Admissions: Graduate Students

Graduate Requirements

Requirements for admission to graduate study at New York Tech vary with the discipline the applicant chooses. All applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university (or its equivalent for international students) as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and must submit the completed application, the application fee, and such additional materials and information as the specific program or its director may require.

Applicants who have completed the application process and have been accepted for graduate study may be given a status of matriculation as defined by each program. Applicants who do not have all the necessary information in time to be processed before the beginning of a new term may be permitted to enroll as non-matriculated students at the discretion of the director for one term while completing their records.

Programs do not, in general, require that the undergraduate major be in the specific field to which the applicant is seeking graduate admission; however, each program sets forth certain prerequisite courses or subject matter areas in which the student must establish proficiency before proceeding to graduate work (refer to prerequisite requirements for each program listed in the Schools and Colleges section of the catalog).

Prerequisite courses carry prerequisite credit only, and the credits earned may not be counted toward the number of graduate credits required for the degree. A limited number of applicants without degree objectives who have acceptable professional backgrounds may be permitted to take a maximum of nine credits as non-matriculated/non-degree students at the discretion of the appropriate program director. Please refer to the individual listing for each discipline for additional terms and conditions, if any.

Admissions Procedures

• U.S. Students
• International Students
• Transfer Students
• Reenrollment/Readmission of Former Students

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U.S. Students

Applicants with Master's Degrees

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited U.S. institution may be accepted as evidence of having met the academic and test score requirements for matriculation; however, this does not relieve the applicant of the obligation to file all undergraduate transcripts and appropriate test scores, which will be used for research purposes.

Early Admission

New York Tech students who have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better may, under proper circumstances, enroll in up to nine credits of selected graduate courses before completing the undergraduate degree. Information regarding requirements, eligibility, and limitations is available in the offices of the graduate program directors.

Actual admission to the graduate program as a degree candidate can only be granted after the undergraduate degree has been received and formal requirements for admission have been met. Upon formal admission to a graduate program with matriculated status, credit may be granted toward a graduate degree for those graduate courses taken as an undergraduate but not credited toward an undergraduate degree, and completed with a grade of B or better.

Admission Procedures

Complete the following admission procedures for graduate students:

Apply as a Graduate Student

• Completed Application: Complete the New York Tech Online Application. An application must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions for all academic programs. Applications are considered in the order received as long as space in the program of your choice is available.
  
  • There is a different application for the following programs:
    
    • Occupational Therapy: Apply to the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (OTCAS)
    • Physical Therapy: Apply directly to the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)
    • Physician Assistant Studies: Apply to the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA)
• Application Fee: A $50 (U.S.) nonrefundable application fee, payable to New York Tech, is required as part of your application submission. Fee may be waived with an official waiver from your college advisor or a New York Tech advisor.
• Transcripts: When applying, unofficial transcripts showing all university-level classes previously attended must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Pass grades earned during the spring 2020 semester will not have a negative impact on students' admission. Upon acceptance, final, official transcripts showing proof of degree conferral for all degrees earned must be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions and should be received prior to or close to the start of the first semester at New York Tech. In the event that official transcripts are not received by the end of the first semester, students will not be permitted to register for future semesters and may have their financial aid canceled. Please note that individual departments reserve the right to ask for additional official transcripts for prerequisites or transfer credit. Students will be notified if this is a requirement for them.
• Standardized Test Scores: Official scores from the GRE, GMAT, MAT, or other exams should be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions if they are applicable to program requirements.
  • GRE Code: 2561
  • GMAT for Full-time (nine or more credits): OQN-RL-35
  • GMAT for Part-time (less than nine credits): OQN-RL-74
  • MAT Code: 1487
• Letter(s) of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation may be required. Check specific program requirements for more information. All letters of recommendation must be dated, signed by the recommender, and printed on official organization/school letterhead.
• Admission Decision: In order to provide adequate time for processing, admissions materials should, if possible, be submitted at least eight weeks before the desired date of entrance. Applicants will be officially notified of the action taken on their request for admission. Upon acceptance of an offer of admission, candidates are required to pay a nonrefundable $500 deposit within four weeks of acceptance to secure a position in the entering classes, which will be credited toward the first semester's tuition.
  
  • Students admitted to the Physical Therapy program are required to submit a $1,500 nonrefundable tuition deposit by January 15.
  • Students admitted to the Occupational Therapy programs are required to submit a $1,500 nonrefundable tuition deposit within two weeks of the date on the acceptance letter.
  • Students admitted to the Executive M.B.A. program are required to follow the steps to deposit outlined in their acceptance letter.
  • All admitted students also are required to submit completed health forms prior to the first day of classes, and those seeking financial aid are recommended to furnish the college with a Social Security number for identification purposes.

