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Information for Admitted Students

Mazal Tov! Welcome to the vibrant community of Yeshiva University, where passion, creativity, and intellectual curiosity converge to shape the leaders of tomorrow. Your admission to YU signifies your alignment with our legacy of educating trailblazers and visionaries.

The information below provides you straightforward instructions to ensure a seamless transition to becoming a student.

To formalize your enrollment, simply scroll to your admission status and follow the outlined steps.

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Newly Admitted and
Re-Admitted Students

Please follow these steps if…

  • You were just accepted directly from high school, or
  • You were just accepted as a transfer student, or
  • You were just accepted for the first time to YU and have not previously applied, or
  • You were just accepted after submitting a reapplication
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Submit Your Intent to Enroll

Visit apply.yu.edu to log back into your application. Once you log in, click on ‘View' next to your application. Here, you can click ‘Respond’ to start your Intent to Enroll.

Your Intent to Enroll will ask you if you are accepting YU’s offer of admission, and if so, will you be studying in Israel or starting immediately at YU in New York. If you are planning on joining the S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program, you are accepting YU. You are not Deferring.

You also have the option to request a deferral of your offer of admission. Simply follow the steps above and 'respond' to our offer of admission and follow the steps to request a deferral. For more information on deferring your offer of admission, click here.

Both options require a $550 non-refundable enrollment deposit.

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Financial Aid

YU is more affordable than you think! Over 80% of our students receive some sort of financial assistance by way of scholarships, grants, loans, and work study. If you have not done so already:

Submit Your Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) using Yeshiva University school code – 002903.

Need more information? Visit the Office of Student Aid. For questions regarding financial aid, please contact the Office of Student Finance.

International students who are not U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents can submit YU's International Student Financial Aid application via their portal at apply.yu.edu in supplemental items.

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Register for the S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program (SDAIP)

For students who choose to begin their YU education in Israel, the S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program is the partnership between Yeshiva University and yeshivot and seminaries in Israel. This program provides structure, support and guidance for the more than 700 young men and women who study in Israel each year. We encourage you to explore this program and learn about all the exciting ways Yeshiva University is bringing wisdom to life.

When you complete Step 1, you will be asked to confirm your intention to study in Israel.

After paying your deposit, you will receive a confirmation email with your next steps, which will include completing your Israel Participation Agreement in the Supplemental Items & Documents section of your online application.

In addition to the tuition charged by your yeshiva/seminary, Yeshiva University charges a $3,500 non-refundable SDA Program Fee. This fee covers the additional programming, events, priority registration, as well many other added benefits for participating in this important program. The fee is broken down as follows:

  • $550 non-refundable enrollment deposit is collected upon submission of your intent to enroll
  • Prior to beginning your studies in Israel, the remaining $2,950 will be billed by the Office of Student Finance
  • Upon your return to New York to begin your full-time studies at YU, $2,500 of your SDA Enrollment Fee will be credited towards your first semester’s tuition charges
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Complete your Housing Application (for students starting their studies in New York during the upcoming semester)

Be on the lookout for an email from the Office of Residence Life with information on submitting your Housing Application. The Housing Application is typically made available in December for spring admits and in April/May for fall admits. Students who plan to study in Israel can skip this step.

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Register for Orientation (for students starting their studies in New York during the upcoming semester)

For students who plan to begin their studies at YU in New York, Orientation is when it all begins. New students will move into their dorms, learn more about our campuses, student life, Torah learning, Shabbat programming and everything else you need to get settled at YU. Look for an email to RSVP for Orientation.

Other Important Information

  • If you have not already done so, submit your Immunization Records. When complete, please upload into your online application in the supplemental items section.
  • Look up your YU email and login information. Your YU email address is the University's official means of communication so check your email early and often!
  • All students studying in New York are required to have Health Insurance. If you have other health insurance, you will need to opt out of YU’s Health Insurance program to ensure you will not be charged. More information on the health insurance requirement and purchase options can be found here. Questions? Email yuship@yu.edu
  • All students are required to submit a final copy of their high school transcript showing their graduation date. Please have your high school send an official copy directly to the Office of Admissions.
  • If you are an international student that will require a visa to study at YU, please visit the Office of International Students and Scholars for more information on the I-20 process.
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Please follow these steps if…

  • You are enrolled in the S. Daniel Israel Program, or
  • You deferred your admission to study in Israel, or
  • You were on a leave of absence, or
  • You're starting your studies in New York after Shana Alef/Shana Bet, or
  • You're staying in Israel for Shana Bet, or
  • You're ending your deferral and starting your studies in New York
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Complete Your Enrollment Intentions Form

Visit apply.yu.edu to log back into your application. Once you log in, click on Apply Online and start an Enrollment Intentions Form.

