Experience life as an NYU college student! Through NYU Precollege, you can earn college credits, connect with NYU faculty and classmates, and explore interests that will shape your academic future.

Credit

Non-credit

Residential

Commuter

Accepts International Students

Financial Aid

Application fee waiver

Precollege offers rising 11th and 12th graders the opportunity to experience life as an undergraduate, and take advantage of everything NYU has to offer. Whether you already know what you want to major in, or you want to try out a subject you've never studied before, NYU Precollege is the best way to develop your skills and prepare for college.

Gain first-hand experience in a college classroom and discover what it's like to live and learn at NYU's campus in New York City. Connect with students from around the world in and outside of class. Whether commuting or living on campus, Precollege students ARE NYU students, with full access to campus resources, including dining halls, the NYU library system, peer tutoring services, and more.

Areas of Study
NYU Precollege students get to experience the dynamic, intellectually rigorous atmosphere of an NYU classroom. With dozens of courses to choose from, you can follow your curiosity as you discover new ideas and build practical skills. Get inspired by NYU's award-winning faculty, and benefit from NYU's unique access to leading New York institutions and professionals.
Explore a selection of Precollege courses below.
Arts & Media:
College Writing Workshop
Internet Design
Storytelling: From Aristotle to Beyonce and Beyond
Special Effects Makeup I
The Language of Film
Cultural Capital: Media & Arts in New York City
Introduction to Media Studies
Acting for the Camera

STEM:
Calculus I
Introduction to Computer Programming
Environmental Systems Science
Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
Introduction to Engineering and Design
Introduction to Science and Technology Studies
Calculus II for Engineers

Humanities & Social Sciences:
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Archaeology
Introduction to Sociology
Politics, Power, and Society
Classical Mythology
Revolutionary Movements of the 20th Century
Modern Art
Born in Flames: Radical Feminism in Film
Medical Ethics

Business
Business:
Business Organization & Management
The Business of Nonprofit Management
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Introduction to Microeconomics
Principles of Accounting
Principles of Marketing
Hospitality:
Introduction to Hospitality
Hospitality & Tourism Sales & Marketing
Real Estate:
Real Estate Finance
Use of Space and Urban Design in Real Estate
Global Sport:
Introduction to Sports Management
Organizations in Sports
Sociology of Sports

College 101:
In addition to classes, Precollege students can participate in the College 101 workshop series, which offers training in essay writing, research, and other essential college skills. College 101 also prepares students for the college admissions process, providing guidance and tools to help them build a strong application.

NYU Precollege Program - Summer 2023

Jul 05 - Aug 16

6 weeks

Commuter

700 USD

NYU Precollege Program - Fall 2023

Sep 05 - Dec 22

15 weeks

Commuter

700 USD

NYU Precollege Program - Spring 2024

Jan 22 - May 14

16 weeks

Commuter

700 USD

Tuition is charged by credit, and the cost of a student's courses would depend on their total credit worth. Students can take courses totally 0-8 credits for an estimated tuition fee charge of $700 to $14,000.

Precollege Tuition and Fees Breakdown
Credits/Units - Total
0 - $700
1 - $2,157
2 - 3,860
3 - $5,563
4 - $7,266
5 - $8,969
6 - $10,672
7 - $12,375
8 - $14,078
Totals do not include course-specific fees, such as lab or equipment fees, if applicable. Students are able to take anywhere between 0 to 8 credits (1-3 classes) and should refer to the Precollege course search to determine the number of credits awarded for each course.

The College Writing Workshop course in summer is the only non-credit Precollege course available to students. The cost of the course is $700.00. Please note that financial aid is not offered for non-credit classes.

Summer Fees
In addition to course tuition and fees, students participating in the summer have fees for events and activities and, for residential students, housing and dining.

Summer 2023 Charges Fee
Housing and Dining (residential students) $3,827
Program Fee (all summer students) $300
International students joining NYU Precollege in summer have additional charges for their student visas.

Financial Aid

Students may apply for need-based scholarship that covers up to 50% of Precollege tuition. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, indicate your interest in the online Precollege application form.

You will receive an email with instructions on how to apply for a scholarship, which requires submitting household income information.