AAS REQUIREMENTS

Completed application form and $50 fee ($75 for international students)

Essay describing your reasons for applying to NYSID
Official transcript(s): if you have no previous college degree, have an official transcript sent that indicates graduation from an accredited secondary school, or an official score report from GED and the official transcript from any secondary school you attended; if you have attended college but did not complete a degree, have an official transcript sent from your secondary school and any colleges you attended; if you have a college degree, have the official college transcript(s) sent (college graduates are not required to send a high school transcript)
Two letters of recommendation, typically from (but not limited to) teachers, employers, design professionals, or counselors (generally not from friends or relatives)
ACT/SAT scores (ACT code 2829/CEEB code 0333), if graduated from high school in past five years - not required if 45 or more credits completed previously at an accredited college
Portfolio (for BFA and AAS program)

Portfolio requirements:

The portfolio should demonstrate the applicant’s technical and creative abilities in the fine and/or applied arts.
Portfolio of art and/or design work should consist of at least eight pieces of varied media, showing ability in color, drawing, and (if possible) drafting.
Otherwise, a sketchbook with at least 12 freehand sketches may be submitted (in any media, at least 8 1/2” X 11”. At least two should depict a room or interior space. Others can be a still life composition, individual object, landscape, portrait, self-portrait, or figure drawing.
A review may be arranged by contacting the Office of Admissions (admissions@nysid.edu or call 212.472.1500, ext. 204).
Slides may be sent if distance prevents the applicant from presenting in person. Provide clear mailing instructions for return.

Applicants who are interested in the AAS or BFA degree but do not have the required portfolio materials will be considered for admission to the Basic Interior Design program. Required credits earned in Basic Interior Design may be applied to the AAS and BFA upon acceptance into these programs. Students may apply for this change of program after successfully completing at least the first semester of the basic program. Applicants to NYSID programs who wish to meet with an Admissions advisor may arrange an appointment by contacting the Admissions office.

International applicants have additional international requirements.

An online application form can be filled out on NYSID's web portal.

Admissions application forms can also be downloaded and printed from your computer. Be sure to complete both pages of the form. The forms below are in Adobe Acrobat format (.pdf). Each form will open in a new (separate) browser window.

Undergraduate programs Admissions Application form
page 1, page 2

Undergraduate admissions Letter of Recommendation form
Letter page 1, Letter page 2