Confirm your place at YU by indicating your enrollment intentions. Please be sure to select the status that applies to you. Upon submission, you will receive an email with next steps. Questions? Email yuadmit@yu.edu.

If you were enrolled in the SDA Program through YU, your yeshiva/seminary will send us a copy of your transcript. If you were not on the SDA program and need information about having your credits earned in Israel evaluated and transferred to YU, click here.

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Complete Your Housing Application

Be on the lookout for an email from the Office of Residence Life with information on submitting your Housing Application. The Housing Application is typically made available in December for spring admits and in April/May for fall admits. Students who plan to study in Israel can skip this step.

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Register for Orientation

For students who plan to begin their studies at YU in New York, Orientation is when it all begins. New students will get to move into their dorms, learn more about our campuses, student life, Torah learning, Shabbat programming and everything else you need to get settled at YU. Look for an email to RSVP for Orientation.

Other Important Information

  • If you have not already done so, submit your Immunization Records. When complete, please upload into your online application in the supplemental items section.
  • Lookup your YU email and login information. Your YU email address is the University's official means of communication so check your email early and often!
  • All students studying in New York are required to have Health Insurance. If you have other health insurance, you will need to opt out of YU’s Health Insurance program to ensure you will not be charged. More information on the health insurance requirement and purchase options can be found here. Questions? Email yuship@yu.edu
  • All students are required to submit a final copy of their high school transcript showing their graduation date. Please have your high school send an official copy directly to the Office of Admissions.
  • If you are an international student that will require a visa to study at YU, please visit the Office of International Students and Scholars for more information on the I-20 process.

Deferring Your Admission

While we highly encourage all students to enroll in the SDA Israel Program, we acknowledge that it may not be feasible for everyone. With this in mind, Yeshiva University offers the option for students to defer their admission for up to two consecutive years. After this period, a reapplication to the university will be required.

  • Upon submission of the Intent to Enroll, students may opt to defer their offer of admission and secure their future seat at YU by paying a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $550, which will be applied towards their first semester's tuition when they start at YU in New York.
  • For students looking to transfer credits from their yeshivot or seminaries in Israel (excluding SDA participants), a non-refundable Israel Institution Evaluation fee of $4,000 will be assessed.
  • When you are ready to end your deferral and start your full-time studies in New York, please complete these steps.
  • Be sure to have your yeshiva/seminary send an official transcript to YU for your credit evaluation.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, all the dorms on both the Wilf (men’s) and Beren (women’s) campuses have air conditioning.

All first-year students are required to live on campus for their first year. Living on campus has many benefits including being immersed in campus life, taking advantage of campus activities, Shabbat programming, and being a part of the larger YU community. Additionally, many studies have shown that students who choose to live on campus perform better academically. Finally, students are able to move off campus after their first year, although many students choose to live on campus throughout their undergraduate studies. A limited amount of housing waivers are granted by the Office of Residence Life due to certain situations such as marriages, medical conditions, mental health considerations, as well as other circumstances.

For more information, click here.

Our dorms are located on and in surrounding neighborhoods of our respective campuses.

  • For further information on dorms on the Wilf (men’s) uptown campus, click here.
  • For further information on dorms on the Beren (women’s) midtown campus, click here.

The Office of Residence Life tries to match roommates based on requests, mutual interests and other characteristics that are gathered when you apply to housing. The office prioritizes assigning roommates based on mutual requests.

Yeshiva University does not permit any pets on campus, including service animals.

