NYU Precollege lets high school juniors and seniors take regular undergraduate courses for credit, taught by New York University faculty, in arts and media, STEM, humanities and social sciences, and business.
Courses run in fall, spring and summer, on campus in New York City or online. Summer students can live on campus and join a college-prep series on admissions, financial aid and college life.
Benefits & funding
- Self-funded: US$6,276 per 3-credit and US$8,368 per 4-credit course; summer full-time study (6–8 credits) US$12,552–16,736.
- Summer housing and dining: about US$4,800; summer activity charge US$300.
- Credits count toward a future degree; the cost page lists no scholarships.
- In-person international students also pay visa, SEVIS and insurance charges.
Eligibility
- Rising 11th or 12th graders for summer; current 11th or 12th graders for fall and spring.
- GPA 3.0 (4.0 scale): “recommended” on the eligibility page, a “minimum” on the Explore page.
- Good academic and disciplinary standing.
- International students: online only in fall and spring; summer in person (F-1 visa, not B-1/B-2 or ESTA, 6–8 credits) or online.
- Non-native English speakers must take an English test.
- Living on campus requires age 15+.
- Graduating seniors apply as visiting students instead.
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“NYU Precollege is open to rising 11th and 12th grade high school students in the summer and to current 11th and 12th grade students in the fall and spring terms.” Eligibility
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Application process
- 1Apply online with an official transcript from 9th grade on, an optional 250–500-word personal statement and a US$50 non-refundable fee.
- 2Deadlines: fall 14 Aug; spring 4 Jan; summer 15 Mar (international) or 4 Jun (US/online).
- 3Decisions come about 2–3 weeks after a complete file; admitted students pay a US$250 non-refundable deposit.
Program timeline
Spring applications open
1 Nov 2026
Spring deadline
4 Jan 2027
Spring term, including exams
19 Jan – 12 May 2027
Summer deadlines (international / US-online)
15 Mar / 4 Jun 2027
Summer ends
11 Aug 2027