Application Information
Determine which semester is best for you!
New York is busy year round! And you'll be busy, too, developing your skills, interning, and building your professional network. You'll also be immersing yourself in everything New York has to offer: restaurants, events, festivals in the park. Hard work pays off when you're at the center of the energy and action of "the city that never sleeps." Choose to attend during the Fall, Spring or Summer semester, whichever works best for your schedule!
Deadlines
UTNY applications are accepted at least two months before each deadline but are not reviewed until after the application deadline.
| New York Semester | Application Deadline |
| Fall 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | May 1, 2026 |
Eligibility
UTNY is only open to matriculated UT Austin students. Competitive applicants typically have:
3.0+ GPA at UT Austin
Fewer than two years before graduation when arriving in New York
Excellent communication skills demonstrated in a well-written and substantive application
Work and/or internship experience in their field during college
A professionally-formatted resume with exclusively post-high school achievements
Familiarity and record of engagement with the UTNY program
UTNY is a competitive program and not every student will be accepted the first time they apply. We strongly encourage students who are not admitted to reapply as their additional coursework and experience will strengthen their application's competitiveness.
Detailed Application Information
The UTNY application has no application fee. Applicants will apply for either the Internship Track or the Independent Study Track. Once admitted, participants cannot change their track.
The application includes:
- Short Essay
- Internship Track prompt: Please describe your interest in the UTNY program. How does your academic and previous internship/work experience prepare you for a semester in New York City? How would the internship experience and academic program in New York benefit your professional aspirations? Be specific about the types of positions and organizations you are interested in interning with and how they relate to your career goals.
- Independent Study Track prompt: Please describe your interest in the UTNY program. How does your academic and other previous experience prepare you for a semester in New York City? How would completing an independent study and academic program in New York benefit your professional and educational aspirations? Be specific about the independent study you hope to complete and how the independent study work is reliant on being in New York.
- Resume
- UTNY Scholarship Essay (optional)
- Prompt: All UTNY applicants will be considered for a limited number of available scholarships. If you would like to tell us more about your desire for scholarship support, please include a short essay here. This essay will be considered in addition to any available FAFSA data.
Review your documents carefully before submitting. Use the UT Writing Center to ensure that your essays are substantive, free of errors, and contain no paragraph breaks.
Work with your career center to edit your resume and highlight your skills and experience to best advantage. Your resume for UTNY should not include anything from high school.
You will receive an automated confirmation email once your application is received. If you click "submit" and the page refreshes, your application did not submit. Ensure that your essays are below the 2500 character word limit and remove all paragraph breaks.
Accessibility: UTNY is committed to providing equal access to all participants. If you need accommodations to complete the UTNY application, please contact us at utny@austin.utexas.edu or call (512) 471-7302. Disclosing accommodations does not impact your application; the admissions committee does not consider these when making admissions decisions.
Application Opens
The portal begins accepting applications approximately one week after the previous semester's deadline. Applications are not reviewed on a rolling basis, but we recommend applying early in case of technical difficulties.
Deadline
The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the deadline day. You will receive an automated confirmation email when your application is received.
Under Review
Applications are sent to committee. Applicants may be invited to an additional interview.
Admission Decisions
Applicants are notified of their acceptance status about 2-3 weeks after the application deadline. Colleges typically announce UTNY scholarship around the same time. UTNY scholarships are paid out after the first class day in New York and cannot be applied to the program deposit.
Commitment
Admitted students will have 1 to 2 weeks to accept their offer and pay the $1,000 non-refundable program deposit. The pre-departure semester starts one month after the application deadline.
Now
Start learning about spending a semester in New York as soon as possible. The earlier you start planning, the better it will fit into your degree plan.
- Attend a UTNY Information Session now
- Follow UTNY on Instagram and LinkedIn @UTNYprogram
- Talk with your academic advisor:
- What semester to go?
- What internship course to take - and does it have pre-requisites?
- What UTNY academic courses to take?
Get Ready
UTNY is an upperclassmen program, so it's normal to have a gap between learning about the program and submitting an application. Use this time to develop yourself so you're ready to apply when your deadline approaches.
