The NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program offers highly qualified and motivated CAS undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue their two-year Full-Time MBA at NYU Stern within 2-5 years after graduation from CAS.
Students accepted into the program will automatically receive a $10,000 Early Advancement Award to be applied to their full-time MBA tuition upon enrolling at NYU Stern. Admitted students will also be eligible for consideration of further NYU Stern scholarships, including a specially designated one-year Berkley Early Advancement Fellowship covering full tuition and fees, in the year in which they enroll at Stern.
All applicants to the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program must submit the CAS - Stern application and should not submit a separate application for the Full-Time MBA program.
Please carefully review this webpage in its entirety before starting your application.
Eligibility
Deadlines
Application
Interviews
Enrolling at Stern
Admissions Policies
Program & General Policies
FAQs
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply to the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program, you must:
- Have a CAS undergraduate degree conferred in the 2018-2019 academic year, or be in your final semester of study in the 2019-2020 academic year
- Have a final cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. Students applying in their final semester prior to their degree conferral should have a cumuluative GPA of 3.50 or higher at the time of applying
- Be in good standing with NYU
We strongly encourage current CAS students interested in applying to the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program to visit the CAS College Advising Center.
Deadlines
| CAS Graduation Date | Application Deadline | Notification Date |
| September 2018 January 2019 May 2019 September 2019 |
December 15, 2019* | March 15, 2020 |
| September 2019 January 2020 May 2020 |
June 15, 2020 | August 15, 2020 |
* One-time deadline for the 2018-2019 application cycle
Your application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. US Eastern Time on the day of the deadline. Any mailed applications must be postmarked by the deadline date. By the initial notification date, you will receive one of three initial notifications: invitation to interview, waitlist offer or denial of admission.
Please note:
- NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern applicants may not apply to NYU Stern through the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, or to any NYU Stern dual degree program
- NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern may be eligible for the Fertitta Veterans Program at the time of enrolling at Stern
- NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern can only apply to the two-year Full-Time MBA program
Application
As a NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern applicant, please see the following requirements to apply. To apply, please click on the apply now button above.
- Data Forms
- One EQ Endorsement: Your EQ Endorsement should come from individuals who can objectively assess your potential for success in NYU Stern's MBA program and in your future career, and who can act as a persuasive advocate of your EQ strengths.
- NYU undergraduate transcript
- Resume
- Essay 1: (500 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font) What are your career goals following your undergraduate degree? How will the MBA help you achieve your goals?
- Essay 2: Personal Expression (a.k.a. “Pick Six”)
A standardized test score is not required to apply to the program. The application fee to the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program will be waived for all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria.
Prior to applying, please review the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern policies below.
Interviews
Interviews are available by invitation only. If invited to interview, you will be able to schedule your interview via your application status page.
Interviews are conducted in person in New York City, via video or phone, and offsite at the NYU Shanghai campus. Interviews are typically conducted by our trained admissions professionals, who will have thoroughly reviewed your entire application.
Enrolling at NYU Stern
If admitted to the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program, you will be expected to gain 2-5 years of valuable work experience in related fields prior to enrolling at NYU Stern. Once admitted to the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program, you’ll hear from the Admissions Committee before each year you are eligible to enroll at Stern.
To enroll, you must:
- Complete an abbreviated application and verify your employment
- Submit your non-refundable enrollment deposits
- Complete all registration and tuition payments
- Complete all steps above by the dates indicated in the communication/admission letter from the Admissions Committee
- Attend the mandatory MBA orientation held in August prior to the start of classes
Please do not submit a standard application for the NYU Stern two-year Full-Time MBA program.
Once you have completed the necessary steps for enrollment, your $10,000 Early Advancement Award will be applied to your two-year Full Time MBA tuition. Please note, the $10,000 Early Advancement Award may not be used to pay your non-refundable enrollment deposit. Admitted students will also be eligible for consideration of further NYU Stern scholarships, including a specially designated one-year Berkley Early Advancement Fellowship covering full tuition and fees, in the year in which they enroll at Stern.
Admissions Policies
Additional Submissions by Waitlisted ApplicantsThe Admissions Committee reserves the right to make final decisions on waitlisted applications prior to receiving additional information. Materials received after a final decision will not affect that decision.