Final, official transcripts should be received prior to or close to the start of your first semester. In the event that official transcripts are not received by the end of the first semester, students will not be permitted to register for future semesters and may have their financial aid canceled. The Office of Graduate Admissions reserves the right to rescind offers of admission.

Applicants to all colleges and universities in New York State who were born on or after January 1, 1957, must provide written evidence of immunization against mumps, measles, and rubella or demonstrate that they are entitled to an exemption from this legal requirement.

New York Tech may waive some of the entrance requirements for applicants based on the discretion of the Office of Graduate Admissions or academic departments.

International Students

New York Tech welcomes students from other nations who show promise of benefiting from educational opportunities in the United States. International students are, in general, expected to follow the same regulations and procedures as those set forth for all entering students. The following guidelines are for prospective students residing outside the continental limits of the United States who wish to attend New York Tech:

Apply as an International Student

• Completed Application: Complete the New York Tech Online Application. An application must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions for all academic programs. Applications are considered in the order received as long as space in the program of your choice is available.
  
  • There is a different application for the following programs:
    
    • Occupational Therapy: Apply to the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (OTCAS)
    • Physical Therapy: Apply directly to the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)
    • Physician Assistant Studies: Apply to the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA)
• Application Fee: A $50 (U.S.) nonrefundable application fee, payable to New York Tech, is required as part of your application submission. Fee may be waived with an official waiver from your college advisor or a New York Tech advisor.
• Deadlines: Completed applications that include all required documents from international students should be received by December 1 for the spring semester, and July 1 for the fall semester. Students who apply after those dates may be asked to defer their application to be considered for the next available semester. (These deadlines may be waived for applicants who reside in the United States.)
• Transcripts: Submit all final, official transcripts directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions. This includes undergraduate transcripts and proof of degree from all schools and colleges previously attended. Pass grades earned during the spring 2020 semester will not have a negative impact on an applicants' admission. Copies are acceptable for the admission review process. Upon acceptance, final, official transcripts showing proof of degree conferral for all degrees earned must be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions and should be received prior to or close to the start of the first semester at New York Tech.
  
  • Applicants who have earned or are earning a degree from a university outside the United States may need to have their educational credentials evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization. The evaluation should include U.S. credit, grade, and degree equivalents and a course-by-course evaluation. Country-specific requirements are listed below:
    
    • African countries: Must submit all official transcripts directly from prior universities to the Office of Graduate Admissions, or submit an official course-by-course evaluation from one of the NACES-approved agencies.
    • India (3-year bachelor's degree):
      
      • College of Engineering and Computing Sciences programs (including Bioengineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Certificates, and all Ph.D. programs; but excluding Energy Management and Occupational Health and Safety) must submit an official course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-approved agency.
      • School of Management programs will not require an official evaluation of the degree from a NACES-approved agency for students who hold a three-year undergraduate degree from India. All such applications will be reviewed by the School of Management's admissions team on a case-by-case basis and may be considered for the graduate program without BRIDGE or may be required to submit an official course-by-course evaluation directly from a NACES-approved agency.
    • Other countries are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Graduate Office of Graduate Admissions at grad@nyit.edu with questions.
• Standardized Test Scores: Official scores from the GRE, GMAT, MAT, or other exams should be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions if they are applicable to program requirements. Official final test results must be submitted directly from the testing agency.
  • GRE Code: 2561
  • GMAT for Full-time (nine or more credits): OQN-RL-35
  • GMAT for Part-time (less than nine credits): OQN-RL-74
  • MAT Code: 1487
• Letter(s) of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation may be required. Check specific program requirements for more information. All letters of recommendation must be dated, signed by the recommender, and printed on official organization/school letterhead.
• English Proficiency: International applicants who have studied at a foreign university must provide proof of English proficiency. Applicants are required to submit the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), as administered by the Educational Testing Service, the Pearson PTE Academic Exam, Duolingo English Test, or an examination deemed to be equivalent by the Office of Graduate Admissions. Official final proof of English test results must be submitted directly from the testing agency.
  
