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The Next Step on the Path to Your Future
Many students who begin their studies elsewhere choose to complete their degree at New York Tech. Our generous transfer credit policy, dedicated transfer advisors, and flexible programs make it easy to build on your past while preparing for your future. Veterans transferring to New York Tech can also earn credit for military service and courses taken at previous learning institutions.
How to Apply
We’re excited you are considering transferring to New York Tech. We review applications on a rolling basis and follow a personalized process to ensure you receive all the credit you’ve earned for prior learning. Explore all the steps for submitting your application, sending your transcripts, and getting credit for previous coursework, test scores, and life experiences.
Start by completing our online application or the Common Application. Once you’ve submitted your application, you can check its status below. Certain programs also have specific admissions requirements.
For transfer students, we review applications for admission and automatic scholarship decisions on a rolling basis.
Program-Specific Admission Requirements and Deadlines
In addition to the general application and admission requirements, some programs require students to submit additional materials, such as portfolios, minimum GPA, or prior coursework.
Standardized test scores aren’t required to apply to New York Tech. Learn more about submitting a test-optional application, and get help deciding if this is the right choice for you.
Official transcripts for all high school and college-level work are required as part of your application. We participate in several electronic transcript networks to make submission easy. You can submit documents and check your application status by logging into the Admissions Portal.
Required documents include:
- Official test scores (AP, IB, A-Level, etc.).
- Copies of transcripts from all colleges you have attended.
- If you have fewer than 24 credits of previous college work completed, you will need to submit your official high school transcript. You also have the option of submitting your SAT (critical reading and math only) or ACT scores. SAT Code: 2561; ACT Code: 2832.
If your transcripts are in a language other than English, you must submit an official English translation through one of the following agencies:
Any transfer credits will be determined after you are admitted and we have received the official translation and evaluation of your transcripts.
Note: All final, official transcripts must be received prior to the start of your first semester.
Letters of recommendation from those who know you and your academic work are a key part of the application, giving us a fuller picture of your strengths and qualities as a student. As you start your online application, you’ll request letters from those you would like to recommend you for admission to New York Tech.
In 300 to 350 words, tell us about your career goals in the major you applied for and why attending New York Tech would further those goals.
New York Tech prefers electronic submission of documents. Check your application status and submit your documents.
We participate in several electronic transcripts networks: National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment Exchange, Scoir, and eSCRIP-SAFE. If your prior institution does not participate with one of our networks, they may send an electronic official transcript directly to admissions@nyit.edu.
If required, you may email other documents to admissions@nyit.edu or fax them 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
Receive credit not only for previous college courses but also for other learning and life experiences. Find out more about the possibilities and process, and use the Credit Evaluator to see how courses you’ve already taken may transfer and fit within your desired program.
If you have attended New York Institute of Technology in the past and are interested in reenrolling, learn more about readmission.
All international students are required to demonstrate English proficiency as part of the application process. Once admitted, students will need to submit materials to receive an I-20 “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.”
Find Your Community
Transfer students are an important part of the New York Tech community. Dedicated transfer advisors, a variety of student clubs and groups, and campus activities let you quickly build relationships, pursue your interests, and discover a place of belonging.
Affording a New York Tech Education
We make a great education affordable and accessible, offering one of the lowest net tuition rates among private colleges in New York. The average financial aid award for undergraduate degree-seeking students is over $34,000.
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