APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
International Undergraduate and Graduate
Applicant’s Instructions
Please read all instructions carefully before completing the application. Please PRINT clearly or TYPE
the information requested on the attached application and return it in the enclosed envelope with the
required documents.
For your convenience, this application and the other international admission forms also are available through our
Web site at www.nyit.edu
Old Westbury Campus
Manhattan Campus
Central Islip Campus
Northern Boulevard
P.O. Box 8000
Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000
516.686.7520
800.345.NYIT (in U.S. only)
1855 Broadway
New York, NY 10023-7692
212.261.1508
300 Carleton Avenue
Central Islip, NY 11722-9029
631.348.3200
800.873.NYIT (in U.S. only)
Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students
All of the credentials listed below must be written in English. All
translations must be certified and/or notarized and accompanied
by certified (notarized) copies of the original document(s) as well.
All of the credentials listed below must be written in English. All
translations must be certified and accompanied by notarized copies
of the original document(s) as well.
1. Application for Admission.
1. Application for Admission.
2. Essay—Please attach a separate page with your 300- to 350-word
essay. This essay may focus on one of the following topics:
2. Application Fee—$50.00 (U.S.), non-refundable
3. Official Transcripts—Are required of all applicants who are seeking
admission to NYIT. Transfer work completed at another college or
university must be documented via an official transcript. Unofficial
transcripts may be submitted with your application for use in
determining your admission to the college. Official transcripts,
noting any degrees earned from each institution you attended,
must be submitted within the first semester of enrollment.
Transfer credit for any prior college work will not be awarded
unless official transcripts are filed. International students who
attended college/university outside the United States must submit
their transcripts (and/or certified translations) for evaluation to an
accredited Foreign Evaluation Agency such as WES at
www.wes.org or Globe Language at www.globelanguage.com.
a. Tell us about your career goals and how your education
at NYIT will support these goals.
b. Give us an achievement that you are proud of and
describe why.
3. Application Fee—$50.00 (U.S.), non-refundable
4. Transcripts—Please provide all of the following that apply to you:
a. Final High-School Transcripts — An official transcript
showing all work completed at the time of application is
required. This report should include certified records of any
national examinations required for completion of secondary
education (e.g., G.C.E. "O" levels, I.B., French Baccalaureate,
Bagrut, Maturita, Abitur, etc.) outside the United States.
4. Additional Requirements—May be necessary depending upon the
program to which you are applying. Please see the Graduate
Catalog for more information.
b. College Transcripts — Are required of all applicants who are
seeking admission to NYIT. Transfer work completed at
another college or university must be documented via an
official transcript. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted
with your application for use in determining your admission
to the college. Official transcripts, noting any degrees
earned from each institution you attended, must be
submitted within the first semester of enrollment. Transfer
credit for any prior college work will not be awarded unless
official transcripts are filed. International students who
attended college/university outside the United States must
submit their transcripts (and/or certified translations) for
evaluation to an accredited Foreign Evaluation Agency such
as World Education Service (WES) at www.wes.org or Globe
Language Services at www.globelanguage.com.
Students Wishing to Study in the United States
Affidavit of Support—In order to receive a Student and Exchange
Visitors Information System (SEVIS) I-20 or DS-2019 from NYIT, international students must provide a duly signed and notarized Affidavit
of Support which shows that there is adequate financial support for
your education at NYIT. To secure this form, contact the Office of
Admissions at admissions@nyit.edu.
Bank Statement—An original bank statement, written on your bank’s
stationery, signed and notarized by a bank officer and showing
available funds in U.S. dollars, must accompany your completed
and notarized Affidavit of Support. Copies of bankbooks or monthly
statements are not acceptable.
5. Letters of Recommendation—Two letters of recommendation are
required for the four-year nursing program, as well as the occupational therapy, physical therapy, B.S./D.O., physician assistant and
all education programs. Note, however, that letters of recommendation can add to the strength of any application.
5. TOEFL: As an international applicant, you are required to submit
proof of English proficiency through TOEFL scores. You must score
500 to 550 or higher on the written exam or 173 to 213 or higher on
the computer based exam, 61 to 80 on the internet-based exam.
6. Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) exam scores are required for
any academic scholarships or financial aid. For more information
about the SAT, please visit www.collegeboard.org.
6. Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Requirements are determined
by the department chairperson.
7. Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL): As an international applicant, you are required to submit proof of English proficiency through TOEFL scores. You must score 500 to 550 or higher
on the written exam, 173 to 213 or higher on the computer-based
exam, or 61 to 80 on the Internet based exam.
7. Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): Required of all
students applying for the M.B.A. program.
SEVIS identification requirements for both undergraduate and graduate applicants:
Notarized affidavit of support
Bank Statement
Copy of name and photo pages from passport
If you are currently on an F-1 or J-1 visa and studying in a U.S. college or university, the following additional documents are needed:
SEVIS transfer form
Copies of all previous I-20 or DS-2019 forms obtained
Copy of the F-1 or J-1 visa and I-94 card
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION
Please complete all of the information below in order for your application to be processed.
