional Technology Computers in Education Distance Learning Multimedia Mental Health Counseling Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant School Counseling