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Semester at Tisch FAQ

Can I take classes in the fall/summer?

All students are eligible to take summer courses at NYU. In order to attend classes in the summer following Spring at Tisch, simply contact the Office of Special Programs during the spring semester. In order to take courses in the fall, students must be matriculated at NYU (either grad or undergrad). This will require you to go through another admissions process as a transfer student. For information on becoming a matriculated undergraduate student at Tisch School of the Arts, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (212) 998-4500 or visit their Web site at www.admissions.nyu.edu. For graduate study, contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at Tisch School of the Arts (212) 998-1918.

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How do I apply?

Tisch uses an online application system. For admissions information and to apply, please visit http://specialprograms.tisch.nyu.edu/object/ssathowtoapply.html. To be considered for the program, a students college transcript(s) and all additional materials must be submitted to the Office of Special Programs by October 11, 2010. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all materials are received by this deadline.

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When can I apply for the program?

Students can apply until October 10, 2011, for the spring 2012 semester. Admissions are made on a rolling basis, so we suggest that students apply early. Applications received after the deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.

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When does Spring at Tisch run?

The program runs from January 23 - May 7, 2012.top

Why should I take part in Spring at Tisch?

The program offers students the opportunity to receive training that they may not be able to find at their home schools. In past years, students have used Spring at Tisch to complement their course of study at their home school, to explore an area of interest outside of their major, or to investigate a new major. The courses offered through Spring at Tisch are the same courses offered to our own degree students, and are taught by the same faculty of working artists. Visiting students are enrolled in the same classes as Tisch students.top

Will I need to be enrolled in a college or university to participate in Spring at Tisch?

Yes. Students must be pursuing an undergraduate degree full-time at another college or university, and must be a sophomore, junior, or senior during the 2011-2012 academic year. College freshman and students graduating in December 2011 are not eligible for the program. Students on leave or lapsed students who left in good standing will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.top

Will I need to have film/cinema studies/acting/photography/dramatic writing experience?

Our Dramatic Writing, Film Production, and Cinema Studies programs do not require previous experience. Our Film Production track is a workshop environment designed to accommodate both novice and beginning students. It is not necessary that your field of study be arts-related. However, applicants to the Acting program should have a minimum of one year of actor training. Photography program applicants must have two semesters of foundation courses.

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Will the credits go towards my degree/program requirements at my home school?

As all Tisch courses are fully accredited, you will receive credit for your course work. However, it is up to your home school to determine those points will be applied toward your degree. You should speak to your advisor to help you select courses that will fulfill degree requirements.  Also, it will be necessary to ask permission of your home school to attend NYU, even if you are on a leave. Attending another school while matriculated without receiving permission is grounds for dismissal at many schools.

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Do I need permission from my home school to attend Tisch School of the Arts?

Yes. It will be necessary to ask permission of your home school to attend NYU, even if you are on a leave. Attending another school while matriculated without receiving permission is grounds for dismissal at many schools.top

Do I need to have experience in the arts?

It is not necessary that your field of study be arts-related. However, applicants to the acting programs should have a minimum of one year of actor training. Applicants for the photography and imaging program must have two semesters of foundation courses. Our programs in dramatic writing, film production, and cinema studies do not require previous experience.

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Is financial aid available?

Financial aid for visiting students is not available from NYU. We suggest talking with your financial aid adviser at your home school about portable aid. Other private grants and loans may be available.