- Build up your resume with internship, work, and leadership experiences.
- Use your college's career services to develop your job search and application skills. The W. Sue Ragle Career Exploration Scholarship may help you develop your direction.
- Take classes relevant to your career field (but not the classes you need to "save" for UTNY!) and keep your GPA up
- Attend UTNY events on campus
- Research scholarship options. Some deadlines may be before UTNY's!
- Discuss your anticipated financial aid package with Texas One Stop and budgeting with Texas Financial Wellness
- Consider whether to sign a pre-lease in Austin. For Fall or Spring in New York, you may want to sublet instead. The UT Off-Campus Housing Marketplace can be a handy resource.
- Polish your LinkedIn page. Career Success has paid your subscription for this great LinkedIn MasterClass that can help. Check out LinkedIn Learning courses, too - they're free for UT students!
Before You Apply
Mark your calendar with your application deadline and make a plan to apply! Application deadlines are typically about nine months before students arrive in New York.
- Have career services review your resume
- Submit your FAFSA. UTNY scholarships consider financial need.
- Consult ISSS about your visa status if you are an international student
- Apply!
The UTNY cost of attendance is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to participate in UTNY. It covers academic and program expenses as well as basic living expenses in New York City. It parallels Texas One Stop’s cost of attendance for UT Austin and is used to create UTNY participants’ financial aid packages.
Academic and Program Expenses
The UTNY Program fee is $6,000. In addition, students pay UT tuition to cover their full-time enrollment in UT Austin classes while in New York. Tuition assistance programs and tuition waivers apply as they would in Austin.
UTNY students pay the same tuition rate as if attending classes in Austin. New York residents still pay out-of-state tuition; Texas residents still pay in-state tuition. Exact tuition amount varies by college. In summer, internship courses are offered through University Extension at a discounted rate.
| Fall / Spring Semester | Summer Semester | |||
| In State | Out of State | In State | Out of State | |
| Program Fee | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| UT Tuition | $5,615 | $21,888 | $3,238* | $11,187* |
UTNY Estimate | $11,615 | $27,888 | $9,238 | $17,187* |
UT Austin Estimate | $5,615 | $21,888 | $3,238 | $11,187* |
* Summer Tuition: UT Austin tuition estimated with AY 24-25 rates; actual rates to be announced. Estimate based on 6 credits of UTNY academic coursework + 3 credits of UEX internship coursework ($500). Independent Study Track students will pay 9 credits UT tuition.
Living Expenses in New York
Like in Austin, students are responsible for their own housing and living expenses. Actual costs will vary based on each student's budget and lifestyle choices.
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer | |
| 15 weeks | 15 weeks | 10 weeks | |
| Housing | $8,200 | $10,300 | $5,250 |
| Food | $2,000 | $2,000 | $1,400 |
| Flight and Local Transportation | $1,100 | $1,100 | $900 |
| Books and Materials | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Personal Items / Miscellaneous | $1,780 | $1,780 | $1,155 |
Estimate for New York, NY | $13,230 | $15,330 | $8,755 |
Estimate for Austin, TX | $10,778 | $10,778 | $7,084 |
Students may receive financial aid, including scholarships, grants, and loans, up to the total UTNY cost of attendance. UTNY participants are registered as full-time UT Austin students, and continue to receive federal financial aid, as well as any university aid and tuition waivers while in New York as if they were studying in Austin. Texas Advanced Commitment does not award tuition funding in Summer.
Students who complete the optional scholarship essay in the UTNY program application will be considered for a UTNY scholarship from their home college. Scholarship amounts vary, but typically range from $3,000 - $6,000. Recipients must remain an enrolled, degree-seeking student in that college through their time on the UTNY program to remain eligible for the scholarship. UTNY scholarships pay out after the first day of classes in New York and cannot be applied to the UTNY program deposit.
In addition, UTNY students can apply for internship scholarships to support their time on the program. Other scholarships from departments or student orgs to support professional development, travel, research or career development may also apply.