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 non-refundable 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.

January 2021 Cohort

Deadline	Date
Early Decision Deadline	September 16, 2020
Priority Deadline	October 2, 2020
Final Deadline	October 23, 2020
Classes Begin	January 4, 2021

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


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