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Brookdale is comprised of 4 and 5 occupancy apartments equipped with a kitchenette with counter space, a sink, and cabinet space. There are a very limited number of rooms with full kitchens. There is a communal Beis Midrash, study room, and central package center as well as two large communal lounges on the lobby floor of the building. Mailboxes, the exercise room, and laundry room are on the basement level. Brookdale Residence Hall is 20 floors high
and has two elevators. There is 24/7 security at the front desk and Resident Advisors living in the building to help students with any issues they may have.
Schottenstein Hall is comprised of single rooms, with some 2-person rooms. There are communal bathrooms on each floor that are cleaned daily by the housekeeping staff, two large communal lounges and mailboxes on the lobby level, and exercise and laundry rooms on the basement level. Schottenstein also has a communal fully equipped kitchen. Schottenstein is 7 floors high and is equiped with an elevator. There is 24/7 security at the front desk and Resident Advisors living in the building to help students with any issues they may have.
35th Street Residence Hall consists of apartments for 4, 6, and 8 students. Each apartment features a full bathroom, 2-person bedrooms, and a full kitchen. There is a communal lounge on the lobby floor of the building, and exercise, laundry, and mailbox rooms are on the basement level. 35th Street is 9 floors high and is equipped with an elevator. There is 24/7 security at the front desk and Resident Advisors living in the building to help students with any issues they may have.
36th Street Residence Hall is comprised of single rooms, with some 2-person rooms. There are communal bathrooms on each floor that are cleaned daily by the housekeeping staff. Most rooms also host a small sink. There are two large communal lounges and mailboxes on the lobby floor of the building, and exercise and laundry rooms on the basement level. 36th Street is 5 floors high and being true to a New York building, is a walk up. There is 24/7 security at the front desk and Resident Advisors living in the building to help students with any issues they may have.
Independent Housing Program 251 Lexington Ave. is comprised of 2, 3, and 4 occupancy apartments featuring a full kitchen and bathroom. Most of the apartments in 251 Lexington Ave. are studio apartments. 251 Lexington Ave. does not have an elevator, laundry room, or a gym, but these amenities are available at nearby residence halls. Security is next door in one of Beren’s academic buildings, Stanton Hall, and there are 24/7 security cameras at the entrance.
East 30th Street is part of our Independent Housing Program. Yeshiva University rented out multiple apartments in this residential building. Apartments accommodate rooms of 2, 3, and 4 students and feature a full kitchen and bathroom. Most of the apartments are studio apartments, with some apartments with private bedrooms. 200 East 30th Street has mailboxes and a package closet on the lobby floor, a concierge, and a laundry room on each floor. Brookdale, Schottenstein, & 36th Street standard: $5,375 per semester, $10,750 per year
35th Street $6,750 per semester, $13,500 per year
New Student Orientation for Fall 2023 will provide information and resources needed for students to prepare for a successful fall semester.
Yeshiva University's Orientation is an interactive experience that provides essential information sessions, introduces new students to college culture and assists students in navigating the services and resources available to all of our undergraduates. Students can expect to develop a sense of community with other new students, learn about college life and make new friends.
Whether you have questions about academics, registration, housing, transportation, student identification cards or financial aid, this Orientation offers important resources to help answer your questions and assist you in your transition to Yeshiva University.
NYS law requires all students submit an immunization form to the Office of Student Health. The immunization form can be found here and upon completion should be emailed to YUHealthCenter@yu.edu or faxed to (646) 685-0395. Please be sure to submit the form before your first day of classes, as the law allows only a short grace period before students who are not compliant can no longer be on campus.
All YU students taking 6 or more credits are required to have health insurance. As such, you can either waive the YU medical insurance by submitting a waiver demonstrating comparable insurance coverage in NY or purchase the YU insurance plan. The form to waive out or enroll immediately can be found at https://www.gallagherstudent.com/yeshiva. Please complete this process as soon as possible. Please reach out to yuship@yu.edu with all health insurance-related questions.
Rubin is the home of most new students on Wilf Campus, and the building is nearly entirely new students. Adjacent to the Max Stern Athletic Center, Rubin also contains the Furman Dining Hall and the Rubin Shul, so a pool, gym, fitness center, cafeteria, shul, and more are available to residents without them having to leave the building. Each floor has a communal bathroom and some floors have spaces for communal food preparation. These latter rooms are the only spaces students are allowed to use heating or cooking devices.