Application Fee
There is no application fee to the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program for those that are eligible to apply.
Applying Prior to Completing your NYU CAS Undergraduate Degree
CAS students may apply to the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program if they are in their final semester of study and have a cumulative 3.50 GPA or higher at the time of applying.
Change of Contact Information
The Admissions Committee communicates with applicants primarily through email. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update NYU Stern immediately with a new email address. Changes to your email should be made on the application status page. Failure to update your email may result in you missing key information, which could jeopardize your admission and/or place in the class. NYU Stern is not responsible for any technological issues (including email filters, etc.) that prevent applicants from receiving our communications.
Enrollment Deposit
In the admissions cycle prior to your enrollment, non-refundable enrollment deposits are required to secure your place in NYU Stern's MBA program. Enrollment deposits will not be refunded for any reason.
Final Decisions
The Admissions Committee reserves the right to release a decision at any time during the application process. All admissions decisions are final.
Final GPA requirement
A final cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above is required to apply to the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program. The final cumulative GPA must meet the minimum 3.50 requirement without rounding up.
Mailing Instructions for Supplemental Application Materials
Please send any supplemental materials, such as sealed EQ Endorsements (if you received prior approval from NYU Stern MBA Admissions to submit by mail) in a labeled envelope or package to the address below:
NYU Stern MBA Admissions
Henry Kaufman Management Center
44 West Fourth Street, Suite 6-70
New York, New York 10012-1106
NYU + MBA
The NYU + MBA is separate from the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program. To learn more about the NYU + MBA program, please visit the website.
Official Transcripts for Enrolling Students
Admitted students are required to provide an official copy of all academic transcripts and proof of their degree conferral prior to enrollment. Failure to provide official transcripts and proof of degree conferral by the deadline given will result in your admission offer expiring.
Re-Applying to the two-year Full-Time MBA program and other MBA programs
The NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern only provides admission to Stern’s two-year Full-Time MBA program. Applicants interested in applying to the Fasthion & Luxury MBA, Tech MBA or Langone Part-Time MBA program should apply directly to those programs using the standard application.
CAS alumni who were not admitted to the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program are eligible to apply to any Stern MBA program using the standard application process and may be eligible to apply through the NYU + MBA process.
Scholarship
If admitted to the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program, admitted students will automatically receive a $10,000 Early Advancement Award to be applied to their two-year Full-time MBA tuition upon enrolling at NYU Stern. Admitted students will also be eligible for consideration of further NYU Stern scholarships, including a specially designated one-year Berkley Early Advancement Fellowship covering full tuition and fees, in the year in which they enroll at Stern.
Signature
Before submitting an application, all applicants are required to read and electronically sign the Statement of Certification. NYU Stern reserves the right to contact appropriate sources to ensure the accuracy of all the information you have provided. NYU Stern validates the accuracy of application information with the appropriate sources. You must promptly inform NYU Stern if any information changes. NYU Stern may revoke your admission and/or scholarship(s) if we learn that you have misrepresented and/or omitted information during or after the admissions process, or that you have engaged in behavior showing a serious lack of judgment or integrity prior to or after admission. If your admission is revoked, you will not be eligible to re-apply to any NYU Stern MBA program.
Any items submitted to NYU Stern in conjunction with your application become the sole property of NYU Stern and will not be returned, duplicated, or transferred.
Submitting a Paper Application
Approval is required to submit a paper application. If you are unable to apply online, please send an email to sternmba@stern.nyu.edu to explain the circumstances and request approval.
Submitting a Paper EQ Endorsement
Approval is required for your endorser to submit a paper endorsement. If your endorser is unable to submit a endorsement online, please send an email to admchair@stern.nyu.edu to explain the circumstances and request approval.
Verifying Employment Upon Enrollment
In the admissions cycle prior to enrollment, NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern admits will be required to provide proof of work experience.
Verifying Final GPA at Degree Conferral
Prior to being admitted into the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program, you must submit your final degree conferral and final transcript indicuation your final cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.
Program Policies
Mandatory Orientation Full-time MBA Requirements: Successful completion of our orientation in its entirety is a prerequisite for enrollment into the Full-time MBA program. Therefore, attendance for the entire schedule of orientation is mandatory. Orientation dates will be communicated prior to your enrollment at Stern.
