Only submit artistic materials if your program requires an audition or portfolio. We cannot consider other supplemental materials like research papers or photos. Send only what truly showcases your talents — it helps your application shine.

Depending on your educational background and the program you are applying to, you will need to provide the following: Standardized test scores (see NYU’s standardized testing requirements).

• Standardized testing is optional for the upcoming application term.
• A Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS). All applicants will be invited to complete this after submitting their application.
• An audition or portfolio for specific artistic programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and Tisch School of the Arts. For applicants to these programs, testing is optional and a required audition or portfolio can be submitted in place of standardized testing:
  • Steinhardt requires an audition or portfolio for all applicants to the Music Department and a portfolio for those applying to Studio Art.
  • Tisch requires an audition or portfolio for applicants to all programs.
  • For programs that require an audition or portfolio, we strongly recommend you submit your application one month in advance to ensure ample time to prepare your audition or portfolio.
• English language testing if you have not completed at least 3 years of study where English is the sole language of instruction at the time of application submission and English is not your first language.
• Records of all college work that you have received academic credit for and does not appear on your high school transcript.
• The Common Application Mid Year Report with updated academic record if mid-year grades are available. This should show your first semester senior year grades.