Admissions

Thank you for your interest in the Department of History at New York University.

Applying to the College of Arts and Science as an Undergraduate

Students interested in pursuing a Major or Minor in History at New York University should apply to the College of Arts and Science. Please visit http://admissions.nyu.edu/ for information on applying. Information on the CAS webpage (http://cas.nyu.edu/page/ugHome) and the History Undergraduate webpage (http://history.fas.nyu.edu/page/undergrad) will also be of interest to prospective history students.

Applying to Graduate Programs in History

Our website contains descriptions for each of our MA or PhD programs, faculty profiles and contact information, profiles of current graduate students and alumni, recent and current course schedules, and MA and PhD program handbooks.

You will find information on how to apply to our graduate programs in two places. The first is right here, where you will find general information about deadlines, where to apply, what to include in your application, and how to check your application status. The second is the Admissions section of the Graduate School website. For information about the application process such as using the online application; submitting supporting materials such as the GRE or TOEFL, transcripts, and letters of recommendation; applying as an international student; or preparing your application, please first visit the Graduate School's helpful Application Resource Center at http://gsas.nyu.edu/page/grad.admissionsapplication. If your question is not answered through the Application Resource Center, contact Graduate Enrollment Services at gsas.admissions@nyu.edu.

Please be advised that applications are accepted for the Fall only.  The 2009 Application is available from the GSAS website: http://gsas.nyu.edu/object/grad.admissions.onlineapp.

If you experience any problems with using the online application, email gsas.admissions@nyu.edu with a clear message describing the problem.

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Deadlines

Application deadlines for Fall 2009 Graduate Admissions are as follows:

December 12, 2009: All PhD Programs in History

February 15, 2010: MA in World History; MA in History of Women and Gender

March 1, 2010: Recommended date for MA in Archives and Public History; Advanced Certificate programs in Archives and Public History 

March 15, 2010: Final deadline date for MA in Archives and Public History; Advanced Certificate programs in Archives and Public History

Applicants to the joint Ph.D. programs in French Studies/History, Hebrew and Judaic Studies/History, and History/Middle Eastern Studies should submit only one application to the Graduate School. Applicants should adhere to the deadlines set by the French Studies, Hebrew and Judaic Studies, and Middle Eastern Studies departments, respectively.

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Where to Apply

You can apply to the Graduate School of Arts and Science online. Applying online allows you to submit most of your application materials via the internet, pay your application fee by credit card, and use online letters of recommendation. The Graduate School prefers that applicants file applications online.

Please send any materials that cannot be submitted online (e.g., transcripts) directly to The Graduate School of Arts and Science. All application materials should be submitted to the Graduate School (not to the History department) at the following addresses:   

By U.S. Postal Service:

New York University
Graduate School of Arts and Science
Graduate Enrollment Services
P.O. Box 907
New York, NY 10276-0907

By Federal Express, DHL, United Parcel Service, or other Express Mail Services (please do not use this address for mail through the U.S. Postal Service):

New York University
Graduate School of Arts and Science
Graduate Enrollment Services
One-half Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10003

Telephone: (212) 998-8050

Please do not send applications or supporting materials to the History department, as this delays our application processing time. Submit all application materials online or by mail to the Graduate School at the above addresses.

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What to Include in Your Application

• Application Form (online application strongly preferred; paper application also accepted)
• Application Fee
• Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages double-spaced)
• Resume or CV
• Letters of Recommendation (3)
• Academic Transcripts (1 from each school you have attended)
• Official test scores for the GRE general test (NYU GSAS code: 2596. There is no department code.)
• Official test scores for the TOEFL if the applicant is not a native English speaker (NYU GSAS code: 2596. Department code closest to your field of study or 99.)
• Writing Sample (all programs except Archives and Public History): An academic writing sample is required and should not exceed 35 pages double-spaced.
• Writing Sample (Archives and Public History):  An academic writing sample is required. It may consist of a published article, an academic paper, and archival finding aid, or some other appropriate item and should not exceed 35 double-spaced pages.

Dual degree applicants to the PhD-JD and MA-JD programs in History and Law must also apply to the NYU School of Law.

Joint PhD applicants to the programs in French Studies/History, Hebrew and Judaic Studies/History, and History/Middle Eastern Studies should submit only one application to the Graduate School. Applicants should adhere to the deadlines set by the French Studies, Hebrew and Judaic Studies, and Middle Eastern Studies departments, respectively.

Important Note for Applicants to the Advanced Certificate Programs: To enroll in the advanced certificate program, students must have completed a master's or doctoral degree or be enrolled concurrently in a master's or doctoral program in the humanities, social sciences or sciences.

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I've Applied

Application Status

Q: Did you receive my application?

A: Applications are received and processed through the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS), not through the Department of History, hence we are unable to confirm receipt of an online or paper application or supplementary application materials here in the Department. If you have submitted your application, you may check which application materials the Graduate School has received on your behalf by visiting the GSAS Supporting Materials Tracking System (SMTS) on the GSAS web site. Please rest assured that if application materials have been received by the Graduate School as indicated on SMTS, we will receive them here in the Department in due course.

Visit the following link for information on linking to and using SMTS: SMTS information.

Notification

Q: When will I know my admissions decision?

A: For all applicants, admission decision letters are mailed by the Graduate School of Arts and Science and not by the Department of History. If you applied to our doctoral program, you can expect to receive your decision letter via mail by mid- to late March. If you applied to one of our Master’s or Certificate programs, you can expect to receive your decision letter via mail by early to mid-April.

It is the policy of the Graduate School that admission decisions may not be sent by e-mail or fax, or reported by telephone. If you need to update or correct the address (mailing, permanent or email) listed on your application, please go to the address corrections and updates page on the web at http://gsas.nyu.edu/object/grad.admissions.aacu.

If you applied to our doctoral program and have not received an admissions decision by early April, it would be appropriate to contact us to inquire about the status of your application. Inquiries can be directed to history.dept@nyu.edu. Please wait until early April to make inquiry. 

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Contact Us

If you have questions about our programs that are not answered on our website, please contact the Graduate Program Administrator at history.dept@nyu.edu. The Graduate Program Administrator will be able to answer your inquiry or direct you to the information you are seeking.

If you have questions about preparing and submitting a paper or online application or supplementary materials, please contact Graduate Enrollment Services at gsas.admissions@nyu.edu.