How to Apply: First-Year

Thanks for your interest in NYIT! We know you have a lot to think about, whether you are just starting to research and visit universities or you are ready to apply.

We review applications for admission and automatic scholarship decision on a rolling basis, as long as space is available.

Priority Applications

The deadline for priority applications has been extended to December 1. Benefits of priority application include:

$50 application fee waiver.
Expedited admission decision.
Automatic scholarship consideration up to $23,000.

Have you completed at least 24 college credits after high school?
Apply to NYIT as a Transfer Student

Admissions Statistics (Fall 2017)

Average GPA: 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale)
Average SAT: 1138
Average ACT: 24

Class of 2021 (Long Island and New York City Undergraduates)

55.5% male; 44.5% female
90 countries, 44 states represented
91% from the NYC/Tristate area
901 first-time freshmen
Most popular majors: computer science, electrical and computing engineering, architectural technology/architecture

Deadlines

First-Year Priority Deadline: January 15.
Regular Admission: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling admission basis, as long as space is available.
International Student Deadlines: December 1 for the spring semester and July 1 for the fall semester.

Program-Specific Deadlines

Combined Life Sciences, B.S./Physical Therapy, D.P.T.: Feb. 1

How to Apply

Degrees with Specific Admission Requirements

College of Arts & Sciences
School of Architecture & Design
College of Engineering & Computing Sciences
- Electrical & Computer Engineering, B.S.
- Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
School of Health Professions
- Nursing, B.S.

Step 1: Complete an Application

Complete the Common Application or the NYIT Online Application. There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee.

Step 2: Submit Required Application Materials

NYIT prefers electronic submission of documents. Please submit your documents electronically to ensure efficient processing by NYIT. NYIT participates in several electronic transcripts networks: National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment Exchange, and eSCRIP-SAFE. If your prior institution does not participate with one of our networks, they may send an electronic official transcript directly to NYIT at admissions@nyit.edu. If you recently submitted supporting documents, please allow the Office of Admissions at least 2-4 weeks to process your materials.

Required documents include:

Copies of transcripts of all high school transcripts, AP, IB, and A-Level test scores, and transcripts for any college-level coursework will be required during the admission process. Your mid-year and final grades will also be required. All final, official transcripts must be received by NYIT prior to the start of your first semester.

SAT (critical reading and math only) or ACT test scores. You have the option of submitting results from the previous or redesigned SAT. We will review applications with self-reported test scores, which may be used as a basis for admission. Official test scores must be received prior to the start of your first semester.
NYIT SAT Code: 2561; NYIT ACT Code: 2832

Submit documents.

Step 3: Submit Two Letters of Recommendation

Step 4: Complete 300-350 Word Essay

Choose one of the following essay topics.

Tell us about your career goals and why attending NYIT would further these goals.
Describe the achievement of which you are most proud and why.
If you are applying to NYIT’s occupational therapy, osteopathic medicine, nursing, physician assistant studies, or physical therapy programs, explain your desire to work in this field.

Submit your application materials:

NYIT prefers electronic submission of documents. Submit your documents.

NYIT participates in several electronic transcripts networks: National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment Exchange, and eSCRIP-SAFE. If your prior institution does not participate with one of our networks, they may send an electronic official transcript directly to NYIT at admissions@nyit.edu.

If required, you may email other documents to admissions@nyit.edu or fax to 516.686.1116.

Our mailing address is:

Office of Admissions
New York Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 8000
Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000

Additional Information

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Check Your Application Status

Throughout the admission process, you can check on the status of your application. We will communicate with you via email regarding missing documents required for your application. If you recently submitted these items, please allow 2-4 weeks for us to process these materials.

If you have attended NYIT in the past and are interested in re-enrolling:

Depending on how long you have been away from NYIT, different requirements apply for readmission.

Find out more about readmission