Morgenstern is the upperclassmen hall on Wilf Campus. The building contains a large ground-floor lounge, a basement game room, and two Batei Midrash. Each floor has a communal bathroom and a lounge, which on select floors is also a space for communal food preparation. These rooms are the only spaces students are allowed to use heating or cooking devices.
Muss is home to new students, upperclassmen, and rabbinical students, although new students have their own space within the building. Muss is adjacent to Zysman Hall and has a large communal lounge as well as cooking spaces on two of its floors. Muss has communal bathrooms. The building does not have elevator access.
At Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, you will find an approach to education that is at once rooted in sacred Jewish traditions and simultaneously in modern disciplines informing our understanding of how children learn and best practices for educational leadership.
To provide Jewish educators the knowledge and skills they need for professional excellence and enhancement. The Teacher Program allows its participants to retain their current positions while they take courses and work toward their MS in Jewish education in the evenings.
During the first year of the program, students take two classes per semester, both on the same day of the week, generally Monday or Tuesday nights (6–10 p.m.). In the second year, students take two classes per semester on one night, while every other week a night is dedicated to PEP (Professional Enhancement Practicum) seminar. Content area methods classes will be offered during the summer sessions following each year.
Students are required to take 6 credits a semester for the first year (fall, spring), and 9 credits a semester in the second year (fall, spring). 30 credits - with the additional 6 credits taken online during a summer semester.
The online Masters program allows students to complete a Masters in Jewish Education from wherever they are. The content of the coursework is identical to the traditional program, with 30 credits of coursework and student teaching.
Unlike many of our other programs, students do not follow a cohort model. The same coursework is required, but it can be taken at the student’s pace, based on the availability of online courses each semester.
All students admitted to the program, in good academic standing, and who submit a Financial Aid Form, are eligible for generous support. Support decisions are based on need and merit and may be as much as 50% of tuition.
To prepare highly qualified educators for teaching positions in Jewish day schools and yeshivot across the country. The program offers candidates a unique opportunity to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in an expeditious yet rigorous manner.
Joint bachelor’s-master’s programs exist between Stern College for Women/Yeshiva College, Sy Syms School of Business and the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education.
Students who complete the program receive both BA and MS degrees. The graduate courses may count toward the 84-credit undergraduate residency requirement, may count both toward undergraduate requirements and the graduate degree, or may just allow the student to get an early start on graduate study.
Students in the BA/MS program begin taking evening graduate courses in the fall of their senior undergraduate year. They then can either complete their studies in a full-time capacity in their first post-undergraduate year (ideal for students who have not yet done student teaching) or part time during the evenings (ideal for who have already completed their student teaching as part of the Stern Legacy Program).
The new Azrieli-Revel Dual Degree (ARDD) Program allows students to work concurrently toward an MS at Azrieli Graduate School and an MA at Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies (with some courses counting toward both degrees). The program is designed to provide aspiring Jewish educators with high-level professional preparation in both methods and content, by combining the discipline of pedagogy in Jewish education at Azrieli with the acquisition of a level of expertise in academic Jewish studies at Revel.
The structure of the dual program regarding earning a master’s degree in education is the same as that of any of Azrieli’s one-year master’s programs, except that Revel courses can be taken in lieu of the two content area methods electives. All 30 core credit requirements of the master’s program must still be completed at Azrieli, and students must still complete a full year of student teaching and their school placements.
Students must apply independently both to Azrieli’s MS program and Revel’s MA program. For details regarding how to complete the Master of Arts in Jewish studies degree, please contact the Bernard Revel School of Jewish Studies directly. All students admitted to the program, in good academic standing, and who submit a Financial Aid Form, are eligible for generous support. Support decisions are based on need and merit and may be as much as 50% of tuition.
The PELE (Progressive Education Laboratory Experience) fellowship is an exclusive one-year Master's degree program. It provides generous tuition remission, and a variety of rich educational experiences combining coursework, extensive mentoring, seminars, school visits, and student teaching. A unique aspect of the PELE program is field visits throughout the year, where the cohort visits schools, both virtually and in-person, that employ student-centered and progressive approaches.
Constructivism is an educational approach built on the philosophy and theory that individuals learn best when they actively construct knowledge and build understanding and meaning. nan
Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies is one of the world's largest centers of advanced Jewish studies, providing students with a broad and deep knowledge of the field, as well as the intellectual skills and foundation needed to pursue a variety of careers in law, business, education and community service or a life of teaching and research on the highest level.
