Honors College FAQs

Honors College students gain additional experience in interdisciplinary, real-world problem-solving using a collaborative and project-based approach with the guidance of dedicated faculty. Honors college students have dedicated workspaces, resources, and faculty mentors to enable a rich learning community. Honors College students will receive a stipend for special projects outside of the classroom. Students will engage in exciting extra-curricular and co-curricular activities that will complement their academic lives and offer the opportunity for intellectual, personal, and social growth.

New York Tech is also a member of the National Collegiate Honors College which provides students with additional opportunities for growth, learning, new experiences, and collaboration.

No. The Honors College curriculum is completely independent of your major. It is designed to fulfill elective credits and will offer opportunities in real-world problem solving in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment in addition to the knowledge you gain in your major. However, students in combined/dual degrees are not eligible for the Honors College. The combined/dual degree programs include:

• Life Sciences, B.S./Occupational Therapy, M.S.
• Life Sciences, B.S./Occupational Therapy, O.T.D.
• Life Sciences, B.S./Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.
• Life Sciences, B.S./Physical Therapy, D.P.T.
• Life Sciences, B.S./Physician Assistant Studies, M.S.
• Psychology, B.S./School Counseling, M.S.

The College of Engineering and Computer Sciences offers their own Honors Program called the Deans Honors Program (CoECS-HP), which serves students in that specific college. The Honors College brings together undergraduate students from across New York Tech to work and engage in extracurricular and community activities.

We are currently accepting only incoming first-year students for the 2024–2025 class.

Once you have applied to New York Tech, you will get access to your personal Admissions Portal. In your portal, you will see an application for the Honors College. Complete the application, which includes an additional essay.

Steps to Apply

• Apply to New York Tech via the Common App.
• The Honors College application will open in Fall 2023 and will be available via your Admissions Portal.
• The Honors College application will include a personal statement
  • For your personal statement, discuss one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that is meaningful to you. Highlight your community engagement, research, leadership, personal experiences, or future aspirations as you tell us why you are passionate about the goal you have chosen. Your personal statement may be submitted as a (written) essay (300–350 words), a video, or a podcast (3–3.5 minutes).
• NOTE: If your major requires SAT/ACT scores, you will need to submit those scores as part of your admission. They are not required for consideration to the Honors College.

In addition, students who are in the College of Engineering and Computer Science Honors program are not eligible for the New York Tech Honors College.

New students will participate in an Honors College Orientation and all Honors College students will be invited to an Honors College Convocation. Honors students will also engage in special events including field trips and meeting distinguished guests through the Office of Student Engagement and the larger New York Tech Community.

Students who have strong academic achievement and who have demonstrated leadership in community engagement, research, or personal experiences and are passionate about their future. College of Engineering and Computer Sciences offers their own Honors Program called the Deans Honors Program (CoECS-HP), which serves students in that specific college. CoECS students might also be invited to the Dean of Engineering Honors Program. You’re welcome to apply for both, but you will only be able to enroll in one. CoECS will reach out with more information

We are accepting first-time, first-year undergraduate students for the Fall 2024 semester. In the future, both continuing and transfer students may be eligible. Students pursuing a combined/dual degree are not eligible for the Honors College.
The Combined/dual degrees include:

• Life Sciences, B.S./Occupational Therapy, M.S.
• Life Sciences, B.S./Occupational Therapy, O.T.D.
• Life Sciences, B.S./Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.
• Life Sciences, B.S./Physical Therapy, D.P.T.
• Life Sciences, B.S./Physician Assistant Studies, M.S.
• Psychology, B.S./School Counseling, M.S.

Student housing plays a significant role in the life/work community of the Honors College. Housing is therefore recommended for Honors College students.

Honors College students are eligible for all forms of financial aid, including federal and state aid, institutional scholarships, and grants.

Students can apply for stipends for summer projects through the Honors College. In addition, students are eligible for the Edward Guiliano Global Fellowship and the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Students can work with Career Success and Experiential Education Office to apply.

New York Tech is also a member of the National Collegiate Honors College where students can find opportunities for growth, learning, new experiences, and collaboration.

There are no extra fees associated with being in the Honors College.

If for any reason a student decides to leave the Honors College before completing their degree, they must inform the co-directors that they are leaving. The student can proceed to earn their undergraduate degree, and to live in a residence hall, similar to other students outside the Honors College. A student living in a residence hall who leaves the Honors College mid-year will continue to live in their room until the end of the school year when the halls are typically vacated.

Yes, any funds reserved specifically for Honors College students will be forfeited. However, you will still be eligible to apply for other financial aid.

Students in any major are eligible to join the honors college, except those pursuing a combined/dual degree. Combined/dual degrees include

• Life Sciences, B.S./Occupational Therapy, M.S.
• Life Sciences, B.S./Occupational Therapy, O.T.D.
• Life Sciences, B.S./Physical Therapy, D.P.T.
• Life Sciences, B.S./Physician Assistant Studies, M.S.
• Life Sciences, B.S./Osteopathic Medicine, D.O
• Psychology, B.S./School Counseling, M.S.

In addition, students who are in the College of Engineering and Computer Science Honors program are not eligible for the New York Tech Honors College.

We are looking for students who are curious, motivated, and passionate. We review applications using a combination of academic and personal factors, including your transcript and a written or oral personal statement that includes your extracurricular, community, and leadership activities. We will also review the letters of recommendation you submitted as part of your original application to New York Tech.

Currently, we are not holding interviews with prospective students

No, standardized test scores will not be considered for admission to the Honors College. If your major requires SAT/ACT scores, you will need to submit those scores as part of your admission application to New York Tech.

Students pay the standard New York Tech application fee. There is no additional fee to apply to the Honors College.

If you still have questions after reviewing the Honors College website and FAQs, please email us at email newyorktechhonors@nyit.edu.

You can also email our office of Admissions at admissions@nyit.edu or call 516.686.7520 to request a brochure.

Admission decisions may be appealed by the student. Please contact us via email at newyorktechhonors@nyit.edu.

There is no GPA requirement to be accepted to the Honors College. See the FAQ: "How will the Honors College review applications?" for more information.

In the Honors College, you are expected to be a full-time student, maintain good standing in your major, and show a satisfactory level of engagement in the activities and academic work of the Honors College. Full-time students are enrolled in courses, amounting to at least 12 credits in a semester, that apply toward their degree. Maintaining good standing in your major indicates that the requirements of the major are met, which depending on the program, could include earning a minimum GPA. The number of failed or withdrawn courses will also be considered. The Honors College curriculum includes both academic work and participation in activities outside the classroom and you will receive prompt feedback in both areas. To graduate with the distinction of the Honors College, you are expected to finish your senior project before graduation.

• February 15th: Honors College application deadline
• April 1st: You will receive a notification if you’ve been accepted into the Honors College or if you will be placed on the waitlist.
• May 1st: You must accept your admission with deposit.
• The deadline to submit your deposit and secure your spot at New York Tech is Wednesday, May 1st.

Spots are limited, so priority will be given to those admitted students who confirm first.

We understand that our admitted students have many options. We ask that they submit their commitment to New York Tech and to the Honors College by the deadline provided in their acceptance letter.

You will need to accept your spot in the Honors College in your admissions portal. Spots are limited, so priority will be given to those admitted students who confirm first.

Yes.