The Application

Admission to GSTEM is competitive, and decisions are based on the strength of your high school academic work, your essays, your STEM activities, and your recommendation. Starting in 2025 our application window is now 30 days. Don’t miss the March 2 deadline!

Required documents for consideration

• NYU University Program’s Online Application
• An official, cumulative and up-to-date high school transcript(s) starting with Grade 9. Transcripts must include your grades from Fall 2024 and a listing of your classes for Spring 2025.
• 4 essays
• Letter of recommendation from a teacher, advisor, or counselor

Important Dates & Deadlines

• February 1st – Application Opens
• March 2nd – Application Closes
• Applications must be submitted by March 2, 2025 at 11:59pm (applicant’s local time)
• Plan ahead! Confirm with your recommender well before the March 2 deadline. We allow a short grace period for recommendation letters to be received but your application is considered incomplete until then.
• Plan ahead! You must include a complete transcript(s) starting with Grade 9 up through, and including, your grades from Grade 11 in Fall 2024. A list of your Spring 2025 classes is required as well.

Documents such as essays and transcripts should be uploaded to the NYU Online Application.  However, schools may also email transcripts to admissions.docs@nyu.edu or mail them to this address:

NYU Admissions: Non-Degree Programs
383 Lafayette Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10003

All recommendation letters must be submitted through the NYU Online Application.

NYU has recently instated a $50 application fee. A fee waiver is easily available and we strongly encourage anyone in need to request one. Instructions will be included at the end of your application.