  • The following minimum scores required for full admission to a graduate programs are:
    • IELTS score: 6.0
    • TOEFL (iBT) score: 79
    • Pearson PTE score: 53
    • Duolingo score: 105
  • English Proficiency Waivers: English proficiency requirement is waived for applicants who live or were educated (have earned a bachelor's/master's degree) in one of the following countries:
    • Anguilla, Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Barbuda, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Malta, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Lesotho, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, St. Helena, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Tanzania, Tobago, Trinidad, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland), US Virgin Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
• SEVIS: Applicants who transfer from American colleges or universities must have their previous schools complete the SEVIS I-20 Transfer Form, which can be obtained online. Applicants must furnish copies of all previous universities' I-20(s) and copies of their Visa and I-94 (from their passport).
• Affidavit of Support: For the purpose of assuring New York Tech and the United States government that all necessary costs to maintain the student throughout their tenure at the university will be met, applicants must submit an original notarized Affidavit of Support form signed by a parent or other bona fide sponsor (form can be obtained directly from the Office of Graduate Admissions or online). This document must be notarized (witnessed and signed by a notary who is licensed by the government to witness signatures on legal documents).
• Bank Statement for Financial Support: Applicants must submit a bank statement with bank seal, from the applicant's own or a sponsor's bank, demonstrating financial support. Bank statements need to show specific amounts based on academic status (as listed on the Affidavit of Support available online).
• I-20: Upon receipt of all required material including the completed application, $50 application fee, official scholastic credentials and test scores, and, if applicable, proof of English proficiency, the Admissions Committee will review the qualifications of each applicant on an individual basis, and a decision regarding admission will be forwarded to the applicant. If the applicant has submitted a notarized Affidavit of Support and bank statements demonstrating sufficient financial support, the Admissions Committee will issue the I-20 with the notification of acceptance or shortly thereafter.
• Admission Decision: In order to provide adequate time for processing, admissions materials should, if possible, be submitted at least eight weeks before the desired date of entrance. Applicants will be officially notified of the action taken on their request for admission. Upon acceptance of an offer of admission, candidates are required to pay a nonrefundable $500 deposit within four weeks of acceptance to secure a position in the entering classes, which will be credited toward the first semester's tuition.
  
  • Students admitted to the Physical Therapy program are required to submit a $1,500 nonrefundable tuition deposit by January 15.
  • Students admitted to the Occupational Therapy programs are required to submit a $1,500 nonrefundable tuition deposit within two weeks of the date on the acceptance letter.
  • Students admitted to the Physician Assistant Studies program are required to submit an initial $1,000 nonrefundable tuition deposit within two weeks of the date on the acceptance letter. A second nonrefundable deposit of $500 must be deposited no later than May 1 to hold the seat. Students admitted to the Medical/Healthcare Simulation program are required to submit a $500 nonrefundable deposit within two weeks of the date on the acceptance letter.
  • Students admitted to the Executive M.B.A. program are required to follow the steps to deposit outlined in their acceptance letter.
• All admitted students also are required to submit completed health forms prior to registration.

Final, official transcripts should be received prior to or close to the start of your first semester. In the event that official transcripts are not received by the end of the first semester, students will not be permitted to register for future semesters and may have their financial aid canceled. The Office of Graduate Admissions reserves the right to rescind offers of admission.

Applicants to all colleges and universities in New York State who were born on or after January 1, 1957, must provide written evidence of immunization against mumps, measles, and rubella or demonstrate that they are entitled to an exemption from this legal requirement.

New York Tech may waive some of the entrance requirements for applicants based on the discretion of the Office of Graduate Admissions or academic departments.

Also Note:

• All students transferring from foreign institutions of higher learning will be required to have their educational credentials evaluated by an agency approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). There is a fee for this evaluation service. Possible transfer credits will be determined by New York Tech after results of the course-by-course evaluation have been received. Students must provide course outlines and/or syllabi if available to facilitate credit transfer.
• Visit the Office of Residence Life and Off-Campus Housing for more information about residential facilities near the Long Island or New York City campuses.

Visas

New York Tech is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Students holding F-1 visas must register for the number of hours required by law and have their registration approved by the Office of International Education. Upon acceptance of an offer of admission, candidates are required to submit a nonrefundable tuition deposit. If a student's visa is denied, the deposit, if paid, will be refunded upon proof of visa denial from the consulate.

U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Department regulations require international students with F-1 visas to pursue a full-time course of study. At New York Tech, this is defined as a minimum of nine credits per semester at the graduate level.

International students holding an F-1 visa issued for study at another U.S. institution must forward a SEVIS I-20 Transfer Form, which can be obtained online and completed by an official at the transferring school, to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

International applicants who hold a valid temporary B-2 visitor's visa that is specifically stamped "prospective student" at the time of application and are accepted into a graduate program will be expected to make arrangements to meet with the Office of International Education upon arrival.

