NYU Stern “Spring Forward” Program

Please read the instructions below before completing this form.

Limited Availability:
The “Spring Forward” program is available for the Part-time MBA program for the Spring 2026 intake. Any waivers granted will only be applicable for the Spring 2026 Part-time MBA program ONLY – they cannot be used for any future term beyond Spring 2026.

Deadlines:
Typically, the MBA Admissions office will send waiver decisions in no more than five business days.

Eligibility:
You must be an NYU administrator or staff (not faculty), currently be employed by NYU, and be eligible for the graduate tuition remission plan at the time of submission of your waiver request (see your HR department for any questions regarding your eligibility).

Waiver Request Criteria:
To request a standardized test waiver, please complete the request for test waiver form and include your resume and copies of all your undergraduate transcripts and graduate (if applicable). Approval of a test waiver will be contingent on showing evidence of ability to participate in a rigorous academic program.

Evidence of your readiness to participate in the Part-time MBA program must consist of three (3) courses with a quantitative focus.

Examples of courses with a quantitative focus could consist of the following:

Academic coursework in mathematics, statistics, science, engineering, business, economics, etc., at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. A 3.0 or B grade (or the relative equivalent) is highly preferred for graded coursework.
Coursework for professional certifications, like the CFA.
Professional development coursework taken outside of a formal degree-granting program:
- Coursework via a professional certificate program
- One-off classes to enhance business knowledge through a brick-and-mortar location (i.e., an educational institution or training facility)
- One-off classes to enhance business knowledge through an online platform (i.e., Coursera, Udemy, Google, LinkedIn Learning, etc.)

Waiver Decisions:
Waiver decisions are at the sole discretion of the Admissions Committee. Waiver decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

Being granted a waiver does not guarantee being admitted. The two decisions are made separately and independently.

Those not granted a waiver may always take one of the approved standardized tests (GMAT, GRE, EA< MCAT, LSAT, DAT) to apply.

NYU Stern "Spring Forward" Form

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

NYU Email Address

Birthdate

Start Date at NYU

Date for Eligibility of Graduate Tuition Remission

Current Title

Current NYU Department

Current NYU Division/School

Date of undergraduate degree conferral

Please indicate the name of your college or university:

Date of graduate degree conferral (if applicable)

Please indicate the name of your graduate college or university:

Please list specific quantitative coursework exactly as it appears on your transcript(s):

Please list specific quantitative professional work:

Please list your intended specializations: first, second, third (this is non-binding)

Explanation

Please provide an explanation and further details as to why you believe your educational and professional experience demonstrates academic readiness for the rigors of the Part-time MBA program (in particular the high emphasis on quantitative coursework). (150 max word limit)

Transcript Upload

Transcripts need to indicate your degree conferral and final cumulative GPA. If you have attended more than one educational institution, you must provide a separate transcript from the host institution(s) unless all course titles and grades are listed on your primary transcript.

Please upload a copy of your undergraduate transcript(s).

Please upload a copy of your graduate transcript(s). (if applicable)

Resume Upload

Please upload a copy of your current resume, which should include full-time, post-university work experience and educational information. Internships, other part-time employment, extracurricular activities, or volunteer activities may be included.

Additional Materials

You may upload any additional documents in support of your academic readiness.