Yes. Our curriculum is designed to encompass both Torah studies and secular studies. This is what makes a Yeshiva University experience unlike any other, where our graduates are grounded in Torah study and are prepared academically and professionally for careers in a modern society.

For more information on our curriculum, click here.

We do not offer an accelerated program due to our dual curriculum requirements. For the vast majority of programs, students can graduate within four years after high school graduation. This would include a year of study in Israel. If students choose to have an extended period of study in Israel, this may result in extending the time to graduation. Additionally, YU offers several Pathways Programs, which are dual degree programs where students can get a bachelor’s and master’s degree in a shorter amount of time. For more information, click here.

Students have the ability to make their own schedule and choose classes that best fit their schedules. Due to our unique curriculum, the scheduling of classes on two days may be difficult. Please speak with your advisor to discuss your options.

Please also keep in mind that our campuses observe Shabbos, so students can expect time to prepare for Shabbos.

Absolutely! While there is a residency requirement (minimum credits you must take while studying at YU), you are welcome to transfer credits earned prior to starting at YU. This may include:

  • College-level courses taken while in high school
  • Credits earned at a yeshiva/seminary while studying in Israel
  • Courses taken at another college or university

Please speak with your academic advisor in advance to ensure any credits you take will apply to your degree while at YU.

There is a dress code that all undergraduate students are expected to observe and adhere to in all academic buildings.

  • Male students are required to wear pants and a shirt.
  • Female students are required to wear dresses or skirts that are knee-length, and tops that have sleeves and a modest neckline.

Dining Services will work to apply reasonable accommodations and honor special requests due to food allergies, medical requirements or special diets (e.g., lactose intolerance, diabetes, allergies, vegetarian and so forth).

Women may use the pool on the Wilf campus during designated times.

Yeshiva University invites applicants of all backgrounds, religions, cultures and creeds, and does not discriminate based on any of these characteristics. All applicants should know that YU is the flagship Jewish university deeply rooted in Torah values, and we have a mandatory dual curriculum of both Torah and secular studies – accordingly, those students who do not have a background in Torah study may not be successful at YU. Additionally, our campuses observe strict laws of kashrut (dietary restrictions) and observe Shabbat (day of rest from Friday night to Saturday night) where we are immersed in religious observances and self-reflection. Students should speak with an admission counselor to learn more about the religious studies requirements and environment on campus, both of which are unique to Yeshiva University. Students who are not Jewish may find difficulty with campus rules, culture and practices.

There is no requirement for students to attend any religious services, however, it is strongly recommended. A key part of the YU experience is the immersion in Jewish life; participation in campus events, such as prayer services only adds to this experience.

Yes. However, those with a limited understanding and comprehension of the Hebrew language, including reading, writing, and speaking, may find difficulty with our curriculum, which includes a significant amount of textual study that is in Hebrew. We do not offer an intensive Ulpan (Hebrew immersion) program, and prospective students should speak with an admission counselor to learn more about the religious studies requirements.

Each year, Yeshiva University awards upwards of $40 million in merit and need-based aid. All students are reviewed for merit awards based on their academic background and potential for success upon admission. Additionally, students can also receive additional support by way of need-based scholarships, grants and loans by submission of the FAFSA or International Aid Application (for those international students who are ineligible to submit the FAFSA). These tools help YU determine what, if any, additional aid is needed to make YU an affordable destination for your college degree. Financial aid can range from $1 up through the full cost of tuition and fees based on the applicant's academic profile and/or financial need.

For more information on our generous scholarships, click here.

Yeshiva University offers competitive financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and work study. There are circumstances where a student’s financial aid package can cover the full amount of tuition and fees, however, scholarships are not awarded for the cost of room and board. Students are able to use federal financial aid to cover the cost of some of those expenses.

We do not offer any grants or scholarships for housing costs.

Absolutely! All students are encourage to explore any and all outside funding options to help fund their undergraduate education. For more information, please visit the Resources tab here.

The Pathways program is a way to get a jump start on a graduate degree while still studying as an undergraduate student at YU. Students accepted into a Pathways dual degree program will be allowed to take graduate courses to fulfill both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. Students accepted into the early assurance program will secure their spot a year ahead of the admissions cycle into a highly competitive graduate degree.

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