Part 1: Personal Information
Please enter your name exactly as it appears on the name and photo pages of your passport
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last name (family)
First name (given)
Middle name
Permanent address (This is your address in your home country)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
House number and street name
Apt. number
City __________________________________Country ________________________________ Postal code __________________
Home phone number ________________ Fax number __________________ E-mail address ______________________________
Mailing/Temporary Address (This is where you want mail correspondence to be sent.)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
House number and street name
Apt. number
City __________________________________Country ________________________________ Postal code __________________
Home Phone number ________________ Fax number __________________ E-mail address ______________________________
Local address (if currently in the United States *Note: This cannot be a P.O. box*)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
House number and street name
Apt number
City __________________________________Country ________________________________ Postal code __________________
Home phone number ________________ Fax number __________________ E-mail address ______________________________
Pager/Cell phone number ______________________Country of birth ________________ Country of citizenship ______________
Birth month (please write out month) ____________________ Birth date ________________ Birth year ____________________
Gender:
q Male
q Female (Check one)
What type of Visa do you require? q F-1
q J-1 (Check one)
If you are currently in the United States, indicate your current non-immigrant status as stated on your I-94 card. (check one)
q F-1 (student) date of initial entry:
q J-1 (Exchange Visitor)
____________________________________________________________________________
Year
Date
Month
q B-1/B-2
q Other (please specify) ________________________________________
(G-1, H1B, A-2, etc.)
I-94 expiration date ________________________
Month
2
Date
Year
If you are currently on an F-1 or J-1 visa, please indicate the name of the U.S. college/university that issued your current I-20
or DS-2019 form:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please also have your international adviser at the college/university listed above complete the enclosed SEVIS Transfer Form.
Along with your application, you must submit a copy/proof of your current visa and I-94 card. If you are on an F-1 or J-1 visa,
please submit a copy of your current I-20 or DS-2019 form.
Part 2: Admission Data
Campus choice (check one)
q Old Westbury
Entrance date (check one)
q Manhattan
q Fall ______________q Spring __________
Year
Application Status (Check one)
q Freshman undergraduate
Attendance status (check one) q Days q Evenings
Year
q Transfer undergraduate
q Graduate
q Non-Degree Undergraduate
Intended Program of Study
When selecting your intended program, please refer to the “academic programs” section of our Web site at www.nyit.edu or the
undergraduate/graduate catalogs.
First choice:____________________________________________ Second choice: ________________________________________
Major/Program
Major/Program
Part 3: Educational Data
Educational institution (if you are currently attending)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of school/college:
Address
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Town/City
State
Zip code
Date you expect to leave: Month ________Date ____________Year __________
All other educational institutions, colleges and universities
Then list all post-secondary institutions attended must be listed in reverse chronological order.
Name and location
Date of entrance
Date of leaving
Diploma/Certificate
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
All transcripts must be submitted along with official English translations. For in addition to undergraduate applicants seeking transfer
credit, copies of university catalogs detailing courses the student has taken are required, a course-by-course evaluation by any one of
the approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies (please refer to the enclosed approved evaluation agency list).
Secondary Schools (high school, colegio, licees, lycees, etc.)
Name and location
Date of leaving
Date of entrance
Diploma/Certificate
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
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A final official copy of all diplomas and/or degrees must be sent to the NYIT Office of Admissions.
Please check below and list dates of any standardized tests you have taken or intend to take. Please have official test
scores sent to the NYIT Office of Admissions. (TOEFL score required of both undergraduate and graduate applicants.)
Undergraduate Applicants
o SAT
o SAT II
Graduate Applicants
____________
mo./yr
____________
mo./yr.
o ACT
____________
o TOEFL
____________
o GRE
____________
o GMAT
____________
o TOEFL
mo./yr.
mo./yr.
mo./yr.
____________
mo./yr.
mo./yr.
Part 4: Awards, Activities, Business Experience
Undergraduate (List any awards, honors, varsity/intercollegiate sports activities, clubs, organizations, etc.)
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Graduate (List any business experience that supplements your academic background)
Firm and location
Nature of work
From
To
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
List any business, professional and social organizations in which you have been active
Organization
Office held (if any)
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Part 5: Housing
q Yes
q Yes
Would you like to be considered for on-campus housing?
Would you like information about off-campus housing?
q No
q No
Personal Statement/Essay
Please attach a brief autobiographical essay that includes your plans for the future. Be sure to clearly print your name on
the attached sheet(s).
Validation
I certify that the information on this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I agree to abide by the
rules and regulations of the college as set forth in the New York Institute of Technology catalog, of which I am familiar.
Signature of applicant: __________________________________________________ Date: _______________
NYIT does not discriminate in admissions or access to its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age,
marital status, gender, sexual orientation or veteran status. NYIT provides reasonable accommodations to any person who has a temporary or permanent disabling condition. If you need to discuss an accommodation or a barrier to your full participation in NYIT programs and services, please contact:
Disabilities Compliance Coordinator • Theobald Hall, Room 401 • Northern Boulevard • P.O. Box 8000 • Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000 • (516) 686-7976
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n Programs of Study
UNDERGRADUATE
School of Health Professions,
Behavioral and Life Sciences
Behavioral Sciences (B.S., B.S./J.D.)
n Combined Bachelor
of Science/Juris Doctor
n Criminal Justice (B.S.)
n Psychology (B.S.)
n Sociology (B.S.)
