Applicants must show innate qualities of mind and sensibility, and a commitment to serious work. The student who comes to the New York Studio School has a real need for the questions of art, rather than desire for prosaic answers. This might seem to exclude the very young; it has not. The students who founded the School were themselves undergraduates and it is especially at this level that there is a dearth of opportunity to study art.

Enrollment is competitive, limiting the student body to permit a creative relationship between students and faculty and to promote a lively situation without overcrowding.

Application

Students applying to the School are required to complete an application form, and include the following items dependent on the specific program applied for.

MFA/Certificate Applicants:

• $75 non-refundable application fee
• Two letters of recommendation
• 20 slides - 10 drawing, 10 disciplinary
• Statement of purpose (see application form)
• Stamped, self-addressed envelope for return of slides †
• TOEFL scores (if English is not your native language)
• MFA only - Official transcript from undergraduate institution

Marathon & Summer Session Applicants:

• $45 non-refundable application fee
• Two references with full contact details (see application form)
• 10 slides - 5 drawing, 5 disciplinary (not required for returning students)
• Statement of purpose (see application form)
• Stamped, self-addressed envelope for return of slides *

For application deadlines, please see the School's calendar.

You may apply for the Marathons or Summer Session online. For application to the full-time Certificate or MFA* programs, download the application package and send all completed forms with supporting materials via regular post.

Following receipt of an application, the Director of Student Services will contact you with specific requirements needed to complete the process.

Applicants should be aware that an interview may be required prior to acceptance to any of the programs offered.

Partial applications will not be considered.

Upon acceptance to the School, applicants are required to pay a confirmation deposit of $500, payable no later than one month after acceptance, to reserve a space in the program. This is credited toward tuition and is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Information for Current Students

The School provides information for enrolled students on individual student health plans, if the student is not covered through other means. The plan is available on an individual basis through the American College Student Association. For further information on available coverage, and for application forms, please see Student Health Plan Information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Bursar on 212-673-6466 or in person during office hours.

Questions

For information regarding fees, or for any other questions regarding admission, please contact the Student Services Office.

*Registration with the New York State Board of Regents pending.

† While the School will make every effort to return slides when a self-addressed, stamped envelope is enclosed, it cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.