The purpose of the BA-MA/ BS-MA program is to enable superior undergraduate students at Yeshiva University to begin their studies for the MA degree To be admitted to the program, students must have senior standing (94 credits) with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. They may take up to 12 graduate credits (4 courses), but not more than 6 credits (2 courses) per semester, during their final year in college.
These credits may be counted toward both the BA and MA. (However, no more than 6 Revel credits can be counted toward the YC Jewish Studies major, and Revel courses do not count toward fulfillment of the YC Jewish Studies general education requirements.)
The tuition of full-time (12 credits)undergraduate students covers the cost of the graduate courses. A part-time undergraduate student will be charged undergraduate per-credit charges for the undergraduate courses and graduate per-credit charges for the graduate courses.
The Midcareer Fellowship offers ambitious Jewish educators and leaders a generous tuition subsidy to support their participation in our Master’s program. This program enables you to enhance your management and pedagogic skills, deepen your Jewish knowledge, and position yourself to advance your career.
A leader in social work education since 1957, the Wurzweiler School of Social Work is consistently rated among the top MSW programs in the nation and attracts students from across the globe. We are devoted to the success of each and every one of those students and, ultimately, to the value of repairing the world.
Traditional or Advanced Standing: complete your MSW in in as little as one year (30 credits) if you earned your bachelor in social work from an accredited institution or take 60 credits throughout two or more years — part-time or full-time.
Three advanced practice methods: choose clinical for one-on-one work with individuals and families, group work, or community practice where you develop advanced skills for advocacy, policy and leadership within communities and organizations.
Seven areas of study: earn your CASAC credential while pursing your MSW at no additional cost or choose from one of our six optional MSW Program Certificates.
Field work: building skills for repairing the world one person at a time and supporting caring families, groups, and communities where everyone thrives is central to the field work experience. More than 600 placement sites in the Greater New York Area, and throughout the U.S., Canada, and Israel assure you will gain the experience you seek.
Peer mentorship: learn alongside a second-year student who will help you navigate through your MSW experience.
The BA/MSW option allows undergraduates from Yeshiva College (YC) and Stern College for Women (SCW) to take up to 30 graduate credits that will count toward both their bachelor's and master's degrees. After completing their bachelor's, students can finish their MSW graduate degree in just one more year.
Admissions criteria:?Juniors in the YC major of "Psychology and the Community" or SCW major of "Shaped in Human Services" with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (no exceptions). Students can begin taking graduate coursework in the fall semester of their senior year. The program does not allow for spring or summer starts.?
Application Requirements:?Submission of the?graduate application?including personal statement and letter of recommendation. YU transcripts will be pulled into the applicant record by the Graduate Admissions Team.?
Flexibility: three entry terms, part-time or full time, traditional and Advanced Standing, MSW/PhD, MSW/Clergy and PhD programs.
Individualized: You will be assigned a faculty advisor to guide you through academic studies, mentor your career growth, oversee and assess your field experience, and help build your professional confidence.
Personal Attention: Classes are intimate and encourage close interaction with faculty, guest lecturers and peers. An on site writing center for Wurzweiler students is available at no additional cost.
Ethics: Founded on a profound respect for individual beliefs and Jewish social philosophy, Wurzweiler fosters tolerance and trains you to support the spiritual and emotional needs of clients.
World-Renowned Educational Experience: Students and faculty come from around the globe and all walks of life, enriching your learning experience. Field placements are available across the US, in Canada, Israel and other countries.
Our alumni are clinicians, agency directors and managers, researchers, social work professors, administrators, deans and legislators Graduating from a top ranked New York City university with extensive network assures best placements and above average salary for masters in social work.
Our graduates hold MSW jobs in every sector of social services — from neighborhood agencies to the federal government — and are committed to improving the lives of vulnerable populations throughout the world.
The Wurzweiler Clinical DSW program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skill base of experienced post MSW clinicians who are either in direct practice with a client base, supervisors or administrators of clinical programs. We are dedicated to preparing you to become scholarly evidence-based clinicians, leaders in social service agency settings, educators in clinical social work education.
Unlike PhD programs, which emphasize social work research and research skill development, our DSW offers a comprehensive format for advancement for those already practicing clinical social work. The program incorporates historical, contemporary and emerging clinical theories and therapy models for direct clinical practice with individuals, couples, families,groups and communities.
The Clinical curriculum coursework and Grand Challenge project consists of evidence-based clinical practice, research, ethics, and educational pedagogies and practices in the area of clinical social work. As the field of social work is growing fast, there is no better time to earn this prestigious credential that is a stepping stone for leadership roles.
