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WELCOME

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WELCOME TO NYSID

Greetings from the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID)!  I am pleased that you have taken the initial step in becoming a student at our college. 
 
This page is designed for you and will allow you to see the next steps to become a student at NYSID.  You will find the application process, student testimonials, pictures from past student events and important links that you may find helpful. 

Also... be on the lookout for a chat page that will allow you to talk to other incoming NYSID students.  This should be up soon.
 
If you have any questions or concerns about NYSID, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. 
 
We look forward to welcoming you to New York City and to NYSID! 
 
Doug DaVee
International Student Advisor
New York School of Interior Design
Phone: 1-212-472-1500 x203  Fax:  1-212-472-1867


Application Process for International Students

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General Application 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.


Additional International Requirements

 

An international student advisor deals with special needs of international students, including visa matters, work permits and housing. In addition to the regular admission credentials (see Requirements/Deadlines), international students must submit the following:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). All students who received their education in a country in which English is not the official language and in schools in which English is not the language of instruction are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 550 (paper-administered test), 213 (computer-administered test), or 79-80 (internet-based)  (TOEFL code 9185). The requirement can also be met by attending the ELS Language Centers and obtaining a certificate of completion for Level 112 (www.els.com).
  • Evaluation of academic records by World Education Service (WES). It is the student’s responsibility to provide a WES Course-by-Course foreign credential evaluation of all secondary (high school) and postsecondary (college and university) academic records. Instructions are found at (www.wes.org).  The WES evaluation is used to determine admissibility and to assess any possible transfer credit. This is required of all applicants educated in countries outside the United States, with the exception of those students educated in South Korea and Taiwan (under certain circumstances a WES evaluation may be requested by the Admissions Office for these countries). Certified English translations are required for transcripts coming from South Korea and Taiwan. Please contact NYSID’s International Student Advisor, 212-472-1500 extension 203 or admissions@nysid.edu, if you are unsure about this requirement.
  • Financial Documentation. All international students who need an F-1 visa to enter the United States must provide documentation demonstrating that the student will have sufficient funds to meet the full financial expenses for the duration of the individual’s program of study. Such documents must be current and dated not more than six months in advance of the date that the Form I-20 is issued by the international student advisor. This information is not used to determine admissibility and a decision on an application can be made without the financial documentation being received by NYSID.

      Instructions and forms for financial documentation, including the Application for Form I-20 and the Sponsor’s Affidavit of Annual Financial Support, are available here for downloading to your computer: financial documentation (pdf)


    Student Testimonial

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    Ji Hye Lee: BFA Graduate 2006

    The New York School of Interior Design’s curriculum was the main reason I chose the school. I think it is perfect in that it will certainly prepare me for a future job. I also believe NYSID offers more opportunities to study and explore every single subject related to interior design than anywhere else.

    NYSID also gives me the chance to meet and work with so many interesting students. Most of them have incredibly exciting backgrounds and experiences in different fields. They have made the atmosphere mature, stimulating, and challenging. As an international student, working with these people is an invaluable experience.  



    Student Photos

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    International Student Orientation