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
How to Apply to New York Tech
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 six 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:
- Completed Application: Complete the New York Tech Online Application. An application must be submitted to the Office of Admissions for all academic programs. Applications are considered in the order received as long as space in the program of your choice is available.
Apply as a graduate student
There is a different application for the following programs:
- 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. Some financial aid programs such as New York State TAP may require submission of materials prior to the end of the 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. 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 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.
- 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. Upon request, a second nonrefundable deposit of $500 will be subsequently required in order 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 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 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 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:
- Completed Application: Complete the New York Tech Online Application. An application must be submitted to the Office of Admissions for all academic programs. Applications are considered in the order received as long as space in the program of your choice is available.
Apply as an international student
There is a different application for the following programs:
- 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 your final, official transcripts directly to the Office of 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 students' admission. Copies are accepted for 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.
- 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.
- Possible transfer credit will be determined upon admission to New York Institute of Technology and receipt of the course-by-course evaluation. If your transcripts are in a language other than English, you must submit an official English translation.
- Country-Specific Requirements
- African countries: Must submit an official transcript directly from your prior universities to the Admissions Office or an official course-by-course evaluation of the transcripts and an official evaluation of the degree
- India/BRIDGE (3-year degree students): Must submit an official course-by-course evaluation of transcript with all Individual Semester Mark-sheets and an official evaluation of the degree
- India (4-year degree students): College of Engineering and Computing Sciences programs (including Bioengineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Ph.D. programs), excluding Mechanical Engineering, Energy Management and Advanced Certificates – must submit an official course-by-course evaluation of the transcripts with all Individual Semester Mark-sheets and an official evaluation of the degree
Other countries are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Graduate Admissions Office 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 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
- English Proficiency: International applicants who have earned undergraduate degrees 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 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
- SEVIS: Students who transfer from American colleges or universities must have their previous schools complete the SEVIS I-20 Transfer Form, which can be obtained online. Students 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, students 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 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: Students must submit a bank statement with bank seal, from the student'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 student 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. Upon request, a second nonrefundable deposit of $500 will be subsequently required in order 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 the first day of classes, and those seeking financial aid are recommended to furnish the college with a Social Security number for identification purposes.
- All admitted students also are required to submit completed health forms prior to registration, 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 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 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, such as World Education Services or Globe Language Services. 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:
- The student may be required to take a New York Tech English proficiency examination prior to enrollment.
- Each student must complete a minimum of 30 additional undergraduate credits with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. A substantial number of these credits may be in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, depending upon the results of the proficiency examination, if required.
- Upon satisfactory completion of these 30 credits, the student will be granted provisional status in the chosen graduate program, except for the M.B.A. program, and expected to meet all requirements of this status, which includes the achievement of at least a 3.0 GPA through the first 12 graduate credits. M.B.A. students must meet all entrance criteria in order to be admitted and begin taking classes as well as be required to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA through the first 12 graduate credits.
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 (9) 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.
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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 English translation through one of the following:
If you have attended college overseas, you need to have a course-by-course evaluation done of your educational credentials by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization. See approved agencies listed above. Possible transfer credit will be determined upon admission to New York Tech and receipt of the 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 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 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 (undergraduates must be within 30 credits of degree completion) 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 (undergraduates must be within 30 credits of degree completion) may request approval to follow the program requirements in place at the time of their most recent admission/readmission. The Vice President for Academic Affairs (or designee) will decide in 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 Admissions, and obtain permission of the director of the appropriate graduate program. A nonrefundable fee of $50 must accompany each application. M.B.A. courses are not permitted.
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.