Opportunities for social work professionals are expected to grow by 13% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all other occupations. Career opportunities for Substance Abuse, Behavior Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors are projected to grow at a rate of 19% through 2029.
Flexibility: Two entry terms, part-time or full time. Individualized: You will be assigned a faculty advisor to guide you through academic studies, mentor your career growth, and help you develop a research agenda.
Personal Attention: Classes are intimate and encourage close interaction with faculty, guest lecturers and peers. A writing center for Wurzweiler students is available at no additional cost.
World-Renowned Educational Experience: Wurzweiler's students come from diverse ethnic, religious, and generational backgrounds, and represent a broad spectrum of professional experience and levels of practice.
Spirituality permeates the human experience, but perhaps at no time is it more prevalent than as people approach the end of life. Older adults in our communities face the risk of cognitive and physical decline, long-term illness, loneliness, and an increasing number of suicides.
Clergy, chaplains, and socials workers must be prepared to address these challenges compassionately and effectively with individuals and families facing spiritual, religious and existential crises. Our program includes clergy, chaplains, and social workers who will offer their extensive knowledge, wisdom, and experiences to help better integrate spiritual care into your professional and community work.
Dr. Ira Byock, our keynote speaker, will address how the spiritual aspects of life can be sources of suffering or healing for those living with serious illness or approaching life’s end. Spiritual care is, therefore, essential to human caring. But what is it exactly? Dr. Byock will present the commonalities between several forms of spiritual care that will inform and perhaps transform our conceptual framework for addressing spiritual distress and fostering well-being.
A leading figure in the realm of spiritual assessment tools will further examine current models for spiritual assessment, including a quantified assessment of patients’ spiritual concerns.
Finally, in the upheaval wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing socioeconomic and global insecurities, families have lost precious loved ones, ways of living have been upended, and the future is precarious – all contributing to increasing rates of depression, isolation, loneliness, and suicide.
A panel of clergy and behavioral health leaders will explore the power of spirituality and community as antidotes. To be attuned to what people need as they face the end of their lives, and what we need as we care for them, may soften isolation and loneliness.
We will explore how we might hold space for and companionship with others, and ourselves, during this tender time.
Ira Byock, M.D. is a physician, author, and public advocate for improving care for people living with serious medical conditions. Dr. Byock has been involved in hospice and palliative care since 1978
He is a past president of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Byock is an emeritus professor of Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine and founder of the Institute for Human Caring within the Providence health system.
Dr. Byock’s research has contributed to conceptual frameworks for the lived experience of illness, measures for subjective quality of life, and counseling methods for life completion and wellbeing. His books include Dying Well, The Four Things That Matter Most, and The Best Care Possible. More information is available at IraByock.org.
George Fitchett, D.Min, PhD is Professor and former Director of Research in the Department of Religion, Health, and Human Values at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He also holds a conjoint appointment in Rush’s Department of Family and Preventive Medicine.
With training in both healthcare chaplaincy and epidemiology, he is one of the U.S.’s leading chaplain-researchers.
He is the former Director of Transforming Chaplaincy, whose mission is to promote evidence-based spiritual care. A collection of Dr. Fitchette’s research, Transforming Chaplaincy: The George Fitchett Reader, was published in 2021.
Froma Walsh, MSW, PhD is the Firestone Professor Emerita in the Crown School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice at the University of Chicago, and is Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Chicago Center for Family Health. Dr. Walsh is a leading international authority on family resilience, with over three decades of application in situations of complex and traumatic loss.
Her collaborative, systemic practice approach integrates developmental, relational, sociocultural, and spiritual perspectives. Dr. Walsh is Past President, American Family Therapy Academy; Past Editor, Journal of Marital and Family Therapy; and recipient of many awards.
Rev. Willard Ashley, Sr., D.Min’s practice includes webinars, consultation, psychoanalysis, couples counseling, group therapy, and coaching. He is a trustee and faculty member of the New Jersey Institute for the Training in Psychoanalysis.
He is also an Advisory Board Member of Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School. Rev. Ashley instructs doctoral students about racial trauma at the Rutgers University School of Social Work.
Reverend Ashley has served as pastor for 42 years at various congregations. He is an organizer, learner, and trainer for the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond Dr. Ashley is a retired professor, the second African-American granted tenure, and the first African-American Dean of the New Brunswick Theological Seminary.
The Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles is Priest and Director for Pastoral Care and Community at Trinity Church Wall Street in New York. From baptisms through weddings and funerals, and all the moments of life in between, the clergy, staff, and lay members of Trinity's pastoral care team support the congregation and broader Lower Manhattan community with prayer and comfort.
