Summer FAQs
General Information
What are the Summer 2026 course dates and details?
The program will run August 10 – August 28. The daily schedule is from 10:00am – 4:30pm Monday -Thursday. The program does not meet on Friday, with the exception of the last day on Friday, August 28th for the end-of-program celebration.
The daily schedule is Class I 10am – 12pm, Lunch 12pm – 1pm (lunch is provided every day), Class II 1pm – 3pm, Snack Break 3pm – 3:30pm, Afternoon Talk 3:30pm – 4:30pm.
Do students receive grades or credits?
The students do not receive course grades or academic credit for participating in the Summer Math
Program for Young Scholars. It is a pass/fail program. After the program ends, students who pass will be
given a certificate of completion and have the opportunity to request an official, non-credit transcript from
NYU.
Do you accept international students?
International students are not eligible to apply unless they currently live in the United States and
attend high school here. NYU offers other programs for high school students that do admit
international students. Please visit the NYU High School Programs page for other options.
Do you offer housing?
We do not offer housing. Our summer program is for commuters who live in the vicinity.
Students who plan to live in the NYC area for the summer will need to make their own housing
arrangements.
Admissions
On the application, to what does “grade level” refer?
Grade level refers to the student’s current grade when he or she submits their application (in Spring). We
are unable to admit students who do not meet our grade level eligibility requirements. Our goal is to
provide a community of learning geared to students of the same age and grade level.
Is it okay for parents/guardians to help me write my application essay/materials?
Due to the intensive, challenging nature of the Summer Math Program for Young Scholars, it is important
that the application reflect the interests and abilities of the student – not their parent – as accurately as
possible. Therefore, all essays and responses to the application questions must be the student’s own
work. While it is acceptable for parents to proof-read the student’s work to correct errors, parents should
not write any part of the application for the student. Any misrepresentation in a student’s application is
grounds to revoke an offer of admission to the program.
We communicate via email, so please make sure to provide an email address that is checked regularly.
Online Application
I’m having trouble with the Online Application. Who can I contact for help?
Please email university.programs@nyu.edu with a description of the issue you are having that includes
the name of the student and their application number. If it’s a technical issue or you are receiving an error
message, please include a screenshot of the error message.
Do I have to wait for teacher recommendations to be submitted before I submit the online application?
No. The first, most important step is to submit your online application. In the application, there is an
opportunity to identify a recommender and email them about submitting a recommendation. After this, the student should complete and submit the online application. Your recommender may submit a
recommendation before or after you submit your online application. Once a recommender submits the
recommendation, it will be linked to your application which will then be marked as complete. Once an
application is complete, an email will be sent to the student’s personal email address.
How do I determine if my application is complete?
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Within a few days, you will receive a second email containing your NYU credentials and instructions for accessing your applicant portal, where you can check the status of your application and any missing documents. A complete application consists of a submitted Online application, a transcript from your school, and a teacher recommendation. The Office of University Programs administrative team would be happy to assist you. Email university.programs@nyu.edu with any questions.
How will I know when a recommendation in support of my application has been received?
Students can log into their online application and see whether or not a recommendation has been
submitted on the Recommendations page.
Admitted Students
What if a student is sick or injured during the program?
The CMT staff strives to maintain a safe environment for all participants. The NYU Student Health Center
is in close proximity to Warren Weaver Hall and is available for urgent care. It is important to note the
Health Center serves as a standard medical clinic, and all services do come with a charge. Students are
encouraged to carry their insurance cards with them at all times in case of emergency, and families may
want to contact their insurance providers in advance of the program to see if the NYU Student Health
Center is within their network.
Can I participate in other programs while attending Summer Math Program for Young Scholars?
No. Summer Math Program is an intensive, full-time program. Students are expected to participate in all
course and program activities for the duration of the session. Students are required to arrive on the first
day of the program and leave on the last day; late arrivals and early departures aren’t permitted.
What if my plans change and I have to drop out of the program?
We ask students and parents to seriously consider the schedule of this program in advance of applying or accepting their spot so that students do not need to break their commitment midway through the program.
Will students be chaperoned during the program?
Students will be in class with instructors and with program staff during the day, but once class is over
students are dismissed and it is the student’s responsibility to get home. Families should decide in
advance of the program ways by which they feel their student should commute to and from the program.
Also, while instructors will be taking attendance for class as a part of course evaluation, the program will
not communicate with families whether a student is or is not in attendance. Families should arrange for
their students to communicate directly with them if there is a wish to confirm arrival on campus.