Life Sciences (B.S., B.S./M.S., B.S./D.O.)
n Biomedical Engineering (B.S.)
n Biomedical Engineering
Technology (B.S.)
n Biology (B.S.)
n Chemistry (B.S.)
n Environmental Biology (B.S.)
n Pre-Med (B.S.)
n Allied Health Professions
(B.S.)
Combined Bachelor of
Science/Doctor of Osteopathic
Medicine (B.S./D.O.)
Nursing (B.S.)
Nursing R.N. (B.S.)
Nutrition Science (B.S.)
Occupational Therapy (B.S./M.S.)
Physical Therapy (B.S./D.P.T.)
Physician Assistant (B.S.)
Teacher Education (B.S.)
n Biology
n Chemistry
School of Architecture
and Design
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
(five-year program)
Architectural Technology (A.A.S., B.S.)
Interior Design (B.F.A.)
School of Arts, Sciences
and Communication
Advertising (B.S.)
Communication Arts (A.A.S., B.F.A.)
Graphic Design (B.F.A.)
English (B.A., B.S.)
Fine Arts/Computer Graphics (B.F.A.)
Interdisciplinary Studies
(B.P.S., B.A., B.S.)
Political Science (B.S.)
n Pre-Law (option)
School of Education
and Professional Services
Childhood Education (B.S.)
Middle Childhood Education
n Behavioral Science (B.S.)
n Biology (B.S.)
n Chemistry (B.S.)
n English (B.A.)
n Life Science (B.S.)
n Mathematics (B.S.)
n
Physics (B.S.)
Political Science (Social
Studies) (B.S.)
Adolescence Education
n Biology (B.S.)
n Chemistry (B.S.)
n English (B.A.)
n Mathematics (B.S.)
n Physics (B.S.)
n Political Science (Social
Studies) (B.S.)
Business and Marketing (B.S.)
Health Occupations Subjects (B.S.)
Technical Subjects (B.S.)
Technology Teacher Education
(B.S.)
Trade Subjects (B.S.)
Visual Arts Teacher Education
(B.F.A.)
Culinary Arts (A.O.S.)
Hospitality Management (B.P.S.)
n
School of Engineering
and Technology
Computer Science (B.S.)
Electrical and Computer
Electronics and Information
Security (B.S.)
Engineering (B.S.)
Electrical Engineering (B.T.)
Electrical Technology (A.A.S.)
Energy Management (B.S.)
Engineering Management (B.S.)
Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
n Aerospace
n Energy Management
Telecommunications Technology
(A.A.S.)
n Environmental Technology
Telecommunications Management
(A.A.S., B.S.)
School of Management
Accounting (A.A.S., B.S.)
Business Administration (A.A.S., B.S.)
n Finance
n Financial Planning
n Management
n Human Resource Management
n International Business
n Management of Information
Systems
n Marketing
n Small Business Management
and Entrepreneurship
GRADUATE
Master of Architecture in Urban
and Regional Design
Master of Arts in
Communication Arts
Advertising and Public Relations
Electronic and Print Journalism
Media Management
Filmmaking
Communication Theory
Television Producing, Directing
and Writing
Computer Graphics Programs
Computer Animation
Convergent Media Design
Design Graphics
TV Broadcast Graphics
Master of Business
Administration
Accounting
Applied Economics
Applied Quantitative Methods
E-Commerce
Finance
General Management Systems
Health Administration
Human Resources Management
International Business Marketing
Management of Information
Combined M.B.A./D.O. Program
Advanced Certificate Programs
in Business Administration
Accounting
Finance
International Business
Management of Information Systems
Marketing
Master of Science in Human
Resources, Management
and Labor Relations
Human Resources Management
Labor Relations
Labor-Management Relations
in the Public Sector
Advanced Certificate Program
in Human Resources
Management
Advanced Certificate Program
in Employee Labor Relations
Master of Science in
Physican Assistant
Master of Science in
Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master of Science in
Clinical Nutrition
Combined M.S./D.O. Program
Master of Professional
Studies in Human Relations
General Counseling
Clinical Counseling
Industrial Counseling
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Counseling
Master of Science
in Computer Science
Master of Science
in Information Network and
Computer Security
Master of Science in Electrical
& Computer Engineering
Master of Science
in Energy Management
General
Environmental Management
Facilities Management
Energy Technology
Advanced Certificates
Environmental Management
Facilities Management
Facility and Infrastructure Security
Energy Technology
Master of Science
in Environmental Technology
Waste Management
Pollution Prevention
Regulatory Compliance
Master of Science
in Childhood Education
Master of Science in
Counseling: Mental Health
Master of Science in
Counseling: School Counseling
Master of Science
in Instructional Technology
Professional Trainers
Professional Teachers
Advanced Certificate Programs
in Education
Computers in Education
Distance Learning
Multimedia
Professional Diplomas
in Educational Leadership
and Technology
School Leadership and Technology
District Leadership and Technology