Rev. Miles is a Board Certified Chaplain. She is a member of the Clergy Critical Needs Committee, a Board member for the Seamen’s Church institute, and a Trustee for the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Prior to coming to Trinity Church, Rev. Miles was Chaplain for Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.
Rabbis, chaplains, and social workers are often called on to provide spiritual care near life’s end. Whether in response to serious illness, advanced cognitive or physical decline in old age, or unexpected, tragic violence, health care professionals and clergy need to respond compassionately and effectively with families facing spiritual, emotional, and existential crises. Clips from Wurzweiler School of Social Work’s “Spirituality Near the End of Life” Conference in July 2019 include leading clergy, chaplains, and social workers offering their knowledge, skills, and wisdom to assist professionals seeking to better integrate spiritual care into their professional and community work.
Our MA is an interdisciplinary online program designed to broaden students’ perspective on Holocaust and genocide education through exploration of the Holocaust in conjunction with the study of other genocides that have occurred since the early 20th century till present day.
The Graduate Program in Advanced Talmudic Studies (GPATS) is a two-year master's program that provides women an opportunity for post-college, high-level study to further their growth in Torah knowledge and skills. After completing the two-year program the women will receive a master's degree in Biblical and Talmudic interpretation.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is a research-intensive medical school ranked 13th in the US for graduate success in academic medicine and biomedical research. Faculty and staff have set the standard for excellence in medical and graduate education and patient-centered clinical care, preparing a diverse body of students to become knowledgeable, compassionate physicians and innovative scientific investigators.
Vital in its approach and vibrant in its tradition, the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) is the Western Hemisphere's leading center for Torah learning and training for the rabbinate.
Occupational therapists help people of all ages manage the daily activities, or occupations, they need and want to do; prevent or live better with illness, injury and disability; and promote personal health and well-being.
The Katz School’s entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate, the first fully accredited entry-level OT doctoral program in the New York metropolitan area, trains caring and competent scholar-practitioners to develop and deliver holistic services through the integration of theory, research and knowledge-based practice and clinical skills.
As one of these scholar-practitioners, you will be a lifelong learner, as well as a leader and an advocate for the profession in diverse local and global communities. In state-of-the-art laboratories, nationally and internationally renowned faculty will assist you in applying the knowledge that you've acquired toward building the critical skills that will enable you to promote health, well-being and resilience through occupational engagement.
Demand for qualified occupational therapists continues to increase. With YU’s hands-on, entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate, you’ll graduate in under three years with the expertise to help clients gain greater independence and confidence in performing the tasks of everyday living Occupational therapy is ranked in the top 20 in U.S. News & World Report's Top Health Care Jobs. For more information about occupational therapy, visit the American Occupational Therapy Association website here.
In our fully functional OT labs, gain hands-on experience with specialized equipment, simulate interventions and build the skills needed to become an expert practitioner Focus on occupation-based practice, community health, resilience and well-being
Develop critical thinking skills, clinical reasoning, creativity, flexibility, adaptability and an understanding of diversity Provide interventions, develop and evaluate community programs, and improve occupational engagement in a variety of practice settings for people of all ages
Engage in inter-professional learning by collaborating with students and faculty from multiple departments in the YU community Build relationships with top clinical directors throughout New York and across the United States in competitive fieldwork placements
In an individually tailored 14-week capstone project, build on academic foundation, synthesize advanced occupational therapy knowledge, pursue areas of professional interest in depth, and gain advanced research and professional skills and experience
The Graduate Program in Advanced Talmudic Studies (GPATS) is a two-year master's program that provides women an opportunity for post-college, high-level study to further their growth in Torah knowledge and skills. After completing the two-year program the women will receive a master's degree in Biblical and Talmudic interpretation
Institutional Aid — Funding from the university, typically in scholarships or graduate assistantships
Federal Aid — Funding from the government, typically the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and the Federal Direct Graduate Plus Loan
External Funding — Funding from a source outside of the university or government such as a scholarship, grant or fellowship
Private Loans — Funding, in the form of loans, that comes from non-government sources, which you can find and apply for on your own
At YU, the funding options are primarily merit-based, partial scholarships or assistantships. This funding is available for both domestic and international students. The specific details vary by program — contact the admissions office for your program of interest to learn more:
Federal aid is available for domestic students (eligible US citizens and non-citizens). To apply for federal aid, you must first submit and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year you are enrolled to receive funding.
