Admissions

Counseling@NYU students are passionate about transforming the lives of children, families, and individuals in communities across the country. We seek collaborative leaders with the knowledge, skills, and drive to pursue graduate studies in counseling.

Benefits of Applying by the Priority Deadline

Receive a $30 discount on the application fee.
Prepare for your future by receiving an admissions decision earlier.
Have more time to focus on your finances, seeking scholarships and identifying options for funding your degree.

Application Deadlines

The Counseling@NYU admissions team accepts and reviews applications on a rolling basis for start dates in January, June, and September. The sooner you complete your application, the sooner you will receive your admissions decision.

June 2020 Cohort

Deadline	Date
Early Decision Deadline	Closed
Priority Deadline	Closed
Final Deadline	April 15, 2020
Classes Begin	June 15, 2020

Visit the application requirements page for a complete list of the items you must include, or start your application today.


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