- When is the application deadline?
- What are the average GPAs and SATs of accepted students?
- Where can I get a general NYU campus tour?
- Can I sit in on classes or audit?
- Can I meet with a faculty member?
- Can I apply as a transfer student to the Recorded Music department?
- I already have a bachelor's degree. Can I apply?
- Do you offer classes for non-matriculated part-time students?
- Can I apply for two different programs simultaneously?
- Do I have to audition or interview for the program?
- What should my creative sample include?
- How can I get an application?
- Can I apply online?
- What if I have limited experience in the music industry and do not have the resources to record a song or to manage a band? How will I be able to submit a creative sample for the portfolio?
- Do you give tours or information sessions?
- How many applications do you receive?
- How many students do you admit each year?
- What about high school students?
Recorded Music Admissions
When is the application deadline?
What are the average GPAs and SATs of accepted students?
GPA: 3.5 – 3.7, SAT: 1300-1500 (per older version SAT)
topWhere can I get a general NYU campus tour?
Call 212-998-4524 to make a reservation or go to www.admissions.nyu.edu to make an online reservation. Tours are generally Monday thru Friday 10 AM, 1 PM, and/or 2:30 PM.
topCan I sit in on classes or audit?
Due to the participatory and creative nature of many courses at Tisch, no department (with the exception of Dance) allows prospective applicants to sit in or audit. Also, our facilities could not accommodate all the requests we receive.
topCan I meet with a faculty member?
Can I apply as a transfer student to the Recorded Music department?
I already have a bachelor's degree. Can I apply?
Do you offer classes for non-matriculated part-time students?
Can I apply for two different programs simultaneously?
No. You must choose one, and if you are denied admission to one department, you cannot apply to another in the same admissions cycle.
topDo I have to audition or interview for the program?
What should my creative sample include?
How can I get an application?
All applications are distributed by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 22 Washington Square North. Alternatively, you can call them at 212-998-4500 or request one online at http://admissions.nyu.edu/.
topCan I apply online?
NYU-Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music
Attn: Creative Portfolio Requirements
194 Mercer Street, 5th Floor
New York, New York 10012
What if I have limited experience in the music industry and do not have the resources to record a song or to manage a band? How will I be able to submit a creative sample for the portfolio?
You do not need to have experience in the music industry nor do you need to have access to resources to demonstrate your vision, creativity and passion and your potential for success in the music industry. For instance, you might take a popular recording artist and write us a letter detailing how you would have used your creativity and vision to differently market or promote that artist or write us a letter about how you would have recorded that artist differently in the recording studio. You could also discuss what types of programs or events you would create in your hometown or high school to provide greater opportunity for engagement in the music industry, or submit a collection of writings showcasing your music analysis or criticism. Be creative!topDo you give tours or information sessions?
How many applications do you receive?
We usually receive between 300 and 350 applications each year.topHow many students do you admit each year?
Each year we admit 32 students.topWhat about high school students?
Additionally, we plan to start a spring Future Music-Makers Series for high school students or a summer high school program at Recorded Music in 2010. Please keep an eye on our website, or check the Tisch Special Programs website for more details in the future at http://specialprograms.tisch.nyu.edu.




















