Frequently Asked
Upon completion of your New York Film Academy program or workshop, you will need to request an official transcript to be sent to your school of choice. To obtain a transcript, contact the NYFA Registrar’s Office on your campus. Please note that every school awards transfer credit in its own way. Some credits may go toward electives, others toward your major, and some credits may not be accepted. It is recommended that you contact the transfer credit coordinator at your university of choice if you have any questions about transfer credit.
Yes, you can transfer to NYFA. To learn more about transferring credits to NYFA, please contact an Admissions Representative by requesting more information.
Anyone applying for other NYFA visual arts programs one-year or longer must submit a portfolio for review. Any prospective student that is applying or that has applied for a musical theater or acting for film program one-year or longer must audition. Auditions can be done in-person or submitted digitally. To get more information about requirements please visit our admissions requirements page and choose the related program type.
Prospective students, parents, guardians and guidance counselors can contact an Admissions Representative by phone at 1-800-611-FILM | 1-212-674-4300, through email, to admissions@nyfa.edu, or by completing a request for more information.
NYFA has Admissions Deadlines. Please find our Admissions Deadlines for the current year here. Short-term workshop (programs less than 1 year) applications are accepted up until 10 days before the start of the program. NYFA will continue to accept short-term workshop applications until the program is full. Please submit your application as early as possible to reserve your place.