# Why Gallatin?

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## Join a diverse community of **critical thinkers**, **creators**, and **changemakers**.

At Gallatin, you have the freedom to develop your own program of study, engage multiple disciplines, and take classes across NYU’s various undergraduate schools. Your singular path unfolds against the vibrant backdrop of New York City. With NYU Gallatin’s fully interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree program, the major you pursue is the one you create. We call this your concentration.

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## A small college environment within a large research university.

As a liberal arts college within NYU, Gallatin offers the close-knit community of a small school with access to the resources and opportunities of a large university.

## A first-year experience designed to help you succeed.

Through Gallatin’s [First-Year Experience](https://gallatin.nyu.edu/academics/undergraduate/firstyear.html), you will begin your academic journey from a place of connection, direction, and support — ensuring that you start your path with a purpose, build relationships to help you grow, and develop the skills and knowledge to thrive.

## The opportunity to build your own degree.

As a Gallatin student, you’ll create an individualized program of study rooted in your own interests, one that is organized around a question, theme, problem, activity, period of history, or area of the world.

## Close and ongoing support from faculty advisers.

Throughout your entire time at Gallatin, you’ll be guided and supported by faculty advisers, renowned interdisciplinary scholars who are dedicated to helping you examine your interests from new angles and achieve your academic goals.

## Real-world experiential learning.

Gallatin students immerse themselves in New York City’s vibrant metropolitan life and pursue internships, research, and creative opportunities in the fields that most excite them.

## A highly versatile degree that prepares you for a thriving career.

The Gallatin Class of 2023 pursued careers in over 30 industries, including fashion, marketing, entertainment, nonprofit, fine arts, healthcare, and more.

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“At Gallatin, I could rigorously examine the historical and contemporary connections between business, sociology, and the environment. All while living and studying in one of the world’s largest cities.”

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—REID ’24 Concentration: Global Advertising, Consumer Psychology, and Social Responsibility

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## Applying to Gallatin

Applicants interested in NYU Gallatin use the Common Application to apply to NYU. When prompted, you will select **New York** as your primary campus and **The Gallatin School of Individualized Study** as your primary school/program of interest. All undergraduate applications are processed through the Common Application by NYU’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Learn more on the NYU [Office of Undergraduate Admissions website](https://www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions.html). If you have questions about the application process, reach out to [admissions@nyu.edu](mailto:admissions@nyu.edu).

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If you want to apply for readmission to Gallatin after a period of absence, please complete the [application for readmission](https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=apply+for+readmission+nyu&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8) via the NYU Office of Undergraduate Admissions website.

[Apply to Gallatin](https://www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/how-to-apply.html)

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