Dual Degree Programs
NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern admitted students are not eligible to apply to NYU Stern’s dual degree programs.
Transferring Credits
NYU Stern does not accept transfer credits.
General Policies
Notice of IntentThis publication does not form a contract of any kind.
Notice of Right to Change Information at Any Time
The policies, requirements, course offerings, schedules, activities, tuition, fees and calendar of the School and its departments and programs set forth on this website are subject to change without notice at any time at the sole discretion of the administration. Such changes may be of any nature, including, but not limited to, the elimination of the School, programs, program options, locations, classes or activities; the relocation or modification of the content of any of the aforementioned; and the cancellation of scheduled classes or other academic activities. Payment of tuition or attendance at any classes shall constitute a student’s acceptance of the administration’s rights set forth in this paragraph.
Policy Statement
New York University is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, students and staff members without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
FAQs
What is Stern looking for in their applicants?NYU Stern evaluates each candidate holistically across three dimensions throughout their complete application: academic profile, professional achievements and aspirations, and personal characteristics. We seek students with strong intellectual ability, superior interpersonal skills, and a desire to create value for business and society.
Is work experience a requirement to apply? What type of work experience is Stern looking for?
CAS students do not need to have prior work experience prior to applying. However, it is expected that once admitted, students gain 2-5 years of valuable and career-related work experience prior to starting their MBA at Stern.
Do I need to know when I plan to get my MBA?
Once admitted to the NYU x NYU program as a senior, you may choose to enroll in the Full-Time 2-year program within 2-5 years after your undergraduate graduation.
What is the minimum GPA needed to apply?
To be eligible to apply, students must have a 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA from CAS.
Are there any majors that Stern is looking for?
Stern students come from liberal arts, engineering, business and social sciences academic backgrounds. We are not looking for any particular major, nor is one more valuable than the other.
Are international students eligible?
International students are eligible to apply to the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program. A valid student visa will be required for study at NYU Stern. Please note that NYU Stern will not provide visa eligibility prior to the start of classes.
What if I have not graduated by the time I apply?
CAS students may apply to the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program if they are in their final semester of study and have a cumulative 3.50 GPA or higher at the time of applying.
What if I’m not accepted to the program? Can I still apply in subsequent years?
Yes, you are eligible to apply to Stern in the year you plan to enroll using our standard application process. You will need to submit an application, including an application fee and standardized test, to be considered for the standard admissions process. Please note, you will not be eligible for the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern Early Advancement Award.
What is the total cost of attendance?
Information regarding the current cost of attendance and tuition may be found on the Full-time MBA Financial Aid website.
Will all students admitted to the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program receive the $10,000 Early Advancement Award?
Yes, students admitted to the NYU x NYU / CAS - Stern program will be awarded a $10,000 Early Advancement Award to be applied to their tuition at Stern. This is a one-time award and cannot be renewed.
Does the $10,000 Early Advancement Award expire?
The award may be used within and up to 5 years from the date of your undergraduate graduation.
Can I take classes as a non-matriculated student?
Non-matriculated students cannot enroll in Stern MBA courses. However, NYU Stern offers non-credit, 2 - 3 day Short Courses on the latest management thinking and practices. The NYU School of Professional Studies also offers courses in a wide variety of subjects, such as Finance, Marketing, Management and E-Business.
Are admissions officers available for appointments?
While we do not offer 1:1 meetings with members of the Admissions Committee, and our interviews are by invitation-only, we offer a tour and information session during the week. If you are interested in the Full-time MBA, please check the Visit Stern section of our website for dates and times as well as directions to NYU Stern. These informal sessions last approximately 60-90 minutes and include a friendly on-campus tour led by current MBA students or a member of the Admissions Committee. The tours include detailed information about Stern's MBA programs, and allow plenty of time for questions and answers. You must register for the tour at least one day in advance. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register with building security and sign in with MBA Admissions (Suite 6-70). All visitors must present a valid photo ID to enter the building. Before confirming your travel plans, please also check below for office closings and information session cancellations.
Can I speak to an alum?
We encourage you to contact our current second-year MBA Graduate Ambassadors at mbaga@stern.nyu.edu to learn more about the Stern experience. Our alumni remain very engaged with Stern and meet with prospective students while attending our on-campus events and off-campus information sessions.