The Department of Education requires that each university establish a “cost of attendance” for their programs. The amount allotted for scholarships and other funding, internal and external scholarships, and other forms of aid, cannot exceed this amount.
Direct expenses — tuition and university fees Indirect expenses — may include health insurance, supplies, transportation and other reasonable living expenses. Any loan amount, after fees, that exceeds the bill amount from the university will be issued to the student as a refund, which can be used to pay for indirect expenses.
The Yeshiva University Office of Student Finance manages the federal aid process. This office can speak more specifically on federal financial aid and how their office works with graduate students. You can reach them at 212.960.5399.
Graduate students are eligible for two main types of federal loans: You can borrow up to $20,500 per academic year (summer, fall, and spring). There is also a loan origination fee that is taken out of your loan from the Department of Education prior to the university’s receipt of the funds. Learn more about federal loans.
Graduate Plus Loans require a credit check. You may borrow more than the amount of your university tuition and fees to cover costs such as books, lab fees, and other costs related to funding your education. Your borrowing may not exceed the cost of attendance for direct and indirect expenses established by the university. The Graduate PLUS Loan offers a fixed annual interest rate.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans are not based on financial need. They do not require a credit check and include benefits such as a fixed annual interest rate, six-month grace period, and deferment options to help you succeed in repayment. nan
If you are denied for Plus Loan due to adverse credit, you can add an “endorser” who is essentially a co-signer on the loan, or you can file an appeal with the Department of Education They can inform you what needs to improve before they review your credit a second time. Typically, students obtain Graduate Plus Loans if they need to borrow more than $20,500 per year and they use GradPlus to fill the gap. There is also a loan origination fee that is taken out of your loan proceeds from the Department of Education, prior to the university’s receipt of the funds. Learn more about Grad Plus Loans.
Graduate students are not eligible for Pell Grants or Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans Get more information about federal loans, including interest rates and timelines.
The YU Office of Student Finance is notified that your loans were approved and your account will be updated to reflect the loan information. The YU Office of Student Finance will process your financial aid, including tuition, scholarships and federal loans, and post a bill to your account.
While there is no strict deadline, we suggest you complete the FAFSA, Entrance Counseling and your Master Promissory Notes (MPNs) by March 1 to ensure you have enough time to figure out your financing before starting fall semester classes. Note that MPNs are valid for 10 years, Entrance Counseling is completed once and the FAFSA is filed annually.
Loan repayment and forgiveness programs are ways to reduce or eliminate your student debt. Generally, people who work in eligible public service jobs continually for ten years and make 120 consecutive loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness.
Please note that loan forgiveness only applied to Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, not the GradPlus Loan or private loans. Since this loan forgiveness process is outside of YU (or any other university), you are responsible for making sure you meet the eligibility requirements, make the payments, and then apply for the loan forgiveness after 10 years. Additionally, since Congress enacted loan forgiveness, there’s always a risk that it could be repealed.
External funding comes from a source outside of the university or government, such as a scholarship, grant or fellowship. These are opportunities you can find and apply for on your own. Please note that grants may be paid to you directly and you are responsible for putting this money aside to pay your bill. You are required to report all outside aid to the Office of Student Finance.
F-1 visa holders may be eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT): full- or part-time work directly related to your academic program. CPT can be paid or unpaid and must be completed while you are enrolled in your degree program. A YU-designated school official (DSO) must approve your CPT and you must submit a signed agreement from your employer.
The government, companies or other organizations within your home country may provide funding. There are also international organizations that offer financial aid to students across the globe. Canadian students should also check with their province on availability of provincial loans and lenders on private, student lines of credit. The institution code for Yeshiva University is MWMZ.
Federal law requires that the Office of Student Finance (OSF) obtain a student’s voluntary consent to participate in electronic transactions for all financial information provided or made available to student loan borrowers, and for all notices and authorizations to Federal Student Aid recipients required under 34 CFR 668.165. This consent will allow OSF to electronically communicate important financial aid information directly to you, which may include notices, disclosures, award letters, and directions to secure websites.
Upon request, students are entitled to a paper copy of any of the information electronically communicated by OSF. To request a paper copy, or if you have any questions, please contact OSF . If you do not complete the form below we will assume you voluntarily consent to receive the electronic communications listed above.
There are several payment options available to facilitate the payment of tuition and fees. Students may make payment in full by credit card, check, electronic checks (ACH payments) or bank wire payments All payments and payment plan budgets need to be completed and submitted by the payment due date preceding each semester.
