Your child’s decision about where to attend college is perhaps the most important decision of his or her life up to this point. Naturally, you want to be as informed as possible so you can offer guidance and support during this exciting but stressful time. The following are some of the questions we’re asked most often by the parents of prospective students. Take a look, and if you still need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Contact an admissions counselor at 800.345.NYIT or e-mail us.
- What are NYIT's admissions deadlines?
- What GPA and test scores does a student need to be accepted?
- What is NYIT's tuition? How are payments processed?
- Does NYIT offer academic scholarships?
- Does NYIT have student housing? How safe are the facilities?
- Does NYIT offer health insurance to students?
- How safe are NYIT’s campuses? Are there facilities for emergency care?
- Does NYIT offer career guidance and internship assistance to students?
- What companies hire NYIT graduates?
- I'd like to take a tour of NYIT. Can I do this without my son or daughter?
What are NYIT's admissions deadlines?
At NYIT, we use a rolling admissions process and make admissions decisions as soon as we receive applications--right up to the beginning of a semester. There is no deadline date, although we encourage students to apply early. Some of NYIT's more competitive programs fill up quickly, and students who file late applications may not be able to get into the classes they need.
What GPA and test scores does a student need to be accepted?
This depends on the program to which your son or daughter is applying. Different majors have different requirements for grades and test scores. You can access this information via the following links: if he or she will be a first-year student, click here; if he or she will be a transfer student, click here.
What is NYIT's tuition? How are payments processed?
Part of NYIT's mission is to offer access to opportunity to all qualified students. We have worked hard to keep our tuition moderate. It's one of the lowest for private colleges and universities in New York state. Click here for information about tuition and fees.
Does NYIT offer academic scholarships?
Yes. Each year we offer a number of generous NYIT-exclusive merit scholarships based on academic achievement. These awards range from $ 1,000 to $14,000 per academic year, and most are renewable from year to year. For first-year students, the scholarship review is based on high school grades and SAT scores; for transfer students, it is based on cumulative college GPA. Click to learn more information about NYIT's scholarship offerings.
Does NYIT have student housing?
NYIT provides residential halls at both our Old Westbury and Manhattan campuses. Full-time undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for housing.
OLD WESTBURY: Students who plan to take courses at the Old Westbury campus are encouraged and invited to live in the residence halls. All accommodations are suite style. A typical suite has two single rooms, two double rooms, a shared bathroom, and a small common area. Throughout the campus there are suites designated for graduate students. For more information, visit NYIT's Office of Housing and Residential Life.
MANHATTAN: For students planning to attend classes in Manhattan, NYIT offers two full-service residence halls. One is located on the Upper West Side, just a quick subway, bus, or bicycle ride from the Manhattan campus. The Riverside Terrace Residence Hall, at 350 W. 88th St., offers single and double rooms in a facility supervised by the full-time, professionally trained staff of the Office of Residential Services, as well as resident advisors and peer mentors. The Riverside can provide a total residential college experience as enjoyable and exciting as New York City itself. The second is Clark Residence at 55 Clark St., Brooklyn Heights. more information, visit NYIT's Office of Housing and Residential Life.
How safe are the facilities?
A 24-hour security staff ensures the safety of all residents. In addition, residence halls are locked and monitored in the evening, requiring visitors to show identification and indicate which student they are visiting.
Does NYIT offer health insurance to students?
We offer full-time students the opportunity to purchase a health insurance package that covers physician visits--generally through NYIT's Academic Health Care Centers--and hospitalization. The New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM) of NYIT is one of the nation's most prestigious osteopathic medical schools, and our health care centers are staffed by NYCOM's physicians and medical students. Your student's acceptance package will include information about our health insurance plan, but if you'd like information now, contact the dean of campus life on the campus your child plans to attend. We advise you to get as much information as possible about NYIT's health insurance before making any decision regarding your current coverage.
How safe are NYIT's campuses?
NYIT has one of the best safety records of any college in the New York area. All of our campuses are staffed and monitored by an outstanding team of trained security personnel.
Does NYIT offer career guidance and internship assistance to students?
We are committed to career-oriented education and to assisting our students to make successful career decisions. From their first semester, students receive advice on potential career choices and the coursework involved in preparing for those careers. Our Office of Career Services provides extensive career counseling and employment resources for students and alumni, including résumé preparation and internship assistance. More than 87 percent of NYIT students have job offers in their field by the time they graduate.
What companies hire NYIT graduates?
Some of the world's most prestigious companies hire NYIT students and graduates on a regular basis. Firms such as General Electric, IBM, Computer Associates, Brookhaven National Laboratories, CNN, Xerox, Hazeltine Corporation, and the six major broadcast networks consistently seek out NYIT graduates, based on our reputation for educating students who are fully prepared for the rewards and challenges of a 21st-century career. Learn more about how the Office of Career Services helps current students and alumni.
I'd like to take a tour of NYIT. Can I do this without my son or daughter?
We'll be glad to arrange a tour for you at any of our campuses or sites. And you're welcome to make this visit by yourself or with any members of your family, including your son or daughter. We want you to feel completely comfortable with NYIT as your student's choice and will help you in any way we can. Contact us, and we'll make whatever arrangements you'd like.