Students in NYU's summer programs visit many New York City sites.
New York University operates one of the largest summer programs in the country, offering challenging educational programs for high school students in a variety of subject areas. Depending on the program selected, students commute to the school's Greenwich Village campus daily or live in university housing. Participants get a glimpse into the world of college academics, along with exposure to the city's vast cultural offerings.
NYU Precollege Program
Rising high school juniors and seniors in the New York metro area can apply for admission to New York University's six-week Precollege Program. Participants enroll in either one or two college-level courses, commuting to campus and studying along with current NYU students. Courses are available in more than 30 subjects, including anthropology, art history, biology, economics, mathematics, music, philosophy and sociology. Students may earn up to eight college credits.
In addition, participants can enroll in a free, non-credit college writing workshop. The Precollege Program also includes workshops on the college admission process and a variety of social activities both on and off campus. Fees vary depending on the courses selected.
Tisch School of the Arts
The Tisch School at NYU offers a four-week residential program for rising high school juniors and seniors with a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade-point average. Preference is given to rising seniors. All participants must live in assigned campus housing. Because of the intensive, collaborative nature of the program, students are not allowed to leave the program site for any extended length of time or have any visitors. Family and friends are welcome to attend a special event on the last day of classes.
The program offers rigorous college-level courses in drama, filmmaking, dramatic writing, photography and imaging. Evenings and weekends include scheduled group outings to museums, concerts and theatrical productions, along with rehearsals and class preparation. Students will meet established and emerging artists. Participants will earn six college credits upon successful completion of the program.
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
NYU's Steinhardt School offers a variety of residential summer programs, ranging from one to four weeks long. Options include courses in musical theater and Broadway percussion, a weeklong brass workshop, three-week string quartet workshop, three-week intensive art program and four-week course in which students develop an original Shakespeare production.
Participants live in housing near academic buildings and can purchase a meal plan for campus dining during the week. Admission is highly competitive and eligibility requirements vary depending on the program selected.
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