Your personal statement is a chance for us to learn more about you both as a person and a student. We encourage you to use this opportunity to tell us about a personal, professional or volunteer experience that inspires you or to talk about your area of focus for graduate study. Be sure to check your program of interest for any word or page limits, and ask a friend, colleague, or family member to give it a quick review for grammar and syntax errors.
You’ll need to submit transcripts from all colleges and universities where you have completed 9 or more credits. If you attended a university outside of the U.S. or English-speaking Canada, you will need to submit a course-by-course NACES transcript evaluation which will show your coursework cumulative GPA on a 4.0 based scale as well as your degree equivalency based on U.S. standards.
While you may submit unofficial transcripts (for U.S. and English-speaking Canadian schools only) for review of your application, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the first day of classes. This includes submitting final official degree conferred transcripts from anywhere you earned a degree (associate's, bachelor's, master's, etc.).
Official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution(s) where you have studied either directly by mail in a sealed envelope or securely via email. Please refer to your admission letter for more in-depth details.
Several of our graduate programs require prerequisite courses in order to matriculate. If you did not complete the coursework during your undergraduate degree, you may be able to enroll in supplemental courses prior to the start of the academic year. We encourage you to review the specific requirements for your program(s) of interest.
The Occupational Therapy program and Speech-Language Pathology programs also require a set number of observation or volunteer hours. Please refer to these program pages for additional details.
If you’re applying for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate or PA programs, you may be asked to complete a qualitative admissions interview after submitting your application. These interviews provide an additional opportunity to learn about your prior experience and areas of interest for further study.
We offer multiple application deadlines over the course of the year. Some programs offer start dates in the fall, spring, and summer, while others are limited to fall enrollment. For the best access to merit-based scholarships, we encourage you to view information on each graduate school's webpage and apply early.
The first step in applying to any of Yeshiva University’s undergraduate programs is creating an account in our online application. This will give you access to your personal portal where you will be able to submit your application and supplemental items, and check your application status.
Applicants can begin by creating an online application account. This will give them access to their personal application portal where they will be able to submit their admissions application. Once the application has been submitted, the supplemental application requirements will populate based on the applicant’s admission type. The applicant will be prompted to upload their essay and a list of their extracurricular activities or resume. The applicant will also be able to provide the names and contact information of recommenders, who will receive a link to their e-mail to upload their letters of recommendation directly into the application system.
The applicant’s high school transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by their high school administration. The applicant’s ACT/SAT official score report must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions by the testing service. Finally, we require an interview for every applicant. We may be offering interviews at the applicant's school and if not, please contact yuadmit@yu.edu to schedule an interview. Applicants can always check their application status or the status of their items by logging into their portal.
Effective Fall 2021, undergraduate students who have successfully passed college-level courses while enrolled in high school may be eligible to have these credits applied toward their undergraduate program. • Evaluation of these courses will be based on official college transcripts received by Yeshiva University during the student’s admissions process. (Unofficial transcripts, HS transcripts noting college credit or official transcripts provided after the start of the student’s first semester will not be considered.) • The course(s) must be documented in the issuing college/university’s academic catalog.
A maximum of nine (9) credits may count as general electives or towards an equivalent course to students entering any of Yeshiva University’s Bachelor’s degree programs faculty. o A maximum of six (6) credits may count as general electives or towards an equivalent course to students pursuing an Associate’s degree in the Katz School of Science and Health. The course(s) would be considered as transfer credits and subject to all applicable Yeshiva University policies pertaining to the application of transfer credit. o Only courses with earned grades of B- or better will be considered.
Students must provide course syllabi for each course for which they are requesting transfer credit. o Grades would not be calculated as a part of the student’s cumulative institutional grade point average unless they are courses delivered by Yeshiva University. These courses would not count towards any Yeshiva University residency requirements. o This policy is effective immediately for students beginning at Yeshiva University during the fall 2021 semester and will be re-evaluated on an annual basis.
Our students study at our four campuses: Wilf Campus (500 West 185th Street), Israel Henry Beren Campus (245 Lexington Avenue) and Brookdale Center (55 Fifth Avenue) in Manhattan, and the Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus in the Bronx (Eastchester Road and Morris Park Avenue). The undergraduate schools offer a unique dual curriculum comprising Jewish studies and liberal arts and sciences courses, and our graduate and affiliate schools offer tremendous opportunities for graduate and professional studies. While part of a multifaceted University community, each school retains the intimate character of a smaller institution.
