The Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies serves transfer students; adult learners; military veterans, active duty military, and their families; and other learners with at least one gap semester out from having earned their high school diploma, empowering them to earn an NYU degree designed for applied learning. Whether you have already earned college credit and want to go back to school to finish your degree or you are just starting to pursue your college education, we are here to help. Read a message from the associate dean.
Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS)
EARN OR COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE
Our undergraduate degree programs focus on developing the skills and knowledge that are most important to you, no matter what phase of your academic or professional career.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Online Bachelor's Degrees
- Degrees in Leadership and Management; Information Systems Management; and the Social Sciences
- Seamless credit transfer
- Mix of asynchronous and live online classes, providing flexibility and connection to faculty, advisors, and classmates
- Access to a full range of academic and career support services
- Full-time, part-time, and evening schedules
- No admissions tests or application fees
Bachelor's Degrees
- Degrees in the humanities, social sciences, and five professionally focused areas of study
- Seamless credit transfer
- On-site campus experience and hybrid options available
- Full-time, part-time, and evening schedules
- No admissions tests or application fees
Associate Degrees
- For students who have at least one gap semester from having earned their high school diploma
- Choose from options that prepare you for a career or additional study at the Bachelor’s level
- 100% online, on-site, or hybrid degree options available
- Tuition rates equivalent to community college
- Full-time, part-time, and evening schedules
New for Spring 2026 - Associate in Hospitality
Attend Our Instant Decision Days!
During these events, you will have the opportunity to meet with Admissions Officers to discuss your application and connect with an academic advisor who can provide guidance on transfer credits. Students with complete applications will receive a decision.
ADDRESSING YOUR UNIQUE GOALS & OBJECTIVES
The NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies serves a diverse community of learners, each with their own needs, goals, and objectives. For a more customized approach to your DAUS education, click on the link that best describes you.
While we can’t wait to talk with you in person about all that DAUS has to offer and the success of our students and alumni, this video provides a snapshot of the amazing experience you’ll have when you enroll in our programs.
Learn more about our degrees, our faculty members, and the invaluable undergraduate education DAUS affords students from NYC, across the country, and around the world.
By the Numbers
95%
GRADUATES EMPLOYED AFTER GRADUATION
44%
STUDENTS OVER AGE 25
28%
STUDENTS ENROLLED PART TIME
26%
STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE THE US
THE DAUS UNDERGRADUATE ADVANTAGE
Whether you are a high school graduate who earned your degree at least one year ago or you have earned some college credit, going back to school to earn or finish your degree may seem out of reach due to time constraints, work and family obligations or financial concerns. Our programs are designed to address these issues so that you can focus on completing your studies.
- Experts in their fields
- Deeply committed to your success
- Serve as teachers and mentors
Flexible Course Schedules
- Online and on-site programs
- Full- and part-time study
- Courses held in the evening
Credit for Prior Learning
- Reduce time to degree completion
- CLEP and AP exams may apply
- MicroBachelor's from NYUx
Seamless Credit Transfer
- Articulation agreements with local community colleges
- Transfer from four-year schools
Career Development Services >
- Résumé evaluation/Career counseling
- Mock Interviews/Internships
- Access to job database
Academic Resources >
- Academic advising
- Full tutoring services
- Academic enhancement workshops
- Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society
- Need- and merit-based
- Financial aid counseling
Access to SPS & NYU Resources
BA IN SOCIAL SCIENCE, DAUS '20
My Professors inspired me to always dig deeper and enthused me with their passion. I appreciated that they always related the material we studied to the real world.
Aleksandra Artyfikiewicz
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