Admission Requirements

• B.S. degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Academic background in psychology, education, sociology, law, behavioral sciences, or work experience in a school, social agency, hospital, criminal justice, or community action program ideal but not required.
• Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
  • Applicants whose GPA is 2.85 to 2.99 may be accepted and will have to achieve a 3.0 GPA in their first 12 credits to continue in the program. Applicants may be accepted “with conditions” and will be required to achieve a 3.0 GPA in their first 12 credits to fully matriculate.
• Participate in a structured individual or group interview with program faculty, if selected. Preparation prompts will be provided.

• Completed application.
• $50 nonrefundable application fee.
• Submit a department portfolio, which includes:
  • Goal Statement: In 250 words or less, address the following:
    • Describe how your career path has led you to the school counseling profession?
    • What excites you about working as a school counselor?
  • Three department reference forms department reference forms or letters (academic or professional) attesting to your leadership, advocacy skills, and potential to succeed in graduate studies. References can be uploaded to the application portal.
• Copies of undergraduate transcripts for all schools attended. All final, official transcripts must be received prior to the start of your first semester.
• Copy of college diploma or proof of degree.
• International student requirements: English proficiency, I-20, and transcript evaluation

Applicants are admitted on a rolling basis throughout the spring and summer semesters. Your file will be complete when your application, official transcripts, and all portfolio materials have been received. Once complete, your file will be reviewed by the school counseling department, and you will be contacted to set up your interview.

If you have any questions about admissions or eligibility, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at nyitgrad@nyit.edu or 516.686.7520.

If you would like more information about the program, please contact:

Dr. Daniel Cinotti
Director of Counseling Programs
dcinotti@nyit.edu

Erin Fabian
Student Advisement Specialist
efabian@nyit.edu