History is not like any other major or discipline. It is not a skill to be acquired or a problem to be solved. It is our story, the collective tale of humanity. We study history to understand how our world came to be what it is, and how we came to be ourselves. We have learned that there are many ways to interpret a single event, many voices telling the same story through their own words. Historians rediscover and reanimate these voices and use them to construct narratives by which our present society better understands the past. Although we recognize there is no single dominant narrative, no absolute “truth,” we know that history and fable are not synonymous
As instructors, we instill the same skillset in our students that we use ourselves: critical reasoning, intellectual curiosity, the ability to construct a viable argument from researched sources, and the confidence to defend it successfully in any forum.
These skills have many uses, both inside and outside academia. Students trained in history are often best poised for careers in the law and public service, or any job that requires an ability to reason and a capacious understanding of the world Those who pursue teaching careers, either in secondary or postgraduate education, will leave Yeshiva University with a solid foundation in all core subject areas of history, and the academic training needed to excel in graduate school. Our department is committed to the intellectual development of every student we teach, regardless of major or career path.
The Robert Beren Department of History at Yeshiva University seeks to instill each student with a comprehensive understanding of the past, both in its own context and how it informs the present. Through small, interactive colloquia, instructors introduce students to the complex and often competing narratives of world history, inviting them to examine sources objectively and formulate their own conclusions as to meaning.
Our courses cover a broad range of historical fields, with particular strengths in the history of Jews and Judaism. Specific topics include: Roman Emperors; Renaissance and Reformation; History of the Book; US Presidents; History of Piracy; Legal History; Modern Russia; Social Movements; History of the Jerusalem Temple; the Talmudic Rabbis; Medieval Jewish History; Jews in the New World; the Jewish Experience in Europe; The Holocaust; and History of Modern Israel.
In moving across chronological divisions and geographic boundaries, the History curriculum is designed to provide foundational knowledge while encouraging independent thought. hrough written work and lively class discussion, students acquire the ability to craft a persuasive argument and present it cogently to their peers. More importantly, they gain an awareness of the vast richness of the human experience, and their own role as citizens, scholars, and members of the global community.
It depends on which area of C.S. one works in. The vast majority of professional Software Engineers will use very little advanced math, or none at all, and the little math they do use is not more than what they learned in their K-12 schooling. A.I., graphics algorithms, and cryptography, for example, are all heavily mathematical, but the vast majority of Software Engineers in industry spend their time working on applications and/or infrastructure that do not involve any significant amount of math at all. And, even within A.I. etc., a large percentage of the Software Engineers that work in those areas simply use code libraries that are built by someone else, and do not actually understand all the underlying math. To summarize: the vast majority of Software Engineers use very little math, if any.
There is no one personality, set of abilities, or interests that guarantee success or failure in C.S. Whether one is "left brained" or "right brained" is no indication - one person will approach software engineering primarily as a creative process while another will approach it primarily as an analytic process, and both are valid and powerful, depending on the exact situation. Whether one has enjoyed or despised math in his K-12 education is not much of an indication either - aside from the fact that there are many factors that go into K-12 math going well or badly that have little to do with student ability, some parts of C.S. are highly mathematical and some parts are entirely divorced from math. The only way to know if C.S. will work for you is to try it.
Our B.S. in C.S. tracks are designed to give students the opportunity to succeed without going to graduate school. Students in the B.A. track, however, are strongly encouraged to get at least a masters.
Many students have been in MYP, had a night seder, and completed the Distributed Systems or A.I. tracks. Having a consistent night seder does, however, require managing your time well, e.g. using your Friday, motsaei Shabbos, and Sunday afternoon wisely. This is no different than continuing to learn throughout the rest of your life - the choices you make when it comes to priorities and time management will greatly impact how much time you have for learning.
You do not need a minor to get a good C.S. job in any industry. Smart companies hire the best software engineers they can find and are more than happy to teach those software engineers on the job what they need to know about the business/industry. From the perspective of getting a good C.S. job, the best thing you can do in your "copious free time" is build some software that 1) does something that you find interesting, useful, or important 2) is not required by your C.S. courses and 3) you can explain on an interview why you were motivated to build specifically that and how you did.
Then create a public GitHub repository, push the code there, and include a link to it on your resume. If there are courses offered that are relevant to what you'd like to accomplish in life personally or professionally, you should take those courses, but you should not think that having a minor per se on your resume is necessary for your career. It is a much better use of your time to think through how to develop yourself into the person and/or professional you want to be, and take the courses (or pursue activities outside the classroom) that will give you the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual tools to get there.