Admission of International Graduate Applicants Without U.S. Equivalent Baccalaureate Degrees (Bridge Program)

Applications from international students who have completed only a three-year postsecondary program that is equivalent to three years of undergraduate study in the United States, or a four-year program that is not equivalent to an American bachelor's degree, will be considered for admission with the following additional provisions:

• Each student must complete the assigned additional undergraduate/graduate credits with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0.
• Upon satisfactory completion of the assigned Bridge credits, the student will be granted provisional status in the chosen graduate program.
• Graduate programs that offer a Bridge option:
  
  • Bioengineering, M.S.
  • Business Administration, M.B.A.
  • Computer Science, M.S.
  • Cybersecurity, M.S.
  • Data Science, M.S.
  • Electrical and Computer Science, M.S.
  • Energy Management, M.S.
  • UX/UI Design and Development, M.A.

Transfer Students

Graduate credits taken at other accredited institutions and completed with a grade of B or better, or earned by way of the New York Tech's approved prior learning options, may be credited toward the graduate degree, provided those graduate credits have not been applied toward another degree and the course content is deemed by the program director to be appropriate to the major being pursued and the equivalent of that offered at New York Tech. Transfer credit is awarded to matriculated students who are seeking to complete a degree at New York Tech.

Generally, up to nine credits may be transferred to graduate degree programs, depending on your major, under proper conditions. Some specialized programs may offer more or less transfer credit. Please refer to the particular program you are interested in for specific information.

View graduate degrees by school:

• Architecture and Design
• Arts and Sciences
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Health Professions
• Management

Normally, courses taken more than five years ago cannot be transferred, although the program director or dean's designee may make exceptions following a review of the transfer request.

All requests for transfer credit must be made within the first semester of enrollment. Requests received after the first semester will not be considered. Appropriate forms are available through the Office of Graduate Admissions. Official transcripts of work to be evaluated and catalog descriptions of the course(s) taken must also be submitted and must also be sent directly from the college or university concerned to graduate admissions. Students are encouraged to initiate requests for transfer credit at the time of application for admission to a graduate degree program.

If your transcripts are in a language other than English, you must submit an official course-by-course evaluation of your educational credentials by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization. Any possible transfer credit will be determined upon admission to New York Tech and receipt of the official course-by-course evaluation.

Additional college-wide policies, not mentioned here but applying equally to the graduate programs, may be found in the undergraduate catalog.

Prior Learning Evaluation

New York Tech evaluates graduate-level knowledge and skills an individual has gained outside of the classroom for graduate degree credit. This evaluation is called credit for prior learning (CPL), but it may also be referred to as prior learning assessment or experiential learning.

Some examples of credit for flexible learning include:

• Approved courses offered through educational technology platforms (e.g. Coursera, Udacity, etc.)
• Workplace training
• Military training and service
• Independent study
• Professional certifications
• Examinations (e.g national exams)

Students must be matriculated (working toward a degree) to earn CPL. CPL does not count toward the university residency requirements. Students cannot earn CPL for a course of a level lower than course(s) they have completed or in which they are currently enrolled.

Reenrollment/Readmission of Former Students

• Students who have stopped attending New York Tech for one semester, not including summer, and have not attended another institution do not need to apply for readmission. These students may return under the original catalog/curriculum of admission and must seek academic advisement from their department. Find the appropriate academic advisor to contact for additional information.
• Students who have been away for one semester and who have attended another institution must submit official transcript(s) in order to have those credits evaluated for transfer credits. Transcripts can be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
• Former students of New York Tech who have been away for two or more semesters must complete an application for readmission with the Office of Graduate Admissions along with the necessary supporting documentation and any applicable processing fees. Students are required to present all transcripts for evaluation at the time of readmission in order to receive any applicable transfer credit for work completed at another institution and to ensure proper academic advisement, scholarship, and financial aid eligibility.

Once readmitted to the college, students must fulfill the curriculum requirements in effect at the time of their readmission. Students readmitted after a break of five years or less may request approval to follow the program requirements in place at the time of their most recent admission/readmission. The academic dean responsible for the program will decide in this matter. Students readmitted after a break of more than five years may request approval to follow the program requirements in place at the time of their most recent admission/readmission. The Vice President of Academic Affairs (or designee) will decide on this matter. In all cases, NYSED regulations will guide these decisions.

Non-matriculated (Non-degree) Applicants

Regardless of whether you are enrolled at other institutions, you are welcome to enroll in the spring, summer, or fall semester, on a non-degree basis, and take up to nine credits. You must first file an application for non-matriculated status, which can be obtained through the Office of Graduate Admissions, and obtain permission from the director of the appropriate graduate program. A nonrefundable fee of $50 must accompany each application.

Satisfactory performance as a non-degree student does not guarantee acceptance into any graduate program once you have reached the limit of nine credits of graduate study. You must apply to and meet all admissions requirements and standards. Courses taken as a non-degree student may be applied toward the graduate degree if they are part of the degree's program of study. Non-degree students are urged to seek advisement from program faculty prior to registration for any course. Find the appropriate academic advisor to contact for additional information.