FAQs for Graduate Students
FAQs for Graduate Students
Each program has different admission requirements, although all require you to submit a copy of your university transcripts and proof of degree. If you are an international student from a non-English speaking country, you will also need to submit the English Proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or DUOLINGO). You may also get an idea of what is required for the program by visiting the Graduate Students Admissions page and selecting the program or programs you are interested in from the “admissions requirements” list. This is updated frequently.
In most cases, your application can be reviewed using the copies of documents you have submitted. For international students, please visit the Graduate Student Admissions page to learn more about country-specific transcript requirements. Remember, any documents you submit are considered copies and once you are accepted, you must submit the final official documents.
For international students, visit the International Graduate Students page to learn more about country-specific requirements.
All application statuses will be updated and released on your application in the Admissions Portal.
For graduate tuition, discounted tuition programs, and special tuition rates at New York Tech, please visit Graduate Tuition and Fees. You will pay tuition based on the number of credits you take each semester. There may be a slight increase in tuition of 4-6% every fall.
Learn more on the Estimated Costs of Attending New York Tech page and use the Graduate Calculator Tool for estimating graduate student charges, financial aid and out-of-pocket expenses.
The Graduate Scholar Award (GSA) is available to students who have a combined GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale from all prior universities. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship and do not have to do anything additional to apply.
If you are accepted to the Bridge program with a 3.3 or higher CGPA, you are not eligible for the GSA scholarship until you complete the required Bridge program with a 3.3 or higher CGPA. Graduate Admissions will determine if you are eligible to receive the GSA scholarship once you are fully matriculated to the academic program.
Learn more about private scholarships.
We highly recommend that you view your next steps in your Admissions Portal, as they will be personalized to you. For general next steps, you can also visit:
Domestic students are required to send the Official Final Transcript with the Proof of Degree directly to the admissions office electronically or by postal mail. New York Tech participates in several electronic transcript networks: National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment Exchange, and eSCRIP-SAFE. New York Tech prefers to receive transcripts electronically. If your prior institution does not participate with one of our networks, they may send an electronic official transcript directly to New York Tech at grad@nyit.edu.
International students are required to submit the Official Final Transcripts and Original Degree Certificate in the school-sealed envelope to the admissions office in person or request your prior university to send the official documents directly to the admissions office at grad@nyit.edu in PDF format or by postal mail.
All test scores are required to be sent directly from the testing agency to the admissions office electronically.
Once you accept your admission and submit your non-refundable deposit in your Admissions Portal, please reach out to your program advisor for registration advisement.
Part I: Complete the virtual My Guide to Success Modules.
Part II: Attend the New Student Academic Convocation.
International Students: You are required to attend a mandatory SEVIS check-in at either the New York City or Long Island campus, as well as an in-person International Student Orientation on September 2, 2025 (for Fall 2025 admits).
After you have received your acceptance to the graduate program, please reply to the admission offer and pay the deposit through your Admissions Portal. Please check out the required financial documents under the “How to Get an I-20” section and upload the required documents to your Admissions Portal for the I-20 process review.
All issued I-20s will be uploaded to your Admissions Portal under the “Status Update” section. If you have any questions about the I-20 process, please contact the Office of International Admissions at international@nyit.edu for assistance.
Graduate I-20s are issued for 24 months. You can apply for an extension if the program requires additional semesters for completion. The duration of the graduate programs is flexible. It is based on your completion (time frame) of the required credits.
All international students are required to enroll in nine (9) credits per semester, except the last semester.
Please upload the required financial documents and the completed SEVIS I-20 Transfer form to your Admissions Portal for the I-20 process review.
Please check out the financial documents requirements under the “How to Get an I-20” section.
If you are looking for an assistantship or a job on campus, we do have some opportunities available. Once you complete your first semester at New York Tech with at least a 3.25 GPA, you may apply. Please visit the Graduate Assistantships page for more information about these and other opportunities.
International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic semesters, and up to 35 hours per week during Intersession or Summer break.
You are allowed to apply for CPT after completing 18 graduate credits.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a temporary work authorization that must be directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study.
Please contact the Office of International Education at oie@nyit.edu for assistance.
Please email the Office of Graduate Admissions at grad@nyit.edu for the deferral request. If you have already deposited, your deposit will be deferred with your new acceptance.
All students are allowed to defer up to one academic year. If you have already deferred two times, you are required to submit a new online application, pay the $50 application fee, and submit updated admission documents for re-review.
If you have been out for only one semester, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@nyit.edu for assistance.
If you have been out for more than two semesters, please submit a new online application for readmission. If you have attended any other university while you were out, please have those official transcripts sent to Graduate Admissions at grad@nyit.edu for review.
International students who have completed a three-year postsecondary program equivalent to three years of undergraduate study in the United States, or a four-year program that does not meet the equivalency of a U.S. bachelor’s degree, must complete additional assigned undergraduate/graduate Bridge coursework. These Bridge courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students are required to finish the Bridge portion of the program before starting their master’s studies.
If you believe your three-year degree is equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree (which typically requires at least 120 credits) or if you have earned more than 90 credits, we strongly recommend submitting an official Course-by-Course Evaluation of your transcripts. This should include all individual semester mark-sheets and a degree evaluation from a current member of NACES. Once we receive the official evaluation, we will re-review your admission status.
Learn more about the Graduate Admissions requirements. Any questions, please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at grad@nyit.edu for assistance.
Bridge program course tuition rate is based on what level courses your advisor assigned to you. If the courses are undergraduate level, you will be charged with undergraduate level tuition rate. If the courses are graduate level, you will be charged a graduate level tuition rate. Please feel free to check out the academic year tuition and fees page for more information. All Bridge students are charged the college fee as a graduate student.
Learn more and use the graduate calculator tool for estimating graduate student charges, financial aid and out-of-pocket expenses.
If you have any questions about the tuition and fees, please contact the Office of the Bursar at bursar@nyit.edu for assistance.
If you have additional questions, please email us at grad@nyit.edu. Due to the volume of emails received, please allow 1–3 business days for a response.